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Sarfaraz Khan Hits 'Landmark' First Class Hundred, Sends India Team Management Strong Message
India batter Sarfaraz Khan, who wasn't a part of the playing XI for any of the two Tests against Bangladesh, slammed a century in the Irani Cup for Mumbai, sending the team management a clear message. Sarfaraz, despite his heroics in domestic red-ball games, hasn't quite managed to cement his place in the Test playing XI. While Sarfaraz was a part of the India squad for the 2-match series against Bangladesh, he was released on both occasions -- first for the Duleep Trophy, then for the Irani Cup.
"They Forgot...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Analysis Of Bangladesh's Collapse vs India In 2nd Test
On the last day of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur on Tuesday, the visitors went from three down to seven down in the space of just three runs. Eight sessions were lost in the first three days due to persistent rain and it seemed that the game would just meander to a dull draw. However, after bowling out Bangladesh for 233, India destroyed the visitors' attack to take a 52-run lead, all in just 34.4 overs. The approach opened up the game. Then India kept Bangladesh under the pump, bowling them out for a mere 146 in the second essay and raced to the 95-run target in 17.2 overs.
R Ashwin Dethroned As Top Ranked ICC Test Bowler, Jasprit Bumrah Takes No. 1 Spot
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah regained his spot as the number one Test batter, while young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal moved to third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings issued on Wednesday. Bumrah overtakes teammate Ravichandran Ashwin and claims the premier position for just the second time on the back of his six scalps for the match during India's recent seven-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in Kanpur, which included three scalps per innings, as per ICC.
Rohit Sharma's Masterplan Stuns Bangladesh Star In 2nd Test, Sunil Gavaskar In Awe
India captain Rohit Sharma once again proved his astute captaincy skills as the team bounced back from a weather-related setback in the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh to clinch a series-sealing win. As India took on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Green Park Stadium, more than two days' play was washed out due to rain and wet outfield in Kanpur, prompting the hosts to come up with an ultra-aggressive strategy when the game resumed on Day 4. On the 5th day, Rohit came up with an exquisite plan to dismiss Bangladesh's Mominul Haque, the team's top-scoring batter in the first innings. Rohit's masterplan even impressed Sunil Gavaskar, who was doing commentary during that phase of play.
Neeraj Chopra Set To Part Ways With Coach Klaus Bartonietz
The hugely successful partnership between star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz of Germany is set to end after five years of working together. The 75-year-old Bartonietz has cited his age and family commitments to part ways with Chopra. "He (Bartonietz) is 75 and he now wants to be with his family and does not want too much travel also," an official of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) told PTI.
Rivals Aim To End Australia's Utter Dominance In T20 World Cup
The likes of India, England and South Africa will strive to end Australia's unrivalled dominance in the Women's T20 World Cup, beginning with a double header in Sharjah on Thursday. Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah. Political unrest in Bangladesh forced the International Cricket Council to shift the 10-team event to the UAE back in August.
Watch: Snubbed For Impact Fielder Medal, Rohit Sharma's Stunned Reaction Says It All
Despite taking a sharp one-handed stunner in the cover region to dismiss Bangladesh dangerman Litton Das on Day 5 of the second Test against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma didn't get the 'Impact Fielder of the Series' award. Rohit was competing with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul for the award, which was given by India's fielding coach T Dilip. Rohit's one-handed catch in the Kanpur Test drew plaudits from the Indian cricketing fraternity, with the effort also becoming a top topic of discussion among commentators and experts. However, it wasn't good enough to win the impact fielder award despite Dilip naming two winners for the medal.