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Watch: Deepti Sharma Runs Out Charlie Dean At Non-Striker's End As India Sweep Series

India women defeated England in the third ODI to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Even with England nine wickets down, Charlie Dean almost took the hosts on the brink of victory. But, Deepti Sharma ran her out at the non-striker's end as she was backing up, to seal India's win. The 20-year-old was heartbroken as she was walked away in tears after shaking hands with the Indian players. Dean had walked in with England reeling at 65 for seven in chase of 170.

Dream Farewell: India Whitewash England In Jhulan Goswami's Last Waltz

A fairy-tale ending befitting her glorious career marked Jhulan Goswami's last waltz as India Women beat England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to record their first clean sweep in this country. That the feat was achieved at the Mecca of Cricket -- Lord's -- made it doubly satisfying. Sent into bat, India were all out for a paltry 169, and at that point it looked like the tourists may have fallen many runs short of making the match a memorable one for their legendary seamer, who is calling it quits after two decades of incredible service to the game.

India's Goswami bowls 10,000th ODI ball on way to controversial win

LONDON : India's Jhulan Goswami, the leading wicket-taker in women's ODIs, bowed out of international cricket on Saturday at Lord's after bowling her 10,000th ball in one-day matches, as her side completed a 3-0 series win over England with a controversial final wicket.

3rd ODI: India whitewash England in Jhulan Goswami's last waltz

That the feat was achieved at the Mecca of Cricket -- Lord's -- made it doubly satisfying. Sent into bat, India were all out for a paltry 169, and at that point it looked like the tourists may have fallen many runs short of making the match a memorable one for their legendary seamer, who is calling it quits after two decades of incredible service to the game.

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone Close In On Win As South Zone Crumble To 156/6

West Zone closed in on a memorable come-from-behind victory as they took out the South Zone top and middle-order after setting them an improbable victory target of 529 in the Duleep Trophy final here on Saturday. Reeling at 156 for six at stumps on the fourth and penultimate day, South Zone were staring at a heavy defeat as they trailed by 375 runs. West Zone put up a mammoth 585 for four in their second innings after conceding a 57-run first-innings lead to their opponents.

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone have one hand on trophy

Reeling at 156 for six at stumps on the fourth and penultimate day, South Zone were staring at a heavy defeat as they trailed by 375 runs. West Zone put up a mammoth 585 for four in their second innings after conceding a 57-run first-innings lead to their opponents. Prolific run-scorer Sarfaraz Khan recorded a fine, unbeaten century (127 off 178 balls) to continue West's charge after overnight double centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 265 at the SNR College Cricket Ground.

MS Dhoni Told Me Not To Take Pressure, It Was On Him If We Lose: Joginder Sharma On T20 World Cup Last Over

Saturday, September 24, marked 15 years of India's triumph over Pakistan in the 2007 inaugural World T20 final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. This was India's first world title in 24 years and a moment etched in the minds of fans to date. And who better than Joginder Sharma -- the medium-pacer who helped India notch up a famous five-run win -- to reminisce about what happened on that special night?

Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer's Farewell Match

As Roger Federer bid farewell to the game of tennis, there was an outpour of emotion from across the globe for one of the greatest of the game. One of those most distraught at his retirement was his long-time rival and teammate in his final professional match, Rafael Nadal, who was seen sitting next to Federer after their defeat in the Laver Cup doubles match, with both the legends in tears. While the picture evoked emotions from people from all walks of life, England pacer Stuart Broad saw the lighter side of it as he poked fun at his long-time bowling partner and friend, James Anderson.

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Watch: Deepti Sharma Runs Out Charlie Dean At Non-Striker's End As India Sweep Series

Dream Farewell: India Whitewash England In Jhulan Goswami's Last Waltz

India's Goswami bowls 10,000th ODI ball on way to controversial win

3rd ODI: India whitewash England in Jhulan Goswami's last waltz

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone Close In On Win As South Zone Crumble To 156/6

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone have one hand on trophy

MS Dhoni Told Me Not To Take Pressure, It Was On Him If We Lose: Joginder Sharma On T20 World Cup Last Over

Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer's Farewell Match