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Ravichandran Ashwin bags 12 wickets in match as India crush West Indies in first Test in Dominica

India wrapped up victory by an innings and 141 runs as West Indies were blown away in the first Test in Dominica. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat first, but it was downhill from that moment as India outclassed his side with bat and ball. Ad After moving into a position of strength during the second session on day three, India captain Rohit Sharma declared to give his bowlers the chance to close out a win inside three days.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Bangladesh Beat Afghanistan Despite Karim Janat Hat-trick

Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a two-wicket win with just a ball to spare in the first T20 international in Sylhet on Friday. The hosts seemed to be cruising towards victory in the first encounter of the two-match series after Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain put on 73 runs for the fifth wicket in reply to Afghanistan's 154-7. Then drama erupted at the Sylhet International Stadium.

"Dreams, Pride And Belief...": As India's Chandrayaan-3 Heads To Moon, Sachin Tendulkar And Cricket Stars Congratulate ISRO

Friday was a momentous in Indian space research's history. Carrying the hopes and aspirations of a billion plus people, India's Chandrayaan-3 lifted off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. If successful, the mission will make India the fourth country to achieve a controlled landing on the moon, after Russia, the United States, and China. The moon lander Vikram is perched on a Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle -- dubbed the Bahubali rocket. The journey from Earth to the moon for the spacecraft is estimated to take about a month and the landing is expected on August 23. Upon landing, it will operate for one lunar day, which is approximately 14 Earth days. One day on the Moon is equal to 14 days on Earth.

Ruturaj Gaikwad To Lead India At Asian Games; Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh Named In Squad

Chennai Super Kings' star opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was on Friday named the captain of the Indian men's cricket team for the Asian Games in Hangzhou in China. While earlier reports had speculated that veteran India batter Shikhar Dhawan could lead in the September 19 to to October 8 event, the BCCI selectors named Gaikwad, who has been doing quite well in the IPL. Talented middle-order batter Rinku Sigh got his maiden call-up for the national team, while JItesh Sharma has been selected at the wicketkeeper of the squad.

Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead Indian Women's Cricket Team At Asian Games

The BCCI women's team selectors on Friday named Harmanpreet Kaur as the captain of the side that will be playing at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain."The Women's Selection Committee has picked India's squad for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 to be held from 19th September to 8th October 2023 at Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field. The women's cricket competition will take place from 19th-28th September 2023 in a T20 format," the BCCI said in a press release.

It's Miller time! 26 South Africans in MLC as T20's big hitters go to the States

Not to confuse Bazball with baseball, America's favourite pastime, but for the rest of this month some of the world's best cricketers find themselves in the land of Big Sam to play in a new T20 tournament.

Heather Knight's stubbornness has brought England into the Ashes, says Isa Guha

England captain Heather Knight's stubbornness has helped her side to level their thrilling Women's Ashes series with Australia, says Isa Guha. Knight has stuck to her guns on various decisions as England have forced their way back from 6-0 down in the multi-format series. Ad The skipper delivered with bat in hand on Wednesday scoring 75 not out to guide England home in the first ODI.

"Zorse Maar Raha...": Yashasvi Jaiswal Vents Out Frustration, Chat With Virat Kohli Caught On Stump Mic

Yashasvi Jaiswal, on debut, churned out an unbeaten 143 to put India control of the proceedings against West Indies in the ongoing first Test in Dominica. Jaiswal, who had scored an unbeaten 40 in the final session on Day 1, batted cautiously in a sedate first session that yielded 66 runs on two-paced Windsor Park track. The 21-year-old had to wait 215 balls to become the 17th Indian batter to score a century on his debut.

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Ravichandran Ashwin bags 12 wickets in match as India crush West Indies in first Test in Dominica

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Bangladesh Beat Afghanistan Despite Karim Janat Hat-trick

"Dreams, Pride And Belief...": As India's Chandrayaan-3 Heads To Moon, Sachin Tendulkar And Cricket Stars Congratulate ISRO

Ruturaj Gaikwad To Lead India At Asian Games; Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh Named In Squad

Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead Indian Women's Cricket Team At Asian Games

It's Miller time! 26 South Africans in MLC as T20's big hitters go to the States

Heather Knight's stubbornness has brought England into the Ashes, says Isa Guha

"Zorse Maar Raha...": Yashasvi Jaiswal Vents Out Frustration, Chat With Virat Kohli Caught On Stump Mic