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With Eye on “Tough” Tests, Australia Rest Bowlers for T20s v India
Australia on Thursday, 8 November, rested lead pacer Mitchell Starc and senior spinner Nathan Lyon for the T20 series against South Africa and India. The one-off T20 against South Africa will be played in Gold Coast on 17 November while the three-match series against Virat Kohli-led India starts in Brisbane on 21 November. The other players rested ahead of a busy home season are pacer Peter Siddle and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh while Marcus Stoinis and Jason Behrendorff make a comeback.
5 current Indian cricketers who are yet to make their Test debut
So far, 294 players have had the privilege of representing the Indian Cricket team in the Test matches of which 33 have gone on to lead the nation. Sachin is the most capped Indian Test cricketer and MS Dhoni has captained India in more number of Tests- 60 of which the Indians won 23, lost 18 and drawn 15. While some players like Sachin Tendulkar and recently young prodigy, Prithvi Shaw (no comparisons please) announced their arrival at the International stage through Test matches, some could not.
Krunal Pandya – The other Pandya who is equally promising
All-rounders have always been much sought after entities in world cricket, and all the more in Indian cricket. The world has gone gaga after the emergence of Hardik Pandya on to the international circuit in 2016, and rightly so. Hardik has tick-marked all the boxes required to make it to at the highest level as an all-rounder, the kind India had been searching since long. Amidst all this, there was a senior Pandya, silently waiting in the wings for his moment to come.
Starc to miss Australia's T20s against South Africa, India
Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon were left out of Australia's Twenty20 squad for matches against South Africa and India. Australia left out several senior players for their Twenty20 matches against South Africa and India as Marcus Stoinis and Jason Behrendorff were included in a 13-man squad. Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Marsh were omitted from the squad due to Australia's busy schedule.
Lucknow's first international match in 24 years was one to remember
Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, finally got a chance to host its first international match after 24 long years. The Ekana International Cricket Stadium which was rechristened as the "Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium" by the Uttar Pradesh Government, hosted the 2nd T20I of the ongoing series between India and the West Indies. With this match, the stadium became India's 52nd international cricket venue.
Do India have a realistic chance of winning the World Cup in 2019?
Every team is busy trying to figure out their combination for the ICC World Cup 2019 to be held in England and Wales. Teams from the sub-continent are particularly aware that the playing conditions will be challenging and for them to excel in those conditions they must ensure that they have a combination of players that have the experience of having played there before.
Virat Kohli's stats in every ICC ODI tournament
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the greatest batsman of this era. He has taken the art of batting to a whole new level and at the moment he is cricket's only superstar. He has stunned everyone with his on-field achievements. He makes batting look so easy, that many players have started to complain about it. In the 50 overs format, Virat Kohli has set new benchmarks for future generation batsmen. His numbers speak volumes about his unimaginable consistency.
India has a realistic chance of winning ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Indian women’s team has never won either the 50-over or 20-over ICC World Cup. They were the runner-up in the 50-over World Cup twice – in 2005 and 2017. In fact, they came very close to winning their first World Cup in 2017, when they lost a close encounter against England in the final. But despite the heartbreak, the gutsy performance by the Indian women’s team caught the eyeballs of an entire nation.
Don’t Live in India If You Don’t Like Our Batsmen: Kohli Tells Fan
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has courted controversy after he told a fan to not live in India if he doesn’t like Indian batsmen. Kohli was reportedly reading out messages sent to him and responding to them. According to The Indian Express, Kohli made the comment while reading out a tweet when he was promoting his newly launched app – Virat Kohli Official App.
3 Reasons why India can win the ICC World Cup 2019, and 3 reasons why they cannot
The ICC World Cup is the biggest cricketing event in the sport, and the next World Cup is less than a year away. India will start as one of the favorites to take the trophy home this time around. But while Virat Kohli's men have been more consistent than most teams when it comes to the limited overs format, they still have major chinks in their armor that they need to sort out if they need to go all the way. ICC events generally bring out the best from Team India, and recent history supports that.
