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The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium will play host to the series opener between the two cricketing nations, which will be played from March 4th to 8th. Ashwin took to social media on Wednesday (February 23) to share a picture of himself from the stadium. Team India last played a Test at the venue in November 2016 against England. The crafty spinner expressed his happiness at returning to the stadium for a red-ball clash....

“Engagement among countries in the region, engagement with Iran, de-escalation, that’s all things that we would encourage and we think that it’s good for stability in the region,” U.S. Special Representative for Iran Robert Malley said during an online talk Wednesday with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Malley made the comments after announcing he would be traveling to the Middle East to visit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to discuss the ongoing negotiations aimed at bringing Washington and Tehran back into full compliance with a 2015 nuclear agreement also signed by China, France, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom as part of a group known as the P5+1....

Instead, Iraq fell apart. Although Hanna and his wife never stopped expressing hope for their country, they were waiting for final approval to immigrate to the United States when kidnappers grabbed him, then her, this past May. A message appeared on an Islamist Web site in the name of the Islamic State of Iraq, a front organization for Al Qaeda in Iraq, trumpeting the killing of “two of the most prominent agents and spies of the worshippers of the Cross … a man and woman who occupy an important position at the U....

AP confirmed Graham’s victory over Harrison on Tuesday evening. Throughout the race, Harrison’s enormous fundraising efforts broke campaign records. Graham called Harrison “very gracious” in accepting defeat during a phone call after results were announced. However, he had no kind words for pollsters who predicted he might lose his seat, or that a potential landslide could be on the cards for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden before actual results saw President Donald Trump far outperforming predictions....

In the past, fan art based on Tracer has come in a few forms. Overwatch fans have seen Tracer placed on recruitment posters, attacked by Pachimari, and in various cartoony styles. Now, they are getting to see a more realistic take on the character, with artist and Reddit user DannyWatch sharing the piece on the game’s official subreddit. There is plenty to appreciate in the piece, with the most obvious part being Lena Oxton herself....

He made this observation during a discussion on the Sony Sports Network over whether the big-hitting batsman should have been retained in the Indian team for the four-match Test series against the Kangaroos. Virender Sehwag was asked if Hardik Pandya is likely to make it to the Indian Test side purely as a batsman, considering the way he has been batting. The former Indian opener then stated that the all-rounder might have already been a part of the Test squad if he was rolling his arm over....

Mighty impressed by Navdeep Saini’s performance, the cricketer-turned-commentator said: Navdeep Saini became the 299th player to represent India in Tests Right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini made his Test debut against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the 3rd Test on Thursday. Saini became the 299th player to represent India in the longest format of the game. He bowled a total of 7 overs on the opening day of the third Test....

With Virat Kohli returning home, stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front and scored a memorable century in the first innings. On the bowling front, debutant Mohammed Siraj stepped in to replace an injured Mohammed Shami as India thoroughly outplayed Australia at the MCG. With the series level at 1-1 after the first two matches, the third Test will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 7....

Langer is also happy to know that Pucovski will not face any long-term impact from his concussion injury. Will Pucovski missed the first two Tests against India after he was struck on the head by a Kartik Tyagi bouncer in the tour game against India-A. Justin Langer’s fear, however, has been put at ease by a neurologist, who is confident Pucovski will not suffer any long-term issues. Can Will Pucovski solve Australia’s top order issues?...

Ravindra Jadeja was India’s highest-wicket and also effected the run-out of Steve Smith, with the visitors bundling out Australia for 338 runs in the first innings of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During a discussion on the Sony Sports network, Zaheer Khan and Ajay Jadeja shared their thoughts on Ravindra Jadeja being an invaluable asset for the Indian team. Zaheer Khan replied in the affirmative when asked if Ravindra Jadeja’s dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne was the most important Australian wicket, as it broke a big partnership....

David Warner has already been ruled out of the first Test, while Will Pucovski suffered a concussion in the first tour game against India, leaving the hosts light at the top of the order. Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh are two names being touted as potential replacements, with the Australia selectors scrambling for options just one week before the start of the first Test. However, Khawaja’s only focus is the BBL, where he will be playing for the Sydney Thunder once again....

England have opted to bowl first in cloudy conditions at The Oval. There is also a decent covering of grass on the wicket which will make things tough for the Indian openers. Fans react to Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence Fans on Twitter were disappointed to see Ravichandran Ashwin miss out on India’s playing XI once again. The 34-year-old had picked up six wickets in an innings at the same venue in a county game, but will now need to sit out....

The 32-year-old injured his bowling hand in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand and required multiple stitches. Ahead of the second Test at Lord’s, which will start on Thursday, Ishant Sharma will be in contention for a place in India’s playing XI. However, given the impressive performance of the Indian pacers in the opening Test, it will be interesting to see if the Delhi quick is part of India’s plans at Lord’s....

The statement came after Suryakumar slammed an unbeaten 33-ball fifty in the first T20I against South Africa on a tricky pitch in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday (September 28). The right-handed batter hit five fours and three sixes during his entertaining knock. SKY also shared an unbeaten 97-run partnership with KL Rahul for the third wicket to help the Men in Blue win the T20I opener by eight wickets. Mohammad Kaif took to Twitter and wrote:...

Thanks to Kishan and Shreyas’ exploits, Team India posted 199 for 2 after being sent into bat. In response, Sri Lanka crawled to 137 for 6 and went down without a fight. Defending a massive total, India reduced Sri Lanka to 29 for 2 in the powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the hosts off to a perfect start as Pathum Nissanka (0) bottom-edged the first ball back onto the stumps. Bhuvneshwar also sent back Kamil Mishara (13), who dragged a good-length delivery from the pacer to midwicket....

Chopra also cited the example of Venkatesh Iyer. Despite being touted as a backup for Hardik Pandya for the three ODIs against South Africa, Iyer didn’t bowl in the first ODI. He got four overs in the second and was eventually dropped for the third. The cricketer-turned-analyst feels the team management doesn’t trust Hooda and Iyer’s bowling abilities as much as the national selectors. Like Iyer in the first ODI against South Africa, Hooda is playing his maiden 50-over international in Ahmedabad on Sunday....

Edward Luce goes a long way toward explaining India’s almost inexhaustible resilience in his knowledgeable, witty and sympathetic account, “In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India” ( 383 pages. Doubleday. $26 ). Though Luce’s views of India’s emerging social, political and economic landscape are hardly revolutionary, the former South Asian Bureau Chief for The Financial Times deftly weaves together keen observations, telling anecdotes and scrupulous reportage....

Pakistan will face India for the first time since last year’s Champions Trophy final, in which Hasan picked up three wickets in Pakistan’s 180-run win. Pakistan will face India at least twice in the Asia Cup, and three times if both reach the final. Hasan believes India will be under more pressure because of their defeat in the Champions Trophy final, and that playing in the UAE will give Pakistan ‘home’ advantage....

Resuming the day at 317/4, skipper Virat Kohli (167) and all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin (58) took India past the 350-run mark before England off-spinner Moeen Ali dragged the hosts back with three quick scalps in the morning session. Ashwin, who registered his 8th Test half century, added 64 vital runs with debutant offie Jayant Yadav (35) for the eighth wicket to take India to 415/7 at lunch. Coming back after the break, England managed to take the remaining three wickets with leg-spinner Adil Rashid accounting for Jayant and Umesh Yadav (13) while Ashwin fell prey to Ben Stokes....