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Irani Cup: Mukesh Kumar Swings, Sarfaraz Khan Sizzles As Rest Of India Take Control vs Saurashtra

Medium pacer Mukesh Kumar rattled Saurashtra with some high quality swing bowling before Sarfaraz Khan continued his dream run with an attractive hundred to put Rest of India in the driver's seat on the opening day of Irani Trophy match on Saturday. 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.

India To Host MotoGP For First Time In 2023, Organisers Confirm

India will stage a MotoGP race for the first time from 2023, organisers said on Friday, in a bid to expand audiences to the country of 1.4 billion people. The inaugural race is scheduled to take place at Buddh International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh, to the south of New Delhi. The track has already played host to Formula One, staging three F1 grands prix between 2011 and 2013. "We have a lot of fans in India and we're excited to be able to bring the sport to them," Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive of MotoGP organiser and promoter Dorna, said in a statement.

Proteas top order struggles 'not something for to panic about' - Parnell

All-rounder Wayne Parnell has defended the Proteas top order batsmen after their poor showing in the first T20 International (T20I) against India and believes they are ready to the defeat behind them when match two takes place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.

"Grateful To God To Have Survived A Possible Disaster": Unmukt Chand Shares Pics Of Eye Injury

Former India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand has suffered an eye injury in the United States while playing cricket. The 29-year-old shared a couple of pictures of his injury on social media. In the shared images, Chand's left eye is swollen, so much that the player is unable to open it. Chand, who retired from Indian cricket to be able to play in the US, suffered the grave injury while playing for Silicon Valley Strikers in Minor League Cricket in the country, reported news agency PTI.

Preparation on slow, low-bounce track in Bengaluru helped: Jemimah Rodrigues

The 22-year-old right-handed batter, who has recovered from a wrist injury that had ruled her out of the recent England series, struck 76 off 53 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six to lay the foundation of India's 41-run win. "The wicket was tricky, it kept on the lower side, initially it was not turning, but then it turned. But I had prepared well for this, even in Bangalore I asked for slower and turning wickets. That preparation really helped me here," Rodrigues said after the match.

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah's career-best powers India to 41-run win over Sri Lanka

Rodrigues put up a boundary-hitting exhibition as she whacked 11 fours and a maximum in her counter-attacking 53-ball innings to help India post 150 for six on a wicket where batters struggled due to low bounce. The Indian bowlers then struck at regular intervals to bowl Sri Lanka out for 109 in 18.2 overs. The Indians were better than their Sri Lankan counterparts in all three departments.

Jasprit Bumrah Has "Gone To NCA, Waiting For An Official Confirmation": Rahul Dravid

Team India's preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup received a major jolt earlier this week as premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the ongoing three-match T20I series against South Africa. It is not clear whether Bumrah would be available for the T20 World Cup, which is slated to begin on October 16. Ahead of the second T20I against South Africa, head coach Rahul Dravid provided an update on Bumrah, saying the pacer has gone to the National Cricket Academy and the management is waiting for an official word.

"Probably The Best T20 Batter": South Africa Pacer On Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav's incredibly strong and powerful batting has made him one of the most feared T20 batters at the moment and South African all-rounder Wayne Parnell says the bowlers will have to stay strong and focussed while tackling him. Surya slammed a 33-ball 50 in India's eight-wicket win over South Africa on a tricky track in the series-opener.

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Irani Cup: Mukesh Kumar Swings, Sarfaraz Khan Sizzles As Rest Of India Take Control vs Saurashtra

India To Host MotoGP For First Time In 2023, Organisers Confirm

Proteas top order struggles 'not something for to panic about' - Parnell

"Grateful To God To Have Survived A Possible Disaster": Unmukt Chand Shares Pics Of Eye Injury

Preparation on slow, low-bounce track in Bengaluru helped: Jemimah Rodrigues

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah's career-best powers India to 41-run win over Sri Lanka

Jasprit Bumrah Has "Gone To NCA, Waiting For An Official Confirmation": Rahul Dravid

"Probably The Best T20 Batter": South Africa Pacer On Suryakumar Yadav