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Aditya Tare out of Ranji Trophy semis; UP add Mohsin Khan

Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttar Pradesh from June 14 at the Just Cricket Academy in Bangalore, former captain and wicketkeeper Aditya Tare has been ruled out of the match due to a fracture in the middle finger of his left hand. The 34-year-old has been replaced by Prasad Pawar, who made his debut for Mumbai during the Vijay Hazare Trophy earlier this season, in the squad. Tare’s absence, though, means that Hardik Tamore is set to get his spot in the XI.

India vs South Africa: No major rain during 2nd T20I match

“The chance is 50:50. We cannot say for sure that there will be no rainfall in Cuttack on Sunday evening. There may be a small spell of rain but no possibility of any major rainfall,” RMC Bhubaneswar director H R Biswas told PTI. Biwas said the sky will remain overcast. "There may be thundershower induced rain in the evening and it will be known about three to four hours earlier. However, there will be no heavy rain which can affect the match”.

3rd T20I: Scintillating Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid whitewash by Australia

Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged world champions Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash on Saturday. Chasing 177 for a consolation win after being outplayed in the first two matches, Sri Lanka were in the doldrums at 108-6 in the 16th over of their innings in Kandy.

India vs South Africa: Small Spell Of Rain Likely For Second T20I In Cuttack

Ahead of the second T20 international match here between India and South Africa on Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) at Bhubaneswar did not rule out the possibility of a spell or two of rain during the evening but will not affect the game. “The chance is 50:50. We cannot say for sure that there will be no rainfall in Cuttack on Sunday evening. There may be a small spell of rain but no possibility of any major rainfall,” RMC Bhubaneswar director H R Biswas told PTI.

Ismail, Luus lead the line as Proteas women demolish Ireland in opening ODI

Proteas women proved too strong for Ireland in the opening One-Day International at the Clontarf Cricket Ground, as the visitors claimed a dominant nine-wicket victory on Saturday in Dublin.

Moeen Ali Open To England Test Comeback For Pakistan Tour

Moeen Ali has revealed he would be willing to end his retirement from Test cricket if England ask him to tour Pakistan later this year. Moeen ended his 64-cap Test career last September after admitting he found it hard to stay motivated for the five-day form of the sport. But the 34-year-old all-rounder has been impressed by new England coach Brendon McCullum's impact during the current Test series against New Zealand. During a commentary stint on BBC's Test Match Special on Saturday, Moeen confirmed he would be ready to tour Pakistan this winter.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan: Najibullah Zadran Stars As Afghanistan Win 1st T20I

Najibullah Zadran slammed a six off the second ball of the final over to give Afghanistan a six-wicket win against Zimbabwe on Saturday after a thrilling run chase in the first of three Twenty20 internationals. The dramatic climax seemed unlikely with 10 overs gone as the tourists scored 83 without loss after Zimbabwe posted 159-8 in 20 overs at Harare Sports Club.

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I, South Africa Predicted XI: South Africa To Field Same Playing XI?

South Africa pulled off a heist in the first T20I against India as the visitors chased down 212 to go 1-0 up in the five-match series. David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen put on an unbeaten stand of 131 runs for the fourth wicket to take Proteas over the line. South Africa and India will now square off in the second T20I on Sunday at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack and it would be interesting to see whether the Proteas field the same playing XI or not.

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Aditya Tare out of Ranji Trophy semis; UP add Mohsin Khan

India vs South Africa: No major rain during 2nd T20I match

3rd T20I: Scintillating Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid whitewash by Australia

India vs South Africa: Small Spell Of Rain Likely For Second T20I In Cuttack

Ismail, Luus lead the line as Proteas women demolish Ireland in opening ODI

Moeen Ali Open To England Test Comeback For Pakistan Tour

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan: Najibullah Zadran Stars As Afghanistan Win 1st T20I

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I, South Africa Predicted XI: South Africa To Field Same Playing XI?