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Mumbai City FC clinch ISL League Shield in style with 5-3 win over FC Goa
FC Goa were determined not to make Mumbai's title charge easy, trying to beat them with their own attacking method. They found success with this approach as early as the 5th minute. A long free kick found its way to Noah Sadaoui, who danced past three defenders and composed himself to put the home team ahead.
ILT20: Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants lock horns in final for inaugural trophy
UAE's own cricket league, which commenced on January 13 and dished out many exciting matches and stupendous individual performances during the month-long tournament at three venues -- Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. And, now the prize awaiting the winner is a whopping 700,000 (USD) dollars while the runners-up will receive 300,000 (USD) dollars.
1st Test: Juggling three top-class spinners is challenging, says Rohit after Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar help India thrash Australia
Jadeja claimed 5-47 as Australia were bowled out for 177 in their first innings. He then struck a crucial 70 with the bat and along with Rohit Sharma (120), Axar Patel (84), Shami (37) helped India post 400 runs in their first innings which virtually sealed Australia's fate. Ashwin, who shared a vital partnership with Rohit, coming in as nightwatchman, then demolished Australia's second innings with 5-37 as they were bundled out for 91, succumbing to a huge defeat.
India inch closer to WTC Final berth with thumping win over Australia in Nagpur
With the top two teams in the ICC World Test Championship standings set to secure a place in June's Final, the victory in Nagpur sees Rohit's men widen the gap between themselves and the chasing nations with a percentage of 61.67. Consequently, Australia's defeat sees their tally drop to 70.83%, however they remain top of the table, the ICC informed in a media release on Saturday.
Ravindra Jadeja thanks staff of NCA, physios, trainers after remarkable comeback in Nagpur
After receiving the Player of the Match award for picking 5/47 and 2/34 in both innings with the ball and making a crucial 70 in India's innings with the bat to give them a substantial lead, Jadeja expressed gratitude to people at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy (NCA) for helping him get back to full fitness.
Hyderabad E Prix: Jaguar's Mitch Evans seals pole position in qualifying
While the home team Mahindra Racing driver Lucas Di Grassi wouldn't make it to the Duels and wound up last, with teammate Oliver Rowland seventh in Group A. Mahindra Racing-- one of the founding teams -- is the only Indian team to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Jaguar powertrains led both practice sessions and qualifying here. Evans' benchmark also made it seven different pole sitters in seven races -- a record that had stretched back to Season 5.
Ravindra Jadeja fined 25% match fee, given one demerit point for applying cream to bowling finger
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a release that Jadeja was fined for applying cream to his bowling finger without permission from the umpires. It added that Jadeja did not, however, alter the condition of the ball. One demerit point added to Jadeja's disciplinary record means it is his first offence in 24 months.
The incident occurred in the 46th over.
WPL was the one piece missing from women's cricket: Smriti Mandhana
The inaugural edition of the WPL will be played in Mumbai from March 4-26. A total of 22 matches will be played with the Brabourne Stadium and D.Y. Patil Stadium playing hosts to the marquee tournament comprising Gujarat Giants, Lucknow Warriorz as well as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore franchises. The player auction will be held on February 13 in Mumbai.
1st Test, Day 3: Ashwin the destroyer as Australia out for 91, India win by innings & 132 runs
Ashwin bowled his overs from the North End of the ground and in 50-odd balls had the Australians reeling to their lowest-ever score in India. The previous lowest score for Australia was 93 they scored in 2004. Australia were bowled out in less than a session, their innings lasting 32.3 overs and lasted just 131 minutes. Ashwin, who claimed his 450th wicket in the first innings, recorded his 31st five-for as the Australian batters failed to read his bowling and went back to the pavilion in a procession.
Doubts emerge over Dharamshala hosting third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test: Report
A report in ESPNCricinfo says the third Test could be shifted out of Dharamshala as the ground might not yet be ready to host international cricket after a recent renovation, while adding that the BCCI would take a final call over the next few days, based on what the inspection of the ground to be conducted by the board's team of experts yields.
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