Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.
Star batter Beth Mooney struck a magnificent hundred and led a remarkable Australian fightback along with tailender Alana King to set up a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in their ICC World Cup match, in Colombo, on Wednesday.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side will not hold back on aggression in the high-voltage Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14.
Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes Shreyas Iyer's perplexing snub from India's Asia Cup squad was driven by the tactical ploy of maintaining a right and left combination in the middle order in the batting unit.
'If tomorrow India says there should be no no-balls or wide balls, the ICC will find a way to make it happen.'
Australia expecting tough contest, under no illusions given India's depth of batting: Nitschke
Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again
Taking to 'X", Sachin said he remained grateful to his "three guiding hands," who shaped him to the person he is today and acknowledged the profound impact made in his life by his father Ramesh Tendulkar, first coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar, and elder brother Ajit.
Australia can definitely help India to become better at Olympic sports: Steve Waugh
Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson
'We have to forget this game because we have one the day after tomorrow. We're looking forward to delivering a better performance there.'
'Everyone wants to be the best in the country. I would like to be someone the team can depend on to win games. That is what I want to be known for.'
Sunday's final can be called the ultimate stress-test day for every cricket fan's heartbeat.
Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.
Madras Café is the only feature film he has acted in. I told him simply, "Sir, will you do this role?" and he agreed immediately.'
Bumrah's on-field reply, delivered after shattering Rauf's off stump in the 18th over, was an unexpected highlight of the final.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Sunday.
Test cricket would have been a "far blander place" without Kohli: Vaughan
I didn't like the way Pakistan players coming at us for no reason: Abhishek on aggressive batting
Rauf's reaction spread like wildfire, and videos of his gesture went viral on social media.
Harmanpreet was quick to highlight fielding as the area that India needs to address quickly before facing South Africa and Australia on Thursday and Sunday, respectively.
Rohit Sharma has launched a scathing critique of cricket commentary and journalism in the country
Mike Hesson is free to rank Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz as high as he wants but India know where their spinners are placed in the world order.
India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi on Saturday said wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh is being monitored by the strength and conditioning team
Seventeen years after one of the IPL's darkest chapters, the infamous 'Slapgate' scandal involving Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth has surfaced.
Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases
Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu says it will be a "miracle" if her team is able to seal a semi-final berth in the women's World Cup despite notching a thrilling seven-run victory over Bangladesh, in Navi Mumbai, on Monday.
Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!
Pakistan beat Bangladesh, set up first ever Asia Cup final date against India
'One of the challenges we encounter in Dubai Stadium is the lights are slightly different.'
What's his pet name, who are his idols and who's his best friend in the team...
'It's really important, if you can save 10-12 runs on the field it's great.'
There have been rare moments when CSK icon MS Dhoni lost his temper on the field.
Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.
Matthew Sandery, head curator at the Dubai international stadium, was spotted near Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, but did not ask them to keep away. Incidentally, the BCCI, being the hosts, can even suggest the kind of wicket they would need for the match.
'When you are around him or talk to him, you learn a lot -- in fact, just by watching him, you can learn so much.'
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan's memoir bares all about his personal life and professional career.
Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni
From lounging by turquoise beaches shaded with straw parasols to wandering through charming old towns and winding stone lanes, Jaiswal's travel album feels as refreshing as his strokeplay.
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