Times of India - Cricket

• Windfall for BCCI expected on IPL media rights auction day

  

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expecting a windfall from the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights auction, which gets underway here on Monday with top companies from across the globe participating.
  - 3 Sep 17, 4:25pm -
• ODI tickets worth Rs 52.36 lakh went unsold: Khanna

  

  "Tickets worth Rupees 52,36,000 were unsold. Why all the tickets were not sold-out? DDCA started online ticket sale quite late that too without proper advertisement," Khanna claimed in a media release.
  - 3 Nov 16, 9:55pm -
• Axar Patel breaks into top-10 ODI bowlers

  

  Axar Patel has become the highest placed India bowler in the latest ICC ODI rankings after breaking into the top-10 bowler's list while legspinner Amit Mishra has vaulted 25 places to enter the top-20.
  - 30 Oct 16, 4:11pm -
• Wasn't easy sitting out of Test matches: Mishra

  

  Mishra didn't mince words when asked about the frustration of having to sit out, but added that coach Anil Kumble's tips had helped him tide over the low phase.
  - 30 Oct 16, 9:28am -
• India ODI series report card: Kohli, Mishra and then some

  

  TOI Sports runs the rule over the performers for India during their 3-2 ODI series win over New Zealand. A report card on the players who featured in India's first ODI series win at home in two years, over NZ across five matches.
  - 30 Oct 16, 8:56am -
• Talking points: Mishra magic snaps India's home drought

  

  India completed a 3-2 series win over New Zealand by beating them in the decider at Vizag by 190 runs. Here we look at the several passages of play that stood out during the match.
  - 30 Oct 16, 8:12am -
• Our batting today was frustrating: Williamson

  

  Bruised and battered by India after being bundled out for a meagre 79 while chasing 270 in the series-deciding fifth and final ODI, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson today termed the performance of his batting department as "frustrating".
  - 29 Oct 16, 10:58pm -
• Kumble's support during lean phase helped me: Mishra

  

  "His (Anil Kumble) mental support is the biggest thing for me. I sat out for the entire Test series but he supported me mentally and told me "don't worry, your time will come"," leg-spinner Amit Mishra said.
  - 29 Oct 16, 10:32pm -
• Dhoni describes bowlers performance as one of the best

  

  Dhoni lavished praise on his bowlers for the resounding series-clinching win over New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI, describing the effort as "one of the best performances by the bowlers".
  - 29 Oct 16, 9:27pm -
• 5th ODI: Mishra five-for spins India to series win

  

  Amit Mishra finished with 5/18, his second ODI five-wicket haul as India beat New Zealand by a whopping 190 runs at Visakhapatnam to clinch the five match ODI series 3-2. Mishra was named both Man of the Match and the Player of the series.
  - 29 Oct 16, 5:59pm -

• Vizag ODI: India seek festive cheer

  

  The New Zealanders, after being thrashed in the three-match Test series, were expected to put up a much improved show in the One-dayers – a format which they have done well in over the years.
  - 29 Oct 16, 8:35am -
• Dhoni slogs it out ahead of series decider

  

  Dhoni faced the conventional white ball and practised his trademark shots in a lengthy session at the nets. The series poised at 2-2, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli stayed away from the nets.
  - 28 Oct 16, 8:25pm -
• We would like to do what no other NZ side has done: Southee

  

  "I think the guys are pretty excited to do what no other NZ side has ever done before - come over here and win a one-day series. The excitement in the group is very high," Tim Southee said on the eve of the series decider.
  - 28 Oct 16, 5:33pm -
• Want to successfully overcome challenges thrown at me: Jadhav

  

  ​​Jadhav, who's playing in place of an indisposed Suresh Raina, bowled for the first time in international cricket when MS Dhoni gave him the ball ahead of the regular spin duo of Axar Patel and Amit Mishra on a seaming Dharamsala track in the first one-dayer.
  - 28 Oct 16, 3:33pm -
• For MS Dhoni, a final return to where his legend began?

