BCCI president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia praised India's composure and planning after the U-19 team beat England by 100 runs to clinch a record sixth World Cup title in Harare.
India's skipper Ayush Mhatre said his team wanted to carry the legacy of Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur after winning the 2026 ICC Under 19 World Cup in Harare on Friday.
India A skipper Rishabh Pant allayed injury concerns, smashing a quickfire half-century after being forced to retire hurt on Day 3 of the four-day match against South Africa A.
Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued presence in the senior Test eleven with his second hundred in as many innings against South Africa A while fortifying India A's position on the third day of the four-day match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Hrishikesh Kanitkar cracked 131 to guide Maharashtra to 308 for five against Punjab in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match.
Vineet Saxena (114) and skipper Hrishikesh Kanitkar (119) hit centuries to guide Rajasthan to 269 for 2 against Mumbai on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group A match, in Jaipur, on Friday. Saxena and Kanitkar forged a massive 220-run partnership for the second wicket to put Rajasthan in a commanding position after Mumbai won the toss and asked the hosts to take first strike at KL Saini ground.
Rajasthan were 483 for 5 at stumps on the second day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday. Former India Under-19 captain Ashok Menaria was unbeaten on 88 and skipper Hrishikesh Kanitkar on 65.
Round up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals matches played on Saturday.
India head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has urged his team to be natural and keep things simple as they prepare to face Australia in the final of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Willowmoore Park on Sunday.
T Dilip reappointed as India fielding coach for England tour; Gill, Sudharsan may miss warm-ups
Former India player Hrishikesh Kanitkar has called time on his cricket career to concentrate on coaching assignments. The 40-year-old left-handed batsman and part time off-spinner conveyed his decision to the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday.
India A batters enjoyed their time on a placid batting track with all the top four batters helping themselves to half-centuries as the first unofficial 'Test' against England Lions ended in a draw
Gujarat made a strong reply after an unbeaten hundred from captain Hrishikesh Kanitkar helped Rajasthan to 294 in their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in India is expected to witness a few changes in staff composition in the coming months following the resignation of Nitin Patel, head of Sports Science and Medical Team, after a successful stint of nearly three years.
The second four-day match will start from October 7 at Chepauk, hence Samit has another week to recover from the knee injury.
Kanitkar feels playing in the U-19 World Cup provides the players with an insight into the senior level.
It has been learnt that Rathour and Kanitkar are among the four applicants for the NCA coach's job.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was ruled out of India's opening Women's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on Sunday.
The under-19 World Cup begins in the West Indies on Friday and India opens its campaign with a match against South Africa on Saturday.
Skipper Hrishikesh Kanitkar (61) and Robin Bist (56) slammed half-centuries as Rajasthan scored 198 for three at stumps against Baroda on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League final in Vadodara on Tuesday.
The hosts registered a massive 546 for seven to take a first innings lead of 310 runs against Haryana on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Plate semi-final.
Maharashtra ended day two at 78 for no loss after being forced to follow-on.
Hrishikesh Kanitkar's unbeaten 151 went in vain as Bengal finished with two points by virtue of a first innings against Maharashtra.
The stocky all-rounder, who signed a two-year contract with the Rajasthan Cricket Association, said his former teammate and long-time friend Hrishikesh Kanitkar was instrumental in him making the switch.
They may be leading different teams, but Rest of India skipper Cheteshwar Pujara and his Rajasthan counterpart Hrishikesh Kanitkar have similar strategy for the Irani Cup match: unleash their respective pace batteries on the opposition.
'This is a huge responsibility and I look forward to working closely with talented players and providing them with the right preparation and guidance to excel.'
India will play three ODIs between 18 to 22 August against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, which will be part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
The colts were given Rs 40 lakh each for their stellar achievement
Rashmi Ranjan Parida struck a watchful century while Robin Bist played a useful knock of 85 as Rajasthan took the vital first innings lead against Madhya Pradesh to finish the second day on 306 for six in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in Jaipur.
Rest of India scored a comprehensive innings and 75 runs victory over Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan to win the Irani Cup on the fourth day, at the Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bangalore, on Monday.
Opener Murali Vijay struck a magnificent double century as Rest of India stretched their lead to a mammoth 354 runs against a hapless Rajasthan on the third day of the Irani Cup match at in Bangalore.
Robin Bist's unbeaten century failed to prevent Rest of India from grabbing the initiative as Umesh Yadav's five-for saw Rajasthan getting bundled out for 253 on Day 1 of the Irani Trophy match in Bangalore.
A five-wicket haul by leg-spinner Bhargav Bhatt (5 for 103) helped Baroda restrict Rajasthan to 394 before scoring 73 for 1 by stumps in their first innings on the second day of the Ranji Trophy Super League final in Vadodara on Wednesday.
The Rest of India are well and truly on their way of regaining the Irani Cup title after tightening noose on Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan, at stumps on the second day at the Sawai Man Singh in Jaipur.
Troy Cooley is considered one of the best fast bowling coaches in world cricket. His moment of glory came as England's bowling coach during the historic 2005 Ashes, when the home team's fast bowlers were a nightmare for the Aussie batters.
Medium pacer Rajat Bhatia and leg spinner Chaitanya Nanda shared eight wickets to help Delhi bundle out Maharashtra for a meagre 219 runs on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Division Group A tie.
Mohan Daruy's unbeaten 93 helped Maharashtra take a crucial 101-run first innings lead against Assam.
Replying to Mumbai's mammoth total of 515 runs for 8 declared, Maharashtra were 99 for 4.
Pragyan Ojha claimed six wickets to earn Hyderabad first innings points in the Ranji Trophy Elite league match against Maharashtra, in Karad on Sunday.
Maharashtra were 285 for 3 against Madhya Pradesh on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Plate championship final.
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