Test openers under Sourav Ganguly before the Sehwag -Gambhir era
Once Sourav Ganguly took over the captaincy of the Indian cricket team, his main aim was to win Test matches overseas. He was keen to have a strong and solid opening combination, which was vital for success. Virender Sehwag was promoted to open against his will initially but he was backed by the team management and he went on to become one of the most feared opening batsmen of all time. Once Gautam Gambhir started partnering Sehwag, Indians looked as if they had found a duo they were searching for.
Virat Kohli’s Favourite Cricketer Was Herschelle Gibbs NOT Sachin Tendulkar, So by His Own Logic Indian Captain Should Leave India!
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has stirred a controversy by suggesting “those who prefer English and Australian batsmen should not live in India”. Kohli was responding to a “mean” comment by a fan who felt the Indian skipper is an over-rated batsman. “Over-rated batsman and personally I see nothing special in his batting. I enjoy watching English and Australian batsmen more than these Indians,” said a fan.
Pakistan Has Cost Effective Solution to India's Latest Ballistic Missile Defence System: Report
India had been working on the development of a multi-layer ballistic missile defence (BMD) system for over a decade now. Islamabad, November 7: Pakistan has "cost effective solutions" to India's latest ballistic missile defence system and would also find a counter to its nuclear capable submarine, a media report said Wednesday quoting a senior official of the country's top strategic body.
India's predicted XI for 3rd T20I against West Indies
Riding on Rohit Sharma's record-breaking century, India won the second T20 against West Indies and gained an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the 3-match T20 series. After a fairly contested ODI series, West Indies was expected to give a tough fight to the Indian team in their favoured format. But unfortunately, they have looked completely out of sorts.
Bumrah left furious with Mumbai Indians team-mate Pollard: Know why
07 Nov 2018: Bumrah left furious with Mumbai Indians team-mate Pollard: Know why Jasprit Bumrah was excellent in the second T20I versus West Indies in Lucknow. The fast bowler played a crucial role in helping India seal the match by 71 runs. Bumrah's 2/20 saw him picking the important wicket of celebrated T20 player Kieron Pollard. However, the antics of the West Indian, who is also his Mumbai Indians team-mate, happened to annoy the pacer. Here's more. Incident: How did the incident unfold?
3 players who have been dismissed for 199 since 2008
Cricket has been a game of milestones and one of the most important ones are hundreds, five-wicket hauls, and a recent addition to that list, double hundreds. While batsmen play for the team, personal achievements manage to motivate players in performing better. Scoring a double hundred has certainly been the biggest dream a batsman could ever manage to have and many have seen it come true. There have also been players who were unfortunate enough to get dismissed for 199.
Retail markets in India: Opportunities in a dynamic world
As the retail industry story unfolds in India, new strategies come to the fore. Recent news of Amazon acquiring a stake in Future Retail is an indication that the strategy will be differentiated given the nature of the market and consumption trends. Amazon's acquisition of a stake in Future Retail is in addition to the stake it took in Shoppers Stop, and the earlier Aditya Birla-backed "More" chain.
3 Modern-Day Stalwarts of Indian Cricket
Cricket has been the soul and blood of the people of India for a long time. The world has witnessed the sport’s success in the region, and there is not a part of the country which will not be hosting a street cricket match at the moment as we go on with the article.
In Pics | India vs West Indies, Second T20I at Lucknow
Catch all the best images from the second T20I between India and West Indies at Lucknow.
India vs West Indies 2018: Rohit Sharma's record-breaking knock seals series win
Riding on stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma's record-breaking century, India crushed West Indies by 71 runs in the second T20I played at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekanta Stadium in Lucknow. It was a dominant performance by the hosts who outplayed the visitors in all departments. West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite won the toss and decided to field first. Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan started the innings slowly in the first three overs.
