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Ruturaj Gaikwad Ton Lights Up Opening Day of Third India A vs NZ A Unofficial Test
Ruturaj Gaikwad struck a fine 108 off 127 balls before New Zealand A fought back to dismiss India A for 293 on day one of the third and final unofficial Test in Bengaluru on Thursday. Gaikwad, who has hardly played red ball cricket over the past 24 months, gave a good account of himself during his knock which had 12 fours and two sixes. Gaikwad, who has played nine T20Is for India, shared a 134-run stand with Upendra Yadav (76) before a batting collapse saw India A being bowled out for 293 from a strong 245 for four. Upendra's effort comprised nine fours and two sixes.
The Manchester pubs, restaurants and bars closing for the Queen’s funeral - and those staying open
With the Queen’s funeral scheduled for Monday September 19, it’s now emerging which bars, restaurants and pubs will be staying open on the Bank Holiday. According to a statement from the government on the matter, there is ‘no obligation to suspend businesses’ and that any decision to open or close will be at the ‘discretion of individual businesses’.
Coyotes add ex-Oilers, Canucks F Chiasson on PTO
The Arizona Coyotes signed veteran forward Alex Chiasson and goaltender Christopher Gibson to professional tryout contracts on Wednesday.
Robin Uthappa, 2007 T20 World Cup Winner, Retires From All Forms Of Indian Cricket
Former India and Karnataka batter Robin Uthappa, who was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. He made the announcement on his Twitter handle. "It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you all," Uthappa tweeted.
"Dhoni Scolded Me Jokingly" Despite Getting de Villiers Out: Ex CSK Pacer
Pacer Ishwar Pandey, who had a decent time in the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), announced his retirement on Tuesday. The veteran of 75 first-class (263 wickets) and 58 List A matches (63 wickets) could never make it to the national side. In 2014, the right-arm pacer was picked in the Test squad for a Tour of New Zealand, but he played only one of the Tour Games. In the IPL, Ishwar picked 18 wickets in 25 matches during his stint with CSK, Rising Pune Supergiants and Pune Warriors.
I'm A Celebrity Jungle Challenge suspends 'king or queen of the jungle' titles
The popular I'm a Celebrity Jungle Attraction at Salford Quays has suspended the use of "king or queen of the jungle" titles for contestants as a "mark of respect" to The Queen. The live action experience, based on the hit ITV I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here show, sees entrants compete across a number of challenges in a bid to become crowned "king or queen of the jungle".
SA teams elevated URC competition, says CEO: 'We couldn't have scripted it any better'
Despite vehement initial opposition from some sections in Europe, South Africa's participation in the United Rugby Championship (URC) has elevated the former Celtic League's competitive value, according to URC CEO Martin Anayi.