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Watch: 6 Sixes In 37-Run Chase! Batter Takes TNPL By Storm In Last 2 Overs

Nellai Royal Kings thrashed Dindigul Dragons by seven wickets in the Qualifier 2 match of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League and qualified for the final. Chasing 186, the Kings lost two wickets with 69 runs on the board. Later, Ajitesh Guruswamy scored an unbeaten 73 and made the proceedings easier for his team. However, the most important and memorable contribution came from the bat of wicketkeeper Rithik Easwaran, who smashed six sixes and took the Kings into the finals in style.

Ravindra Jadeja's Picture With R Ashwin, Rahul Dravid Features '1 Horse And 2 GOATs'

Ready for their next assignment, Indian cricketers are gearing up for the 2-match Test series against West Indies at the Caribbean islands. After a lengthy break that lasted more than a month, the cricketers are ready to roll with the hope of putting the World Test Championship final disappointment behind them. Ravindra Jadeja, who was one of India's finest performers in the WTC final against Australia, shared a picture with head coach Rahul Dravid and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. But, it was the caption of the picture that got everyone talking.

IND vs WI: Virat Kohli Set To match Sachin Tendulkar's Unique 'Father-Son' Feat

Virat Kohli is all set to match a unique feat achieved by Sachin Tendulkar in international cricket during India's upcoming tour of West Indies. Kohli can become the second Indian cricketer ever in the history of the sport to play against a father-son duo in Tests away from home. Kohli played against West Indies legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul during the 2011 tour and this time, he is most likely to face his son Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Tendulkar achieved this exact feat in 2011 when he faced Shaun Marsh in Australia – almost 19 years after he played against his father Geoff Marsh.

Cheteshwar Pujara Did "The Dirty Job...": India Great On Why Dropped Star Deserves 'More Respect'

Cheteshwar Pujara, a doyen at No. 3 in India's batting order, has been dropped from West Indies Tour and spin great Harbhajan Singh feels that Indian cricket hasn't exactly learned to value his contribution. "I have a lot of respect for Chesteshwar Pujara for what he has achieved. He has been an unsung hero of Indian team for many years now. He has been one of those pillars of strength for India, doing the dirty work of hanging in there, making sure other batters got their comfort," Harbhajan was blunt as ever in his assessment in an interview to PTI.

India step into unknown during West Indies Test series

World Test Championship finalists India are at a crossroads in their red-ball journey and the upcoming series against the West Indies should provide answers to a number of key questions.

England name unchanged squad for fourth Ashes test

England have retained an unchanged squad for the fourth Ashes test against Australia, which will be played at Old Trafford from July 19-23, the English Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

"He's Like A Drug. In My Lifetime, Won't See Him Mature": MS Dhoni On India, CSK Star

Former India skipper MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the most beloved cricketers in the world. Known for his humility and simplicity, the 42-year-old player has gained a massive fan following. Dhoni is also widely popular for being the "captain cool" as he shares a great bond with his teammates. A brilliant example of close bonding can be seen between Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar. The young bowling sensation rose to fame under the guidance of Dhoni at CSK and this also paved his way into the national team.

"Has Anyone Talked To Him?": Harbhajan Singh On Sarfaraz Khan's West Indies Test Snub

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) need to talk to Sarfaraz Khan and try to mould him into the kind of player that they want him to be. Sarfaraz has been a brilliant performer on the domestic circuit over the past couple of years but he was once again overlooked for selection ahead of the tour of West Indies. In an interaction with PTI, Harbhajan said that Sarfaraz's time will come considering how well he has performed in Ranji Trophy but added that he needs to be motivated by the authorities.

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Watch: 6 Sixes In 37-Run Chase! Batter Takes TNPL By Storm In Last 2 Overs

Ravindra Jadeja's Picture With R Ashwin, Rahul Dravid Features '1 Horse And 2 GOATs'

IND vs WI: Virat Kohli Set To match Sachin Tendulkar's Unique 'Father-Son' Feat

Cheteshwar Pujara Did "The Dirty Job...": India Great On Why Dropped Star Deserves 'More Respect'

India step into unknown during West Indies Test series

England name unchanged squad for fourth Ashes test

"He's Like A Drug. In My Lifetime, Won't See Him Mature": MS Dhoni On India, CSK Star

"Has Anyone Talked To Him?": Harbhajan Singh On Sarfaraz Khan's West Indies Test Snub