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Olly Stone To Return Home For Wedding, Unlikely To Play Second Test Against Pakistan

Olly Stone is set to return home from England's tour of Pakistan on Wednesday for his wedding this weekend, making it unlikely he will be available for the second Test in Multan. Stone took seven wickets in two Tests against Sri Lanka at the end of the English summer, marking his first appearances in the format in three years. Brydon Carse was chosen as England's high-pace option for the first Test in Multan, allowing Stone to depart earlier than initially planned.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks quits rival show after penning emotional letter

Pete Wicks quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after penning an emotional letter to his mother. The reality star kicked of autumn by appearing in two shows at the same time having signed up to Strictly Come Dancing's 2024 series.

Sarfaraz Khan To Miss Ranji Trophy Opener For Mumbai. Report Reveals Return Date

Prolific batter Sarfaraz Khan will miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener against Baroda from October 11. The Mumbai batter, who played a match-winning 222 not out in their Irani Cup triumph last week, will be at the National Cricket Academy, according to sources. The Mumbai selectors picked the squad for their first two matches. Defending champions Mumbai face Baroda in an away fixture from October 11, while they face Maharashtra at home from October 18, which will coincide with the India-New Zealand first Test in Bengaluru from October 16. Sarfaraz is expected to retain his place in the India squad.

India Look To Fix Batting Struggles, Need Big Win vs Sri Lanka To Bolster NRR

On a sticky wicket after a mixed start to the campaign, India will look to fix their batting struggles to bolster their net run rate when they take on bottom-placed Sri Lanka in their third and penultimate Group A match of the T20 Women's World Cup on Wednesday. It has not been smooth sailing for the Indians in the showpiece event so far, having lost to New Zealand by 58 runs in their tournament-opener and then scampering home in 18.5 overs against arch-rivals Pakistan while chasing a modest 105.

Big Jasprit Bumrah Surprise In India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup Game

Jasprit Bumrah has received a well-earned rest after starring for India in a 2-0 home Test series win over Bangladesh. However, while Team India plays on in the three-match T20I series, Bumrah has been spending his time in a different sphere of cricket. The pacer - recently crowned as the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings - was spotted during the blockbuster India-Pakistan game during the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2024, where India ended up winning the game with seven balls to spare.

Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Scenario: How India Benefits From New Zealand Beating Australia

Team India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 suffered a significant blow as Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. lost their opening fixture against New Zealand. Though Team India bounced back with a victory against Pakistan in the second match, the semi-final qualification from the group stage of the tournament is still quite tricky. As New Zealand take on Australia in the T20 World Cup match on Tuesday, the Indian team will be cheering for the White Ferns in order to boost their hopes of reaching the next round.

India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament

The Indian team is all set to make a return to playing in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 this year. The tournament began in 1992 and was last held in 2017 before being revived this year. “Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! Prepare for explosive power-hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! HK6 is back from 1st to 3rd November 2024! Don't miss out!,” wrote Cricket Hong Kong on its ‘X' account on Monday.

Sailing-Britain buoyed by royal backing for 'once in a lifetime' America's Cup bid

BARCELONA : Britain has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win the America's Cup for the first time in its 173-year history, skipper Ben Ainslie said on Monday, and the team are going to "give it everything" when they square up to New Zealand.

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Olly Stone To Return Home For Wedding, Unlikely To Play Second Test Against Pakistan

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks quits rival show after penning emotional letter

Sarfaraz Khan To Miss Ranji Trophy Opener For Mumbai. Report Reveals Return Date

India Look To Fix Batting Struggles, Need Big Win vs Sri Lanka To Bolster NRR

Big Jasprit Bumrah Surprise In India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup Game

Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Scenario: How India Benefits From New Zealand Beating Australia

India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament

Sailing-Britain buoyed by royal backing for 'once in a lifetime' America's Cup bid