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"Felt Special And Great Honour": Dinesh Karthik Reacts After Making India Captaincy Debut vs Derbyshire

While Team India was taking on England in the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday, Dinesh Karthik made his captaincy debut, leading a second-string Indian team in a Tour game against Derbyshire on the same day. After scoring a century against Ireland in the second T20I earlier this week, Deepak Hooda scored a match-winning fifty as India defeated Derbyshire by seven wickets. Although it was only a practice match, Karthik was elated after making his captaincy debut and shared an emotional message on social media

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Indian boxer Kalaivani storms into final of Elorda Cup, Kuldeep in semis

Kalaivani demonstrated excellent skills against Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the women's 48kg semi-final. The Chennai-born boxer's powerful blows and persistent attack didn't allow her opponent any opportunity to settle down as she comfortably won by unanimous decision in the end. Kuldeep provided India a winning start on the fourth day of the competition but had to work hard for the victory. Kuldeep faced a stiff challenge from local Kairat Yernur in a nail-biting men's 48kg quarter-final contest. However, with cautious approach and precise attack, he notched up a 3-2 win.

CAB grants NOC to Wriddhiman Saha, "will hold no grudge against establishment", says veteran keeper

Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday was granted the NOC (No Objection Certificate) by Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), bringing down curtains to his 15-year association under acrimonious circumstances. A veteran of 40 Tests, Saha who will turn 38 in October, was categorically told by Indian team management earlier this year, that they don't want an aged second wicketkeeper in the set-up. Since then, Saha has been critical of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and also at the beginning, didn't have charitable things to say about head coach Dravid either.

Stuart Broad concedes record 35 runs against India in single Test over - in pictures

England great Stuart Broad set an unwanted world record by conceding 35 runs in a Test over on Saturday, against India at Edgbaston.

Motor racing-New Zealander Lawson replaces Vips as Red Bull reserve

SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - New Zealander Liam Lawson will take on the reserve driver role at Red Bull after the Formula One championship leaders dropped Estonian Juri Vips for a racial slur.

Cricket Association Of Bengal Grants NOC To Wriddhiman Saha

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday was granted the NOC (No Objection Certificate) by Cricket Association of Bengal, ending his 15-year association, which ended under acrimonious circumstances. Saha, a veteran of 40 Tests, who will turn 38 in October, was categorically told by Indian team management that they don't want an aged second wicketkeeper. Since then Saha had been critical of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and also at the beginning didn't have charitable things to say about head coach Dravid.

Test cricket's most expensive over – a ball-by-ball account

Stuart Broad sent down the most expensive over in Test history as India piled on tail-end runs at Edgbaston.

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"Felt Special And Great Honour": Dinesh Karthik Reacts After Making India Captaincy Debut vs Derbyshire

England vs India live: score and latest updates from day two

Indian boxer Kalaivani storms into final of Elorda Cup, Kuldeep in semis

CAB grants NOC to Wriddhiman Saha, "will hold no grudge against establishment", says veteran keeper

Stuart Broad concedes record 35 runs against India in single Test over - in pictures

Motor racing-New Zealander Lawson replaces Vips as Red Bull reserve

Cricket Association Of Bengal Grants NOC To Wriddhiman Saha

Test cricket's most expensive over – a ball-by-ball account