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"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt of finding the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play.

cricket

Published on Aug 14, 2024 04:03 AM IST

ANI |

World Soil Day 2023: Date, history and significance

World Soil Day 2023: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.

lifestyle

Published on Dec 04, 2023 09:40 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

India vs New Zealand: ‘They’re the No. 1 team in the world but...’ - Ross Taylor on T20I series against Virat Kohli and Co

IND vs NZ: The two teams are scheduled to play five matches with the curtain-raiser set to be played at Eden Park in Auckland. After the conclusion of T20I series, New Zealand and India will feature in three ODIs and two Tests as well.

File image of Virat Kohli with Kane Williamson.(Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Jan 21, 2020 04:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Ashleigh Barty not concerned despite early Brisbane exit

It was Barty’s first match on home soil since becoming world number one, played at the venue she trains at and in front of thousands of her adoring home fans.

sports

Updated on Jan 09, 2020 07:50 PM IST

Brisbane | ByAFP

Bangladesh insist on neutral venue for Pakistan tests

Rawalpindi and Karachi hosted Pakistan’s first tests on home soil since a militant attack on Sri Lanka’s team bus in Lahore in 2009.

cricket

Updated on Dec 25, 2019 12:19 PM IST

Dhaka | ByReuters

Cricket Australia announce ODI team of decade, 3 Indians included, MS Dhoni named captain

One of India’s most-decorated captain, Dhoni has represented India in 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20Is while affecting a staggering 829 dismissals behind the stumps.

cricket

Updated on Dec 25, 2019 10:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

607 days, 0 wicket: Remarkable stat emerges after New Zealand dismiss England in 1st innings

After England were bowled out for 353 in the first innings, left-arm seamer Sam Curran removed Tom Latham early, as New Zealand finished the afternoon session at 50 for 1.

New Zealand's Neil Wagner, centre, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing England's Jos Buttler(AP)

cricket

Updated on Nov 23, 2019 08:50 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Cricket prize money parity for Australian women’s T20 team

Cricket Australia will kick in an extra share to match the equivalent prize money for the men’s tournament wherever the women place, up to an additional $600,000 for a win in the finals.

The top ranked Australian women’s team will be hot favourites on their home soil when the T20 World Cup kicks off in February next year.(Action Images via Reuters)

cricket

Updated on Oct 15, 2019 01:11 PM IST

Sydney | ByAFP

Poland, Russia reach Euro 2020 as Germany, Netherlands close in

Stanislav Cherchesov’s Russia, who reached the World Cup quarter-finals on home soil last year, only had to avoid defeat in Nicosia to follow Belgium in qualifying from Group I.

Russia's Denis Cheryshev, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the Euro 2020(AP)

sports

Updated on Oct 14, 2019 08:59 AM IST

Paris | ByAFP

India to host 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifiers in March

The event will be held under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and will be organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

Representative image(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

sports

Updated on Oct 08, 2019 02:38 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPTI

India to open campaign in FIH Pro League against Netherlands on January 18

India, who pulled out of the inaugural edition of the tournament, will play the Dutch side on January 18 and 19 next year.

A file photo of Indian men’s hockey team.(Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Sep 04, 2019 11:06 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

It would be great to play in-front of my home crowd against South Africa: Hanuma Vihari

Hanuma Vihari, who emerged as India’s top run-getter against the West Indies in the two-Test series with 289 runs was satisfied that his patience on tricky surfaces has paid off.

India's Hanuma Vihari celebrates after he scored a century.(AP)

cricket

Updated on Sep 03, 2019 03:05 AM IST

Kingston | ByPress Trust of India

No Neymar, no problem as Brazil begin new Copa reign

It was an eerie echo of Brazil’s disastrous 2014 World Cup on home soil, when Neymar was injured in the quarter-finals and missed his team’s traumatic 7-1 humiliation against eventual champions Germany in the last four.

sports

Updated on Jul 09, 2019 12:13 PM IST

Rio De Janeiro | ByAFP

Troubled year of Brazil star Neymar

A reoccurrence of an injury, two separate suspensions for insulting a referee and hitting a fan, losing Brazil’s captaincy and now an accusation of rape, the world’s most expensive player had a season to forget for club and country, on and off the field.

sports

Updated on Jun 04, 2019 12:37 PM IST

Paris | ByAFP

ICC World Cup 2019: Set for thrills, spills and heartbreak

In England anticipation is as high as it could be. Eoin Morgan’s team are the favourites and on home soil and we have never had as good a chance as this to actually be World Cup winners.

cricket

Updated on May 28, 2019 07:04 PM IST

ByDavid Gower

ICC World Cup 2019: ‘I would be fearful’ – Nasser Hussain on difference between England & India

Hosts England are billed as heavy favourites for couple of reasons — they are playing on home soil and also their consistent form over the last few years in 50-over format of the game.

cricket

Updated on May 22, 2019 05:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Need to be honest with players who missed World Cup: Paddy Upton

With another World Cup round the corner, the Rajasthan Royals coach talks to Hindustan Times about the 2011 triumph, working with players, and the disappointment of players who don’t make it to the squad.

cricket

Updated on Apr 25, 2019 10:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAbhishek Paul

World Cup 2019: Alastair Cook names his favourite to lift title at Lord’s

Since their shock group-stage exit from the 2015 World Cup, England have been particularly strong at home, winning 30 of their 42 ODIs while losing only nine.

File image of India skipper Virat Kohli and England captain Eoin Morgan (R).(Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Apr 03, 2019 03:58 PM IST

London | ByReuters

England World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies

Banks, who played in every game of the 1966 campaign on home soil, is probably best known for a wonder save he produced to deny Brazilian great Pele in the 1970 World Cup.

FILE PHOTO: Football - Stock Gordon Banks - England(Action Images - MT1ACI1288064/File Photo)

sports

Updated on Feb 12, 2019 04:07 PM IST

London | ByAFP

Ricky Ponting named Australia’s assistant coach for World Cup

Australia won their fifth World Cup title on home soil four years ago and head coach Justin Langer said that Ponting’s experience in leading the team to two of those victories would be invaluable in England.

File picture of Ricky Ponting(Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Feb 08, 2019 10:56 AM IST

Melbourne | ByReuters

1st Test: Eight-wicket Chase stars as Windies humiliate England by 381 runs

It was the largest margin of victory by the West Indies on home soil and third largest anywhere in their 91 years as a Test-playing nation.

cricket

Updated on Jan 27, 2019 08:15 AM IST

Barbados | ByAFP

Australian cricket needs a complete overhaul, says Shane Warne

Shane Warne tweeted, the fact that the fast bowlers didn’t even get one LBW decision in their favour and not a single batsman scored a century, is a serious cause for concern.

Australia's captain Tim Paine, left, gives instructions to his bowler Pat Cummins during a Test match.(AP)

cricket

Updated on Jan 08, 2019 05:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Five-star Liverpool thrash Arsenal, Spurs stunned by Wolves

Liverpool even overcame a rare deficit on home soil as for the first time this season after they trailed in the league at Anfield when Ainsley Maitland-Niles swept Arsenal into an 11th minute lead.

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (2L) celebrates shooting from the penalty spot to score his team's fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool(AFP)

sports

Updated on Dec 30, 2018 07:40 AM IST

Liverpool | ByAFP

India vs West Indies: Statistical highlights of IND innings, Virat Kohli keeps breaking records

Hindustan Times takes a look at some of the statistical highlights of India innings.

India's captain Virat Kohli raises his fist to celebrate scoring 10,000 runs in one-day internationals during the second one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies in Visakhapatnam.(AP)

cricket

Updated on Oct 24, 2018 06:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Andrew Strauss steps down as ECB director

Strauss’s resignation comes four months after he stepped back from the position to support his wife Ruth in her fight against cancer.

cricket

Published on Oct 03, 2018 07:40 PM IST

London | ByReuters

Neymar backs Tite for Brazil despite World Cup failure

Tite should continue in his role as Brazil coach even after World Cup failure, according to talisman Neymar.

Brazil were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by Belgium in quarter-finals.(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jul 20, 2018 08:52 PM IST

Omnisport, Rio de Janeiro | ByOmnisport

England batsman Alex Hales targets big scores to move up pecking order

Alex Hales has scored one half-century in his last three one-dayers, against Scotland earlier this month, and is naturally aware of the importance of doing well against Australia at the number three position.

cricket

Updated on Jun 19, 2018 01:39 PM IST

Nottingham | ByReuters

Cristiano Ronaldo primed for likely last shot at FIFA World Cup glory

Cristiano Ronaldo is 33 now, still in fantastic physical condition and the reigning Ballon d’Or winner. He can probably play on for as long as he wants, but it is hard to imagine him returning for a fifth FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

Friday’s FIFA World Cup clash between Portugal and Spain will be their fourth meeting at a major tournament this century, going back to Euro 2004, when Cristiano Ronaldo was just starting out.(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jun 14, 2018 11:07 AM IST

AFP, Sochi | ByAFP

FIFA World Cup 2018 team profile: New-look France seek to establish supremacy

France’s first and only FIFA World Cup triumph came on home soil in 1998. They have seen their share of ups and downs since then but the current side is stacked with talent and will pose a serious threat in Russia.

