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Pink Ball Vs Red Ball in Test Cricket: How pink ball is different?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pink Ball Vs Red Ball in Test Cricket: How pink ball is different?

India Today  

India and Australia are locking horns in the second Test of the ongoing five-match Test series between the two teams at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Notably, a day/night Test is played with a pink ball rather than the usual red ball used in Test cricket which adds to the excitement of the game. Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee also …

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BGT 2024: Sanjay Manjrekar explains why Rohit and Co. have ‘nothing to lose’ in Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT 2024: Sanjay Manjrekar explains why Rohit and Co. have ‘nothing to lose’ in Australia

Live Mint  

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has remarked that team India are in panic mode after the first ever Test series washout against New Zealand recently. And that is where I believe that one has to actually look at it in a different way, where you think there's nothing to lose here," Gautam Gambhir to lose red ball coaching role if …

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MARK CLATTENBURG: Wolves' equaliser against West Ham should have stood, and James Maddison was lucky to avoid a red card for punching Ryan Yates... with so much at stake, referees have to start cuttin
8 months, 2 weeks ago

MARK CLATTENBURG: Wolves' equaliser against West Ham should have stood, and James Maddison was lucky to avoid a red card for punching Ryan Yates... with so much at stake, referees have to start cuttin

Daily Mail  

Now that we are getting to the business end of the season, it is as crucial as ever that the Premier League’s refereeing teams do what is right, but again, PGMOL boss Howard Webb will be spending some of this week discussing decisions with angered clubs such as Wolves. Yet West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was never going to save …

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PCB likely to appoint separate foreign coaches for red ball and white ball formats: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB likely to appoint separate foreign coaches for red ball and white ball formats: Report

Firstpost  

A PCB source said that though the The PCB have reportedly narrowed down on Gary Kirsten to become the Pakistan head coach in white ball formats. Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board have narrowed down on Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten as potential candidates as the board has reportedly decided to hire separate foreign coaches for the red ball and white …

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‘Poor kid isn’t ready for Test cricket': Ex-India bowler lambasts Rohit, Dravid's call to pick Prashid Krishna
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Poor kid isn’t ready for Test cricket': Ex-India bowler lambasts Rohit, Dravid's call to pick Prashid Krishna

Hindustan Times  

Prasidh Krishna had a forgettable Test debut against South Africa. In many ways, his below-average performance was one of the main reasons why India could not put any pressure on the South African batters whenever Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were taken off the attack. India's captain Rohit Sharma with bowler Prasidh Krishna Avesh is currently playing the second unofficial …

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Man United 0-3 Man City: Champions dominate Manchester derby as Red Devils' dire season gets even worse with Erling Haaland scoring twice and making one for Phil Foden
1 year, 1 month ago

Man United 0-3 Man City: Champions dominate Manchester derby as Red Devils' dire season gets even worse with Erling Haaland scoring twice and making one for Phil Foden

Daily Mail  

At least Manchester United have got their defence of the Carabao Cup to concentrate on this week. Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City ran riot against Man United at Old Trafford to wrap up another convincing win United were unlocked by City's brilliance and rarely looked like fighting back on a tortuous afternoon for the Red Devils City opened …

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Video - Mithali Raj: Hosting international women’s matches can significantly benefit the growth of the sport
1 year, 3 months ago

Video - Mithali Raj: Hosting international women’s matches can significantly benefit the growth of the sport

The Hindu  

Former India captain Mithali Raj on Thursday emphasised the significance of nurturing grassroots talent and suggested that hosting women’s cricket matches in Hyderabad could aid in the growth of women’s cricket. “Hosting international women’s cricket matches can significantly benefit the growth of the sport, especially since a lot of talented athletes come from this part of the city,” Mithali said …

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We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final
1 year, 6 months ago

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final

The Hindu  

Switching from playing T20s to the longest format of the game is difficult, but practising with the red ball through the IPL will help in the tough transition at the World Test Championship final against Australia, feels India all-rounder Axar Patel. Additionally, while the SG balls are used to play the red-ball format in India, the Dukes ball will be …

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IPL 2023: Matheesha Pathirana 'shouldn't even get close to red ball cricket,' says MS Dhoni
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL 2023: Matheesha Pathirana 'shouldn't even get close to red ball cricket,' says MS Dhoni

Firstpost  

In the opinion of Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, Matheesha Pathirana should steer clear of red ball cricket. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap​ Pathirana, likened to Lasith Malinga, picked up three wickets for just 15 runs against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk on Saturday. “I personally think he …

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Virat Kohli Needs To Hit 'Refresh', Not Rest
2 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli Needs To Hit 'Refresh', Not Rest

The Quint  

Needs Time Away From Spotlight What Kohli ideally needs is some game time away from the focus of the world. In an ideal scenario, Kohli needs to go to England, play red ball cricket in the county circuit, and get some valuable game time. Kohli needs time at the crease, which can only come from playing red ball cricket, away …

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England run in 10 tries to crush Wales in Women’s Six Nations
2 years, 8 months ago

England run in 10 tries to crush Wales in Women’s Six Nations

The Independent  

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It's a gentleman's world: A deep dive into why there are such few women umpires in cricket
2 years, 10 months ago

It's a gentleman's world: A deep dive into why there are such few women umpires in cricket

Firstpost  

While there is much needed social media outcry on the growth of women’s cricket worldwide, there is no focus on the need for more women in umpiring. Gayathri Venugopalan, one of only three Indian women umpires currently on the BCCI Panel, played university-level cricket, then had a corporate career before giving it up and embarking on a decade-long hard grind …

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South Africa tour helped immensely, says Priyank Panchal
2 years, 10 months ago

