Sachin Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar has been inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame alongside South African pace legend Allan Donald. Continue Reading
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TNCA U16: Splendid ton by Sibiyenthal
Combined Districts’ K Sibiyenthal (135) struck a century against City in the TNCA Under-16 three-day match in Salem. Continue Reading
Another super over should decide World Cup winner: Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday endorsed a second super over to decide the winner instead of considering the boundary count if such an extraordinary situation arises like it did in the World Cup final. Continue Reading
WC trophy could have been shared: Whatmore
Former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore Tuesday weighed in on the boundary count rule which handed England the World Cup, and said that the trophy could have been shared with New Zealand as it would have been a fair reflection of the two teams’ tenacity. Continue Reading
Football: India holds Syria in inconsequential match
Already out of reckoning for a berth in the final, India produced their best performance of the tournament to play out a 1-1 draw against Syria in the final league match of the Intercontinental Cup football tournament here Tuesday. Continue Reading
Chennai District Badminton championship held at Thoraipakkam
Chennai District Badminton Championship 2019 was conducted by CDBA (Chennai District Badminton Association) and Smasher Sports Academy on 7 and 8 July at Smasher 2.0 Sports and Arts Academy, Thoraipakkam. Continue Reading
World Cup finals: What the English players said
England found cricketing bliss by dint of divine intervention and Ben Stokes’ brilliance, cracking a code that proved indecipherable for 44 years as history sliced through teary-eyed New Zealand’s grasp in a final that will be remembered for ages. England won it via Super Over on boundary count. Continue Reading
Technical knockout: Kiwis question ‘cruel’ rules
Heartbroken New Zealanders expressed pride Monday in the Black Caps’ fighting spirit after defeat to England in the Cricket World Cup final, but also bemusement at the obscure rules that cost them the match. Continue Reading
Loss to Australia in WC group phase galvanised England, says Roy
Jason Roy says England’s stinging defeat by Australia in the World Cup group phase gave the hosts a “good kick” and helped them rediscover their mojo. Continue Reading
You always don’t need to play perfect game: Stead
A team need not always play the perfect game to win but can adapt to the conditions as New Zealand showed during their semi-final win against India, coach Gary Stead said ahead of their World Cup final against England on Sunday. Continue Reading