Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

TV umpires to look for no-balls; trial to begin from India-West Indies series in December International cricket has been hit by some serious umpiring blunders of late. On-field umpires have come under the scanner for repeatedly failing to spot overstepping from bowlers — even the big ones — and it has left the cricketing world disappointed. (Read more about the story) MS Dhoni seen giving batting tips to his friend at Ranchi stadium MS Dhoni’s records as the captain in Tests are being broken at will by his successor Virat Kohli. The latter has already overtaken him as the most successful India captain in the long format by winning the 28th match. (Read more about the story) ‘Pink-ball Test at Eden Gardens felt like a World Cup final’ – Sourav Ganguly India thrashed Bangladesh in their first-ever pink-ball Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Virat Kohli and his troops crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs to sweep the series 2-0. (Read more about the story) I believed that I would come not out, but that was my inner ego: Virat Kohli opens up on India’s WC semi-final loss When the history of India cricket for the year 2019 will be written, amongst the many highs that the team has scaled- Test series win in Australia. After having steamrolled almost every opposition (barring England, of course!); after having finished the group stage at the numero-uno spot, the Men in Blue faltered at the second-last hurdle; something they have been doing for six years running now. (Read more about the story) Fans to receive ticket refund for Day 4 and 5 after India thrash Bangladesh at Eden Gardens India annihilated Bangladesh in their first-ever pink-ball Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Virat Kohli and Co crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs to sweep the series 2-0. (Read more about the story) Documentary series showing Australia’s journey from Sandpapergate to Ashes defence to be released in early 2020 Australia have been one of the top achievers in cricket. Playing Test cricket since 1877, the Baggy Greens have taken part in 826 matches — the second-highest after England (1,017) and winning the most among all the Test-playing nations — 389. There have been dark moments in the history of the Kangaroos as well, like the 2018 Sandpapergate in South Africa. (Read more about the story) Ian Chappell finds it ridiculous that Babar Azam bats at number 5 for Pakistan Pakistan’s premier batsman Babar Azam has been widely recognized as perhaps one of the finest batsmen of the modern era. The right-handed batsman has a stellar record in ODI and T20I formats for the Green Army and was recently named the T20I captain of the team as well. (Read more about the story) Trent Boult in doubt to play the second Test against England A fiery bowling spell from Neil Wagner steered New Zealand to a comprehensive inning and 65 runs victory over England in the first Test match in Mount Maunganui on Monday. With less than 22 overs remaining in the match, Wagner scalped Archer and Stuart Broad, the last man in, with successive balls to seal the victory for the hosts. (Read more about the story) New Zealand Cricket to apologise to Jofra Archer after the latter faced racial abuse during the first Test England was subjected to an excruciating loss by an innings and 65 runs after the duo of Neil Wagner (5/44) and Mitchell Santner (3/53) ran riot on the fifth day to bundle the tourists out for a mere 197 in their second essay. Needing to bat out the entire day in a bid to salvage a draw, English batters were hapless against the incisive bowling by the Kiwis. (Read more about the story) Pakistan cricketers invite Indian cab driver to dinner after he refused to take money from them Australia defeated Pakistan by an innings and 5 runs in Brisbane on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series at The Gabba. After attaining a 340-run lead in the first innings, Tim Paine and Co bundled out Pakistan at a score of 335. (Read more about the story) ‘Babar Azam should bat at number four’ – Imran Khan sends a text message to Wasim Akram Australia defeated Pakistan by an innings and five runs in the first Test at The Gabba. The first game of the two-match series turned out to be a one-sided affair and the hosts dominated over the Men in Green throughout the match. (Read more about the story) ‘India was also winning in the 70s and 80s’ – Sunil Gavaskar mocks Virat Kohli for his ‘Dada’s legacy’ comment India defeated Bangladesh in the first-ever Day-Night Test played at the Eden Gardens. And, after the conclusion of the game, the Indian skipper hailed the performance given by his team. (Read more about the story) Here’s how Shane Warne helped Yasir Shah to dismiss Steve Smith in the first Test Australia sealed the victory by a margin of an innings and 5 runs on the 4th day’s play against Pakistan. Babar Azam scored his maiden away Test century batting along with Mohammad Rizwan. (Read more about the story) Anushka Sharma greets hubby Virat Kohli with a hug after India’s Bangladesh domination Virat Kohli is currently going through a purple patch in his cricket career. Though he has slumped to a few failures with the bat, his credentials as the Indian skipper, especially in Test cricket, can’t be questioned by any stretch of the imagination. Under his leadership, the national team has won seven matches in the World Test Championship and has a massive 360 points in their kitty. (Read more about the story) George Bailey set to become new Australian selector George Bailey, who is still playing in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania, has reportedly won the race to join the three-man national selection panel. The 37-year-old is expected to join the panel alongside coach Justin Langer and selection chairman Trevor Hohns. (Read more about the story)

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