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Rohit hints at Dube’s India debut on Sunday

6:44 pm November 2, 2019

New Delhi: India’s stand-in captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday indicated that Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube could be handed his international debut when the hosts clash with Bangladesh in the opening Twenty20 here. While the skipper spoke highly of young Dube and Sanju Samson, he acknowledged the Kerala wicket-keeper’s experience. Rohit said one of the two […]

Adapting to pink ball only challenge in Day/Night Test: Pujara

7:02 pm November 1, 2019

Kolkata: Cheteshwar Pujara can’t wait for India’s first ever Day/Night Test despite all the talk of it being a challenge as he is confident that the country’s formidable batting line-up will have no trouble adapting to the pink ball. The prolific batsman topped the run charts (453) with two daddy hundreds, including a 256 not […]

Rohit Sharma clears fitness test at Bengaluru's NCA

Rohit receives blow on left thigh ahead of first T20

6:48 pm November 1, 2019

New Delhi: India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left thigh while taking throwdowns here on Friday, forcing him to leave the net session ahead of Sunday’s T20 International against Bangladesh. Rohit, who will lead India in the three-match series in Virat Kohli’s absence, received the blow early into the net session. After a […]

Bopanna-Koolhof sails into Qatar Open final

Bopanna progresses, Sharan our of Paris Masters

2:00 pm November 1, 2019

Paris: India’s top doubles player Rohan Bopanna advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Master with partner Denis Shapovalov but his compatriot Divij Sharan made a second round exit, here. Bopanna and his Canadian partner outplayed American-Argentine pair of Manuel Gonzalez and Austin Krajicek 6-1 6-3 in their second round match which lasted just 59 […]

Conflict of Interest: BCCI ethics officer asks Dravid to depose on November 12

7:17 pm October 31, 2019

New Delhi: BCCI ethics officer D K Jain has asked Indian cricket great Rahul Dravid to appear in person for the second time, on November 12, for “further submissions and clarifications” on the conflict of interest allegations levelled against him. The 46-year-old former India captain had earlier explained his case in the personal hearing held […]