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4 Indian players who won the Man of the Tournament award in ICC tournaments.
The ICC World Cup is the flagship tournament of International Cricket. After every four years, the top Cricketing nations from all across the globe fight it out to become the World Champion. In the last 20 years, ICC has added two more regular tournaments, The Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup. Cricket is a team game. A team requires a collective effort from all the members in order to win a tournament. However, sometimes an individual piece of brilliance can prove to be the difference.
Battle for ICC T20I top spots as Aussies face off Pakistan
Dubai [UAE], Oct23 (ANI): After slipping from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings, Australia have another chance to make a comeback and attain the top position in the T20I team rankings when they will face Pakistan in the upcoming three-match series.
India vs Windies Match Preview 2nd ODI 2018: Virat Kohli and Co Look to Double the Lead
After an impressive performance in the first One-Day International (ODI), Virat Kohli-led team India will be looking to double their lead in the five-match series against Windies. The two teams now square off at Visakhapatnam in the second ODI, with hosts starting as favourites yet again. In the first ODI at Guwahati, India chased down the target of 322 runs with eight wickets in hand all thanks to Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s centuries.
Opinion: Should India rest its top three players for the final matches of the ODI Series against Windies?
The current Indian team is playing like the Aussie team of the late 2000's, most definitely at home, where they have won pretty much everything over the last three years. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in particular, are setting new records, every day, irrespective of the opposition, conditions or whether the team is batting first or second. Shikar Dhawan too has been in good touch particularly in the ODI Cricket, often getting the team off to rousing starts.
Sachin Tendulkar goes to Bhutan, plays cricket in mountains!
23 Oct 2018: Sachin Tendulkar goes to Bhutan, plays cricket in mountains! Former Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar picked up the bat once again and played cricket. But this time around, the backdrop was the majestic Himalayas. Sachin is in Bhutan as the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. He was seen promoting the organization's 'Hand Washing' initiative and that's where he played both football and cricket with the school kids. Here's more on the same.
India announce squad for 2nd ODI, Ashwin and Karthik send message to selectors, and more - Cricket News Today, October 23, 2018
Welcome to Sportskeeda's Cricket News Today for October 23, 2018. India are gearing up to take on the Windies in the second ODI of the five-match ODI series in Vishakapatnam on October 24. After thrashing them in the first match, they will look to take a 2-0 lead. Sri Lanka are currently taking on England in the fifth and final ODI in order to restore some pride after going down 3-0. However, they are in an extremely strong position, with 330 runs in 46 overs.
U Mumba vs Telugu Titans, PKL 2018-19 Match Live Streaming and Telecast Details: When and Where To Watch Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 Match Online on Hotstar and TV?
Both the teams have faced each other nine times previously, with Telugu Titans winning four and U Mumba winning three matches. Following the rest day, the action in the Pro Kabaddi League 2018-19 resumes as U Mumba take on Telugu Titans in the Inter-Zone Challenge match at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. U Mumba, who are placed second in Zone A, have thus far won three out of five matches. Telugu Titans, on the other hand, are placed on top in Zone B with wins from four matches.
Iniesta statue to be made in his homeland in Albacete
Barcelona, Oct 23 (IANS) A statue of FC Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is to be sculpted in his home province of Albacete as a tribute to his tremendous contribution to the Spanish region's reputation over the years.
India Might go With Unchanged XI vs Windies in Visakhapatnam
Equipped with a top-order that is riding an unprecedented run of rich form, India are favoured to extend their dominance while West Indies face insurmountable odds to draw parity, in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. It has been a mismatch of gigantic proportions so far and it looks highly unlikely that West Indies would have much of a chance against the well-oiled machine that India seem to be at home.
Pakistan eager to reverse Asiad result versus Japan: captain Rizwan
Muscat, Oct 23 (IANS) Pakistan aim to avenge their semi-final loss to Japan in the Asian Games, when they face the 2018 Asiad gold medallists in their next encounter in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. "We've been waiting for a chance to play Japan and reverse the result of our encounter in the Asian Games," Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan said on Tuesday.
