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India, Pakistan ex-cricket stars in Twitter spat over Kashmir

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New Delhi (AFP) – Former stars of fierce cricket rivals India and Pakistan traded online barbs Tuesday over New Delhi’s explosive decision to strip restive Kashmir of its autonomous status. Indian ex-cricketer Gautam Gambhir took a swipe at Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi after he urged the United Nations to intervene in the move to bring the state under the national government’s direct rule. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist party on Monday rushed through a presidential decree to scrap from the constitution the Indian-ruled part of the disputed territory’s special status.…

At halfway mark, ticket sales going strong for #GT2019

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At halfway mark, ticket sales going strong for #GT2019 Partial proceeds go to SickKids Foundation BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 2, 2019 – It is halfway through the tournament, with the second double-header weekend coming up this weekend, organizers of the Global T20 Canada Cricket Tournament is expecting another major climb in ticket sales and they are proud to have partnered with Sick Kids Foundation in Canada, committing $0.50 from each ticket sold in the entire tournament to the Foundation. Four matches will be played during this double-header weekend. Tomorrow, August 3,…

South African quick Dale Steyn retires from Test cricket

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Johannesburg (AFP) – South African Dale Steyn, one of the great fast bowlers of the modern era, on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket in a bid to extend his longevity in the shorter forms of the game. Steyn, who made his international debut against England in 2004 and last played a Test in February against Sri Lanka, is still contracted in the white-ball form of the game for the 2019/20 season and therefore remains available for South Africa in one-day internationals and T20s. Steyn took 439 wickets in…

James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test with injury

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London (AFP) – James Anderson has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test, with England uncertain when he will be fit to return after injuring his right calf. England’s record wicket-taker broke down after just four overs in the series opener at Edgbaston and did not bowl again as Australia romped to a 251-run victory. Scans have confirmed he has no chance of taking part in next week’s game at Lord’s, the second of the five-match series, with assessment taking place “on an ongoing basis”. Anderson’s absence is a…

Sandeep and Hayden Walsh Jr: remember the names

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Sandeep Lamichhane of Toronto Nationals celebrates a wicket during match 12 of GT20 tournament, between Toronto Nationals and Bramton Wolves played at the CAA centre in Brampton, Ontario on 3rd August 2019. Photo by: Pal Pillai /Focus Sports/ GT20

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Siddhartha Vaidyanathan on two spinners who are on their way to inspire so many more Two legspinners. Both with a whiff of mystery. Both capable of attacking as well as defending. Both from countries without Test status. Both waiting their turn in the opening week of this year’s GT20. And both making the most of their first two chances. Sandeep Lamichhane, the prodigy from Nepal, recently turned 19. Hayden Walsh Jr., born in the US Virgin Islands, raised in Antigua and now playing for the USA national team, is 27.…

Fail, fail, fail, fail, win: Edmonton Royals style

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Anshuman Rath of Edmonton Royals bats during match 13 of GT20 tournament, between Winnipeg Hawks and Edmonton Royals played at the CAA centre in Brampton, Ontario on 3rd August 2019. Photo by: Pal Pillai /Focus Sports/ GT20

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The first four games that Edmonton Royals played in this year’s GT20, they lost. The first was a two-wicket defeat. The second, they fell short by 27 runs. The third they lost by four wickets, with two balls remaining. In fourth, they were overpowered by six wickets. Today, in their fifth game, they tasted victory. And they remain in contention for the play-offs. Just. The Royals may have occupied the bottom of the table, but they haven’t necessarily been the worst team in the tournament. Some players have produced thrilling…

India shoots down Windies in Broward

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Fort Lauderdale, USA – India defeated the world champions West Indies by four wickets in the first match of the MyTeam11 series at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale, America. The Indian bowlers were brilliant on the day as they restricted the West Indies to 95 for nine off 20 overs and although their batting stuttered they came home at 96 for six to win by four wickets with 16 balls to spare. The target of 96 runs was never going to be enough to trouble the powerful…

World champs face India today

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Fort Lauderdale, USA – Reigning ICC World T20 champs West Indies will come up against India today in the first match of the MyTeam11 Twenty20 International Series, co-sponsored by Skoda and Fena at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale from 9.30am. The Windies who lifted the title for the second time in 2016 in India, will be looking to continue their impressive run in America, where they have not lost a match in four attempts. Back in 2012 they played New Zealand in two T20 matches here and…

Will India dump Shastri? Moody among challengers for coaching job

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New Delhi (AFP) – India’s hunt for a new coach has attracted top international names, including Australian Tom Moody, despite skipper Virat Kohli backing Ravi Shastri to get a new deal, reports said Wednesday. The deadline for applications ended Tuesday as the Indian side set off for a tour of the West Indies with pressure mounting on Shastri after the team were upset by New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final. According to media reports, Moody, former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, Sri Lanka stalwart Mahela Jayawardene, ex-India player Robin…

Ronaldo is the best, says India’s Kohli

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New Delhi (AFP) – The world’s number one batsman, Virat Kohli, said Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo remains the world’s top footballer. Kohli, who tops the global batting rankings, said that the Portuguese goalscorer remains a superstar even at the age of 34. “For me, Cristiano is above everyone else.His commitment and work ethic is unmatched.He wants it that bad – you can see it every game,” Kohli told the FIFA website. “In my opinion he has taken on more challenges and succeeded at all of them.He’s the most complete player…