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1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A

Sarfaraz Khan will be aiming to convert his stupendous domestic performances into big runs at the international level when he takes strike for India A in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, starting from Thursday. The New Zealand A side includes at least half a dozen of players who have represented the senior national team in some format over the years and would give competition to the home team.

Cricket South Africa Reveal Name Of Domestic T20 League As "SA20"

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday unveiled the new name of their domestic T20I league as "SA20". The SA20 identity is founded on vibrant, bold, and energetic iconography, all the dynamic elements synonymous with T20 cricket. The XX - roman numerals for the number 20-represent T20 cricket's dynamic wagon wheel, a key indicator of runs being scored, and bring to life the flair and thrill expected in the competition. The striking colours of cyan, navy and green are symbolic to the world of cricket - day, night and the 22 yards.

BCCI Is A "Shop," Provisions Of ESI Act Applicable: Supreme Court

The activities of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are commercial in nature and can be termed as a "shop" for the purposes of attracting the provisions of the Employees State Insurance Act, the Supreme Court has said. The top court said ESI Act is welfare legislation enacted by the Centre and a narrow meaning should not be attached to the words used in the Act as it seeks to insure the employees of covered establishments against various risks to their life, health, and well-being and places the charge upon the employer.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong

Rishabh Pant was not included in India's playing XI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash on Sunday. The young wicketkeeper-batter has sweated it out in the nets in the meantime and it remains to be seen if he is included in the XI for Wednesday's match against Hong Kong. Pant has for long been seen as an all-format option for India, however, Dinesh Karthik was chosen over him for the tie against Pakistan. While it may be part of the team management's experimentation process, Pant looks like leaving no stone unturned with an aim to make a comeback in the T20I XI.

Asia Cup: Bhuvneshwar Looks To Surpass Teammate To Reach Big T20I Landmark For India

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is just three wickets away from becoming India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is. As India take on Hong Kong in an Asia Cup Group A match later on Wednesday, Bhuvneshwar could overtake teammate Yuzvendra Chahal to become the highest wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game. So far, Bhuvneshwar has 77 wickets in 74 matches, while Chahal has 79 in 63 T20I outings. The 32-year-old returned figures of four for 26 in India's opening game of the Asia Cup against Pakistan.

Asia Cup 2022 - "Dravid Would Want...": Harbhajan On India's Playing XI vs Hong Kong

India beat Pakistan in a tense encounter in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday to start their campaign on a high. They will take on Hong Kong in their second and final match of Group A and would hope to qualify for the Super 4 stage as winners of the group. The match will give the Indian team management a chance to either test its bench strength or give chance to the same group of players and hope that those who couldn't hit form in the match against Pakistan would come good this time.

India vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates: India Face Hong Kong, Eye Birth In Super 4

IND vs HK, Asia Cup Live Updates: India face Hong Kong in an Asia Cup Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium. After beating arch-rivals Pakistan in a nail-biter, India eye an automatic spot in the Super 4. The Rohit Sharma-led side will look to keep Hong Kong away from providing any scare like the side did in the 2018 edition of the continental event. Notably, India had registered a narrow 26-run win over Hong Kong at that time as the latter had faced a batting collapse after a good start. Hong Kong, on the other hand, had to go through the qualifiers to reach the Asia Cup group stage. It will be for the first time that the two sides will be squaring off against each other in T20Is. (LIVE SCORECARD)

UAE to open Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier campaign against Thailand

The UAE will open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier campaign against Thailand after the schedule for the eight-team tournament was released on Wednesday.

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1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A

Cricket South Africa Reveal Name Of Domestic T20 League As "SA20"

BCCI Is A "Shop," Provisions Of ESI Act Applicable: Supreme Court

Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Bhuvneshwar Looks To Surpass Teammate To Reach Big T20I Landmark For India

Asia Cup 2022 - "Dravid Would Want...": Harbhajan On India's Playing XI vs Hong Kong

India vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates: India Face Hong Kong, Eye Birth In Super 4

UAE to open Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier campaign against Thailand