  

  After scores of 0, 12, 7* and 3, MS Dhoni was sent up the order to No. 3 against Pakistan and proceed to smash 148 off 123 balls with 15 fours and four sixes, setting the platform for India's 356/9 at Visakhapatnam in April 2005.
  - 28 Oct 16, 12:53pm -
• Under-fire Dhoni faces tricky Kiwis test in series-decider

  

  With conditions overcast, the last thing India would want is a wash-out. Despite weakening, cyclone Kyant, there's forecast of localised downpours as both the teams will keep their fingers crossed.
  - 28 Oct 16, 12:05pm -
• Dhoni needs strong support cast to rediscover finishing touch

  

  "Batting down the order is one of the toughest things to do. You don't get a (ready-made) player who's complete, who bats at No.5, 6 or 7, all the time," skipper MS Dhoni said.
  - 28 Oct 16, 8:42am -
• We are geared up for the series decider: Taylor

  

  Eyeing a historic bilateral ODI series win in India, New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor said they are hungry to win the five-match series decider on Saturday and make up for the 0-3 whitewash in Tests. "You don't often win series away from home especially in the sub-continent," Taylor said.
  - 27 Oct 16, 10:08pm -
• Dhoni should stick to batting at No 4: Ganguly

  

  Sourav Ganguly insisted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should stick to batting at No 4 which will enable him and Virat Kohli could play the finishers' role. The former Indian captain however said India were not becoming too much over dependent on Kohli.
  - 27 Oct 16, 4:47pm -
• 4th ODI: Job of a finisher is one of the toughest, says Dhoni

  

  India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that the job of a finisher is one of the toughest and it is difficult to find a 'complete' player who is adept at batting in lower order and take the team through when the chips are down.
  - 27 Oct 16, 11:34am -

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• newCricket-Hussey hails "focused and driven" Australia ahead of S Africa series

  

  Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey said on Tuesday he may not know exactly what his title is but he is delighted to be back with the team to help head coach Justin Langer build towards the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil in October.
  - 7 hours ago 18 Feb 20, 7:38pm -
• newCricket-No more Saturday double-headers, IPL begins on March 29

  

  Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians will host three-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the first match of this year's edition on March 29, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.
  - 14 hours ago 18 Feb 20, 1:23pm -
• newCricket-New Zealand's Taylor bats away retirement talk ahead of 100th test

  

  New Zealand's Ross Taylor will celebrate his 100th test in the series-opener against India this week and the veteran batsman says he has no intention of winding down his international career as he nears his 36th birthday.
  - 14 hours ago 18 Feb 20, 12:48pm -
• newCricket-Silverwood backs Buttler to reignite test career

  

  England coach Chris Silverwood hopes Jos Buttler's return to form in the Twenty20 series decider against South Africa will help revive his test career in next month's tour of Sri Lanka.
  - 15 hours ago 18 Feb 20, 12:07pm -
• newUPDATE 3-Sheffield Shield Standings

  

  Feb 18 (OPTA) - Standings of the Sheffield Shield on Tuesday P W L T BBat BBowl Ded PTS Queensland 10 6 1 3 7.40 8.60 0 55 Tasmania 10 5 3 2 5.85 9.70 0 47.55 Victoria 10 3 2 5 8.11 8.80 0 39.91 Western Australia 10 3 5 2 8.19 8.90 0 37.09 New South Wales 10 3 5 2 6.47 7.90 0 34.37 South Australia 10 2 6 2 7.04 8.00 0 29.04 Note: Ded-Deductions; BBat-Batting bon…
  - 17 hours ago 18 Feb 20, 10:25am -
• newUPDATE 5-Australian Sheffield Shield Scoreboard

  

  Feb 18 (OPTA) - Scoreboard at close of play on the fourth day of between New South Wales and Victoria on Sunday at Sydney, AustraliaVictoria win by 112 runs Victoria 1st innings Travis Dean c Peter Nevill b Steve O'Keefe 71 Marcus Harris lbw Harry Conway 7 Nic Maddinson st Peter Nevill b Steve O'Keefe 95 Peter Handscomb lbw Nathan Lyon 41 Matt Short lbw Nathan Lyon 44 Seb Gotch…
  - 17 hours ago 18 Feb 20, 10:15am -
• Sport-Messi, Hamilton joint winners of Sportsman of the Year at Laureus Awards

  

  Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were declared joint winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in Berlin on Monday, with the voting tied for the first time in the awards' 20-year history.
  - 1 day ago 18 Feb 20, 1:30am -
• Cricket-Langer backs Warner, Smith to cope with baiting S Africa fans

  

  Australia coach Justin Langer believes disgraced David Warner and Steve Smith are ready for a hostile reception from South African supporters when they play in a three-match Twenty20 International series starting in Johannesburg on Friday.
  - 1 day ago 17 Feb 20, 6:32pm -
• Cricket-Du Plessis, Rabada recalled to S Africa squad for T20s vs Australia

  

  South Africa have recalled batsman Faf du Plessis and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the three-match Twenty20 International home series against Australia that starts on Friday.
  - 1 day ago 17 Feb 20, 6:02pm -
• Cricket-Australia coach Mott backs Healy to find form at T20 World Cup

  

  Matthew Mott, the head coach of the Australian women's cricket team, has shrugged off Alyssa Healy's dire form in the leadup to the T20 World Cup and backed the hard-hitting opener to perform when it counts.
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 1:35pm -

• UPDATE 1-Cricket-Du Plessis steps down as South Africa captain in all formats

  

  Faf du Plessis has quit as South Africa captain across all three formats of cricket, but will remain available for selection, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Monday.
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 1:33pm -
• Cricket-Du Plessis steps down as South Africa captain in all formats

  

  Faf du Plessis has quit as South Africa captain across all three formats of cricket, but will remain available for selection, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 1:13pm -
• FAF DU PLESSIS QUITS AS SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET SKIPPER FROM ALL FORMATS - CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA

  

  FAF DU PLESSIS QUITS AS SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET SKIPPER FROM ALL FORMATS - CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 1:06pm -
• Cricket-Hales must wait for England recall, says captain Morgan

  

  England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has said that batsman Alex Hales must rebuild trust with the national team set-up before he is considered for selection again.
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 12:53pm -
• UPDATE 5-Australian Sheffield Shield Scoreboard

  

  Feb 17 (OPTA) - Scoreboard at close of play on the fourth day of between South Australia and Western Australia on Monday at Adelaide, AustraliaSouth Australia win by 109 runs South Australia 1st innings Henry Hunt c Josh Inglis b Joel Paris 11 Jake Weatherald c Shaun Marsh b David Moody 60 Callum Ferguson c Josh Inglis b Matthew Kelly 0 Travis Head c Josh Inglis b Joel Paris 46 Tom Cooper b Joel Paris
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 11:50am -
• UPDATE 4-Australian Sheffield Shield Scoreboard

  

  Feb 17 (OPTA) - Scoreboard at close of play on the third day of between Queensland and Tasmania on Sunday at Brisbane, AustraliaQueensland win by 10 wickets Tasmania 1st innings Jordan Silk lbw Michael Neser 0 Alex Doolan c Jimmy Peirson b Michael Neser 5 Charlie Wakim c Bryce Street b Cameron Gannon 11 Jake Doran lbw Jack Wildermuth 7 Ben McDermott c Jimmy Peirson b Jack Wildermuth
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 11:15am -
• Cricket-India to play day-night test in Australia, says Ganguly

  

  India have agreed to play a day-night test in Australia during the team's 2020-21 tour, board president Sourav Ganguly has said.
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 10:35am -
• Cricket-Fit-again Boult back in handy recall for New Zealand

  

  New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult has recovered from a broken hand to be included in the 13-player squad to face India in the two-test series, as selectors swung the axe following the dismal tour of Australia.
  - 2 days ago 17 Feb 20, 6:19am -
• UPDATE 2-Cricket-Magnificent Morgan guides England to T20 series win

  

  Captain Eoin Morgan scored a brilliant unbeaten 57 from 22 balls as England chased down a massive victory target of 223 to win the final Twenty20 International against South Africa on Sunday and secure a 2-1 series triumph.
  - 2 days ago 16 Feb 20, 10:15pm -
• Cricket-Magnificent Morgan guides England to T20 series win

  

  Captain Eoin Morgan scored a brilliant unbeaten 57 from 22 balls as England chased down a massive victory target of 223 to win the final Twenty20 International against South Africa on Sunday and secure a 2-1 series triumph.
  - 2 days ago 16 Feb 20, 9:43pm -