South Africa tour helped immensely, says Priyank Panchal

The Hindu  

The last few months have been a learning experience for Priyank Panchal. After scoring 188 runs in five innings in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Gujarat batter travelled to South Africa twice - first with the India A team and later with the India national team. In red ball cricket, you obviously will have to play according to the ball, …

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I think ODI revolution happened with 1996 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar on eve of 1000th ODI
2 years, 10 months ago

I think ODI revolution happened with 1996 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar on eve of 1000th ODI

India TV News  

Sachin Tendulkar has played 463 out of India's 999 One Day Internationals in last 48 years and when he says the "ODI revolution" started in all its might during the 1996 World Cup in the sub-continent, one can hardly argue. 'From red ball ODIs to morning white ball games, seen it all' ===================================== Featuring in India's 200th, 300th, 400th, 500th, …

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A recipe for success: Sridhar outlines ‘captain’ Kohli’s defining moments
2 years, 11 months ago

A recipe for success: Sridhar outlines ‘captain’ Kohli’s defining moments

The Hindu  

R. Sridhar remembers the time when Virat Kohli was elevated as India’s Test captain in 2014 after Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down. A day after Kohli decided to step down as the Test captain, Sridhar - who was the fielding coach of the Indian team for seven long years, before quitting in November last year - lists down a few …

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Edulji, Rangaswamy prefer 'four-day' Tests but want BCCI to restart red ball cricket
3 years, 2 months ago

Edulji, Rangaswamy prefer 'four-day' Tests but want BCCI to restart red ball cricket

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Matthew Mott reiterated his call for five-day Test in women's cricket but former India captains Diana Edulji and Shantha Rangaswamy are among the ones who prefer status quo and instead want resumption of red-ball cricket in domestic cricket. Anyway, you are allowed 100 overs in a day which makes 400 overs for the game, only 50 less …

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Sri Lanka vs India: Bhuvneshwar Kumar opens up on Test future, says no particular format is priority
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs India: Bhuvneshwar Kumar opens up on Test future, says no particular format is priority

India TV News  

Bhuvneshwar Kumar doesn't want to prioritize any of the three formats but is not averse to the idea of once again wearing the India whites in Test cricket in the future. The absence of the Indian white-ball team's "temporary" vice-captain in England was felt during the World Test Championship final and he set the record straight with regards to recent …

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Cricket West Indies hand all-format retainer contract to Jason Holder
3 years, 7 months ago

Cricket West Indies hand all-format retainer contract to Jason Holder

Hindustan Times  

Cricket West Indies on Wednesday confirmed the international retainer contracts for the West Indies Men's Team for the 2021-2022 season. For the first time Nkrumah Bonner, Joshua Da Silva, Akeal Hosein and Kyle Mayers have been awarded International retainer contracts, whilst newly appointed Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Darren Bravo receive international contracts for red ball and white ball cricket …

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Father of British WWI flying ace praised 'brave' brother of the Red Baron who killed him
3 years, 8 months ago

Father of British WWI flying ace praised 'brave' brother of the Red Baron who killed him

Daily Mail  

An extraordinary letter in which the grieving father of Britain's best World War One airman praised the German pilot who killed his son can be revealed. Sir Albert Ball wrote the remarkable note to the mother of pilot Lothar von Richthofen, the younger brother of the famous 'Red Baron' Manfred von Richthofen. An extraordinary letter in which the grieving father …

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IPL 2021: BCCI may provide Dukes balls if India's Test stars want red ball net sessions
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: BCCI may provide Dukes balls if India's Test stars want red ball net sessions

India TV News  

India's leading Test stars will be busy with their IPL engagements but the BCCI is ready to help them out by providing Dukes balls in case they want to sneak in a few red ball net sessions during the course of the T20 tournament. This probably will be done keeping in mind that India's next big assignment just after the …

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IND vs AUS 4th Test | Had some plans going for Smith and Labuschagne, says debutant Washington Sundar
3 years, 11 months ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test | Had some plans going for Smith and Labuschagne, says debutant Washington Sundar

India TV News  

India's two debutants in the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba are both teammates in the Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy team but have played very little first class cricket. Off-spinner Washington Sundar made his first-class debut in 2016 but played the last of his 12 first-class games over three years back. The two shared three important wickets …

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India could've avoided Adelaide batting collapse if series ended with pink-ball Test: Sachin Tendulkar
3 years, 11 months ago

India could've avoided Adelaide batting collapse if series ended with pink-ball Test: Sachin Tendulkar

India TV News  

The Indian players' transition from red ball to pink would have been smoother had the Test series against Australia started with red ball matches, says Sachin Tendulkar. If that had happened, India could have avoided the eight-wicket thrashing they suffered in the pink ball day-night first Test in Adelaide. The former India captain feels had the day-night Test been played …

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AUS vs IND: Prithvi Shaw's bat and foot reacting late to ball, says Sachin Tendulkar
4 years ago

AUS vs IND: Prithvi Shaw's bat and foot reacting late to ball, says Sachin Tendulkar

India TV News  

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw's legs and bat are reacting late to the ball and that opens up a gap between his bat and pad, and that happens to batsmen when they have too many things going on in their heads or if they are expecting a short delivery, points out maestro Sachin Tendulkar in an exclusive interview with IANS. On …

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India vs Australia: Cannot use ODIs and T20s to prepare for a Test match series, says Mohammad Kaif
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Cannot use ODIs and T20s to prepare for a Test match series, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Prior to India’s first pink-ball Test in Australia, a lot was said and written around how it would be a challenge for the batsman to face the swinging ball under lights. Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif also highlighted this point in a social media post after India’s horror show in the Adelaide Test, and went on to say that while …

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