Rohit Sharma becomes India's leading run-scorer in T20Is
During the course of his splendid century in the second T20I of the three-match series, Rohit Sharma has surpassed Virat Kohli to become India's highest run-scorer in T20Is. He broke the all time record in his 79th innings. Among batsmen from all countries, the opener stands at the second spot behind only Martin Guptill. Prior to the second T20I at Lucknow, Kohli was the highest run-getter for India in the shortest format.
India clinch series with thumping win
Lucknow, Nov 7 (IANS) An all-round show guided India to a thumping 71-run victory over West Indies in the second contest of the three-match T20 international series at the newly inaugurated AB Vajpayee Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. It was a completely one-sided affair as the hosts dominated the visitors in every department of the game and with the thumping win, India also took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the rubber.
India VS West Indies T20I Series 2018: Partnership With Shikhar Dhawan Was Crucial, Says Rohit Sharma
Rohit said: "Glad that we won this game and this series as well. Me and Shikhar Dhawan took the time initially. I think 120-plus partnership between us was very crucial." Lucknow, November 6: After India hammered West Indies by 71 runs to clinch the T20I series 2-0 with a game left, an elated India skipper Rohit Sharma felt it was the crucial opening partnership which helped the host dominate their opponents.
India vs West Indies 2018, 2nd T20I Video Highlights: Rohit Sharma's Record Century Helps Men In Blue Defeat Windies by 71 Runs, Seal Series 2-0!
An all-round show guided India to a thumping 71-run victory over West Indies in the second contest of the three-match T20 international series at the newly inaugurated AB Vajpayee Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Lucknow, Nov 6: An all-round show guided India to a thumping 71-run victory over West Indies in the second contest of the three-match T20 international series at the newly inaugurated AB Vajpayee Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
8 records that tumbled as Rohit Sharma produced a blinder in the 2nd T20I against Windies
India locked horns with Windies in the second T20I at Lucknow, leading 1-0 in the series. With an international fixture taking place at the venue after 24 years, the Indian team did not disappoint the crowd, as captain Rohit Sharma blasted his way to a thunderous 111*. Being invited to bat first on a tough wicket, the Indian openers started cautiously before Hitman took off, batting the visitors out of the game. India posted 195-2, an above-par score on the wicket.
India vs West Indies 2018: All records broken by Rohit Sharma in the 2nd T20I
In what was a thoroughly entertaining match at Lucknow, Rohit Sharma blazed a sublime century to lead India to a series-clinching 71-run victory against West Indies. The Men in Blue's dominant performance in the second T20I added another glorious chapter to their pantheon of memorable moments during Diwali week. Despite losing the toss, Rohit made a strong statement as India batted first at the newly constructed Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Everyone Will Go Home Smiling: Captain Rohit on India’s Series Win
India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday, 6 November, said that Khaleel Ahmed's ability to swing the white kookaburra upfront gives the team an option to use their premier bowler Jasprit Bumrah differently in the shortest format. Rohit was impressed with the youngster, who himself sought the new ball from his skipper. "Khaleel wanted the new ball and he initially looks to swing it and he has taken up the challenge well.
Rohit Sharma's sparkling century sinks West Indies as India clinch T20I series
India captain Rohit Sharma jumps in joy after he became the first batsman to slam 4 T20I centuries that set up 71-run win for India, which sealed the T20I series as well. AFP India bowlers picked wickets at regular intervals not allowing Windies to get into the game. Khaleel Ahmed picked his first of the two wickets. AFP Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan notched a 100-run stand for the first wicket to set a platform for a big score.
India vs Windies, Second T20I: Hits and misses
It was a historic occasion as international cricket returned to Lucknow after a long gap. But one thing that remained constant was Rohit Sharma’s blistering form. Though he missed out in Eden Gardens, Rohit was at his attacking best today and scored a match winning 111 not out. Shikhar Dhawan gave great support during the opening stand, though the slowness of his innings was a major reason India didn’t reach 200.
Belligerent Rohit singes Windies; India seal series
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 6 (ANI): India sealed series win after handing a crushing 71-run defeat to West Indies in the second T20I match of the three-match series, at the debuting Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow, on Tuesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma, leading from the front scored a belligerent century, smashing several records in the process propelling the Indian side to post 195.
