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Richa Ghosh Jumps 16 Places To Be In Top-20 In Women's T20 Batter Rankings

India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh on Tuesday jumped 16 places to move into the top 20 of the latest ICC Women's T20I rankings for the first time after some good scores in the ongoing shortest format World Cup in South Africa. Ghosh's unbeaten knocks of 41 against the West Indies and 47 against England in the Women's T20 World Cup over the past week took her to a career-best 20th position. She became the fifth Indian in the top 20 with Smriti Mandhana (third), Shafali Verma (10th), Jemimah Rodrigues (12th) and Harmanpreet Kaur (13th) ahead of her in the list.

Proteas opener Wolvaardt frustrated with World Cup form: 'I'm just not executing'

Proteas batter Laura Wolvaardt admits South Africa's batting woes have been frustrating in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup.

MS Dhoni mentors U-19 women players at a cricket clinic in Mumbai

MS Dhoni in a cricket clinic held in Mumbai under the mentorship of one of India's greatest leaders. Titled 'Cricket Clinic - MSD', the workshop was conducted at the Wankhede Stadium recently, where a group of under-19 women cricketers learned from Dhoni's experienceThese players were selected through a social media contest hosted by Mastercard, the current title sponsor of all domestic and international matches in India, for young women cricketers.During the course of the workshop, Dhoni guided the players on managing pressure, making a career in cricket, maintaining fitness, devising the right game plan, and a lot more about other aspects of the game.

Watch: Wasim Jaffer's Hilarious Dig As Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin Rattle Australia Batters

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin had all the fun as India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The duo had picked three wickets apiece in the first innings as Australia were bowled out for 263 runs before putting up a further improved show during the visitors' second innings. Australia, who had resumed their second innings at the score of 61 for 1, lost their last nine wickets for 62 runs on Sunday. The Pat Cummins-led side was bundled out for 113 as Jadeja registered a seven-wicket haul and Ashwin picked the remaining three wickets.

Watch: Virat Kohli Hears 'RCB, RCB Chants' From Fans. This Is What He Does Next

A true great of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli isn't someone who leads the scoring charts for the team on the field but also a personality who inspires millions off it. Kohli's ethics, grit, determination, and will to develop have seen him stand at the pinnacle of the sport. Despite being deep into his career, Kohli's values haven't changed and an example of this was witnessed at the 2nd Test between India and Australia in New Delhi.

"Forgot About Bowling Himself": Australia Great Pin Points Pat Cummins' Mistakes In Delhi Test

The legendary Allan Border feels Pat Cummins had a lot to worry about as the series against India was his "first real test as captain" and in the process under-bowled himself in the second Test in Delhi. Australia conceded the four-match series for the Border Gavaskar Trophy after losing the opening two Tests in Nagpur and Delhi. Cummins, who had faced just one defeat as captain before coming to India, was the sole quick in the Australian playing XI in the six-wicket loss in Delhi. He bowled just 13 overs in the first innings and didn't bowl at all in India's second essay.

Matthew Hayden ready to help solve Australia batting woes: Report

Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing Test series after the visiting side was bamboozled by the Indian spinners in the first two matches.With Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja taking 32 of the total 40 wickets in the two Tests, Australia suffered heavy losses in Nagpur and New Delhi.Hayden, commentating on the series for host broadcaster Star Sports, said he would happily put his hand up to help Australia's debacle against Indian spinners and he would do it for nothing."One hundred per cent, at any time of the day or night, it is a given that myself -- and I'm sure I speak for anyone else that I represent that would have that kind of influence -- would 100 per cent be in," Hayden was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'.

"In Indian Cricket History...": Gautam Gambhir's Incredible Remark On Veteran Batter

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on India's Test player Cheteshwar Pujara. Lauding the batting mainstay of the team, Gambhir said that Pujara has batted the finest in the history of Indian cricket. The former India opener-turned-politician said that people should talk more about the player and added that he is a role model for youngsters in the country. Gambhir's comments for Pujara came after the player guided India home with an unbeaten 31-run knock in the final innings of the Delhi Test against Australia.

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Richa Ghosh Jumps 16 Places To Be In Top-20 In Women's T20 Batter Rankings

Proteas opener Wolvaardt frustrated with World Cup form: 'I'm just not executing'

MS Dhoni mentors U-19 women players at a cricket clinic in Mumbai

Watch: Wasim Jaffer's Hilarious Dig As Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin Rattle Australia Batters

Watch: Virat Kohli Hears 'RCB, RCB Chants' From Fans. This Is What He Does Next

"Forgot About Bowling Himself": Australia Great Pin Points Pat Cummins' Mistakes In Delhi Test

Matthew Hayden ready to help solve Australia batting woes: Report

"In Indian Cricket History...": Gautam Gambhir's Incredible Remark On Veteran Batter