News 24 // 18 Nov 2018, 18:19 IST SHARE Welcome to Sportskeeda's Cricket News Today, a section that covers a summary of the trending news topics of the day in the world of cricket.England has completed a famous series win in Asian conditions by beating Sri Lanka by 57 runs in the second Test at Kandy. Shakib Al Hasan has been passed fit for the West Indies tests while Head Coach Ravi Shastri has stated that India will dearly miss Hardik Pandya during the Australian tour.Here are the headlines in the cricketing world today:#1 Dhoni drove Team India’s bus during Laxman’s 100th TestFormer Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the coolest cricketers around. The 37-year-old is also known for his cool and composed demeanour on and off the field.Former India cricketer VVS Laxman has told us something new about the wicket-keeper batsman in his autobiography ‘281 and Beyond.' Laxman has revealed that back in 2008, when he … [Read more...] about When Dhoni drove Team India’s bus, England complete a rare series win in Sri Lanka and more- Cricket News Today, 18 November 2018
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Team India’s best moments during Diwali week
Top 5 / Top 10 70 // 05 Nov 2018, 17:52 IST SHARE The festival of Diwali and Indian wins go togetherDiwali, the popular festival of lights, has been a joyous occasion not only for the entire nation but also for the Indian Cricket teams in the past. Diwali seems to bring out the best out of Indian cricketers.With Diwali just a day away, it is worthy to recall some of the moments when Team India light up a million hearts through their performances during this specific festive season.#1 India vs England, 5th ODI at Kolkata, October 2011This was the fifth match of the series and India had already won the first 4 matches and was looking for a clean sweep. While Dhoni was the captain for Team India, England were led by Alastair Cook.England won the toss and put India into bat. The Indian openers Ajinkya Rahane and Gautam Gambhir gave India a splendid start, as they put on 80 runs for the first wicket. With the Indian score on 80, … [Read more...] about Team India’s best moments during Diwali week
Milestones created by Team India and Indian players in the Fifth ODI
Top 5 / Top 10 148 // 01 Nov 2018, 22:31 IST SHARE India demolished the Windies in the fifth ODI to claim the 5 match series 3-1. The series started out in a very promising fashion, with the first three games being keenly contested. However, it was a clinical performance by the Indians in the fourth and the fifth game, as they ripped apart the Caribbeans to win the series.Windies were dismissed for an underwhelming 104 in the fifth ODI, after skipper Jason Holder elected to bat first. The Windies' batsmen could not survive the excellence of the Indian bowlers, and were completely baffled.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made short work of the chase, cruising to victory inside 15 overs. Team India and the individual players made numerous records in the game. Let's have a look at them.#8 Shortest completed ODI in India featuring IndiaThe fifth ODI played in Thiruvananthapuram was supposed to be a Day/Night Match. However, it turned out to be a day match, … [Read more...] about Milestones created by Team India and Indian players in the Fifth ODI
Team India youngster reprimanded by ICC
News 78 // 30 Oct 2018, 17:20 IST SHARE Young Team India pacer Khaleel Ahmed, playing just his fifth ODI, was issued a warning by ICC match official Chris Broad for breaching Level 1 of the Code of Conduct during the ongoing series against the West Indies. The 20-year-old was given an official warning, and received one demerit point for his aggressive reaction at Windies batsman Marlon Samuels, after dismissing him in the 14th over of the second innings. Khaleel was seen 'advancing aggressively' towards the experienced Samuels, having dismissed him for a 23-ball 18. The breach was reported by on-field umpires Ian Gould and Anil Chaudhary, and the player was identified to have breached Article 2.5 of the Code: “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an international match”.After India's comprehensive 224-run win, Khaleel received the … [Read more...] about Team India youngster reprimanded by ICC
Bhullar tabbed by Lahiri to fill Team India following Sharma withdraw
Melbourne – India’s Anirban Lahiri selected nine-time Asian Tour winner Gaganjeet Bhullar to complete Team India at the ISPS HANDA Melbourne World Cup of Golf following Shubhankar Sharma’s announcement of his withdraw from the event. The 2018 ISPS HANDA Melbourne World Cup of Golf will be contested at The Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne from 21-25 November, 2018. The 59th staging of the event will see the 56-player field vie for the largest prize-money purse in Australian golf, with $US7 million on offer. Bhullar, 30, has enjoyed another stellar season on the Asian Tour, collecting four top-5 finishes, including a win at the Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways, where the Kapurthala, India native closed with a final-round 66 to edge Australia’s Anthony Quayle by one stroke and 2019 Presidents Cup International Team Captain Ernie Els by two. Bhullar qualified for last week’s World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions by virtue of being inside the … [Read more...] about Bhullar tabbed by Lahiri to fill Team India following Sharma withdraw