India to start England's tour with T20s
london: India will commence their two-month long tour to England next year with the three-match Twenty20 series and will cap it off with five Tests, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. The two teams will play three Twenty20 Internationals, starting July 3 at Old Trafford, followed by three One-day Internationals and then the five Tests at the Edgbaston, the lord's, Trent Bridge, the Rose Bowl and The Oval. "A five-Test series against India is at the heart of next summer's international programme. This is always a much- anticipated contest which attracts a huge following across the globe for the five-day game," ECB chief executive officer Tom Harrison said in a press release.
India beat Macau 2-0 in Asian Qualifier
macau: Substitute striker Balwant Singh's opportunistic second half double strike helped India beat Macau 2-0 in a group league encounter of the Asian Cup qualifying round, taking their unbeaten run in international matches to 11. The former Mohun Bagan goal poacher found the target in the 57th and 82nd minutes respectively as the 'Blue Tigers' won their third successive match in the qualifying tournament, maintaining their pole position in the group with nine points. With nine points from three games, India are now firmly in contention to seal a berth for the 2019 edition of the tournament. However, the home team managed to defend their citadel in the first half, which that ended goalless. It was Balwant, who replaced Eugenesen lyngdoh post change of ends, broke the deadlock
Warner hits unbeaten 88 against Bangladesh
chittagong: Australia opener David Warner hit an unbeaten 88 on Tuesday to help his team to a commanding 225-2 at the end of the Day 2, reducing Bangladesh's first innings lead to 80 runs in the second cricket test. Fresh from his maiden century in sub-continental Asia, Warner combined two important partnerships to help his side in taking the upper hand. He first put together a 93-run partnership with captain Steve Smith (58) after the loss of Matt Renshaw (4). Warner then shared an undefeated 127 with Peter Handscomb. Earllier, Nathan lyon remained the pick of the bowlers as he claimed 7-94 as Australia wrapped up Bangladesh's innings for 305 late in the morning session.
Davis CUp: Denis to lead Canada vs India
new delhi: Canada on Tuesday named rising star and world number 69 Denis Shapovalov in its squad to take on India in the upcoming Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, scheduled in Edmonton from September 15. The other members of the team are Vasek Pospisil (78), Brayden Schnur (192) and seasoned Daniel Nestor (42 in doubles). There is no Milos Raonic as he is injured and has already skipped the US Open due to a wrist injury.