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New Star Emerges, India U19 Off To Flying Start Against Australia In Second Youth Test

Nitya Pandya led India U-19's charge with a fluent 94 as the hosts finished at 316 for five on the opening day of the second youth Test against Australia here on Monday. Pandya was among the four half centurions for India on the day and also the top scorer, having missed his triple-figure mark by a narrow margin of six runs. The right-handed Pandya cracked 12 fours to make 94 off 135 balls before falling to Harry Hoekstra (2/29), who delivered an early blow to India with the dismissal of Vaibhav Suryavanshi (3).

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.

"Pace Is In My Mind But...": India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Reveals Key To Succeed In International Cricket

Raw pace has got him the attention but Mayank Yadav knows that it is consistency that will assure him of a steady run in Indian cricket after overcoming several fitness-related "ups and downs" to make an eagerly-anticipated international debut. The 21-year-old Delhi speedster, who had bowled the 10 fastest deliveries (all above 150 clicks) in the IPL this year, unsettled the Bangladesh batters with his speed in the opening T20 International here on Sunday. His figures of 1/21 in four overs with 14 dot balls in his maiden international appearance dispelled all doubts about his fitness status.

ICC Punishes India Star Arundhati Reddy For Fiery Send-Off To Pakistan's Nida Dar In Women's T20 World Cup

India pace bowler Arundhati Reddy was on Monday reprimanded for giving an aggressive send-off to Pakistan's Nida Dar during their Women's T20 World Cup contest. Reddy had taken three wickets in India's six-wicket win over the arch-rivals on Sunday. She let emotions get the better of her after castling Dar in the 20th over of the Pakistan innings as she gestured in the direction of the pavilion.

Preity Zinta's Team Finally Wins Trophy, Faf du Plessis' Celebration Goes Viral

Saint Lucia Kings defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets in the final to win their maiden Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title at Providence Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bowl first, the Kings restricted the Warriors at 138/8 with Noor Ahmad scalped three wickets. Later, the Faf du Plessis-led side chased down the target 18.1 overs and clinched their maiden title. After a long and tiring wait of 11 years, St Lucia finally emerged as the champions, as they were the only original CPL franchise left without a title.

After Mayank Yadav Debut, Ex-Pakistan Star Kamran Akmal Gives Big Verdict On India's Medical Team

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal lavished praise on Delhi-tearaway Mayank Yadav for his splendid T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior. The stage was set for Mayank to test the speed gun to its limits at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium against a sturdy Bangladesh batting lineup. The 22-year-old, who blew the opposition away with his sheer pace by notching 156.7 kph, showed signs of returning to his peak after a long injury layoff.

Meet Juned Khan - Autorickshaw Driver To Indian Cricket's Latest Pace Sensation

Juned Khan, the fast bowler from Kannauj, moved to Mumbai in order to find a job that can help him support his family. He started working in a garment factory in the city before driving an autorickshaw despite being a minor. However, a twist of fate brought him back into the world of cricket and his fairytale journey ultimately culminated in the youngster making his debut for Mumbai in the Irani Cup. It was a momentous occasion for the fast bowler who did not have the easiest of journeys and he celebrated the occasion in almost perfect style as the pacer took the prized wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad in his first spell.

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New Star Emerges, India U19 Off To Flying Start Against Australia In Second Youth Test

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

"Pace Is In My Mind But...": India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Reveals Key To Succeed In International Cricket

ICC Punishes India Star Arundhati Reddy For Fiery Send-Off To Pakistan's Nida Dar In Women's T20 World Cup

Preity Zinta's Team Finally Wins Trophy, Faf du Plessis' Celebration Goes Viral

After Mayank Yadav Debut, Ex-Pakistan Star Kamran Akmal Gives Big Verdict On India's Medical Team

Meet Juned Khan - Autorickshaw Driver To Indian Cricket's Latest Pace Sensation

LIVE | Proteas wobble in pursuit of 285