After a lacklustre show in the two-match Test series, the Windies gave a better account of themselves in the ODIs, but fell short against a power-packed Indian unit to lose the series 3-1. Now the caravan moves to the three-match T20I series, the first of which will be played in Kolkata on Sunday.
Follow all the live cricket action as Australia take on South Africa in the first ODI at Perth.
The live telecast of the match between India and West Indies (IND v WI) will start at 7:00 PM on November 4 (Sunday). The match can be seen live on the Star Sports Network and live streaming will be available on Hotstar. You can also follow our live blog for ball-by-ball updates and analysis on cricketnext.com.
Unlike in the other two formats, there is a general hope that the three T20Is will be a close contest. Windies, after all, are the current World T20 champions. It's a tournament they won at the very venue of the first T20I. Their players are in demand all over the world in franchise T20 competitions.
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the T20I series against India beginning Sunday in Kolkata due to an injury. The explosive all-rounder, who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, was not among the seven players expected to join the squad.
Day three of Ranji Trophy 2018-19 saw all the plate group games finish, Vidarbha fight back and Mumbai strengthen their position. Here are the takeaways:
Team India has opted for a four-day first class game instead of a three-day practice tie as preparation for the Australia tour.
Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of 6 for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead against Railways on the third day of their Ranji Trophy group A encounter here on Saturday.
England's ODI captain Eoin Morgan tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Tara Ridgway on Saturday.
Manipur skipper Yashpal Singh's century went in vain as Sikkim cruised to an innings and 27-run win against Manipur in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group encounter on Saturday.
Rain played spoilsport on day three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match between Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh here Saturday as no play was possible.
Rajasthan set a target of 395 for Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match here on the third day of the encounter. After putting up 379 in the first innings, Rajasthan bundled out J&K for 204 and later declared the second innings for 219/4, putting together overall lead of 394.
England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson said he is happy to take the back seat during the three-match Test series in Sri Lanka where the conditions will be more favourable to the spinners.
Sean Williams and skipper Hamilton Masakadza slammed a fifty each as Zimbabwe made 236-5 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday.
Young left arm spinner Sidak Singh emulated Anil Kumble's feat of picking ten wickets in an innings, when he single-handedly dismissed all the Manipur batsmen in the Colonel C.K. Nayudu U-23 contest at the CAP Siechem Ground. Originally from Mumbai, Sidak was brought to Puducherry as an outstation player and made an instant impact.
England opener Keaton Jennings accepts Test cricket can be “a brutal world” and wants to repay selectors' faith during the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The left-hander had a terrible time against Pakistan and India where he averaged just 19.2 across six Tests with a top score of 42.
Australia coach Justin Langer vowed on Saturday to put a smile back into cricket as South African skipper Faf Du Plessis said he expects the sledging to be toned down in their one-day series.
"India have a good chance Down Under. They are a good side and I fancy them winning there."
Rayudu’s career strike rate of 79.72 suggests that he struggles to up the ante from the word go.
Bangladesh are looking to boost their Test record in a two-match series against Zimbabwe despite missing big names Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal.
Dale Steyn said he wouldn't get drawn into debates on whether the bans on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should be lifted. The South Africa pacer acknowledged that Australia would miss Smith and Warner, but insisted they're still a strong side.
The then skipper Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif were all convicted of taking bribes from Mazhar Majeed, to underperform at Lord's. It was on this day in 2011, a London court found the three guilty.
India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been experiencing a dip in form over the last two years has admitted that he needs to improve against the spinners.
Follow all the live cricket action as Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe in the first Test.Australia enter the series with a dismal recent record, having won only two of their last 18 completed ODIs.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag ended his association with IPL franshise Kings XI Punjab on Saturday, after mentoring them from 2016 to 2018. He represented Kings for two years as player, before taking the role of a mentor.
India middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu in a surprise move has announced his retirement from first-class cricket to focus on ODIs and T20Is. The right hand batsman will not be playing red-ball cricket for his state Hyderabad and will miss the Ranji Trophy encounters.After a lacklustre show in the two-match Test series, the Windies gave a better account of themselves in the ODIs, but fell short against a power-packed Indian unit to lose the series 3-1. Now the caravan moves to the three-match T20I series, the first of which will be played in Kolkata on Sunday.Follow all the live cricket action as Australia take on South Africa in the first ODI at Perth.The live telecast of the match between India and West Indies (IND v WI) will start at 7:00 PM on November 4 (Sunday). The match can be seen live on the Star Sports Network and live streaming will be available on Hotstar. You can also follow our live blog for ball-by-ball updates and analysis on cricketnext.com.Unlike in the other two formats, there is a general hope that the three T20Is will be a close contest. Windies, after all, are the current World T20 champions. It's a tournament they won at the very venue of the first T20I. Their players are in demand all over the world in franchise T20 competitions.West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the T20I series against India beginning Sunday in Kolkata due to an injury. The explosive all-rounder, who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, was not among the seven players expected to join the squad.Day three of Ranji Trophy 2018-19 saw all the plate group games finish, Vidarbha fight back and Mumbai strengthen their position. Here are the takeaways:Team India has opted for a four-day first class game instead of a three-day practice tie as preparation for the Australia tour.Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of 6 for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead against Railways on the third day of their Ranji Trophy group A encounter here on Saturday.England's ODI captain Eoin Morgan tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Tara Ridgway on Saturday.Manipur skipper Yashpal Singh's century went in vain as Sikkim cruised to an innings and 27-run win against Manipur in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group encounter on Saturday.Rain played spoilsport on day three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match between Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh here Saturday as no play was possible.Rajasthan set a target of 395 for Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match here on the third day of the encounter. After putting up 379 in the first innings, Rajasthan bundled out J&K for 204 and later declared the second innings for 219/4, putting together overall lead of 394.England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson said he is happy to take the back seat during the three-match Test series in Sri Lanka where the conditions will be more favourable to the spinners.Sean Williams and skipper Hamilton Masakadza slammed a fifty each as Zimbabwe made 236-5 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday.Young left arm spinner Sidak Singh emulated Anil Kumble's feat of picking ten wickets in an innings, when he single-handedly dismissed all the Manipur batsmen in the Colonel C.K. Nayudu U-23 contest at the CAP Siechem Ground. Originally from Mumbai, Sidak was brought to Puducherry as an outstation player and made an instant impact.England opener Keaton Jennings accepts Test cricket can be “a brutal world” and wants to repay selectors' faith during the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The left-hander had a terrible time against Pakistan and India where he averaged just 19.2 across six Tests with a top score of 42.Australia coach Justin Langer vowed on Saturday to put a smile back into cricket as South African skipper Faf Du Plessis said he expects the sledging to be toned down in their one-day series."India have a good chance Down Under. They are a good side and I fancy them winning there."Rayudu’s career strike rate of 79.72 suggests that he struggles to up the ante from the word go.Bangladesh are looking to boost their Test record in a two-match series against Zimbabwe despite missing big names Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal.Dale Steyn said he wouldn't get drawn into debates on whether the bans on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should be lifted. The South Africa pacer acknowledged that Australia would miss Smith and Warner, but insisted they're still a strong side.The then skipper Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif were all convicted of taking bribes from Mazhar Majeed, to underperform at Lord's. It was on this day in 2011, a London court found the three guilty.
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