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MS Dhoni's No. 7 Jersey Retired, BCCI Informs Players Not To Pick Iconic Shirt: Sources

Paying a rich tribute to former India captain MS Dhoni, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to retire the No. 7 jersey. The shirt became synonymous with Dhoni, who remains India's most successful captain when it comes to ICC events. While the great Sachin Tendulkar's No. 10 shirt was already retired by the Indian board, a decision has been made to add Dhoni's No. 7 shirt to the list as well, honouring the contributions the wicket-keeper batter made to the Indian team in the game, sources have told NDTV.

"It's Not Looking...": Suryakumar Yadav On Nasty Ankle Injury During Final T20I vs South Africa

The Indian cricket team had one job at hand while entering the third T20I against South Africa - that was to win. After the first T20I was washed out and India lost the second T20I of the three-match series, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side needed a win to come out of the series on a strong note. And Suryakumar Yadav led from the front in that endeavour. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T20I run, scoring 100 in 56 balls. His knock consisted of seven fours and eight sixes and his runs came at a strike rate of 178.57. Courtesy his ton, India notch 201/7 in 20 overs. Then, Kuldeep Yadav took a five-wicket haul as South Africa were out for 95.

Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints Sanath Jayasuriya As Consultant For One Year

Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday appointed former opener Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time Cricket Consultant for one year to ensure all-round development of the sport in the country. The appointment of Jayasuriya follows the reconstitution of the national selection panel on Wednesday under new lead selector and former opener Upul Tharanga. “Under this role, Jayasuriya will be responsible for ensuring that SLC national programmes achieve an optimum level of professionalism and that all players and coaching staff are monitored in order to deliver excellence,” the SLC said in a media release.

India Women vs England Women, One-Off Test Day 2: Live Cricket Score And Updates

IND-W vs ENG-W, One-Off Test Day 2, Live Updates:India women will continue their proceedings from 410/7 against England on Day 2 of the ongoing one-off Test in Navi Mumbai. Currently, Deepti Sharma (60*) and Pooja Vastrakar (4*) standing unbeaten at the crease for India. Earlier on Day 1, India lost two early wickets but they bounced back with Shubha Satheesh smashed 69 runs. Apart from her, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia and Deepti Sharma scored 68, 66,and 60* runs respectively. (Live Scorecard)

Saudi Aramco becomes sole title sponsor of Aston Martin F1 team

LONDON: Saudi Aramco has signed a new five-year agreement to become the exclusive sponsor of the Aston Martin Formula One team starting from the 2024 season, it was announced on Thursday.

Test of strength in depth as Proteas face India in Durban

South Africa and India will both be testing their strength in depth when they meet in two white-ball series, starting with a Twenty20 international at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday.

Yaseen Valli, Jean Du Plessis Make Fifties As South Africa 'A' Manage Draw Against India 'A'

Unbeaten fifties from opener Yaseen Valli and Jean du Plessis helped South Africa ‘A' earn a draw against India ‘A' on the fourth and final day of the first ‘Unofficial Test' in Potchefstroom on Thursday. South Africa 'A' made 152 for 2 in 42 overs in their second innings before both the sides agreed to shake hands. Earlier, India 'A' finished their first innings at 417 all out. The home side were in a bit of bother when they were reduced to 48 for 2 in the 12th over as opener Cameron Dean Shekleton and one down batter Rubin Herman returned to the hut without contributing much.

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates:Australia will resume the second day of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at 346/5. Currently, Mitchell Marsh (15*) and Alex Carey (14*) standing unbeaten at the crease for Australia. Earlier on Day 1, Australia had a great start with David Warner scoring 164. Apart from him, Usman Khawaja scored 41 while Travis Head smashed 40 runs. For Pakistan, Aamer Jamal scalped two wickets. (Live Scorecard)

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MS Dhoni's No. 7 Jersey Retired, BCCI Informs Players Not To Pick Iconic Shirt: Sources

"It's Not Looking...": Suryakumar Yadav On Nasty Ankle Injury During Final T20I vs South Africa

Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints Sanath Jayasuriya As Consultant For One Year

India Women vs England Women, One-Off Test Day 2: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Saudi Aramco becomes sole title sponsor of Aston Martin F1 team

Test of strength in depth as Proteas face India in Durban

Yaseen Valli, Jean Du Plessis Make Fifties As South Africa 'A' Manage Draw Against India 'A'

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates