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15-Oct-2018
Prithvi Shaw after raising his second successive fifty plus score in Tests • Associated Press
Umesh Yadav's ten-for leads rout of West Indies in India
Another West Indies Test in India, another three-day finish, giving India their tenth straight home series win, and earning Prithvi Shaw and Umesh a vote of confidence from skipper Virat Kohli ahead of the Australia tour next month. But currently, the captain and coach wield immense influence in all matters concerning the Indian team. Should it be that way, or does India need a team director, asks Nagraj Gollapudi.
Another West Indies Test in India, another three-day finish, giving India their tenth straight home series win, and earning Prithvi Shaw and Umesh a vote of confidence from skipper Virat Kohli ahead of the Australia tour next month. But currently, the captain and coach wield immense influence in all matters concerning the Indian team. Should it be that way, or does India need a team director, asks Nagraj Gollapudi.
Sweat, sweeps and salvation for Australia
In the year of ball-tampering and bans, a weakened team found a way to survive more overs than any Australian side before them to snatch a dramatic draw against Pakistan, aided in no small part by Usman Khawaja's magnificent 524-minute 141. Australia's pullback from the brink is one of this decade's great escapes.
In the year of ball-tampering and bans, a weakened team found a way to survive more overs than any Australian side before them to snatch a dramatic draw against Pakistan, aided in no small part by Usman Khawaja's magnificent 524-minute 141. Australia's pullback from the brink is one of this decade's great escapes.
Dangerous times for Sarfraz Ahmed
In the wake of Pakistan's draw against Australia, Osman Samiuddin looks at how captain Sarfraz and, as a result, his bowlers couldn't stick to anything long enough to know whether it would work or not. Also, just what is up with Pakistan and nail-biting Tests these days?
In the wake of Pakistan's draw against Australia, Osman Samiuddin looks at how captain Sarfraz and, as a result, his bowlers couldn't stick to anything long enough to know whether it would work or not. Also, just what is up with Pakistan and nail-biting Tests these days?
New-ball bowlers deliver England DLS win after Lasith Malinga five-for
Chris Woakes and Olly Stone hobbled the Sri Lanka chase before the rains returned in Dambulla. Meanwhile, Malinga is hoping for a shot at the World Cup - possibly his last - on the back of his performance in this series.
Chris Woakes and Olly Stone hobbled the Sri Lanka chase before the rains returned in Dambulla. Meanwhile, Malinga is hoping for a shot at the World Cup - possibly his last - on the back of his performance in this series.
BCCI chief executive asked to explain anonymous #MeToo allegation
As the #MeToo wave crests in India, charges have been levelled at BCCI CEO Rahul Johri. The Committee of Administrators has asked Johri to submit an explanation in relation to the allegations within a week. Sources say Johri will not be attending the upcoming ICC meeting to be held in Singapore this week. Meanwhile, the the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA) included a section in the players' handbook for the first time on the importance of consent in sexual relationships.
As the #MeToo wave crests in India, charges have been levelled at BCCI CEO Rahul Johri. The Committee of Administrators has asked Johri to submit an explanation in relation to the allegations within a week. Sources say Johri will not be attending the upcoming ICC meeting to be held in Singapore this week. Meanwhile, the the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA) included a section in the players' handbook for the first time on the importance of consent in sexual relationships.
Betting in Associate and T20 leagues: under the radar, over the top
Last week, three Hong Kong players were charged with fixing and corruption, bringing attention to the gambling action around Associate cricket. While fan and media interest may centre around the high-profile international cricket matches, betting interest surges around any form of cricket as long as it is televised, says Peter Della Penna.
Last week, three Hong Kong players were charged with fixing and corruption, bringing attention to the gambling action around Associate cricket. While fan and media interest may centre around the high-profile international cricket matches, betting interest surges around any form of cricket as long as it is televised, says Peter Della Penna.
Who's the youngest player to make a century on Test debut?
Also, has anyone bowled an 11-ball over with no wides or no-balls? Steven Lynch has all the answers in his weekly stats and trivia column.
Also, has anyone bowled an 11-ball over with no wides or no-balls? Steven Lynch has all the answers in his weekly stats and trivia column.
High Fives: Bunny dearest
Scott Oliver lists five great bowlers and the batsmen they loved to get rid of.
Scott Oliver lists five great bowlers and the batsmen they loved to get rid of.
What we remember: Mohammad Amir's no-ball
Osman Samiuddin rewinds to a scandal nearly as large as the one that preceded it by a decade.
Osman Samiuddin rewinds to a scandal nearly as large as the one that preceded it by a decade.