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India's White Ball Tour Of Bangladesh: Four Matches In Mirpur And Two In Chattogram
India will play four games at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur and the remaining two in Chattogram during their white-ball away series against Bangladesh in August, the BCB announced on Tuesday. India will play three ODIs and as many T20s in Bangladesh. This will also be India's first T20 bilateral series in Bangladesh and first exclusive white-ball tour since 2014. The first two ODIs and the last two T20s will be played in Mirpur while the third ODI and first T20 will be held in Chattogram.
Watch: Hardik Pandya Gifts Bat To Delhi Capitals Star Over India Call-Up, Fulfils Promise
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has gifted his bat to pace-bowling woman all-rounder Kashvee Gautam ahead of her potential India debut. Pandya met Kashvee during the Women's Premier League (WPL) match against Mumbai Indians and promised to send a bat for her after he came to know that the Gujarat Giants player idolises him. She had even written HP33 on her bat.
Mohammed Shami Concedes 75 In Just Four Overs For SRH vs PBKS To Register Humiliating Record
Mohammed Shami conceded 75 in just four overs for SunRisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings in an IPl 2025 match on Saturday. It's second most expensive spell in the history of IPL. Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer has the most expensive spell in IPL history . He conceded 76 runs in his four-over spell in Hyderabad against SunRisers Hyderabad. Shami now has the costliest figures by an Indian in the history of the IPL. Earlier, Mohit Sharma (then playing Gujarat Titans) held that forgettable record as he conceded 73 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024.
Former England fast bowler Anderson awarded knighthood
England's all-time highest test wicket taker James Anderson was awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list published on Friday.
HS Prannoy Makes Early Exit From Badminton Asia Championships
Top Indian shuttler HS Prannoy made an early exit from the Badminton Asia Championships as he lost to Zu Guang Lu of China in the men's singles opening round in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday. Prannoy, who hasn't been at his best since suffering a bout of Chikengunya, lost to his Chinese opponent 16-21 21-12 11-21 in a round of 32 match that lasted one hour and eight minutes. Kiran George, however, made it to the pre-quarterfinals with a 21-16, 21-8 win over Dmitriy Panarin of Kazakhstan in 35 minutes.
"Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-Winning Side Gave Birth To T20 Cricket": PM Narendra Modi
Colombo, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he believes Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side with their aggressive and unique style of batting gave birth to T20 cricket.
PM Narendra Modi Meets Members Of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-Winning Side On Visit To Island Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team and said the triumph captured the imagination of countless sports lovers. PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka. The PM arrived in Colombo on Friday night for bilateral discussions and the signing of several key pacts between the two nations. Later on Saturday, he met the members of the Sri Lankan World Cup-winning side that defeated the Mark Taylor-led Australian team by seven wickets in the final at Lahore. "Cricket connect! Delighted to interact with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team, which won the World Cup that year. This team captured the imagination of countless sports lovers!" wrote the PM on 'X'.