Cricket
Kohli will be more motivated after India did well in Aus: Ali
A day after Jos Buttler said that Kohli will be 'hungry to play and lead well', his teammate Moeen Ali said he will be more motivated after missing the last three Tests of the Australia series. Kohli did not play the last three Tests, two of which were won by India, as he returned to India to attend the birth of his daughter.
Excitement, anticipation as Foakes gears up for Test return in India
The 27-year-old Foakes hasn't played a Test in two years but his impressive debut with the bat in Sri Lanka two years back prompted the England team management to bring him to India especially as a stop-gap arrangement for the second Test when neither Jos Buttler nor Jonny Bairstow will be available.
Can't build India up in our minds, they're not impregnable: Stuart Broad
Depleted by injuries and without their star players, India under Ajinkya Rahane, registered a 2-1 win in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Series. The series victory included a memorable three-wicket win at the Gabba in Brisbane where they chased down a 328-run target on the final day of the Test match.
Team India's hard work & teamwork inspiring: PM Modi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on their part, has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his appreciation and tweeted: "Thank you Shri Narendra Modi for your appreciation and words of encouragement. Team India will do everything possible to keep the Tricolour flying high."
Alubond secures title sponsorship of Abu Dhabi T10
The fourth edition of the tournament started on January 28 and is slated to run till February 6 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. This year's Abu Dhabi T10 is being covered extensively across 100 countries in five continents.
India now has lot of fearless cricketers due to IPL: Buttler
Buttler added that India's series win in Australia without Virat Kohli and a few of their other top players has shown the strength and depth Indian cricket possesses at the moment. India, who played the last three Test matches without their regular skipper Kohli, will see the return of India No.4 batsman in charge in the four Tests against England.
Big Bash League Final to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground
The Scorchers will receive a second chance to reach the final when they host The Challenger on February 4, at Optus Stadium, Perth. They will take on either the Sydney Thunder or Brisbane Heat, who go head-to-head at Manuka Oval on Sunday night.
Warner thanks Kohli for his signed Test jersey
"I know we lost the series but we have one very happy girl here!! Thanks @virat.kohli for your playing jersey, Indi absolutely loves it. Besides daddy and @aaronfinch5 she loves VK #fan #love #cricket," said Warner on his Instagram post along with the picture.
Archer, Stokes are England's X-factor players: Buttler
Archer, Stokes and opening batsman Rory Burns were rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka and reached India early, before the rest of the squad. They began practice on Saturday even as the rest of the team is in quarantine and will begin its practice from February 2.
Stokes, Archer, Burns begin training in Chennai
"The first group of players -- Archer, Burns and Stokes -- will practice each morning for the next three days. They are limited to a two-hour session. The entire England touring party received their second PCR COVID-19 test yesterday. All results returned negative results," said the ECB.
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