Paras Mhambrey's men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil. They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 Under-19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home. Among potential breakout stars is southpaw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a List A double century in October in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
An unbeaten 129 by skipper Wasim Jaffer and a well-compiled 98 by Ajinkya Rahane helped Mumbai inch towards the first innings lead in their Ranji Trophy Super League match against Group A leaders Tamil Nadu at the MCA Complex, in Mumbai, on Thursday.
Pakistan trumped South Africa on Thursday to prove they remain arguably the most unpredictable team in international cricket and former all-rounder Shahid Afridi said it would be a mistake to write them off in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Round Up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy games being played in different parts of the country
Both the teams lost their opening matches but bounced back into reckoning after producing two of the tournament's biggest upsets so far.
Factionalism is nothing new to Bihar cricket and the ugly infighting that has been running well over two decades has robbed the state of some notable talents, besides attracting the ire of the BCCI.
When asked about Barcelona's youth and talent in midfield especially, Gundogan said he had a lot to offer the team with his experience.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said Ajax have an unfair advantage because the whole of the Dutch league programme was postponed to help Erik ten Hag's side prepare.
Yuvraj's innings is still remembered by every cricket fan as it is difficult to forget the problems faced by the left-handed star while batting.
The result at Eden Gardens has raised hopes that come Nov. 19, India will be lifting the 50-over World Cup trophy for a third time following their triumphs in 1983 and 2011.
This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.
Veteran striker Sunil's participation in the mega event was always in doubt ever since he picked up a knee injury during the national camp in the lead up to the Asian Champions Trophy held in Muscat last month.
Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reckons Saturday's Champions Trophy contest against India in Birmingham will be 'one last chance to prove ourselves' in front of the world.
The Bavarians, who have won the last seven league titles in Germany, last lifted Europe's top club trophy in 2013.
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different part of the country
Holders FC Barcelona have been placed in Group E, along with Bayer Leverkusen, AS Roma, Dinamo Zagreb.
Haryana bowled out Uttar Pradesh for 178 to win the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match by an innings and 88 runs inside two days.
Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.
Defending champions Bengal recovered from their shocking loss against Tripura to thrash Assam by seven wickets and enter the quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Kolkata on Friday.
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.
Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash
Himachal Pradesh, who were bowled out for 130 in their first innings, were 79 for one at stumps on day three needing another 393 runs for an improbable win.
Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Upul Tharanga has been suspended for two matches due to his team's slow over rate in Saturday's Champions Trophy game against South Africa, the International Cricket Council said.
Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.
Following Chennai Super Kings' exit from the Champions League T20, Mahendra Singh Dhoni now has three successive failures in the last three months. Bikash Mohapatra writes that Dhoni's aversion to taking risks has resulted in the slump.
Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.
Their second successive ICC title in sight, a confident Pakistan takes on an injury-ravaged but spirited New Zealand in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The efforts of Aryan Juyal (76) and Karan Sharma (67) stood out as Uttar Pradesh held nerves to beat 41-times champions and hosts Mumbai by two wickets in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday.
Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.
Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.
Hosts Russia will kick off next year's World Cup finals versus Saudi Arabia in Moscow and defending champions Germany will start against Mexico after Friday's draw threw up some mouthwatering clashes.
India, Australia and Pakistan have been placed in the same group for the 2008 Champions trophy.
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country
Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.
India are favourites to retain the Champions Trophy on Sunday but they would probably have preferred to face different opponents than arch-rivals Pakistan in what is sure to be a highly-charged final.
Former captain Moin Khan has been appointed as Pakistan's chief selector replacing Iqbal Qasim, who resigned after the team's dismal performance in the Champions Trophy, the country's cricket board said on Monday.
A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
