India batsman Ajinkya Rahane thanked former captain Rahul Dravid for the encomiums showered on him, but insisted he cannot be compared to 'The Wall'.
A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
Opening the batting, Rahul struck a quick 61 off 48 balls before leg-spinner Chahal (4/23) triggered Sri Lanka's collapse to register the convincing win in the first T20 International of the three-match series.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lashed out at his batsmen after losing to South Africa by six wickets in the second T20 International in Cuttack on Monday, saying they did not address their shortcomings.
A 25-member West Indies contingent, including support staff, checked in at Kolkata on Monday to play a three-day practice match and the opening Test of the two-match series that will be the swansong for batting great Sachin Tendulkar.
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.
Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday
A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.
Uncertanity over the availability of Wriddhiman Saha, who had a split webbing in his right hand, for the first One-Day International against Sri Lanka seems to be over as the wicketkeeper batsman looked fit ahead of the opening game, in Cuttack on Sunday.
A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at the fag end of his career but opener K L Rahul said the former skipper is still a match-winner for India and continues to be an an inspiration in the dressing room.
Saurashtra left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat has been recalled, while India also have three first-timers in Washington Sundar, Basil Thampi and Deepak Hooda for the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka.
A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.
A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.
Robin Uthappa was elegance personified during his 52-ball 80 as he powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match in Cuttack on Wednesday.
Glenn Maxwell is on a roll. The Australian batsman continued with his incredible batting, blasting a 38-ball 90, as Kings XI Punjab scored a comprehensive 44-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match, in Cuttack, on Wednesday night.
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.
A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
A summary of the first day's play at different venues in the Ranji Trophy.
Relishing the prospect of leading the side in the the first three ODIs against Sri Lanka, India's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli today said the hastily-planned series would be an exciting one, especially with World Cup spots up for grabs.
A round-up of results from the matches played at the Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 cricket tournament across the country.
A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
Irfan's all-round show helps Baroda trounce MP by 53 runs; UP humbles Mumbai and Bengal lose to Vidarbha
A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Friday
Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned the clock back with a batting masterclass as the old warhorses' twin tons powered India to a 15-run win over England in the second One-day International and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played across the country on Saturday
Needing 95 to win, Delhi knocked off the runs in 14.1 overs with Unmukt Chand hitting 51 off 41 balls, striking 9 fours and a six, while skipper Gautam Gambhir's 44 ball 45 had seven fours.
A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.
A summary of the opening day's play from the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.
A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Saturday.
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