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Women's T20 World Cup 2020: 3 problems for India to resolve in the semi-finals
The Indian women's team put on a dominant display in the group stages of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and qualified for the semi-finals. The Indian team led by Harmanpreet Kaur defeated the hosts Australia in the process and remained undefeated in their group.16-year-old, Shafali Verma's fearless starts with the bat and Poonam Yadav's consistency with the ball have played a major role in the Indian team's success.
5 Players to watch out for in the Semi-finals between India and England
India will be looking to go one step further than last, and make the finals this time around England had a disappointing start to the tournament as they were defeated by South Africa in their opening game of the World T20. After three wins on the trot, England qualified for the Semi-finals. The Indian team qualified for the semi-finals undefeated with victories over Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The match will be held on the 5th of March in Sydney.
Ashes 2019: 5 moments in the last 5 overs of the third Test which changed the match for England
Ben Stokes after hitting the winning runs The world witnessed an edge of the seat thriller on the fifth day of the third Test Match between Australia and England at Headingley in Leeds, with Ben Stokes continuing with his miraculous all-round performance. The final day's play resumed with England at the score of 156 for 3. Joe Root was dismissed early on by Josh Hazlewood, with Jonny Bairstow coming out to bat. The partnership of 86 runs between Bairstow and Stokes kept the English dream alive.
West Indies vs India 2019: Three records Virat Kohli could break in the Test series
India v Australia Previews The Indian team, spearheaded by Virat Kohli, has been on rampage registering back-to-back wins in both the ODI and T20 series against the Windies. The Indian skipper was adjudged the Man of the Series for the ODIs after scoring 234 runs in two games. His unbeaten score of 114 in the 3rd ODI not only secured the series for his side but also made him the first player to score 20,000 runs in a decade.
IPL 2019: Recent form of KKR's 3 big overseas recruits
The Kolkata Knight Riders added more firepower to their squad in the IPL Auction for 2019. In the previous season, the Knight Riders had surpassed all expectations as they made it to the knockout stages of the tournament. The side which lacked the balance in the previous edition added that in the IPL 2019 Auction. The Knights had earlier released the Aussie duo of Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc as they went into the auction.
Two KKR players who scored a century and picked a hat-trick in the same T20 match
Scoring a century in a T20 game is a massive achievement in itself, whereas taking a hattrick along with it is somewhat rare and incredible. Two of the players of the Kolkata Knight Riders recently achieved this incredible feat of not only scoring a century but also picking up a hat-trick in the same T20 game.
A Ranji Trophy match which saw a team lose 6 wickets without scoring any runs in 23 balls
KV Sasikanth took 6 wickets in the second innings A Ranji trophy game between Andhra and Madhya Pradesh saw Madhya Pradesh losing 6 wickets in a matter of 23 balls without scoring any runs. The Group B game between Andhra and Madhya Pradesh was being played at Indore. The match began on the 7th of January with Madhya Pradesh winning the toss and electing to field first. Andhra had a shaky start as they lost their opener CR Gnaneshwar early on.
Down the memory lane: A Test match which saw both the sides declaring at 0
Gidman starred with the ball with figures of 4 for 46 Test match cricket is all about mental determination and games played by both sides and to win a test match captains often employ numerous strategies. But both the sides declaring at score 0 to get a result is unheard of. However, there was one such incidence when in a second division County Championship game played between Gloucestershire and Hampshire in 2013 saw both the sides declaring an innings each without even coming out to bat.
Australia vs India: 5 players who will be looking to regain their lost form in the ODI series
The former Indian Skipper will be looking to regain his lost form The Australian team would be looking to avenge their loss in the Test series against the Indians. The Aaron Finch led side welcomes Nathan Lyon and Peter Siddle into the squad after their impressive performances in the Test series and the Big Bash League respectively. Chris Lynn has been dropped from the side following his failure in previous games.
3 Indian players who will be looking to cement their place in the Indian side for the 2019 World Cup
Karthik will be looking to replicate his T20I from in ODIs The Indian Team will be looking forward to carrying their rampant run of form from the Test matches to the ODI series against the Australians. India is scheduled to play three ODIs with Australia before flying to New Zealand. The Indians have been formidable in all the departments in the recently concluded Test Series against Australia showcasing why they are a force to be reckoned with.
Looking back at an IPL game where a batsman won the Man of the Match award despite playing more balls than scoring runs
In T20 cricket, a batsman's strike rate is considered to be paramount. A strike rate of 150 or above is considered ideal, while a strike rate of below 100 is widely assumed to be poor - no matter what the circumstances. But there have been a few instances when a sub-100 strike rate has actually proven to be invaluable. Here's a look back at one such instance.
Double delight for India as the Indian cricket and football team make history
The Indian 11 which hammered Thailand 4 - 1 It was a double delight for Indian sports lovers as both the Indian cricket and football teams scripted history in consecutive days. Football: On the 6th of January 2019, the Indian football team added another feather to their fairytale journey as they hammered Thailand 4-1 in their opening game of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 to give their fans the best New Year Gift.
