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LIVE SCORE – IND vs WI 2ND T20I Thiruvananthapuram IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live Updates from Greenfield International Stadium: Virat Kohli produced another batting masterclass after KL Rahul’s stroke-filled 62 to help India gun down their highest-ever T20I chase and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Previously India’s chase of 207 vs Sri Lanka in Mohali, 2009, was their highest in the format. In the process, Kohli also became the sole owner of the record of most fifties in T20Is, going past Rohit Sharma’s 22 T20I half-centuries. The Indian skipper would be impressed with the team batting. However, the hosts were sloppy in the other two departments and they would desperately hope that they come out with improved performances in bowling and fielding in Thiruvananthapuram. Indian fielders dropped several catches and were found wanting on the field — something which they would want to improve in the second T20I. On the other hand, the visitors — … [Read more...] about Live Cricket Score, India vs West Indies 2019, 2nd T20I, Thiruvananthapuram: India Aim to Close Out Series

Borussia Dortmund sensation Sancho is attracting interest from a host of clubs, most notably in the Premier League. And a return to England could be looming for the 19-year-old attacker. TOP STORY – UNITED GIVEN BOOST AS REDS & CHELSEA EYE SANCHO Manchester United have been boosted by the news that rivals Manchester City will not be taking up the option to match any offers for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, reports the Mirror. Premier League champions City have first refusal on in-demand England international Sancho, who left the Etihad Stadium for Dortmund in 2017. Chelsea set to bid club-record £100m for Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund star expected to leave Bundesliga side next summer https://t.co/d1vsdbUBHM — MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) December 7, 2019 However, City are reportedly uninterested in bringing the 19-year-old back to Manchester amid talk of his £100million (€118m) valuation. Liverpool are believed to be leading the race to … [Read more...] about Rumour Has It: Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool fighting for Dortmund star Sancho

Manchester United made three new signings in the transfer market. Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, Porto defender Dalot and Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant joined the squad. However, manager Jose Mourinho was left frustrated by the failure to land a new centre-back and possibly a right winger. The Portuguese boss also appeared to have criticised CEO Ed Woodward several times during the pre-season tour. But to learn from the circumstances, it is believed that United are set to follow the modern trend of adding a connection between the manager and the board, especially since the transfer window was adjudged a failure for United, and a director of football could be announced in the coming days to ease the matter. The Red Devils plan to revamp their recruitment policy once the current restructure of the club and expansion of facilities is complete. A director of football would be appointed to provide the extra layer of expertise to identify players and suggest future manager appointments. … [Read more...] about Manchester United set to introduce first ever director of football after failed transfer window

What's the secret to Leicester's mean defence? Why is Jamie Vardy starring this season? And which Liverpool player is James Maddison starting to resemble in Brendan Rodgers' eyes? The Foxes, who climbed back above Manchester City into second with a midweek win over Watford, boast the Premier League's top scorer in 14-goal Jamie Vardy, and at the other end have conceded just nine goals - the fewest in the league.Ahead of a Super Sunday clash with Aston Villa, Leicester boss Rodgers - who signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal at the King Power on Friday - sat down with Jamie Carragher in the Sky Sports Match Zone to talk tactics and lift the lid on his approach. Rodgers signs new Leicester dealAston Villa vs Leicester preview A Villa vs Leicester December 8, 2019, 1:00pm … [Read more...] about Brendan Rodgers meets Jamie Carragher: Leicester defence, Jamie Vardy form, James Maddison style and more

Dec 7, 2019Nagraj GollapudiNews editor, ESPNcricinfo CloseNagraj Gollapudi is news editor at ESPNcricinfoFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintIndia's domestic season will enter its second phase, comprising the Ranji Trophy followed by the Irani Cup. The BCCI and its state associations will need to grapple with the massive volume of cricket given 38 teams. There's still lots of room for change though, and ESPNcricinfo spoke with four established players asking them to recommend one change they would want in domestic cricket going forward.Wasim Jaffer (Vidarbha batsman) - Sporting pitches a mustI want first-class matches to be played on sporting pitches. A sporting pitch for me is where the team batting first scores 300-350. Not 500 or 600. If the game is too dependent on the toss, we have lost the battle straightaway.Currently, I feel both the curator's and the match referee's hands are tied because of the pressure from the host association. The BCCI needs to give more … [Read more...] about What players want: sporting tracks, better cameras