France forward Kylian Mbappe will look to further enhance his reputation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jun 04, 2018 06:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByShayne Dias

FIFA World Cup 2018, team profile: Russia seek maiden glory on home soil

Russia have always been a steady presence in the FIFA World Cup over the years yet have never once emerged victorious. They will have their work cut out for them again this time despite being tournament hosts.

Russia qualified as hosts for 2018 FIFA World Cup.(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jun 02, 2018 04:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByShayne Dias

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Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt of finding the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play.

World Soil Day 2023: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.

IND vs NZ: The two teams are scheduled to play five matches with the curtain-raiser set to be played at Eden Park in Auckland. After the conclusion of T20I series, New Zealand and India will feature in three ODIs and two Tests as well.

It was Barty’s first match on home soil since becoming world number one, played at the venue she trains at and in front of thousands of her adoring home fans.

Rawalpindi and Karachi hosted Pakistan’s first tests on home soil since a militant attack on Sri Lanka’s team bus in Lahore in 2009.

One of India’s most-decorated captain, Dhoni has represented India in 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20Is while affecting a staggering 829 dismissals behind the stumps.

After England were bowled out for 353 in the first innings, left-arm seamer Sam Curran removed Tom Latham early, as New Zealand finished the afternoon session at 50 for 1.

Cricket Australia will kick in an extra share to match the equivalent prize money for the men’s tournament wherever the women place, up to an additional $600,000 for a win in the finals.

Stanislav Cherchesov’s Russia, who reached the World Cup quarter-finals on home soil last year, only had to avoid defeat in Nicosia to follow Belgium in qualifying from Group I.

The event will be held under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and will be organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

India, who pulled out of the inaugural edition of the tournament, will play the Dutch side on January 18 and 19 next year.

Hanuma Vihari, who emerged as India’s top run-getter against the West Indies in the two-Test series with 289 runs was satisfied that his patience on tricky surfaces has paid off.

It was an eerie echo of Brazil’s disastrous 2014 World Cup on home soil, when Neymar was injured in the quarter-finals and missed his team’s traumatic 7-1 humiliation against eventual champions Germany in the last four.

A reoccurrence of an injury, two separate suspensions for insulting a referee and hitting a fan, losing Brazil’s captaincy and now an accusation of rape, the world’s most expensive player had a season to forget for club and country, on and off the field.

In England anticipation is as high as it could be. Eoin Morgan’s team are the favourites and on home soil and we have never had as good a chance as this to actually be World Cup winners.

Hosts England are billed as heavy favourites for couple of reasons — they are playing on home soil and also their consistent form over the last few years in 50-over format of the game.

With another World Cup round the corner, the Rajasthan Royals coach talks to Hindustan Times about the 2011 triumph, working with players, and the disappointment of players who don’t make it to the squad.

Since their shock group-stage exit from the 2015 World Cup, England have been particularly strong at home, winning 30 of their 42 ODIs while losing only nine.

Banks, who played in every game of the 1966 campaign on home soil, is probably best known for a wonder save he produced to deny Brazilian great Pele in the 1970 World Cup.

Australia won their fifth World Cup title on home soil four years ago and head coach Justin Langer said that Ponting’s experience in leading the team to two of those victories would be invaluable in England.

It was the largest margin of victory by the West Indies on home soil and third largest anywhere in their 91 years as a Test-playing nation.

Shane Warne tweeted, the fact that the fast bowlers didn’t even get one LBW decision in their favour and not a single batsman scored a century, is a serious cause for concern.

Liverpool even overcame a rare deficit on home soil as for the first time this season after they trailed in the league at Anfield when Ainsley Maitland-Niles swept Arsenal into an 11th minute lead.

Hindustan Times takes a look at some of the statistical highlights of India innings.

Strauss’s resignation comes four months after he stepped back from the position to support his wife Ruth in her fight against cancer.

Tite should continue in his role as Brazil coach even after World Cup failure, according to talisman Neymar.

Alex Hales has scored one half-century in his last three one-dayers, against Scotland earlier this month, and is naturally aware of the importance of doing well against Australia at the number three position.

Cristiano Ronaldo is 33 now, still in fantastic physical condition and the reigning Ballon d’Or winner. He can probably play on for as long as he wants, but it is hard to imagine him returning for a fifth FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

France’s first and only FIFA World Cup triumph came on home soil in 1998. They have seen their share of ups and downs since then but the current side is stacked with talent and will pose a serious threat in Russia.

Russia have always been a steady presence in the FIFA World Cup over the years yet have never once emerged victorious. They will have their work cut out for them again this time despite being tournament hosts.

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