Cricket: Rohit smashes century to give India T20 series win
(Reuters) - India captain Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering century to help the team secure a series-clinching 71-run victory over West Indies in the second Twenty20 International in Lucknow on Tuesday. The right-hander's unbeaten 111 off 61 balls powered India to a commanding 195 for two wickets, and he returned to marshal his bowlers who restricted the tourists to 124-9 to earn an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Partnership with Dhawan was crucial, says Rohit Sharma
Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) After India hammered West Indies by 71 runs to clinch the T20I series 2-0 with a game left, an elated India skipper Rohit Sharma felt it was the crucial opening partnership which helped the host dominate their opponents. India rode Rohit's scintillating 111-run unbeaten knock to post a mammoth 195 runs on the board before the Indian bowlers came all guns blazing to restrict West Indies to 124 runs in 20 overs.
India vs Windies, Second T20I: 3 reasons why Windies lost
The fabulous looking Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium played host to the second T20I between India and West indies today. It was the first international match to be played in Lucknow in 24 years, so naturally, the stadium was packed to the rafters. Carlos Brathwaite won the toss and decided to chase, keeping the dew factor in mind. India got off to a solid start as the openers built a strong foundation for the middle order.
India Register Biggest T20 Win Over West Indies, Seal Series
Skipper Rohit Sharma's record-breaking fourth T20 International hundred powered India to a comprehensive 71-run win over West Indies in what turned out to be another one-sided series victory for the hosts. India, thus, took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. The last T20 will be played in Chennai on 11 November. The legend of Rohit in white ball format continued to grow exponentially as his unbeaten 111 off 61 balls helped India score 195 for 2 after being put into bat.
India beat West Indies in 2nd T20I: Here're records broken
Rohit Sharma (111*) made sure the fans got the best Diwali gift as he slammed his fourth T20I ton and helped India win the second match against West Indies. India have sealed the 3-match series 2-0, with one more game to play. Batting first, India set a target of 196 for WI. In reply, the visitors could only manage 124/9. Tons: Rohit first player to notch four T20I tons Rohit Sharma became the first player to notch four T20I tons.
Most T20I Hundreds: Twitterati Lauds ‘Hitman’ Sharma
India eased to a series win against West Indies with a punishing 71-run win in the second T20I at Lucknow, giving the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Captain Rohit Sharma was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 111 off just 61 balls – in the process becoming the first man to score four hundreds in T20 internationals.
Rohit creates history, Bharat Ratna appeal for Kohli and more - Cricket News Today, 6th November 2018
Welcome to Sportskeeda's Cricket News Today, a section that covers a summary of the trending news topics of the day in the world of cricket. The highly unpredictable India-West Indies T20I series is underway, and the highly anticipated tour of Australia follows next. For fans, however, be it a match day or even a non-match day, there's loads to catch up on the cricketing front with updates from around the world.
4 players who might have been in the current Indian team had the IPL not existed
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed the dynamics of Indian cricket. It has brought a transformation in all the departments of the game, particularly with regard to the host nation. India's batting has become more attacking, the bowlers have started bowling well at the death, and they have one of the best fielding sides in the world right now. All these things have led to India's dominance on the international level, thereby accomplishing the objective of starting the IPL in the first place.
Rohit Surpasses Kohli to Become India’s Highest Run Scorer in T20s
Rohit Sharma snatched one record from Virat Kohli’s long list as he surpassed the India captain to become the highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals. The 31-year-old opener went past the mark during India’s second T20 against West Indies at Lucknow on Tuesday, 6 November. Rohit needed just 11 runs to surpass Kohli's record before the start of the match and the Mumbaikar achieved the feat in style, clobbering a 149kph delivery off pacer Oshane Thomas over the mid-off boundary in the fifth over.
Lucknow T20I: West Indies opt to bowl
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 6 (ANI): After facing a loss in the opening match of the three-match T20I series and eager for a win, West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second match here at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, on Tuesday. India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma shared that had he won the toss, he would have opted to bowl. "Not sure how the pitch is going to play.