5 Major Takeaways for Kohli and his side from the Australian Test Series
The Indians have been ruthless in their ongoing Australian tour showcasing complete domination in both the T20s and Test series. The Aussies have been no match to this young Indian side. Having outplayed Australia in all departments on the field, the dynamic visitors have a lot of crucial takeaways from this series.
Star performers for the Indian women's team in 2018
The Indian women's team after defeating South Africa in both the T20s and ODIs The Indian women's team had a decent show in the year 2018. They started the year off with the away series against South Africa where they played the South Africans in both the T20s and ODIs. They won both the ODI series 2-1 and the T20s by 3-1. After their successful campaign against the South Africans, the Indian team went through a rough phase as they were blanked 3-0 by the Australians in the ODI series.
Ranji Trophy: 4 matches this round that went down the wire
Gill led the fightback for Punjab as they looked for an outright win The 25th of December, 2018 witnessed some nail bitters in the Ranji Trophy. The Ranji has always helped players prove their mettle for a place in the Indian side. Consistent performances in the domestic circuit including a very successful campaign in last season’s Ranji Trophy provided Mayank Agarwal with his international debut for the Indian side.
3 Batting pairs which batted the entire day to change the course of a Test match
Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman put on 335 runs on day 4 to take India to a dominating total Cricket is a team game where the word 'I' doesn't exist. With that being said it is known how important partnerships are for any team, be it while chasing or setting up a total. The longest format of the game, Tests, not only the endurance levels of players but also their mental strength and character. There have been a few batting performances which have completely changed the course of the game.
Top 3 Indian players from the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2018
Jayant Yadav has only played one ODI for the India which was in 2016 The Emerging Teams Asia Cup took place from the 6th to the 15th of December, 2018. The tournament featured 8 teams out of which 5 teams were Test playing nations, namely India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and hosts Sri Lanka, Pakistan. The other 3 teams comprised of the associate nations Oman, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates.
IPL auction 2019: 5 Indian Players with a bargain base price of 50 lakhs and under
Hanuma Vihari was given his first Test cap by Virat Kohli in the fifth Test of India's Tour of England More The Auction for the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League is set to take place in Jaipur on the 18th and 19th of December 2018. The highest bracket is of INR 2 Crores which comprises of nine overseas players’ like Brendon McCullum, Chris Woakes and Angelo Mathews.
4 Star performers in the ODI series of India A's tour of New Zealand
India A showcased a dominant performance as they handed a 3-0 whitewash to the Kiwis in the ODIs following the stalemate in the Test series. The Indian side had the likes of youngsters like Shubman Gill, Anmolpreet Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan. The final ODI saw Anmolpreet Singh top scoring for the Indian side with 71 off 80 balls guiding India to a total of 275 at the end of 50 overs.
Domination of Indian Cricket: 3 Different teams outplaying their opponents in 3 different tournaments
India beat Australia in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match Test series More Indian cricket is currently being represented by 3 different teams playing in 3 different tournaments at the same time. This shows the depth in Indian cricket and how well the grassroots programme is panning out for the future of Indian cricket. The competition for a place in the Indian side too is very high with the consistent performances of the players at the domestic level.
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.
Jasprit Bumrah - The boy with the Golden Arm
Jasprit Bumrah is currently one of the fiercest fast bowlers in International cricket. The bowler who was initially known for this uncanny bowling action is now the No.1 bowler in ODIs. He is one of the most vicious bowlers when it comes to bowling in the death overs. The Gujarat born is one of the core members of the Mumbai Indians. His pace and skills have earned him great recognition and also recently, the elite A+ contract of the BCCI.
The Journey of Afghanistan Cricket: How they changed their fate in the game
Afghanistan cricket has received the admiration from the entire cricketing world for their journey from being a war-torn nation to receiving a full member status in all 3 formats of the game. The Afghanistan journey is one which has left everyone spellbound with awe and affection. The country which was granted the status of an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2001 is currently a part of the top 10 teams in the ICC ODI rankings.
How the stars of the World Cup winning Indian Under 19 team have fared so far
A lot has changed in recent times for India as it’s become a dominating force in cricket all over the world. They won the Under-19 World Cup which was held in New Zealand from the 13th of January to 3rd of February 2018. With this win, India also became the only team to win the World Cup for a record 4 times. They had moved into the World Cup with a lot to prove after being knocked out of the Asia Cup in 2017 suffering shocking defeats to Nepal and Bangladesh.
Rishabh Pant - The next big thing in Indian cricket
Rishabh Pant, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Haridwar, has taken huge strides in his cricketing career. He has become one of India's latest batting sensations. With the kind of batting might shown by him in the recent past, he is surely the one to look out for in the future. Let us have a look at some of the major tournaments that have led to the build-up to his career so far: Rishabh Pant rose to fame in the Under 19 World Cup in 2016.
Gambhir vs Jharkhand in Vijay Hazare Semis
Gautam Gambhir's form in this year's Vijay Hazare trophy has been exemplary. The former Indian team opener has led Delhi into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare trophy from the front scoring 490 runs in 8 matches at an average of 61.25 with a strike rate of 117.78. The southpaw from New Delhi who recently crossed 10,000 List A runs will be eyeing a return to the Indian squad with the World Cup around the corner.
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