Guptill, Boult to miss New Zealand's T20I series vs Pakistan
Wellington, Oct 23 (IANS) New Zealand will miss the services of injured opener Martin Guptill and pace spearhead Trent Boult even as all-rounder Corey Anderson and stumper Glenn Phillips were included in the 13-man Kiwi squad for the three-match T20 International series against Pakistan, starting October 31. Anderson, who underwent a surgery on his spine in 2017, last turned out for New Zealand during the ICC Champions Trophy last year.
Big Bash: Melbourne Stars sign Nepal leggie Lamichhane
Melbourne, Oct 23 (IANS) Promising leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane on Tuesday became Nepal's first cricketer to be signed up for the Big Bash League in Australia. He will represent the Melbourne Stars in the 2018-19 edition of the BBL. The 18-year-old Lamichhane, who has been part of the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL), will join the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa, as he lives out his dream of playing at the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Big Bash: Melbourne Stars sign Nepal leggie Lamichhane
Melbourne, Oct 23 (IANS) Promising leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane on Tuesday became Nepal's first cricketer to be signed up for the Big Bash League in Australia. He will represent the Melbourne Stars in the 2018-19 edition of the BBL. The 18-year-old Lamichhane, who has been part of the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL), will join the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa, as he lives out his dream of playing at the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Sachin Tendulkar & Vinod Kambli To Reunite at 'Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy'; Adds Another Chapter to Their Benevolent Friendship!
Adding another chapter to their benevolent friendship, Tendulkar has invited Kambli to be a part of his cricket academy which will be aiming to unearth young cricketing talents. The bonhomie between Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli needs no introduction. The duo shared a cordial relationship during their childhood, and have been part of record partnerships during their school days.
IND vs WI: Rohit in line to break Tendulkar's record
23 Oct 2018: IND vs WI: Rohit in line to break Tendulkar's record Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma has been in terrific touch with the bat in 2018. He has plundered runs at will, across the globe After amassing 317 runs in the Asia Cup 2018, the Mumbaikar smashed a scintillating ton against West Indies in the first ODI. And now he stands in line to break Tendulkar's record.
3 records that can be broken by Virat Kohli before his 30th Birthday
Virat Kohli has been having a dream run ever since the start of 2016 season. Since the beginning of 2016 Kohli has amassed 7371 runs across formats at an average of 72.98 in 127 innings. He has scored these runs at a respectable strike rate of 82.19. Adding to this tally is his 25 centuries and 30 fifties out of which six got converted into double centuries.
Top 5 Indians with most ODI hundreds as captain
Being a captain in a cricket team is one of the toughest jobs in the game - the pressure that mounts with the continuous turns and bounces can really crack open a person mentally. Cricket has had numerous gritty captains, who have managed to keep their form intact despite the additional burden of captaincy.
5 Rohit Sharma - Virat Kohli double century partnerships in ODIs
The current Indian team Captain and Vice Captain have been the backbone of Indian batting line up in limited overs cricket for a while. While Virat Kohli is known for his consistency to score runs game after game, Rohit Sharma is known for his lazy elegance and big daddy hundreds in limited overs cricket. Both the batsmen have been in a steady form since the Champions trophy 2013 and have played integral roles in India’s ODI triumphs over the years.
PKL 2018-19 Today's Kabaddi Matches: Schedule, Start Time, Live Streaming, Scores and Team Details of October 23 Encounters!
After the rest day on October 22, it’s back to action in the Pro Kabaddi League 2018-19 (PKL). On Tuesday, PKL will witness a doubleheader. This will be the third and fourth clash in the Inter-Zone Challenge Week. In the first two matches of the Inter-Zone Challenge Week, Dabang Delhi and Puneri Paltan emerged victorious.
The rise of Rohit Sharma - From the hands of trollers to an Indian ODI legend
When Rohit Sharma hit the winning run against West Indies, a six over long off, he became the first batsman in the world to score 150s for a record sixth time, surpassing the Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar and the Australian David Warner. In the year 2012, when asked who could break his records, Sachin said it could be either Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. While a few believed the former could surpass some of the Master Blaster’s records, many of them were sceptical about the latter.
India vs Windies, ODI Series 2018: 3 areas of concern India must address in the remaining games
India yet again displayed that whatever the total, they back themselves to chase it down. Despite a spirited Windies effort which yielded an imposing target of 322 runs in the first ODI of the five-match ODI series, it was easily 40-50 runs short as the hosts galloped home with 8 overs to spare. Such is the imperious confidence and ability of the Indian batsmen in home conditions.
