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Ranji Trophy: Jammu And Kashmir Beat Services By An Innings And 25 Runs; Mumbai, Baroda In Control

Pacer Umar Nazir Mir starred with a six-wicket haul as Jammu and Kashmir secured their first win of the ongoing Ranji Trophy, defeating Services by an innings and 25 runs in a Group A match to take the second place in the points table. Mir's exceptional bowling performance yielded figures of 12-1-53-6, helping dismiss Services for just 132 runs in 32 overs after J&K had posted 228 in their first innings. Yudhvir Singh Charak also shone with the ball, claiming five wickets in the first innings (5/29) and adding three more (3/35) in the second, finishing with a match haul of eight wickets. He was adjudged the Player of the match as J & K wrapped up the game in just two days.

Angry Manchester United reactions on touchline and in stands cannot mask truth vs West Ham

Even against a team with a defeatist air about them, it was Manchester United who were defeated.

Ben Stokes 'Hurting' With How Pakistan Series Has Unfolded, Says Head Coach Brendon Mccullum

England head coach Brendon McCullum said captain Ben Stokes will be "hurting" after the 2-1 Test series defeat against Pakistan. Despite winning the opening match of the series, England failed to make big inroads in the last two games and faltered against the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali in Multan and Rawalpindi to lose their second series under Stokes' leadership. The all-rounder missed the first Test owing to a hamstring injury and only scored 53 runs in four innings and went wicketless in the 10 overs he bowled.

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Batters Fail Again As Delhi Trail Assam By 116 Runs

Delhi's woes with the willow continued as the team struggled to 214 for six after the likes of Yash Dhull and Himmat Singh failed to convert their starts into substantial knocks in their Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Delhi on Sunday. Resuming at their overnight score of 264 for six, Assam's first innings innings ended at 330 with wicketkeeper Sumit Ghadigaonkar making 162 off 237 balls. Ghadigaonkar was overnight 120, having seen his colleagues blown away by Harshit Rana's excellent bowling. Delhi were 214 for six at stumps on day two, trailing Assam by 116 runs.

"Batters Have Lost Lot Of Confidence": Harbhajan Singh Drops 'Ajinkya Rahane' Bombshell

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Harbhajan said Ajinkya Rahane is a case in point after India lost their first Test series in 12 years. On a Pune turner against New Zealand, India lost a crucial toss and managed only 156 and 245 with the Black Caps' lead spinner Mitchell Santner taking 13 wickets. "If you have had great record at home for so long and if you lose, obviously there will be chatter. Credit to New Zealand for playing the way they did and these were alien conditions and also not a pitch where wear and tear was natural.

"I'd Look To Secure...": IPL Winning Coach Picks Sunrisers Hyderabad's Retentions Ahead Of 2025 Auction

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody picked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins, openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen as front-runners to be retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Moody, who has coached SRH in two different stints between 2013 to 2022, backed the core players of the franchise to be retained after finishing as runners-up of the 2024 season. Head, Abhishek and Klaasen were the top run-getters for the side in the memorable season and played a key role in their campaign to the final.

"Sorry To All Cricket Fans...": Mohammed Shami's 1st Reaction After Australia Tests Snub

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to social media to react to not getting selected for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Shami has been missing in action since the ODI World Cup 2023 final after suffering an ankle injury in November. The pacer underwent surgery and completed his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) before his return was derailed by swelling in his knees. While Shami recently said that he has no pain in his knees anymore, the selectors decided to not include him for the much-anticipated series.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Not Spared As Sanjay Manjrekar Tears Into India's Batting Unit After Pune Defeat

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed dissapointment with Team India's batting during their shambolic loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune, which led to the hosts' first-ever series loss at home in 12 years. Indian batters got the taste of their own medicine as the Kiwi spin attack led by Mitchell Santner, who took 13 wickets in the match, trapped the hosts in their own spin trap and defeated India by 113 runs to secure the series 2-0 with a game to go.

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Ranji Trophy: Jammu And Kashmir Beat Services By An Innings And 25 Runs; Mumbai, Baroda In Control

Angry Manchester United reactions on touchline and in stands cannot mask truth vs West Ham

Ben Stokes 'Hurting' With How Pakistan Series Has Unfolded, Says Head Coach Brendon Mccullum

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Batters Fail Again As Delhi Trail Assam By 116 Runs

"Batters Have Lost Lot Of Confidence": Harbhajan Singh Drops 'Ajinkya Rahane' Bombshell

"I'd Look To Secure...": IPL Winning Coach Picks Sunrisers Hyderabad's Retentions Ahead Of 2025 Auction

"Sorry To All Cricket Fans...": Mohammed Shami's 1st Reaction After Australia Tests Snub

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Not Spared As Sanjay Manjrekar Tears Into India's Batting Unit After Pune Defeat