Another first for Kohli

Wednesday 27th February 2019 01:46 EST
 

Virat Kohli, during his innings of 24 off 17 balls in the first T20I at Visakhapatnam on Sunday, became the first batsman to manage 500 runs against Australia. In the process, he became the first player to complete 500 runs against any opponent in T20Is. New Zealand batsman Martin Gutpill’s 463 runs against Pakistan is the next best.

India U-19 beat SA by 9 wickets

Spinners Hrithik Shokeen and Manav Suthar took three wickets each as India’s U-19 team posted a convincing 9-wicket win over South Africa in the Youth Test, at Thiruvananthapuram. The visiting team fared poorly in the second innings, being dismissed for 167 in 66 overs with off-spinner Shokeen (3 for 52) and left-arm spinner Suthar (3 for 44) doing most of the damage. Only Makhakha fought it out to make 74, while the rest of the batsmen found it tough. South Africa were dismissed for 197 in the first innings. Resuming at an overnight score of 34 for 3, South Africa lost Andile Mokgakne (30) after the addition of 17 runs. A lot depended on Bonga Makhakha and all-rounder Bryce Parsons, who scored a half century in the first innings. But Suthar struck a vital blow for India when he had Parsons caught.

Mumbai leg-spinner to coach Australia

Mumbai leg-spinner Pardeep Sahu was roped in by the Australian team for their series against Pakistan in the UAE and it proved to be a masterstroke. Ahead of their series against India, the Australian management has decided to use the leggie as one of the coaches in order to combat the threat of the Indian wrist-spinners. “They [Australian batsmen] want to practice playing quality wrist spin. This time they want me to travel with them to all venues. This will be a first time that I will get a chance to travel with an international team,” Sahu was as quoted as saying. “There are some special drills developed for playing wrist spinners and I will look to provide the Australians with quality practice,” he said. Though Sahu wants India to win the series, the lanky spinner said that he will do his job as a professional. “They [Cricket Australia] wrote to the BCCI and my appointment was okayed by them. However, as a fan, I want India to win the series,” he added.

Rashid helps Afghan sweep Ireland

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan bagged a hat-trick as Afghanistan swept Ireland 3-0 with a 32-run victory in the third and final Twenty20. Mohammad Nabi’s 81 off 36 balls propelled Afghanistan to 210-7 after Ireland captain Paul Stirling won the toss and chose to field. Rashid’s 5-27 included the wickets of George Dockrell, Shane Getkate and Simi Singh off the first three deliveries of the 18th over to restrict Ireland to 178-8. Kevin O’Brien top scored with 74 off 47 balls before falling to Rashid in the 16th over that took the game away from Ireland.

South Africa drop Amla for SL ODIs

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their One-Day International squad for the five-match home series against Sri Lanka, restoring their first-choice fast bowling line-up ahead of the World Cup in England. There is also a first call-up for fast bowler Anrich Nortje, who is also back from injury. South Africa have rested experienced opener Hashim Amla.


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