Sydney: Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith on Thursday said he was looking to put Ravichandran Ashwin under pressure after being at the receiving end of the India off-spinner’s guile in …
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India vs Australia Highlights, 3rd Test at SCG, Day 1, Full Cricket Score: Labuschagne, Smith guide hosts to 166/2 at stumps – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
India vs Australia 2020 Live score and latest update of 3rd Test at Sydney: Rahane turns to pace for the final over of the day, with Saini conceding a single off …
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kyle Jamieson, modest but brutal bowler who put Kiwis on top of the world – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Less than a year into his Test career, Kyle Jamieson is already the toast of New Zealand and being compared to the country’s cricketing greats, but despite stunning figures he …
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Bangladesh rope in Jon Lewis as batting coach for West Indies, New Zealand series – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Dhaka: Bangladesh has appointed Jon Lewis as batting coach for the upcoming two bilateral series against the West Indies and New Zealand, the country’s cricket board said on Wednesday. The 50-year-old …
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UAE skipper Ahmed Raza hopes training with best players in IPL 2020 will come handy in future – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Chennai: UAE skipper Ahmed Raza on Wednesday said he gained a lot by training along the likes of Virat Kohli during the IPL and hoped the experience would come handy …
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India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test at SCG, Day 1: Hosts opt to bat first; Pucovski makes debut, Warner returns – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
India vs Australia 2020 Live score and latest update of 3rd Test at Sydney: TOSS: Australia win the toss, and skipper Tim Paine opts to bat. Third Test preview: Having …
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Ravi Shastri on Sunil Gavaskar: 13 hundreds against fearsome fast bowlers of West Indies was fabulous – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Sydney: India head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday described legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar as a “technician at work” during his playing days for the way he accumulated runs in an …
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India vs Australia: Wearing masks mandatory for fans attending third Test in Sydney, says NSW health minister – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Sydney: Wearing masks will be mandatory for spectators attending the third cricket Test between Australia and India starting at the SCG on Thursday, New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard …
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India vs Australia: Steve Smith is ‘caged lion ready to burst out’, says former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Press Trust of India January 6th, 2021 18:50:12 IST New Delhi: Steve Smith is a “caged lion ready to burst out,” said former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody on Wednesday, backing …
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From 45 all out to number one ranked side: How New Zealand turned tables in Test cricket – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Captain Kane Williamson had no trouble Wednesday pinpointing the moment that laid the foundation for New Zealand to become the world’s number one ranked Test cricket team for the first …
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India vs Australia 3rd Test preview: Under pressure Aussie batsmen seeks answers against visitors’ disciplined bowling – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Two years back, when India played Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Virat Kohli and Co made history. It wasn’t a victory, although the visitors could’ve clinched the Test by …
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India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane says visitors focussed only on cricket, not annoyed to be in quarantine in Sydney – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Sydney: India captain Ajinkya Rahane tried to douse the quarantine controversy on Wednesday, stating that his team is “not annoyed” with strict bio-safety protocols but conceded that it was “challenging” …
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Happy Birthday Kapil Dev: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and others wish 1983 World Cup-winning captain – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Kapil Dev, India’s first World Cup-winning cricket captain, is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. The charismatic all-rounder is the only cricketer in Test history to score over 5000 runs and …
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India vs Australia: Will Pucovski ‘ready to go’ as hosts eye new opening partnership – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Sydney: Batting prodigy Will Pucovski is “ready to go”, captain Tim Paine said Wednesday, as Australia appear set for a new opening partnership in the high-stakes third Test against India …
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Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn and Rashid Khan among top foreign draws for Pakistan Super League ahead of draft – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Karachi: A total of 25 foreign players, including big names like Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn and Rashid Khan have enlisted themselves in the draft for the sixth edition of the …
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India vs Australia: Navdeep Saini better suited to play Sydney Test due to his extra pace, says Ashish Nehra – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
New Delhi: Former India pacer Ashish Nehra believes that Navdeep Saini should be the “first choice” for the third fast bowler’s slot in the upcoming third Test against Australia because …
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South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne’s ton in vain as bowlers lead Proteas to Test series win – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Johannesburg: Dimuth Karunaratne’s century could not prevent South Africa from completing a 2-0 series win on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Wanderers Stadium …
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Mild heart-attack will not have any impact on Sourav Ganguly’s well being, can lead a normal life, says noted cardiologist – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Kolkata: BCCI chief and former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly, who underwent angioplasty following a mild heart attack, is now stable with no complaint of chest pain or breathing issues, …
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kane Williamson posts fourth double ton as hosts seize control in Christchurch – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Christchurch: Kane Williamson, newly installed as the world’s premier batsman, scored his fourth double century and second in a month as New Zealand forged a commanding first-innings lead over Pakistan …
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England all-rounder Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sri Lanka – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
The Associated Press January 4th, 2021 19:14:25 IST Hambantota: England all-rounder Moeen Ali is self-isolating for 10 days after testing positive for the coronavirus, the national team said Monday, a …
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South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne’s unbeaten 91 helps visitors to take slender lead on Day 2 – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Johannesburg: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne ensured his team would avoid an innings defeat but the tourists were in a precarious position at the end of the second day of …
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Former Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Sana Mir tests positive for COVID-19 – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Karachi: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Sana Mir has tested positive for COVID-19 while commentating for television during the ongoing final match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, according to sources. Mir, …
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Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Players in coronavirus-hit hotel in Chennai safe, says TNCA official – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Chennai: Around 20 staff members of a hotel in Chennai where players of three teams taking part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy are staying have tested positive but Tamil Nadu …
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Highlights, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2, Full cricket score: Visitors gain five-run lead in 2nd innings – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Toggle between the tabs to switch between live scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Report, Day 1: South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje said a simple game plan was the key after he …
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Sourav Ganguly ‘stable’ right now, may undergo another angioplasty in few days or weeks, says Kolkata hospital – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Kolkata: Kolkata: BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly will have to undergo another angioplasty in a “few days or weeks” but for now be discharged from hospital as …
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Sourav Ganguly ‘stable’ right now, likely to be discharged on 6 January, says Kolkata hospital – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Kolkata: BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has suffered a “mild” heart attack, is stable and likely to be discharged on Wednesday, hospital authorities said. A nine-member …