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Series against Australia, England among top draws in India bilateral media rights bid: Report
The India media rights broadcast cycle, also including the domestic calendar, commences with eight matches against Australia - three ODIs in September and five T20Is in November this year. The three ODIs are before 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup starting from October 5, while the five T20Is will happen after the mega event concludes on November 19.
Australian Open: Prannoy stuns Priyanshu, to face China's Weng Hong Yang in final
Prannoy, who won the Malaysia Masters -- his maiden World Tour title in May, will be up against world no. 24, China's Weng Hong Yang for the Australia Open title on Sunday. In the all-Indian semi-final clash, Prannoy and Priyanshu went toe-to-toe in the early exchanges. As the match progressed, both the Indian badminton players battled to gain the upper hand.
Dropped in favour of Bairstow, Ben Foakes admits to feeling lost after Ashes snub
It was a snub that left the 30-year-old Foakes feeling lost initially as he was dropped despite some good performances. Foakes watched the Ashes from the sidelines as Bairstow, who was returning from a long-term injury, was preferred by the England team management for his batting prowess.
Prithvi Shaw’s debut innings for Northamptonshire in 50-over competition ends in a hit-wicket
He and Lewis McManus were in a process of resurrecting the innings, and took Northants past 50. But Gloucestershire fast-bowler Paul van Meekeren bowled a sharp bouncer which Shaw tried to hook against. But he couldn’t keep his balance and while going around, he fell down and disturbed his stumps in the process, resulting in his dismissal.
Asian Champions Trophy: Indian men's hockey team holds Japan to 1-1 draw
Harmanpreet Singh (43') was the lone goal scorer for India while Ken Nagayoshi (28') gave Japan a fine start. Riding on their splendid 7-2 victory against China in the campaign opener, India looked for yet another victory but a determined Japan played with great tenacity to keep the hosts in check.
Ahead of ODI World Cup, Tamim Iqbal steps down as Bangladesh skipper; to miss Asia Cup due to back injury
Tamim had earlier announced his retirement from international cricket on July 6 but reversed the decision following a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. His recent decision means that Bangladesh will have a new ODI captain ahead of the mega event happening in India from October 5 to November 19.
England batter Alex Hales announces retirement from international cricket with immediate effect
"It has been an absolute privilege to have represented my country on 156 occasions across all three formats. I've made some memories and some friendships to last a lifetime and I feel that now is the right time to move on."
WI v IND, 1st T20I: Losing wickets in a row cost us the match, says skipper Hardik Pandya
After restricting the West Indies to 149/6 in their 20 overs after the hosts won the toss and elected to bat first, India seemed to have recovered from a horrendous start after losing both openers from 28 with Tilak Varma (39) taking them to 77 before Hardik Pandya (19) and Sanju Samson (12) sharing a 36-run partnership to take them to 113/4.
IPL 2024: Andy Flower appointed as head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore men’s team
“I recognise the work put in by Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, who are two coaches I respect, and I look forward to the challenge of taking RCB to new heights. I’m particularly excited to be reunited with Faf. We have worked very well together in the past and I look forward to forging our partnership and relationship into something bigger and better,” said Flower on being appointed as RCB’s head coach.
T20I series will be decided on how West Indies batters bat against spin in middle overs, says Rovman Powell
West Indies suffered a slowdown in their scoring in the middle overs -– going from 54-2 after the end of the first six overs to 96-3 at the end of 14. India’s spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel took three wickets between themselves in their nine overs combined.
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