3 players who have scored a century for Rajasthan Royals
The Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most underrated teams in the history of IPL. The franchise has always chosen younger talent above the big names and nurtured them to achieve success. Players like Sanju Samson, Ajinkya Rahane, Shane Watson, Ravindra Jadeja, Karun Nair, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Dhawal Kulkarni, Deepak Hooda and James Faulkner, all made a name for themselves playing for the Rajasthan Royals.
Opinion: Team India's real preparation for the World Cup starts from the tour of Australia
Team India is at present engaged in a one-day series against the West Indies. India won the first of the five one-day series by a convincing margin of 8 wickets. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored brilliant hundreds in the first one-day match. What is new in that? That is stating the obvious. Kohli and Rohit scoring hundreds are like saying that every day the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. That is a universal happening, more so when the opponent is as depleted as the West Indies.
AFC U-19 Women's Qualifiers: I don't want to get into the emotions of playing Pakistan: Alex Ambrose
Chonburi (Thailand), October 23: It's India versus Pakistan again -- this time in the AFC U-19 Women's Qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand. Even as the injury of forward Asha Kumari came as a setback for the team, India U-19 Head Coach Alex Ambrose is in no mood to sit back and mourn over it.
Isle of Man Masters: R Praggnanandhaa stuns Pavel Eljanov; Viswanathan Anand, Vidit Gujrathi held
Of the nineteen players who had achieved an unblemished 2/2 after the first two rounds at the Isle of Man Masters, only six managed to keep their perfect score after round three. The pack is currently led by French number one, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, who is followed by Wang Hao, Arkadij Naiditsch, Jeffery Xiong, Erwin L'ami and Pavel Tregubov. India's wunderkind, GM R Praggnanandhaa scored the biggest upset of the day by taking down GM Pavel Eljanov of Ukraine.
Dominant India look to extend winning streak against hapless Windies
Visakhapatnam, Oct 23 (IANS) Their batting in red hot form, hosts India will look to extend their dominance and take a 2-0 lead against the West Indies when the two sides lock horns in the second One-day International (ODI) here on Wednesday. In the five-match series, Virat Kohli and Co. have won the first ODI in Guwahati with ridiculous ease despite the Windies managing to post a mammoth total of 322/8 thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's swashbuckling century.
Dominant India look to extend winning streak against hapless Windies
Visakhapatnam, Oct 23 (IANS) Their batting in red hot form, hosts India will look to extend their dominance and take a 2-0 lead against the West Indies when the two sides lock horns in the second One-day International (ODI) here on Wednesday. In the five-match series, Virat Kohli and Co. have won the first ODI in Guwahati with ridiculous ease despite the Windies managing to post a mammoth total of 322/8 thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's swashbuckling century.
WWE RAW Results and Video Highlights, October 23, 2018: Roman Reigns Drops Universal Championship, Dean Ambrose Attacks Seth Rollins!
The latest episode of World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) weekly show Monday Night Raw began with WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns making a surprise announcement of him being diagnosed with leukaemia. Reigns said that he was first diagnosed with the disease when he was 22-years-old, and it has returned.
IPL 2019: KKR should continue to invest in their youngsters
In IPL 2018, under the captaincy of the unassuming Dinesh Karthik, Kolkata Knight Riders had a decent season. Even though they failed to reach the finals, they finished a creditable 3rd. While the players played out of their skins to make it to the playoffs, the management too deserves a lot of credit as they showed a lot of faith in the capability of its youngsters. Unlike most other IPL teams, KKR not only gave chances to many young players but also persisted with them despite a few failures.
Pak coach lauds India ahead of AFC U-19 C'ship qualifiers
New Delhi [India], Oct 23 (ANI): Pakistan head coach Mohammed Siddique Sheikh has lauded the Indian U-19 women's football team ahead of the opening match of the crucial AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers between the two arch-rivals. On the eve of the high-intensity fixture between the two sides, Sheikh opined that though India and the other two sides provide them with a stiff challenge, the qualifiers would surely provide his players with good exposure.
