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IND vs SA: Rain Threat Looms Over Sold-Out India-South Africa 2nd T20I; Arrangements In Place, Say Organisers

An overcast sky ahead of India's T20 fixture against South Africa at Guwahati on Sunday has made organisers and fans anxious, bringing back memories of the last international cricket match at the venue that had to be abandoned after heavy rain. Enthusiasm has been high among people in the run up to the match, with all tickets being sold out for the first international cricket game since the COVID-19 pandemic. The last international fixture at Barsapara Stadium at Guwahati was an India-Sri Lanka T20 match on January 5, 2020, which was called off due to persistent rain.

India vs South Africa: Rain threat looms over sell-out 2nd T20I; arrangements in place, say organisers

Enthusiasm has been high among people in the run up to the match, with all tickets being all sold out for the first international cricket game since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Irani Trophy: Mukesh swings, Sarfaraz sizzles as Rest of India take control

At stumps, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 125 off 126 balls took Rest of India to 205 for 3 after Mukesh's swing and scorching pace from young guns Kuldeep Sen (3/41) and Umran Malik (3/25) demolished the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy Champions for a meagre 98 in 24.5 overs. In the presence of chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma and his colleague Sunil Joshi, Sarfaraz gave an exhibition of his wide array of strokes that included 19 boundaries and three sixes. Coming in when the Rest were tottering at 18 for 3, in the post lunch session, Sarfaraz played one of his most counter punching knocks to take the stuffing out of Saurashtra attack while adding 185 for the unbroken fourth wicket stand with Hanuma Vihari (62 batting off 145 balls).

Won't go deep into medical reports, will wait for official confirmation: Rahul Dravid on Jasprit Bumrah

Rahul Dravid on Saturday said he won't go deep into his medical reports and will wait for an official confirmation regarding his availability for the showpiece in Australia. India suffered a big setback when their pace spearhead Bumrah was ruled out of their final preparatory series against South Africa due to stress fracture in his lower back. "We are awaiting the official confirmation on the next steps. As of now, he's officially ruled out of this (SA) series. But we will see what happens over the next few days," Dravid told reporters on the eve of the second T20I against South Africa.

Abhimanyu Easwaran to lead Bengal in Syed Mushtaq Ali

The 19-member squad did not feature veteran Manoj Tiwary and Anushtup Majumder, who have decided to focus more on red-ball games this season. The duo, however, might play the Vijay Hazare Trophy (50-over) meet scheduled after the shortest format games next month.

Advani, Laxman among six Indians to qualify for knockout stage of World Men 6-Red Snooker Championship

Pankaj Advani and defending champion Laxman Rawat were among the six Indians to qualify for the knockout stage of the World 6-Red Snooker Championship. Besides Advani and Laxman, Dhvaj Haria, Kamal Chawla and S Shrikrishna have also made it to the last 32. Advani won all the four group stage matches with a scoreline 4-0, 4-1, 4-1, 4-2 and secured top position in his group.

"Poor Decision": Yuvraj Singh Lashes Out At Controversial Run-Out Of Pooja Vastrakar In Women's Asia Cup

Pooja Vastrakar had an unfortunate outing with the bat on Saturday as the player was adjudged run-out by the third umpire in what was a tight call. It happened on the penultimate ball of the Indian innings during their Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka. Pooja drove the ball on the off-side and decided to run a double. When she was returning back for the second run, wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeewani attempted to catch her short of the crease, thanks to the throw of Kavisha Dilhari. The leg umpire referred the decision upstairs and to everyone's surprise, the third umpire felt that Vastrakar was out.

Vietnam Open: N Siki Reddy, Rohan Kapoor Enter Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals

India's N Sikki Reddy and Rohan Kapoor dug deep to beat Hong Kong's Fan Ka Yan and Yeung Shing Choi and reach the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Vietnam Open Super 100 badminton tournament on Thursday. The Indian pair won 21-10, 19-21, 21-18 in a match lasting 50 minutes.

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IND vs SA: Rain Threat Looms Over Sold-Out India-South Africa 2nd T20I; Arrangements In Place, Say Organisers

India vs South Africa: Rain threat looms over sell-out 2nd T20I; arrangements in place, say organisers

Irani Trophy: Mukesh swings, Sarfaraz sizzles as Rest of India take control

Won't go deep into medical reports, will wait for official confirmation: Rahul Dravid on Jasprit Bumrah

Abhimanyu Easwaran to lead Bengal in Syed Mushtaq Ali

Advani, Laxman among six Indians to qualify for knockout stage of World Men 6-Red Snooker Championship

"Poor Decision": Yuvraj Singh Lashes Out At Controversial Run-Out Of Pooja Vastrakar In Women's Asia Cup

Vietnam Open: N Siki Reddy, Rohan Kapoor Enter Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals