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Have made a conscious effort to improve strike rotation: Shafali Verma

]The 18-year-old slammed a run-a-ball 71 not out, her career-best score in ODIs, in an unbroken 174-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana (94 not out) as India decimated the hosts by 10 wickets here on Monday to take a unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series. The 18-year-old has not been able to maintain consistency in her performances, especially in the 50-over format. "Having seen my past matches, I thought I lacked in taking singles, so I've worked on it.

What happened to Shazball? India, Virat Kohli blasted after Test defeat

Virat Kohli's place in the side. After being in control, India were bowled out for 245 in their second innings, setting England a record target of 378 runs that the hosts reached with ease. Joe Root smashed an unbeaten 142 and Jonny Bairstow hit 114 not out as England cruised to their highest Test run-chase with two sessions to spare at Edgbaston.

"Keeps Increasing Our Heartbeats With Certain Shots": Rahul Dravid On Rishabh Pant

While Rishabh Pant has not quite set the stage ablaze with his performances for India in limited-overs formats yet, there is no question that he can turn a match on its head in Test cricket. Even as India went down to England in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston, Rishabh Pant's whirlwind 146 in India's first innings had set the platform for the visitors to hold the advantage for long parts of the match. In the end, though, England chased down 378 - their highest chase in Tests - with relative ease as they continued with their own new aggressive brand of cricket.

SA teenage cricket sensation Dewald Brevis signs T20 deals in Sri Lanka, Caribbean

South African teenage batting sensation Dewald Brevis has signed deals to play in the upcoming Lanka Premier League and Caribbean Premier League T20 events.

Bok coach has faith in captain Pollard, explains Kolisi's absence: 'A plan we want to execute'

Siya Kolisi's off-weekend for Saturday's second Test between the Springboks and Wales in Bloemfontein can hardly be considered a "luxury".

Prendergast penalty gives Ireland U20s win v England

Ireland picked up their first win of the U20 Summer Series in dramatic circumstances last night, after Sam Prendergast's late penalty gave them a 37-36 win against England in Verona.

Anthony Seibold: 'Courtney Lawes, Owen Farrell, Ellis Genge - you want to go to war with those guys'

In 2016, England delivered a backs-to-the-wall stand for the ages in their 23-7 second Test win against Australia in Melbourne that secured a series victory. Six years on and another defensive rearguard has never been more needed –to save the series and potentially the future of head coach Eddie Jones

On this day in 2017 – Joe Root makes 184no in first innings as England captain

Joe Root marked his first outing as England Test captain with an unbeaten 184 against South Africa at Lord’s on this day in 2017.

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Have made a conscious effort to improve strike rotation: Shafali Verma

What happened to Shazball? India, Virat Kohli blasted after Test defeat

"Keeps Increasing Our Heartbeats With Certain Shots": Rahul Dravid On Rishabh Pant

SA teenage cricket sensation Dewald Brevis signs T20 deals in Sri Lanka, Caribbean

Bok coach has faith in captain Pollard, explains Kolisi's absence: 'A plan we want to execute'

Prendergast penalty gives Ireland U20s win v England

Anthony Seibold: 'Courtney Lawes, Owen Farrell, Ellis Genge - you want to go to war with those guys'

On this day in 2017 – Joe Root makes 184no in first innings as England captain