India announce unchanged 12-member squad for second ODI
New Delhi [India], Oct 23 (ANI0: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that they have shortlisted the same 12-member squad, as in the first match, for their second ODI against West Indies beginning here at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. In the last match, the Virat Kohli-led side had played three pacers and two spinners, leaving left-arm bowler Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing eleven.
N Korea’s Anthem Played at S Korea’s Football Match in Indonesia
Seoul, Oct 23 (AFP) South Korean footballers were left dumbfounded at an international tournament in Indonesia when organisers played the North's anthem instead. Ahead of an AFC under-19 Championship qualifier against Jordan at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium on the outskirts of Jakarta, the South's team lined up with their hands on their hearts. But instead of Seoul's hymn-like anthem "Aegukga", North Korea's national tune blared out, leaving them stony-faced and silent.
3 reasons why Indian selectors need to look beyond MS Dhoni
Mahendra Dhoni has been one of the colossal figures of Indian cricket for the past decade and a half. It would be a travesty of justice to deny the talisman's contributions to Indian Cricket. There have been several matches where Dhoni has helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, that are all now part of legendary folklore. However, as with any other player, Dhoni also comes with his own limits, that has sadly been breached.
Bajrang Punia Dedicates World C’ships Medal to Amritsar Victims
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia dedicated his silver medal from the World Championships to the victims of the Amritsar train accident on Tuesday, 23 October. The 24-year-old finished second in the 65 kg category after losing to Takuto Otoguro of Japan in the final on Monday. Only the fourth Indian ever to make it to the World Championships gold medal match, Bajrang was rattled by the 19-year old Otoguro, who consistently attacked the left leg of Indian and emerged a comfortable 16-9 winner.
Ghosal to lead India's charge in Qatar Classic Squash
Bengaluru/Doha, October 23: Saurav Ghosal who lost in the Channel VAS Championships quarterfinal to Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad last week has turned his attention to the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Qatar Classic which begins on Saturday (October 27). The Indian ace was in good form in the PSA World Tour Gold tournament held in Weybridge last before going down to world No.10 Gawad 7-11, 3-11, 8-11 in a 39-minute encounter.
Top stars for Panasonic Open
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Panasonic Open India is set to deliver another exciting week of top-notch golfing action when it gets underway for its eighth consecutive edition on the Asian Tour starting Thursday. The highly-rated event will see leading players from India challenging for top honours against a strong international field made up of players from 17 other countries at the Delhi Golf Club.
CA to come up with dual review findings
Melbourne [Australia], Oct 23 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) will publicly release the findings of the dual review panels which were formed in the wake of a massive ball-tampering scandal that sent shock waves through sporting world. The findings are likely to be out by next week, cricket.com.au reported.
Australian club continues negotiations with Bolt
Sydney, Oct 23 (IANS) The Australian football club where Usain Bolt has spent the past few months trialling have offered the former Olympic sprinter a contract, but say the partnership is unlikely to go ahead unless a third party sponsor can be found. The Central Coast Mariners released a statement on Tuesday saying that the club is seeking external partners to contribute to the contract offer, and that without it the Jamaican appears unlikely to accept, reports Xinhua news agency.
Deodhar Trophy: Rahane, DK, Ashwin look to script a comeback
The ICC World Cup 2019 is now only months away and Indian players are looking to make every opportunity count to remain in contention. India are currently involved in a 5-match ODI series, against West Indies. Post this, India will play another 13 ODIs in the run-up to the mega event. What about the veterans? Can they script a comeback? We decode.
Haryana's Nishtha Dudeja First Ever Indian to Win Miss Deaf Asia Crown, See Pics
Nishtha Dudeja is the first Indian to win Miss Deaf World Pageant at the 18th edition of Miss and Mister Deaf World -Europe -Asia Beauty Pageant 2018 held recently at Prague, Czech Republic. Haryana girl Nishtha Dudeja has proved that disability cannot come in the way of success. She has won the Miss Deaf Asia 2018 title at an international pageant held in Prague recently.
