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Team rebuilding for next T20 World Cup, we have got to be patient with youngsters: Rahul Dravid

PUNE: Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup and the youngsters in the side get some experience.

The Times of India

3rd T20I: Pacers, top order in focus as India look to win series against Sri Lanka

RAJKOT: The young pace bowling unit will look to pick up pieces from the hammering of previous night even as the Indian top-order itches to put in a meaningful performance against Sri Lanka in the decider of the three-match T20I series here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Our stocks are now pretty good in spin all-rounder's department: Rahul Dravid

PUNE: Head coach Rahul Dravid is happy with the way the Indian spin-bowling all-rounder's department is shaping up, saying "our stocks are pretty good at the moment."

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DDCA selectors in firing line in middle of season

NEW DELHI: On a day Delhi plummeted to another embarrassing defeat by an innings margin against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley held selectors Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidana and Anil Bhardwaj accountable for the poor show.

The Times of India

Becoming most expensive T20 bowler was a harsh lesson: Kasun Rajitha

Sri Lanka pacer Kasun Rajitha says mental strength is key in T20s

The Times of India

Watch: Umran Malik's scorcher to dismiss Bhanuka Rajapaksa

NEW DELHI: There are a few better sights in cricket than a fast bowler steaming in to hurl down pacy deliveries. And in Umran Malik, India have discovered a tearaway quick who sends down fast balls at alarming regularity.

The Times of India

2nd T20I: Shanaka stars as Sri Lanka draw level in series; Axar, Surya fightback in vain

PUNE: If there was a template to chasing a 200-plus score in T20Is, Axar Patel almost created it on Thursday. The Gujarat batter couldn't finish the business, though, as India lost the second T20I by 16 runs to Sri Lanka at the MCA Stadium.

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Steve Smith eases fears, no plan to retire

Steve Smith has insisted he has no immediate plans to retire, after admitting during the SCG Test he was unsure if this would be his last home summer.

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Short BBL can attract foreign stars: Hales

English opener Alex Hales believes a shorter BBL will entice more international players to make the trip to Australia for the tournament.

AAP

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights: Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav heroics go in vain as all-round Dasun Shanaka keeps series alive

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel (65 off 31) and Suryakumar Yadav (36-ball 51) half-centuries in a stunning 91-run sixth wicket partnership went in vain as Sri Lanka got the better of India in the second T20I in Pune. A 16-run win helped the Lankans level the three-match series 1-1 on Thursday.

The Times of India

Arshdeep Singh creates unwanted record, bowls hat-trick of no-balls in T20Is

NEW DELHI: Making a comeback after being sidelined with an injury, India pacer Arshdeep Singh had a horrible start as the left-arm bowler overstepped three times in a row in the second over of the innings during the second T20I of the three-game series against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra…

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Jharkhand's Aryaman Sen ton sets up intriguing final day

JAIPUR: While it was Rajasthan’s debutant Karan Lamba the previous day, it was Jharkhand's Aryaman Sen on the third day who put up a solid show with the bat to score a century on first-class debut.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Kunal Chandela and lower-order frustrate Bengal on Day 3

DEHRADUN: Former Delhi player Kunal Chandela's dogged 136 and late resistance from lower order could possibly help Uttarakhand retain its pole position after the hosts finished their first innings on 272 against a dominant Bengal on the third day of the Ranji Trophy group A match.

The Times of India

Australia keep hope for wet SCG victory

Rain has washed out day three of the third Test at the SCG, but Australia insist there is still hope for a 3-0 series whitewash over South Africa.

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BCCI, PCB on collision course: ACC chairman Jay Shah announces 'calendar', PCB chief Sethi terms it 'unilateral'

NEW DELHI: The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah for "unilaterally announcing" the Asian Cricket Council's two-year calendar.

The Guardian - UK

Surrey’s Alec Stewart takes break from cricket to care for wife

Alec Stewart is taking a temporary leave of absence from his role as Surrey’s director of cricket due to his wife’s illness

The Independent UK

Alec Stewart taking temporary leave of absence from Surrey due to family illness

Stewart has decided to step away to care for his wife Lynn, who will soon begin a new course of treatment for cancer which she has had since 2013

The Times of India

2nd T20I: Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis power Sri Lanka to 206/6 against India

PUNE: Skipper Dasun Shanaka made a rear-guard unbeaten 56 off 22 balls, while wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis hit a 31-ball 52 to power Sri Lanka to an imposing 206 for 6 against India in the second T20 International of the three-match series on Thursday.

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Ranji Debacle: DDCA sacks selection panel after president Rohan Jaitley's scathing mail to Apex Council

NEW DELHI: The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday sacked the senior selection committee comprising former national selector Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidhana and Anil Bhardwaj on the same day when the state team was decimated by Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy group league game.

The Times of India

Watch: Rahul Tripathi takes a splendid catch on debut

NEW DELHI: The debut match for your country has never been easy for any player but India's Rahul Tripathi kept his composure to take a well-judged catch against Sri Lanka during the second T20l of the three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

England legend Alec Stewart to take break as Surrey chief as wife battles cancer

Alec Stewart will step away from his role as Surrey's Director of Cricket to care for his wife Lynn, who has been battling cancer since 2013, the club has announced

Daily Mirror

Brendon McCullum lifts lid on "simple" England philosophy and "absolute beauty" Ben Stokes

England Test coach Brendon McCullum has had a stunning impact since taking over, implementing a new positive and aggressive style of cricket that has become known as 'Bazball'

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Mantri slams ton as MP set Vidarbha massive target; big wins for Punjab & Railways

INDORE: Wicketkeeper-batter Himanshu Mantri hit a fine century (126, 194 balls, 16 fours, 2 sixes) in the second innings to help defending champions Madhya Pradesh make 257 for 5 declared and set Vidarbha a target of 407 in their Ranji Trophy Group D match on Thursday.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Nikin Jose's half-century helps Karnataka seize advantage against Chhattisgarh

BENGALURU: S J Nikin Jose's 67-run knock played a huge role in Karnataka securing the first innings lead on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Chhattisgarh on Thursday.

The Times of India

2nd T20I: Rahul Tripathi makes debut as India opt to bowl against unchanged Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against unchanged Sri Lanka in the second T20 International of the three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.

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