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"Virat Kohli Doesn't Need Ranji Trophy...": Ex-Teammate's Blunt Take After India Star's Failure

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayadu has opened up on star India batter Virat Kohli returning to play Ranji Trophy after 13 years, saying that the veteran does not need the tournament, but rather needs time to "feel good about everything again". He also urged everyone to "leave him alone". Virat's return to Ranji for Delhi after 13 years was a mixed affair. While his team registered an incredible win, the outing was not a success for him personally, as he could score just six runs in 15 balls in the only innings he played, perishing to an inswinging delivery by Himanshu Sangwan just after a thumping boundary.

"We've Decided That...": Suryakumar Yadav's Major Hint On India's Plans Ahead 2024 T20 World Cup

After winning the T20 World Cup in June last year, India are preparing for another global tournament, the Champions Trophy later this month. Skipper Rohit Sharma said it was all about keeping focus on the challenge and delivering at the right time. "The ICC Trophy, as we know, comes every year now. So, there's no time for you to take the foot off the pedal. You always want to be ready for that challenge. We recently finished the T20 World Cup, which was superb for us. Now, we look forward to another one," Rohit Sharma said on Saturday.

Happy To Make Sure India Stay On Top, It's A Special Moment: India Captain Niki Prasad

India captain Niki Prasad described the women's U-19 T20 World Cup title win as a "special moment" for the team and said that the players stayed calm and stuck to their job for the triumph on Sunday. India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the final here, clinching the title for the second time in a row. Chasing a modest 83 for a win, India chased down the target with 52 balls to spare, reaching 84 for one in 11.2 overs.

"Such People Are Allowed Failures": Ex-India Star Backs Sanju Samson

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to be allowed "long patch of failures" because of the impact he can make when he is in form. Samson's inconsistent run in T20Is continues as after three centuries in five innings across five innings against Bangladesh and South Africa, he has been troubled by the high-quality pace of Jofra Archer, who has dismissed him thrice in this ongoing series. He has scored just 35 runs in four innings at an average of 8.75, with best score of 26.

D Gukesh Draws With Wei Yi, R Praggnanandhaa Outwits Fabiano Caruana In Tata Steel Masters

World champion D Gukesh maintained his half-point lead with an easy draw against Wei Yi of China, while R Praggnanandhaa outwitted top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States to come within striking distance of the leader after the 11th round of Tata Steel Masters here. Playing the white side of an Italian game, Gukesh went for a relatively new plan by pushing his central pawn in the opening that just helped Wei Yi maintain parity after the trade of queens. The Indian was up a pawn when the endgame surfaced but the position was level and the peace was signed in 30 moves.

Mighty India Thrash South Africa To Win Second Successive U19 Women's T20 World Cup Title

An utterly dominant India flaunted their embarrassment of riches to win a second successive U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket shellacking of South Africa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, the triumph giving a peek into the game's most perfectly calibrated youth structure. Having outclassed every team during their march to the final, India asserted themselves yet again, getting the job done with as many as 52 balls to spare and became the first team to win the tournament without dropping a single game.

What Virat Kohli Said When Himanshu Sangwan, Railways Pacer Who Dismissed Him, Reached Out For Autograph

Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy return was cut short after Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan dismissed him for just 6 runs in the first innings of the match at Delhi's Aun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli didn't get to bat in the second innings as Delhi handed Railways a defeat by an innings in the group match. Despite the negative result his team incurred, Railways' Himansu Sangwan made headlines for the fact that he clean-bowled the great Virat Kohli.

"Vrushali Has A Great Backhand Counter,": Bengaluru Jawans' Star Player Jack Foster

Pickleball, a game that has seen exponential growth in recent years, made its official league debut in India with the World Pickleball League. The league, a brainchild of Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, came to life on January 24, 2025. The league is now in its final stage, with Priya and Atlee's team, Bengaluru Jawans, emerging as one of the strongest contenders. The team boasts a healthy mix of young and experienced players, including 17-year-old Mauro Garcia and 51-year-old Marcello Jardim. One of the shining stars of the Bengaluru Jawans is 23-year-old Jack Foster, who already has extensive experience, having played over 300 pickleball games.

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"Virat Kohli Doesn't Need Ranji Trophy...": Ex-Teammate's Blunt Take After India Star's Failure

"We've Decided That...": Suryakumar Yadav's Major Hint On India's Plans Ahead 2024 T20 World Cup

Happy To Make Sure India Stay On Top, It's A Special Moment: India Captain Niki Prasad

"Such People Are Allowed Failures": Ex-India Star Backs Sanju Samson

D Gukesh Draws With Wei Yi, R Praggnanandhaa Outwits Fabiano Caruana In Tata Steel Masters

Mighty India Thrash South Africa To Win Second Successive U19 Women's T20 World Cup Title

What Virat Kohli Said When Himanshu Sangwan, Railways Pacer Who Dismissed Him, Reached Out For Autograph

"Vrushali Has A Great Backhand Counter,": Bengaluru Jawans' Star Player Jack Foster