Is Oshane Thomas the next big thing in world cricket?
On 4th November 2018, Oshane Thomas rolled back time to the late 1970s, when the “Big Bird” Joel Garner played. Standing over 6 feet tall, Thomas unsettled the Indian batsmen and sent back both the openers in his second over. The Jamaican's ability to consistently bowl over 145 kph left the Indian batsmen dazed, as they barely got any time to even understand what was going on. His first wicket, of Rohit Sharma, came in the very first over of the game.
Vinod Kambli Predicts Historic Test Series Win for India in Aus
The unavailability of Australian batting stalwarts Steve Smith and David Warner has made India the front-runners to win the upcoming four-Test series Down Under, feels former stylish left-hander Vinod Kambli. Impressed with Virat Kohli's imperious form with the bat, Kambli also showered praise on the India skipper, who turned 30 on Monday and is breaking record after record, saying he is hungry for runs and gives 110 per cent on the field. "Our chances are bright.
West Indies win toss, bowling first vs India in 2nd T20
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the second Twenty20 on Tuesday. India leads the three-match series after winning the first game in Kolkata by five wickets. The West Indies made one change, with left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran in for Rovman Powell. The Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, named after India's former prime minister who died this year, is the country's 52nd international venue.
Live Cricket Score India Vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2018: Carlos Brathwaite Wins Toss, Windies Opt To Bowl First
India, sans Virat Kohli, had to grind deeper to secure a win in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) on Sunday. Catch the match live updates here! India, sans Virat Kohli, had to grind deeper to secure a win in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) on Sunday. Eventually, it was Dinesh Karthik’s calm and Krunal Pandya’s swift reading of the match that saw India canter home to victory, without any further hassles.
Live Cricket Streaming of India vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2018 on Hotstar and YuppTV: Check Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast of IND vs WI Matches on TV & Online
India and Windies take on each other n the second T20 International in Lucknow. India already lead the series 1-0 and now will be looking to seal it tonight. On the other hand, Windies will be looking to draw level in this fixture and stay alive in this series. Meanwhile, those of you looking for IND vs WI 2nd T20I live streaming online have made it to the right destination. Below we will guide you regarding the live coverage of IND vs WI T20I match. IND vs WI Live Score Updates.
India raises trade deficit issue with China, seeks more market access
Beijing, Nov 6 (IANS) India on Tuesday expressed concerns over its increasing trade deficit with China and asked Beijing to give Indian products more access to the Chinese market in the fields of pharmacy, agriculture and information technology.
Top 3 final over finishes by MS Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the best finishers in the history of limited overs cricket. His ability to score quick runs in high-pressure situations with a calm mind makes him different from other players. He has been so successful as a finisher because he understands the situation well and bats according to that.
Indian tea firm strikes $1 mn export deal with Chinese company
Beijing, Nov 6 (IANS) As India eyes the world's biggest tea market in China, an Indian firm on Friday struck a $1 million export deal with a Chinese company. Indian company Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd signed the contract with Chinese company COFCO (China Tea) for export of black tea, the Indian Embassy said here. The deal, signed at China's International Import Expo in Shanghai, came after an Indian tea promotional event was organised by the Indian Embassy in Beijing.
India vs Windies 2nd T20 LIVE: Can India Wrap Series in Lucknow?
Live updates from the second T20 between India and the Windies at Lucknow on Tuesday.
Rohit Sharma is 11 Runs Away From Surpassing Virat Kohli on Most Runs in T20Is for India List, Could Achieve the Feat During IND vs WI 2nd T20
Rohit Sharma has the most number of centuries for India in T20Is. India’s stand-in captain Rohit Sharma is just 11 runs away from overtaking regular skipper Virat Kohli on the most runs for Indian in T20Is list. Rohit is currently second on the list and has thus far scored 2092 runs from 85 matches. Kohli, on the other hand, has scored 2102 and has played just 62 matches.
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