Indian cricketers break 129-year-old batting record
An Indian cricket team broke a 129-year-old first-class record as nine batters hit half-centuries in the domestic Ranji Trophy.
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Stars In Wasim Jaffer's Hilarious Tweet On Dinesh Karthik's India Comeback
Dinesh Karthik is set to return to the Indian team for the first time since 2019 when they take on South Africa in the first of five T20 Internationals later on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Karthik was picked for the squad on the back of an incredible Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, as he aced the role of a finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who has developed a reputation for his witty social media posts, took to Twitter to share a clip from the 1995 film 'Karan Arjun' in his hilarious take on Karthik's national team comeback.
Simon Grayson appointed manager of Indian Super League club Bengaluru
Former Blackpool boss Simon Grayson has agreed to manage Indian Super League club Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to hit 200 million followers on Instagram
Virat Kohli has crossed the 200 million followers mark on the social media site Instagram. Former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain entered the 200m club on Tuesday. With this, he became the first Indian to have 200 million followers on Instagram. "200 mil strong, thanks for all your support insta fam," wrote Kohli on his latest Instagram post.
"Point Of Difference": Rahul Dravid On Why Dinesh Karthik Will Be In Focus In South Africa T20Is
Dinesh Karthik has made a comeback to the Indian cricket team on the back of some stupendous show in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the 37-year-old wicketkeeper-batter aced the finisher's role scoring 330 runs in 16 matches at a strike-rate of 183.33. Courtesy that performance, the veteran has made a comeback into the squad. That last time he played for India was at the 2019 ICC World Cup. As Team India looks to get its house in order ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia in October, the T20I series against South Africa will be a massive opportunity for Karthik.
Virat Kohli Becomes 1st Indian To Reach 200 Million Followers On Instagram
India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Virat Kohli on Tuesday became the first Indian to cross the 200 million followers mark on social media platform Instagram. Kohli, one of the most popular cricketers in the world, is known for breaking records on the field, but this milestone shows how widely he is loved across the planet. Kohli, in fact, is the most followed cricketer on Instagram, and among sportspersons, only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have more followers than the prolific batter.
India vs South Africa: 5 Indian Players For Whom South Africa T20Is Could Be Crucial
After over two months of hectic Indian Premier League (IPL), the Indian cricket team players are gearing up for the five-match T20I series against the South African cricket team, starting on Thursday. The series will be among the build-up contests that India will take part in as they look to find the perfect combination for the 2022 T20 World in Australia in October-November. Most of the senior members including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested while KL Rahul will lead the side. The series presents a great chance to the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik and Dinesh Karthik make their case stronger for a longer run.
Another TT Player Approaches Court Against Exclusion From CWG Squad, CoA Says Team Not Final
The chaos over the selection of Indian table tennis team for Commonwealth Games deepened on Monday after the CoA informed the players that the squad it announced last week is not final, even as another paddler challenged his omission in the Delhi High Court. The Committee of Administrators had announced an eight-member squad in Bangalore with the women's team subject to clearance from Sports Authority of India. Diya Chitale, who was named as standby, filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court challenging his exclusion and now Manush Shah, who was named as a reserve in the men's team, has done the same.