Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has been temporarily released from the national squad in order to work with spin consultant Mushtaq Ahmed at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore ahead of the side's second Test against Sri Lanka, beginning December 19 in Karachi. The 33-year-old was earlier left out of Pakistan's Playing XI for this week's opening Test against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi--which was the first-ever five day game in the country in over a decade. Shah, who is the fastest bowler to take 200 Test wickets besides being Pakistan's seventh-highest wicket-taker in the longest format of the game, will now work with Mushtaq to improve his spin bowling before rejoining the squad in Karachi on December 16. After the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, Shah had admitted that it is a wish of every spinner to perform well in Australia, but he failed to use his variations well. “It's every spinner's wish to do well in Australia because that raises your image … [Read more...] about Yasir Shah to work with spin consultant Mushtaq Ahmed ahead of 2nd Sri Lanka Test
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India vs West Indies 3rd T20I report card: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli shine; Rishabh Pant flops again
Indian top-order came to the party as they inflicted a 67-run defeat on West Indies in the third and final T20I at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Following batsmen’s onslaught, bowlers too came up with the goods despite a special knock from Windies skipper Kieron Pollard. Courtesy of this emphatic victory, India clinched the series 2-1 and continued their glorious run of form at home. Let’s take a look at how India players performed in the series finale.Also Read: ‘No one plays for his place but...’: Ganguly after India clinch T20I seriesRohit Sharma - 9/10, Verdict: Very goodVice-captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed cheaply in first two T20Is but he came up with the goods at his home turf. The right-hander smashed 71 off 34 deliveries and his innings included six boundaries and five massive sixes. Rohit will be disappointed that he wasn’t able to cross the 100-run mark after a scintillating start as a … [Read more...] about India vs West Indies 3rd T20I report card: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli shine; Rishabh Pant flops again
India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli and Co touchdown in Chennai ahead of first ODI
Team India touched down in Chennai ahead of the first ODI against West Indies at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The ‘Men in Blue’ recorded a convincing 67-run win against Kieron Pollard’s troops in the final T20I at Wankhede on Wednesday and with that, they clinched the series 2-1. Virat Kohli and boys will now look for similar level of performances in the upcoming ODI series. Also Read: ‘No one plays for his place but...’: Ganguly after India clinch T20I seriesFollowing their arrival in Chennai, skipper Kohli shared an image with fans on social media. Kohli posed for a photo alongside teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja and his post read: “Touchdown Chennai. @imkuldeep18 @imjadeja.” Touchdown Chennai 🤙 @imkuldeep18 @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/uWDyrCIi7I— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 12, 2019 Captain Kohli broke into top 10 in the ICC T20I Rankings after a spectacular show in the … [Read more...] about India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli and Co touchdown in Chennai ahead of first ODI
Australia vs New Zealand: Marnus Labuschagne ton stalls Kiwis on opening day in Perth
Emerging Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne on Thursday posted his third successive Test century to frustrate a resilient New Zealand attack on the opening day of the first Test in Perth. After Australia won a potentially pivotal toss in scorching heat and elected to bat in the first ever day-night Test in Perth, the home team was 248 for four at stumps after facing some challenging bowling from the disciplined Kiwi bowlers.Also Read: AUS vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: As it happenedHaving toiled without much success in 40C heat, the Kiwis fought back late in the day by removing Steve Smith (43) and Matthew Wade (12).However, Labuschagne was the rock of the Australian innings and was unbeaten on 110, with Travis Head on 20.Batting was hard work for most of the Australian top order in the high temperatures, but Labuschagne further added to his rapidly growing status with a chanceless century.The leading runscorer in Test cricket this year, the … [Read more...] about Australia vs New Zealand: Marnus Labuschagne ton stalls Kiwis on opening day in Perth
After Bangladesh foreign minister, home minister too cancels India visit
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