Not only Yash Dhull's batting but his captaincy is also being appreciated as he is on the verge of emulating the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand and Prithvi Shaw in leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title.
Top India batsman Shikhar Dhawan saw it as a historic day of celebration, while former cricketer Mohammed Kaif reminded the country of its culture of peaceful coexistence as sportspersons reacted to the bhoomi pujan ceremony for a temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.
'I have been lucky to be able to show my talent more as a sports anchor, and I could do this for life!'
Social media was all abuzz on Tuesday as Virat Kohli turned 31.
Unmukt Chand led from the front with a magnificent hundred as India Under-19 lifted their third World Cup title after beating formidable defending champions Australia by six wickets in the final.
Delhi clawed its way back through late strikes of Sumit Narwal but Uttar Pradesh took a vital first innings lead of 57 runs on the second day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match in Ghaziabad.
'A person who can catch in the slips, who can take a catch at short-leg, can field in long-on boundary by running fast...that package I think is missing'
'It is a tough tournament, we have probably lost the rhythm probably but we are looking to our next match against RCB, we hope to win that and qualify for the playoffs'
Not many people would endorse the view that 31-year-old Mohammed Kaif can make a comeback in international cricket but former India captain Anil Kumble feels that the Uttar Pradesh batsman can prove to be a handful in the longer format.
Former India batsman Mohammed Kaif played the anchor role with an unbeaten 108 as Central Zone recovered from a difficult position to end the opening day at 292 for eight in their Duleep Trophy semi-final against defending champions South Zone on Saturday.
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Mohammed Kaif, who was sent back from South Africa before the start of the IPL-II, has been recalled by Rajasthan Royals to play against Middlesex in an exhibition match at Lord's in London.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni batted at number seven against , promoting the likes of Sam Curran, Jadhav and Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of himself but the ploy backfired badly
Mohammad Kaif was retained as the skipper of Uttar Pradesh Ranji team for 2007-08.
And sharing their warm greetings on Diwali were our sports stars, who took to social media to wish their fans on the auspicious occasion.
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A solid knock of 64 runs by captain Mohammed Kaif helped the Central Zone score 238 for seven on the opening day of their four-day Duleep Trophy cricket tie against visiting side England Lions in Vadodara on Sunday.
Piyush Chawala (82) and TM Srivastava (81) helped Uttar Pradesh score an impressive 293 for six wickets on the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Super League - Group B match against Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Opener Naman Ojha hit a century and RP Singh returned a five-wicket haul as Central Zone defeated Virender Sehwag-led North by 70 runs in the second round of the inter-zonal one-day tournament for the Deodhar Trophy at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Monday.
Central Zone were 237 for five in their first innings, in reply to West Zone's 411 in the Duleep Trophy.
Uttar Pradesh is all set to win their four-day Ranji Trophy Super League - Group B match against Hyderabad, as the hosts have to score a whopping 383 on the last day on Friday with eight wickets in hand.
UP skipper Mohammed Kaif scored an impressive 71 on the fourth and final day to manage a draw with Punjab in their Ranji Super League Group 'B' match
Ranji champions Mumbai face-off with Rest of India in the Irani Trophy starting in Rajkot from Saturday.
Rest of India take on Ranji champions Mumbai in the Irani Trophy match, at Rajkot, from October 6 to 10.
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin's son Asaduddin took his first major steps in his cricketing career when he was on Friday named in the Uttar Pradesh One Day squad for the forthcoming Vijay Hazare trophy.
The India all-rounder scored 88 as UP, replying to TN's score of 325, posted 204 for 4 at stumps on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match.
The local favourite was seen in Team India tracksuit out in the middle at the lunch break.
Captain Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag may miss the second Test.
The slender 14-run first innings lead in the final against Bengal sufficed for Uttar Pradesh to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy crown.
Uttar Pradesh gained the first innings lead and now have an overall lead of 197 runs in the Ranji Trophy final against Bengal.
Andhra Pradesh stumbled to 155 for six in reply to Uttar Pradesh's 365
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Mohammed Kaif said that he would be consulting with team physio John Gloster on his injury
Discarded Indian pacer Praveen Kumar has joined Samajwadi Party on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Kumar, who has represented India in six Test matches and 68 ODIs, said that he met UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and took the decision to join his party. "I have met CM and decided to join the party. I will do whatever is possible for the party," Kumar told reporters after meeting the CM, who is also state president of SP.
The right-hander said he is not exerting undue pressure on himself in his bid to become a regular member of the Test side.
A day after his wife came under attack on social media over her outfit, India fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Monday lashed out at the trolls, calling them 'jealous' of his success.
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