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Ranji Trophy: Despite Losing Father, Baroda's Vishnu Solanki To Play Third Match

A bereaved Vishnu Solanki has decided to stay on with the team and play the third Ranji Trophy game for Baroda despite suffering twin tragedies. The last few weeks has been extremely difficult for Solanki as close on the heels of losing his new-born daughter, he also lost his ailing father on Sunday. "He (Vishnu) will be playing the last match. He is not coming back. He is playing the third match. He is staying with the team," Baroda Cricket Association secretary Ajit Lele told PTI on Monday.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pull Hilarious Prank On Umpire During 2nd T20I In Dharamsala

The T20 format offers a wide range of action on and off the field. The frequent occurrence of sixes being hit, the crowd getting involved and drama that comes along, makes T20 a complete package. The excitement hits another level especially when the Indian cricket team is involved at home. An amusing incident unfolded during the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala when two Indian players, who were making their way from the dugout to the team huddle, came in the way of the umpire and gestured the signal out even before the umpire did. The players in question were Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav while Jayaraman Madangopal was the umpire.

"Would Prefer Batting At...": Shreyas Iyer Reveals His Ideal Batting Position After 'Player Of The Series' Performance

Shreyas Iyer relishes finishing off games, but, on the back of his excellent run in the T20Is against Sri Lanka, he has expressed his desire to bat at No.3, the place which is normally reserved for Virat Kohli. Shreyas, who got a chance in the side after Kohli was given a bio-bubble rest following the second T20I against the West Indies, cracked three fifties against Sri Lanka to ensure a 3-0 sweep for the hosts.

ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Cleared To Continue After Blow On Head, Relief For India

In a relief for India, opener Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs. According to an ICC report, the 25-year-old Mandhana was assessed by the team doctor following the incident and was originally declared fit to continue, only to retire hurt an over and a half later after another consultation.

"It Felt A Bit Strange": Mohammed Shami's Initial Reaction On Seeing Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action For First Time

Considered to be one of the best bowlers in the world currently, Jasprit Bumrah is also famous for his bowling action which is very different from other pacers in world cricket. The speedster made his Team India debut on January 23, 2016, in an ODI match and hasn't looked back since then. Speaking to The Indian Express, Bumrah's India teammate Mohammed Shami opened up about his initial reaction on seeing him bowl for the first time and revealed that "it felt a bit strange".

Injured Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf to miss Pakistan's opening Test against Australia

Hasan Ali and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf have been ruled out of Pakistan's opening Test against Australia after sustaining injuries during the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Hasan suffered an abductor strain, while his Islamabad United teammate has a hamstring strain.

Playing in country of birth 'special' for Usman Khawaja

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja admitted on Monday that playing in Pakistan will be "special" as he returned to the country of his birth for the first time as an international cricketer. Khawaja, 36, was born to Pakistani parents in Islamabad before moving to Australia four years later and became the first Muslim cricketer to don the baggy green cap. Known for his dashing left-handed batting, Khawaja recently enjoyed a remarkable comeback after a three-year gap, smashing a century in each innings of the Ashes Test against England at Sydney last month.

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Australia batsman Usman Khawaja says there will be no room for sentiment when the first ball is bowled in the opening test against Pakistan this week, though he acknowledges it will be "very special" to play in the country of his birth.

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Ranji Trophy: Despite Losing Father, Baroda's Vishnu Solanki To Play Third Match

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pull Hilarious Prank On Umpire During 2nd T20I In Dharamsala

"Would Prefer Batting At...": Shreyas Iyer Reveals His Ideal Batting Position After 'Player Of The Series' Performance

ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Cleared To Continue After Blow On Head, Relief For India

"It Felt A Bit Strange": Mohammed Shami's Initial Reaction On Seeing Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action For First Time

Injured Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf to miss Pakistan's opening Test against Australia

Playing in country of birth 'special' for Usman Khawaja

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series