Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur, on Wednesday, criticised embattled Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for saying that 'a lot of people from Kashmir' had come to support his team during the World Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Mohali.
Punjab Governor S F Rodrigues administered the oath of office and secrecy to Badal at a ceremony held at PCA stadium in Mohali.
Needing a win to keep their play-offs hopes alive, KXIP could put up just 167 for 6 after being put into bat but they defended the total courtesy a remarkable show by their bowlers at the PCA Stadium.
'When I came here yesterday, I was worried and I couldn't sleep at night. But thanks to Brijesh, we found a way out. He asked me if it would help if we covered the pitch from above, and got a waterproof shamiana erected'
A captain's knock of 144 by veteran Pankaj Dharmani enabled hosts Punjab post 353 in their first innings against Mumbai on the second day of Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match.
It was a last-minute [situation], to transition my mind from not playing to playing, said Ashton Turner, who made the most of his opportunity with a match-winning 84 off 43 balls to help Australia level the five-match ODI series 2-2.
The England cricket team led by Alastair Cook arrived in Mumbai from Bangladesh to engage hosts India in a five-Test series commencing at Rajkot on November 9. The tourists touched down around 3 pm and reached their hotel in South Mumbai two hours later. This is the sixth five-match Test rubber between the two countries and first in the country since the 1984-85 series between the squads captained by Sunil Gavaskar and David Gower.
Congratulating 25-year-old middle order batsman Karun Nair for scoring his maiden triple century, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur on Monday credited Rahul Dravid, India's Under-19 coach, for nurturing and 'well grooming' the youngsters through his valuable tips and vast cricketing experience.
The Punjab Police said a comprehensive security plan has been worked out for the Mohali match against Pakistan.
Amol Muzumdar hit a century to take Mumbai close to Punjab's first innings score of 353, but the visitors fell short by a mere five runs, in the Ranji Trophy match.
Mumbai still trail Punjab by 81 runs in the first innings, on day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match.
An unbeaten 67 by Pankaj Dharmani helped Punjab post 220 for six on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai.
The former India captain took three wickets and contributed 43 runs as Bengal were 113 runs ahead of Punjab.
The state government is claiming damages for acquisition of the land on which the stadium in Mohali is built.
The pacer had a bout of vomiting late on Tuesday night but recovered and took part in the training session today.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced five new Test venues as Rajkot, Vizag, Pune, Dharamsala, Ranchi and Indore were named as hosts for the first time, for the forthcoming season where India will be playing thirteen Test matches, eight One-Day Internationals, and three T20 Internationals.
The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League will be held from April 7 to May 27 with the tournament opener and final to be played in Mumbai, the IPL Governing Council announced.
The seventh edition of the Indian Premier League kicked-off in the United Arab Emirates on April 16 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was awarded hosting rights for the first 20 matches of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza because of a clash in dates with the general elections in India. On May 2, second phase of the league commences with matches in India, when Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet in Ranchi.
All-rounder JP Duminy has insisted that South Africa are capable enough to tackle the Indian spinners in the 'do or die' third Test match in Nagpur, which starts on Wednesday.
Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.
India's captain said the team's showing in the second ODI against Sri Lanka was 'exceptional'.
Pathan finished with 4 for 37, as the visitors lasted 35.4 overs on a pitch that offered some assistance to the seamers.\n\n
India 'B' shocked India 'A' in the concluding league match of the Challenger series and will meet India Seniors in the final.
The Punjab left-hander will lead North Zone in the inter-zonal Duleep Trophy tournament.
After conceding a first-innings lead of 443 runs Maharashtra crumble on 205 against Punjab.
Even as the dust settles over his 'we got more love in India' comment, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi raked up another controversy when he remarked that 'a lot of people are here from Kashmir' before the start of their World T20 game against New Zealand at PCA Stadium.
Daljit Singh, curator of the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali, vouched the pitch would produce a result.
'It is not just about one skill anymore, so everyone needs to contribute with whatever they can.' 'It certainly puts the opposition on the defensive when you know that all eleven can bat.'
Pakistan may be down and out, but Peter Nevill, Australia's wicketkeeper, says they are a "dangerous team" and his side cannot afford to be complacent when they meet in the World T20 game in Mohali on Friday.
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