The Hindu

Sammy stated that it was the bowlers execution beyond the PowerPlays that has proved key

One of Sri Lanka's most successful bowlers with 355 wickets in 111 Tests and 400 in ODIs, Vaas replaces Munaf Patel, who was the team's bowling coach in the previous two seasons

He adds Indias tour of New Zealand will be a good challenge for teen sensation Sooryavanshi

Shai Hope hits an unbeaten 102 off just 45 deliveries while Sherfane Rutherford smashes a 37-ball 84 as the Men in Maroon pull off their highest chase in the shortest format; Samsons knock goes in vain

The new coachs stint starts with the Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra; the former champion will not be at full strength due to injuries and national call-ups

Mumbai begins its Ranji campaign against Chandigarh on Sunday

Australia-A leads the three-match series 1-0

UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new leader for football's world body

For Indian table tennis, it was the fourth medal at the Asian Games and ensured that the sport had a podium finish for a third consecutive time

Argentina's world No. 60 Roman Burruchaga, representing the Kolkata Thunder Blades, will be the highest-ranked singles player in the league

The hosts bowl out Australia under-19 for 151 to set up an 11-run chase; Cattles lone battle only delays the inevitable as Yashbardhan & Co. clinch the series 2-0

It is a real test to bowl to him (Shai Hope), but one that we really enjoy, said the India bowling coach

The 39-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest player in football history, had announced his decision to retire in August following Argentinas World Cup defeat to Spain

In a statement of nearly 2,000 words, Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for walking out on the national team and said he would serve a suspension if necessary

The skipper smashes his maiden T20I century as the Men in Blue romp home with 32 balls to spare

The doubles competitions also got underway, with top seeds Manish Sureshkumar/Nitin Sinha advancing to the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Raghav Jaisinghani/Lakshit Sood

The home side gets bundled out for 149 in pursuit of 275

Chola Chiefs registers its third win of the season, beating defending champion Rajputana Royals

Gill, Rahul, Prasidh and Kamboj will be available for the first three ODIs but will be replaced for the final two matches as they prepare for the Tests

Pragyan Ojha, who has the most Test appearances among the remaining members, has been asked to chair the committee in the interim

International cricket returns to the Garden City after a gap of two years; another high-scoring game on the cards if weather does not play spoilsport; India adds Bhuvneshwar to the squad; skipper Hope has been in red-hot form for Windies

Besides the Indian quartet, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu have also been named in the men's and women's shortlist respectively

A possible maiden ODI call-up for the New Zealand tour is now a talking point, but his immediate focus is Mumbais Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh

After his career ended a couple of years ago, he moved to administration, taking over as the secretary of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association last year

The host boasts of a power-packed batting line-up; Samson under the scanner; how the team management handles Sooryavanshi remains to be seen; the visitor gets a big boost with the return of Hetmyer, Powell, Shepherd and Akeal

The 32-year-old all-rounder wants to prove that he can still operate at the top level