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Indian Women's Team Looks To Shake Off Rust In Bangladesh

The Indian women's cricket team will be expecting the fresh faces to grab the opportunity with both hands and finishers to flourish in the three-match T20 series against Bangladesh beginning in Mirpur on Sunday, its first international assignment in four months. The T20 series will be followed by three ODIs beginning July 16. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side was last in action at the T20 World Cup in South Africa where it endured a narrow loss to Australia in the knockout phase. In an era where most male cricketers live out of a suitcase due to a relentless schedule, the members of the Indian women's team has had a lot of time to reflect and work on their game.

Watch: A Glimpse Of MS Dhoni's Special Birthday Celebration, Shared By The Legend Himself

MS Dhoni, one of the greatest ever captains in world cricket, celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday. Wishes poured for him from former and current teammates, fans and cricket teams. While there were social media posts showing Dhoni greeting his fans from the terrace of his home, what the former India captain exactly did on his birthday was a matter of intrigue. Now, Dhoni has shared a glimpse of his birthday celebration. "Thanks a lot for all your warm wishes, a glimpse of what I did on my birthday," he wrote in an instagram post. Along with it was a video, where Dhoni can be seen cutting his birthday cake surrounded by his pets.

Saturday sport: Galway and Limerick to face off in All-Ireland hurling semi-final

Galway and Limerick will contest the first of this year's All-Ireland hurling semi-finals this evening.

England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed Due To Rain

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England eye early wickets on Day 3 as Australia resume their second innings at 116/4 in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. The visitors lead by 142 runs with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession before stumps. Australia were 116-4 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, a lead of 142 runs, as they looked to go 3-0 up. (Live Scorecard)

West Zone Storm Into Duleep Trophy Final

West Zone on Saturday entered the Duleep Trophy final on the back of a crucial first innings lead after their semifinal clash against Central Zone ended in a draw. The summit clash between West and either South Zone or North Zone will be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium from July 12. Chasing an improbable 399 to win, Central could only manage 128 for 4 when the skies opened up to force the closure at tea during the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the KSCA Oval.

"Fastest Things...": Rajasthan Royals' Hilarious Take On Tamim Iqbal's Retirement U-Turn

Less than 24 hours after announcing his retirement from international cricket, Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal decided to take back his decision of hanging his boots on Friday. His change of decision came following an intervention by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Tamim, along with his wife, met Hasina alongside former captain Mashrafe Mortaza and BCB president Nazmul Hassan. The southpaw shared a post on Instagram with a picture alongside Hasina and he wrote, "Can't say no to the Honourable Prime Minister".

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Gifts Bat, Shoes To Local Players In Barbados

The Indian cricket team is currently in West Indies for its series in the Caribbean, starting with a Test match in July 12. India will be playing a series of two matches in the longest format before playing three ODIs. This will be followed with a T20I series of five matches. The first Test will take place at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. Before heading to the venue, India practised in Barbados where the local players helped them. Before leaving the place, the Indian players made sure they had something special for the local players and the fans in Barbados.

Ambati Rayudu Pulls Out Of USA's Majore League Cricket Due To Personal Reasons

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has pulled out of the inaugural Major League Cricket in the USA due to personal reasons. Rayudu was signed by CSK's sister franchise Texas Super Kings soon after announcing retirement from the IPL in June. The development comes at a time when the BCCI is mulling a cooling off period to prevent the trend of "pre-determined" retirement of Indian players.

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Indian Women's Team Looks To Shake Off Rust In Bangladesh

Watch: A Glimpse Of MS Dhoni's Special Birthday Celebration, Shared By The Legend Himself

Saturday sport: Galway and Limerick to face off in All-Ireland hurling semi-final

England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed Due To Rain

West Zone Storm Into Duleep Trophy Final

"Fastest Things...": Rajasthan Royals' Hilarious Take On Tamim Iqbal's Retirement U-Turn

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Gifts Bat, Shoes To Local Players In Barbados

Ambati Rayudu Pulls Out Of USA's Majore League Cricket Due To Personal Reasons