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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan In Tears After Hitting Century In Ranji Trophy Final

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was overcome with emotion as he reached his century on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final against Madhya Pradesh. The 24-year-old was pumped up and emotional as he celebrated his century and was seen in tears as he took his helmet off. He capped off his celebration with a Shikhar Dhawan-style thigh-five. It was his fourth century of the season and his eighth First Class century overall. The Board of Control for Cricket in India took to Twitter to share a video of the moment Sarfaraz reached his century.

First class stint helped me to return to form and make India comeback: Cheteshwar Pujara

The 34-year-old Pujara, who was left out of India's home Test series against Sri Lanka earlier this year, forced his way back into the national team for the fifth Test against England after scoring 720 runs in just 5 matches with an outstanding average of 120 for Sussex. While in the Ranji Trophy, Pujara scored an 83-ball 91 against Mumbai, he hit four centuries, including two double centuries for Sussex in Division Two County Championships. "It's about playing as many first-class games as possible and for me, that experience was very important. When you want to get back into form, when you want to find your rhythm, when you have that concentration, it is important to play some long innings" Pujara told BCCI TV.

Lawyer for trucker in Broncos crash wants chance to argue against 'permanent exile' through deportation

The lawyer for the former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash hopes he will get a chance to argue against his client's possible deportation before the Federal Court of Canada.

India Won Their Last ICC Trophy On This Day 9 Years Ago Under MS Dhoni's Captaincy. Relive The Best Moments

A lack of trophies in ICC events has been a criticism of the Indian men's cricket team for a while now. It was on this day, nine years ago that India last won honours at an ICC event, when MS Dhoni led the team to glory in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. ICC took to social media to remember the event on the anniversary of India's win against England in the final. "On this day in 2013, India added to their trophy tally as they beat England in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy," the ICC captioned the post.

"15 Years In My Favourite Jersey": Rohit Sharma's Special Message On Anniversary Of India Debut

On this day 15 years ago, India captain Rohit Sharma made his international debut. The 35-year-old played his first match for Team India against Ireland during a One-Day International in Belfast on June 23, 2007. On completing 15 years in international cricket, Rohit took to social media and shared a special message on this milestone occasion. Rohit thanked his everyone who has been part of this journey, adding that he'll cherish this journey for the rest of his life.

Indian women go down 0-1 to Sweden in 3-nations U23 football event

Mid-fielder Linn Vickius scored the solitary 96th minute goal to help the Swedes earn the victory on Wednesday night. India dominated the proceedings right from the get-go and earned themselves a flurry of goal scoring opportunities. The first big chance arrived for India into the 12th minute of the match when midfielder Manisha Kalyan tried to draw the first blood after receiving a ball from her teammate Martina Thokchom.

Deepika Kumari Falters On India Comeback, Slips To 37th In Archery World Cup Qualifying

Star archer Deepika Kumari failed to impress in the qualifying round in her much-anticipated return, finishing a lowly 37th behind Ankita Bhakat in the World Cup Stage 3 in Paris on Wednesday. The world number three Deepika, who was making her India comeback after the Tokyo Olympics debacle last year, shot a disappointing 638 in the 72-arrow qualification round, a massive 37-point behind Korean Lee Gahyun who took the pole position in the women's recurve section. Her poor ranking meant that Deepika got a tough draw as the former world number one will have a potential second round clash against Korean Choi Misun, the 2016 Rio Olympics team gold medallist. Deepika will face Italian Chiara Rebagliati in her first round.

On this day in 2013: England suffer Champions Trophy final defeat to India

England lost the ICC Champions Trophy final following a five-run defeat to India at Edgbaston, on this day in 2013.

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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan In Tears After Hitting Century In Ranji Trophy Final

First class stint helped me to return to form and make India comeback: Cheteshwar Pujara

Lawyer for trucker in Broncos crash wants chance to argue against 'permanent exile' through deportation

India Won Their Last ICC Trophy On This Day 9 Years Ago Under MS Dhoni's Captaincy. Relive The Best Moments

"15 Years In My Favourite Jersey": Rohit Sharma's Special Message On Anniversary Of India Debut

Indian women go down 0-1 to Sweden in 3-nations U23 football event

Deepika Kumari Falters On India Comeback, Slips To 37th In Archery World Cup Qualifying

On this day in 2013: England suffer Champions Trophy final defeat to India