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Steve Smith is set to begin his innings as a Test opener

I don't like waiting: Steve Smith's hilarious response on why he chose to open in Tests

Cricket | January 12, 2024 21:06 IST

Australian Test superstar Steve Smith is set to begin his new innings as an opener, the only position he hasn't batted yet in the longest format but is excited for the challenge given he put his hand up after the spot opened up. The two-match Test series against West Indies starts on January 17.

Exclusive | Decision on retirement was not easy to take: Gautam Gambhir

Sports | December 14, 2018 12:14 IST

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir told IndiaTV that it was not easy for him to call it a day. Gambhir recently announced his retirement from the game. He has also declared that he will not be playing even domestic cricket or in the Indian Premier Le

Fit-again Lokesh Rahul raring to go on Sri Lanka tour

Cricket | July 12, 2017 19:20 IST

Coming back from a four-month layoff after a shoulder injury, the Karnataka-born batsman has been named in India's 15-member Test squad for Sri Lanka tour which starts on July 26 in Galle.

Watch: Kohli’s witty reply shuts journalist who

Watch: Kohli’s reply shuts journalist who questioned his 'failure'

Cricket | February 02, 2017 9:22 IST

During the post-match press conference, a journalist asked skipper Virat Kohli about his failure as an opening batsman, and the reply he got answered all his questions.

Gautam Gambhir to play vital part at top of the order, says Sanjay Bangar

Cricket | October 06, 2016 18:11 IST

The experienced opener Gautam Gambhir, who will come in place of Lokesh Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan, will be a vital component in the Indian Test team in long home season, batting coach Sanjay Bangar has

Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka ODI series opener

Cricket | October 28, 2014 13:25 IST

New Delhi: Cuttack will host the opening match of the hastily-arranged ODI series between India and Sri Lanka on November 2 after the West Indies pulled out midway owing to a pay dispute. The matches, all

WTA Final: Serena Williams beats Ana Ivanovic in opener

Tennis | October 20, 2014 19:15 IST

Singapore : Serena Williams won her opening match at the WTA Finals on Monday, beating Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-4 in the Red Group for her 16th consecutive victory at the season-ending tournament. Williams came into

BAN vs WI: Run-hungry Brathwaite eyeing something bigger

Cricket | September 06, 2014 13:28 IST

Kingstown (St. Vincent): West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite said he is not yet satisfied with his unbeaten century against Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test and is anxious to convert it into

Pakistan opener asks Dilshan to embrace Islam, faces probe

Cricket | September 04, 2014 7:27 IST

Islamabad: Religious comments by Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad to Sri Lanka player Tillakaratne Dilshan after a recent one-day game are being investigated by the Pakistan Cricket Board.While the players were walking back to the dressing

US Open: Top-seeded Novak Djokovic coasts in opener

Tennis | August 26, 2014 11:26 IST

NEW YORK: Top-seeded Novak Djokovic breezed past a U.S. Open novice in the first round Monday, beating Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in a match that finished a few minutes before midnight. Djokovic was never

Leverkusen beats Dortmund 2-0 in Bundesliga opener

Football | August 24, 2014 14:34 IST

BERLIN : Karim Bellarabi scored the quickest goal in 52 seasons of the Bundesliga to help Bayer Leverkusen beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the opening round on Saturday. Bellarabi scored nine seconds after kickoff, beating

FIFA World Cup: Croatia confident it can stun Brazil in opener

Football | June 12, 2014 7:09 IST

SAO PAULO (AP) -- A confident Croatia is ready to spoil Brazil's party in their World Cup opener and continue a long tradition of first match upsets at the tournament. With all the pressure on

FIFA World Cup: Luiz Scolari not likely to change team for the opener

Football | June 08, 2014 7:39 IST

SAO PAULO : Luiz Felipe Scolari is unlikely to change Brazil's starting lineup for the World Cup opener despite struggling in its final warm-up matches. Scolari said adjustments need to be made to the squad

FIFA World Cup: Officials approve temporary stands for opener

Football | June 07, 2014 11:01 IST

SAO PAULO: Brazilian officials have authorized the use of temporary stands at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener in Sao Paulo next week. Authorities inspected the Itaquerao stadium on Friday and said it will

Doctor: Luis Suarez will play in Uruguay's World Cup opener

Football | June 03, 2014 12:04 IST

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay : Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is recovering well from knee surgery and will be able to play in its World Cup opener against Costa Rica on June 14, the national team's doctor said

Jerome Valcke : There's no time to relax until World Cup opener

Football | May 31, 2014 8:58 IST

SAO PAULO : Brazil is getting close to finalizing its preparations for the World Cup but there's "not a single moment to relax" until the opener in less than two weeks, FIFA secretary general Jerome

Work resumes at stadium hosting World Cup opener

Football | April 11, 2014 23:05 IST

SAO PAULO: Work is back at full speed at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener after labor officials allowed workers to return to part of the construction site that was closed because of safety

As an opener ready for any role: Sunil Gavaskar.

Cricket | March 27, 2014 15:20 IST

New Delhi: Former India captain and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said Thursday he was ready to become interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as proposed by the Supreme Court."Mr.

Mumbai to host IPL-style football league opener

Football | August 05, 2013 16:30 IST

Mumbai, Aug 5: Mumbai will host the opening match of the proposed IPL-style football league that kick starts on January 18, 2014.“The IMG-Reliance tournament starts from January 18 and would run till March 30, and

Champions League T20: Mumbai Indians face Rajasthan Royals in opener

Cricket | July 23, 2013 21:46 IST

Mumbai, July 23: Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians will play Rajasthan Royals, who finished third in the same competition, in the inaugural match of the Champions League T20 2013 at Jaipur's Sawai Man

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I don't like waiting: Steve Smith's hilarious response on why he chose to open in Tests

Exclusive | Decision on retirement was not easy to take: Gautam Gambhir

Fit-again Lokesh Rahul raring to go on Sri Lanka tour

Watch: Kohli’s reply shuts journalist who questioned his 'failure'

Gautam Gambhir to play vital part at top of the order, says Sanjay Bangar

Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka ODI series opener

WTA Final: Serena Williams beats Ana Ivanovic in opener

BAN vs WI: Run-hungry Brathwaite eyeing something bigger

Pakistan opener asks Dilshan to embrace Islam, faces probe

US Open: Top-seeded Novak Djokovic coasts in opener

Leverkusen beats Dortmund 2-0 in Bundesliga opener

FIFA World Cup: Croatia confident it can stun Brazil in opener

FIFA World Cup: Luiz Scolari not likely to change team for the opener

FIFA World Cup: Officials approve temporary stands for opener

Doctor: Luis Suarez will play in Uruguay's World Cup opener

Jerome Valcke : There's no time to relax until World Cup opener

Work resumes at stadium hosting World Cup opener

As an opener ready for any role: Sunil Gavaskar.

Mumbai to host IPL-style football league opener

Champions League T20: Mumbai Indians face Rajasthan Royals in opener

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