3 experienced players who might make it to the WC squad based on Deodhar Trophy performances
The 2019 World Cup is less than eight months away and teams from across the globe are trying to build a team which could bring the trophy home. India is amongst the favourites to do so but still have a number of areas which have to be sorted. The biggest problem for the Indian team at present is the fragile middle order. A number of players have been tried at the number 4 and the number 5 slots and have found little success. Dhoni's poor form has only added to their miseries.
#GamingBytes: Details about PUBG's snow map leaked
PUBG, the popular tactical Battle Royale, was rumored to be getting a new map in the game, called Dihor Otok. The map was supposed to take the gameplay experience in a new direction by situating it in a snowy terrain. Now, new information has resurfaced on Reddit, courtesy allthennewsisgoodnews, that details some leaked footage of the map. Read about the new map here. Footage details: What do we see in the footage? The snow map, Dihor Otok, is alternately known as Vikendi.
Zaheer, R.P. Singh, Praveen join T10 league
Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The T10 League on Wednesday announced left-arm pacers Zaheer Khan, R.P. Singh, recently-retired Praveen Kumar, Subramaniam Badrinath and Reetinder Singh Sodhi among eight Indian players to have confirmed their participation in the second season of the cricket tournament in Sharjah in November-December.
India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Preview and Predicted Playing XI
Despite a good batting performance by the Windies, India went on to secure a convincing eight-wicket win over the visitors in the opening game at Guwahati. The hosts will now look to extend their lead and level head to head honours when they host the Caribbean team in the second ODI at the Dr.Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, October 24.
Approaching Milestones: Virat, Dhoni in Race to 10,000 Runs
After a high-scoring match in the series-opener in Guwahati, cricket fans should brace for yet another run-fest when India and Windies come up against each other in the second ODI in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 24 October. The surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has generally produced plenty of runs, and one should expect nothing different this time around too.
A-League Club Central Coast Mariners Confirm Offer to Olympic Champion Bolt
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has been offered a professional contract by Australian A-League outfit the Central Coast Mariners but a deal is unlikely without an external third party financial contribution, the club said on Tuesday. Sydney: Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has been offered a professional contract by Australian A-League outfit the Central Coast Mariners but a deal is unlikely without an external third party financial contribution, the club said on Tuesday.
Roman Reigns relinquishes Universal Championship as leukaemia resurfaces
Monday Night Raw was stunned to silence when Roman Reigns came out and announced it live on television that he will be relinquishing his Universal Championship. Reigns has revealed that he has been fighting the dreaded disease leukaemia for 11 years and it has now come back to haunt him. Before he returns to the squared-circle again, here's a look at his career. Reigns hails from the legendary Anoa'i family, which has produced iconic wrestling figures over the years.
Meet Irfan Ahmad, First Blind Cricketer from Kashmir to Play for India
Irfan Ahmad, the 21-year-old from South Kashmir's Pampore town, renowned for its rich saffron produce, recently became the first player from the state to represent India at the international stage in visually impaired cricket. Despite having lost vision in both eyes just a few weeks after his birth, Irfan says his life has been nothing short of a dream. For Ahmad, Indian national team captain Virat Kohli is his cricket idol, but he himself is more like a Hardik Pandiya kind of a player.
LISTEN: Full script of Episode 67 of Spodcast where we discuss Bajrang Punia's silver medal, Bengaluru FC's win and more
In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss Bajrang Punia's silver medal at the Wrestling World Championships,, Bengaluru FC's win against FC Pune City and more. Here's the full script: Welcome to Spodcast, the sports update on Firstpost. Bajrang Punia won a silver in the 65-kg category at the ongoing Wrestling World Championships on Monday, losing to Japan's Takuto Otaguro in the final. In the attacking, high-scoring final, 19-year-old Otaguro got off to an early lead against the Indian wrestler.
Firstpost Spodcast Episode 67: Bajrang Punia's silver medal, Bengaluru FC's win and more on daily podcast
In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss Bajrang Punia's silver medal at the Wrestling World Championships,, Bengaluru FC's win against FC Pune City and more. Welcome to Spodcast, the sports update on Firstpost. Bajrang Punia won a silver in the 65-kg category at the ongoing Wrestling World Championships on Monday, losing to Japan's Takuto Otaguro in the final. In the attacking, high-scoring final, 19-year-old Otaguro got off to an early lead against the Indian wrestler.
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