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"Our Baby Boy": Ajinkya Rahane And His Wife Radhika Welcome Second Child

Former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radhika on Wednesday welcomed their second child. Rahane took to social media to announce the arrival of a baby boy. Rahane and Radhika had tied the knot in September 2014, and have a three-year-old daughter, named Aarya, who was born in October 2019. "This morning, Radhika and I welcomed our baby boy into the world. Both Radhika and the baby are doing well and are completely healthy. We'd like to thank you for all your love and blessings," Rahane tweeted.

India bowlers must start delivering in final overs - Dravid

India's T20 bowlers need to lift their game in the final overs, head coach Rahul Dravid has said, after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's injury ruled him out of this month's World Cup.

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

All the stand-by players for the T20 World Cup, playing in the South Africa ODI series will aim to use the three games to make a case for themselves for the main squad, stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan said on Wednesday. With Jasprit Bumrah already ruled out, the series could be a shot-out between Deepak Chahar, who is in the stand-by list and Mohammed Siraj, who could make that list in the event that Mohammed Shami fails to become match-fit before October 15.

AB backs Bavuma at T20 World Cup: 'His form will come at the right time'

Former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers has come out in full support of under-fire Temba Bavuma as the current limited overs national captain desperately searches for form ahead of the T20 World Cup, which takes place in Australia later this month.

Virat Kohli is my idol, trying to add his level of intensity in my own game: Rajat Patidar

Virat Kohli is his idol and he tries to imbibe his intensity in his own game. Patidar received his maiden national side call-up for three-match ODI series against South Africa, which will start from Thursday onwards in Lucknow. "Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers are my idols. They are highly experienced in international cricket. I looked at them and wondered how I would talk to them. But then they talked to me themselves, it was a good moment for me. It gave me confidence. I have learnt a lot from Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, and AB De Villiers in the nets while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Especially Virat, who carries the same intensity in both nets and matches. It feels good watching it and I try to add on that intensity in my own game," said Patidar in a video posted by BCCI.

India vs South Africa: Malan backs under-fire Bavuma to strike form in ODIs

Bavuma has been under-fire for his poor show with the bat in the three-match T20 International series, which the visitors lost 1-2. But, Malan believes the ODI series is the perfect platform for Bavuma to strike form ahead of the T20 World Cup starting later this month in Australia.

Jackman: 'The biggest hurdle to making the game better as a spectacle now is how we officiate it'

Rugby's lawmakers need to get a grip on the number of stoppages in the game, according to Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland.

Leinster's Jordan Larmour targets Ireland return in autumn internationals

Jordan Larmour has made a strong start to the season but he knows that's only half the battle in his bid to earn an Ireland recall for the November Tests.

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"Our Baby Boy": Ajinkya Rahane And His Wife Radhika Welcome Second Child

India bowlers must start delivering in final overs - Dravid

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

AB backs Bavuma at T20 World Cup: 'His form will come at the right time'

Virat Kohli is my idol, trying to add his level of intensity in my own game: Rajat Patidar

India vs South Africa: Malan backs under-fire Bavuma to strike form in ODIs

Jackman: 'The biggest hurdle to making the game better as a spectacle now is how we officiate it'

Leinster's Jordan Larmour targets Ireland return in autumn internationals