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Is Indian cricket looking at split captaincy post England series?
Quoting a report, cricketaddictor.com said on Thursday that, "Team India skipper Virat Kohli might have his captaincy on the line when he leads the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Kohli has come under the scanner multiple times of late, particularly regarding his failure to win an ICC event despite having a strong squad."
Messi hat-trick keeps Argentina on track for Qatar
The Paris Saint-Germain forward gave the hosts the lead in the 14th minute at the Monumental stadium by nutmegging Luis Haquin and curling a sublime 25-yard effort into the top left corner. Messi doubled his tally just after the hour, twice exchanging passes with Lautaro Martinez before cutting past Jairo Quinteros and drilling an unstoppable shot past goalkeeper Carlos Lampe.
Winning the Pataudi Trophy would be fitting tribute to the Nawab on his 10th death anniversary
India's victory at the Oval against England ensured they retain the Pataudi Trophy but the sweetness of carrying it back home will only be enjoyable if they win the series. The Indian side has had its ups and downs. The opening pair of Rohit Sharma and K.L. Rahul has been one of the success stories.
Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan skipper for T20 World Cup
The all-rounder announced the news minutes after his country confirmed their World Cup squad late on Thursday (September 9). "The selection committee and ACB (Afghanistan Cricket Board) has not obtained my consent for the team which has been announced by ACB media," Rashid Khan said in a statement on social media.
Canadian teenager Fernandez battles past No.2 Sabalenka, enters US Open final
Fernandez, ranked world No.73, battled past the Belarusian at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after saving a set point in the first set before taking it in the tiebreak.The Canadian teen continued her giant-killing run with the 2-hour and 20-minute victory and has now beaten four seeds in a row to make it into her maiden major final.
Manchester Test to go ahead after Indian players test negative for Covid
As per the information, the players went into isolation on the eve of the Manchester Test after India's assistant physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday morning. With the confirmation of the negative Covid-19 tests, the fifth and the final Test between England and India will be played as scheduled from Friday. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have agreed to go ahead with the match at the Old Trafford.
Dhoni as a mentor: A short-term tonic or a bigger role awaits?
Is it a short-term tonic for a team that often falters in ICC events or a bigger role awaits MSD in the future? This further arises another question: How secure is the future of Ravi Shastri as chief coach now? According to sources, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has initiated the move to bring in Dhoni as the mentor of the Indian squad. Very few, not even the biggest of the BCCI officials, were in the know of the move.
Doubts over fifth Test as ECB, BCCI meet
This comes days after members of the coaching staff -- head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar -- had tested positive for Covid-19 and were sent into isolation. "The ECB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are involved in a meeting at the moment," confirmed a BCCI source to IANS on Thursday evening, the eve of the Test.
Get off strike, that is the best way to face Bumrah: Malan
The England No. 3 batsman, who was recalled to the Test squad for the third Test against India at Headingley and made an immediate impression with 70, says in jest that the best way to keep Bumrah out is by getting off strike. "Get off strike. I guess that will be the only way not to face him," said Malan to IANS during an interview.
US Open: Djokovic sets up semis clash with Zverev
Djokovic has already won the Australian Open, French Open d Wimbledon this season is now just two matches away from winning his fourth Grand Slam title of the season and needs to win the US Open to become the first player since Rod Lever to complete a Calendar Slam.Djokovic won 74 percent points on his first serve as compared to 60 by his Italian opponent.
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