Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.
Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.
Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Saturday alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is not following the Lodha Committee recommendations and is also indulging in other 'irregularities and misuse'.
Yuvraj Singh, who has been recovering well after his cancer treatment, is eyeing to play in some of the pre-season tournaments like Moin-Ud Dowla Gold Cup and Buchi Babu Trophy.
Mumbai colts are participating in the Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup invitation cricket tournament, at Hyderabad from September 6.
Deep Dasgupta will lead Bengal for the Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup in Hyderabad.
'I want to use domestic tournaments for making a comeback into the national squad,' the former India captain said.
Sourav Ganguly's 72 was in vain as Bengal suffered a 47-run defeat in the Moin-Ud-Dowla Gold Cup.
Replying to Mumbai's first innings total of 286 for 7, Bengal finished at 191 for eight.
Godrej Agrovet Limited has entered into a joint venture with Advanced Chemical Industries Limited, Bangladesh, to set up animal feed and poultry businesses in Bangladesh.
Despite his fine century, Hyderabad were bowled out for 231 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match against Maharashtra.
The Cricket Association of Bengal will stage the four-day final of the S K Acharya memorial tournament (Ranji Trophy pre-season tourney) with pink balls and under floodlights. The title round of the four-team tournament will be played at the Eden Gardens from October 1-4.
What impressed me right up front was the patience he showed towards a rookie reporter.
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