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Former India Team Director Ravi Shastri has applied for the post of chief coach of the Indian cricket team. Following Shastri’s interest for the post of India chief coach, many cricket fans has created quite a buzz and the Twitterati have given a strong reaction to the development. Here are some of the best reactions: I m sure that Ravi Shastri is the master mind for this #ViratKohli -Kumble tussle.Its a shame politicizing the field in such way. #Cricket — Saswata R. Choudhury (@rc_saswata) June 27, 2017 Well planned moves by Virat Kohli n Ravi Shastri . Both got wat dey Wanted . Not a good sign for Indian Cricket . — RajVir Singh (@irajvirsingh) June 27, 2017 Circumstances are nt incidental bt created Ravi Shastri made to apply for the Head Coach.Well planned startegy & implemented by u knw who!🤐 — Ayush Kush (@ayushk7) June 27, 2017 Ravi Shastri has applied for head coach of India. Feels like Anil Kumble's exit was pre planned. They only kicked kum...

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has announced his retirement from the international cricket at the age of 36. Born in New Zealand but raised in Australia, Ronchi has played four Tests, 85 ODIs and 32 Twenty20 internationals for Black Caps. The right-handed batsman, who represented Australia between 2008 and 2009, has averaged 23.67 in ODIs at a strike-rate of 114.50, and 18.89 in T20Is at a strike-rate of 141.33. "It was a dream come true," the 36-year-old said . "I can't think of a better time to have been involved with New Zealand cricket. "From the 2015 World Cup campaign through to the overseas tours of that time and some amazing games and series, it's been a genuine highlight for me.” His knock of 16 against against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy 2017 earlier this month on June 9 was his last for the New Zealand.

Indian fans are already gearing up for the final encounter, but the team needs to focus on their next clash in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy against Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Thursday. India, after an impressive performance against South Africa, would be hopeful to maintain the same intensity against the Bengal Tigers, who are undoubtedly the underdogs, they are opinionated and passionate about the win. Having beaten New Zealand in their group stage, Bangladesh seems to be high on morale. As they prepare to take on the neighbour. For Bangladesh fans, it is their first major tournament semi-final, while for India, it’s their fourth major in four years. Can Bangladesh make into their first ever major international trophy finals or will India live up to their goals as favourites?  It will remain to see if India retain right-arm off break bowler Ravichandran Ashwin or bring Umesh Yadav back to the playing eleven as his pace scared the opponent...

Pakistan won the game in yet another rain-curtained encounter match when they met South Africa at Edgbaston. Pakistan won by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis Stern method. With this loss, the Proteas will have to win their last group game against India in order to progress to the next round. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter during the course of the game.. Rain Rain Go Away (Don't plz ) #PAKvSA #ChampionsTrophy17 — Muhammad Wasim (@MuhammadWasim77) June 7, 2017 That's it! Imran Tahir is a Spartan.😞 #PakvSA pic.twitter.com/PbRby46bzK — Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) June 7, 2017 Although it's light rain but meant to rain as per forecast for the next few hours #PakVSA — zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 7, 2017 should be called the duckworth lewis trophy #CT17 #PAKvSA — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 7, 2017 South Africa ki mehnat par fir paani fir gaya. #PAKvSA — Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) June 7, 2017 Som...

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has signed the Division Two side Kent for the NatWest T20 Blast and he will also be available for the County Championship, which takes place in July and August. The 25-year-old, who recently played his first ODI in more than a year, against Ireland - will join Kent for T20 stint after the conclusion of Champions Trophy. Milne has been recalled to Black Caps’s squad for the Champions Trophy following his injury which sidelined him from all forms of cricket for almost a year. "I'm delighted to be joining Kent and working with such a talented squad pushing for promotion," he said . "The County Championship is one of the best first-class competitions in the world and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and taking some wickets. I also can't wait to experience the atmosphere at The Spitfire Ground in the NatWest T20 Blast." Milne has played 34 one-day internationals and has claimed 67 wickets in 18 T20Is at a ...

The Kings XI Punjab all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been ruled out of the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Australia international, who has made three ODIs appearances for his country, reportedly injured his shoulder in a practice session before the Punjab franchise's game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday. The 27-year-old, who is a part of Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England in June 2017. He has only a few weeks left to recover form his shoulder injury before he travels to England as part of Champions Trophy squad. Australia to play their first match against New Zealand at Edgbaston on 2nd June. Stoinis picked up only two wickets in five matches for Kings XI in IPL 10.

New Zealand seamer Tim Southee has joined Middlesex for the English county's Twenty20 Blast campaign. The 28-year-old, who is currently representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, will be available in early July and is scheduled to be played for 13 of their 14 group matches, also the knockout stages if required. He previously represented Essex in 2011, when he claimed 22 wickets during the Friends Life t20. Overall, the right-arm fast bowler has taken 139 T20 wickets with an economy of 8.26. "Tim is one of the leading fast bowlers in the world. He has plenty of experience in T20 cricket and looks to bowl in the periods where we feel we could be better,” Middlesex managing director Angus Fraser said. Southee has played 57 Tests, 116 ODIs and 39 Twenty20 internationals.

Zimbabwe to tour Netherlands to play three ODI matches, that are scheduled to be played on June 20, 22 and 24.   "We are pleased to confirm Zimbabwe will be touring the Netherlands as part of a potentially exciting and competitive five-game programme that will also see us visiting Scotland for two of the matches," ZC managing director Wilfred Mukondiwa said.  "While the tour will give our boys the much-needed game time and a feel of unfamiliar conditions, it will also go a long way in preparing our team for the tougher series away to Sri Lanka." Both nations have played each other on two occasions in ODIs or T20Is. Zimbabwe are currently sit 11th in the ODI rankings table, one place ahead of Ireland.

The tenth season of the mega rich T20 format tournament “Indian Premier League” kicks off with the opening ceremony in Hyderabad. Over the decade, the fans around the world have witnessed some really stunning and star-studded opening ceremonies but this year’s something was missing..! The stage was occupied by various celebs along with Bollywood actress Amy Jackson who danced to few songs before the ceremony was winded up. Here is how Twitter reacts to the opening ceremony of IPL 2017: From Enrique to Pitbull, Priyanka and Deepika to Amy Jackson. IPL opening ceremony's standard is lowering more than its matches. — LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) April 5, 2017 #IPLOpeningCeremony is always the worst part about the whole season. 😢 — Anurag (@raag15anu) April 5, 2017 Teacher: Tell me a synonym for Disappointment Student: #IPLOpeningCeremony — Sand-d Singh (@Sand_In_Deed) April 5, 2017 Witnessing the worst #IPLOpeningCeremony ever Not pl...

Afghanistan’ to play first bilateral series against West Indies in the first week of June. The series will include three ODIs and three T20Is, that will be played concurrently with the Champions Trophy, starting on June 1 in England.  "It will also be an important series for our side," Roland Holder, WICB Manager of Cricket Operations, said , "as they look to move up in the ICC World Rankings in the two formats, and continue their quest to qualify for the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales.” All three T20s international will be held at Warner Park in St Kitts, from June 2. Whereas, all the ODIs, will be played at St Lucia, starting on June 9.