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Watch: Ecstatic Fielder Celebrates Catch During European Cricket League Match, Then Realises Something's Wrong

In the ongoing European Cricket League (ECL) T10, a Group C match between Italy's Brescia Cricket Club and Turkey Zeytinburnu Zafer witnessed a hilarious, yet heartbreaking incident at the Cartama Oval in Spain. During Brescia's innings, the Zeytinburnu fielders weren't at their best in the outfield as they made many errors and even dropped several catches. However, in the 10th over, Abhishek Kumar bowled a short-pitched delivery to Babar Hussain, who tried to pull it for a six. Instead, he holed out to the fielder at deep midwicket.

"When You Go To Australia...": Rohit Sharma Answers Query On Whether Sanju Samson Could Make It To T20 World Cup Squad

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday responded to a query on batter Sanju Samson's chances of making it to India's squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. Addressing a virtual press conference on the eve of India's opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, Rohit said that Samson's “shot-making ability” could be especially necessary in Australia. Samson, who plays for Kerala in the domestic circuit and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is returning to the Indian team for the first time since playing against Sri Lanka in last summer's bilateral series.

It was important that Harmanpreet Kaur got runs; bowlers took a while to get used to conditions: Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana said it was important from the team's perspective that Harmanpreet Kaur found form ahead of the Women's World Cup and the struggling bowling unit needs to build on the performance it produced in the fifth ODI against New Zealand here on Thursday. Harmanpreet scored her first half century in close to 12 months to help India chase down 251 rather comfortably. Mandhana, who missed the first three ODIs due to quarantine requirements, struck 71 and skipper Mithali Raj remained unbeaten on 57.

Sachin Tendulkar says casino used his morphed images for promotion, to take legal action

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said he would initiate legal action against a casino for using his morphed images to promote itself on social media. It is learnt that Tendulkar's images were used to promote 'Big Daddy' casino, which is located in Goa. "While my legal team will be taking the required action, I felt it was important for me to share this information with everyone," the legendary right-handed batter posted on his Twitter page.

Dean Elgar banks on shaken South Africa bouncing back in must-win second Test against New Zealand

South Africa captain Dean Elgar admitted on Thursday his side's confidence had taken a hit after their first Test humiliation against New Zealand, but backed his side to improve in the must-win second Test. Elgar's men are in danger of becoming the first South Africa team to lose a series to New Zealand when the second and final Test begins on Friday at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. The Proteas suffered an innings and 276-run thrashing in the first Test on the same ground last week, which was all over in the first session of the third day.

Assam chief minister says 'misunderstanding' over football ground's use for cricket

football players and fans hit the streets demanding a permanent football ground in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that a "misunderstanding" has led to this situation. Sarma said the Nehru Stadium has been taken temporarily by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) for the Ranji Trophy matches. "The ACA took the Nehru Stadium for 15 days for the Ranji Trophy.

Praggnanandhaa punished Magnus Carlsen for unjustified risks, is on his way to the top: Viswanathan Anand

Praggnanandhaa's eyes were firmly on the chequered black and white board on his computer screen, the chess pieces on it and the man with the mouse on the other side of the globe, world champion Magnus Carlsen, who started pulling his hair off as the teenager from India cornered him into submission. It was Move 32. Carlsen held the advantage of playing with white pieces and moving first, opening with the Queen's Gambit. But he moved his knight, and things changed. Praggu, as Praggnanandhaa is fondly called, termed it an error, and a "crucial" one. Seven moves later, Carlsen's resignation was final. Praggnanadhaa had become only the third Indian, after Viswanathan Anand and P Harikrishna, to shake hands with Carlsen as the winner at the end of a game in tournament play.

"Nothing To Be Shocked...": Virat Kohli Opens Up About Quitting RCB Captaincy

Virat Kohli, who had stepped down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper after the 2021 IPL season, said he took that call to give himself some space and manage his workload. Kohli had announced his decision to leave IPL captaincy after saying that T20 World Cup will be his last tournament as India skipper in the shortest format.

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Watch: Ecstatic Fielder Celebrates Catch During European Cricket League Match, Then Realises Something's Wrong

"When You Go To Australia...": Rohit Sharma Answers Query On Whether Sanju Samson Could Make It To T20 World Cup Squad

It was important that Harmanpreet Kaur got runs; bowlers took a while to get used to conditions: Smriti Mandhana

Sachin Tendulkar says casino used his morphed images for promotion, to take legal action

Dean Elgar banks on shaken South Africa bouncing back in must-win second Test against New Zealand

Assam chief minister says 'misunderstanding' over football ground's use for cricket

Praggnanandhaa punished Magnus Carlsen for unjustified risks, is on his way to the top: Viswanathan Anand

"Nothing To Be Shocked...": Virat Kohli Opens Up About Quitting RCB Captaincy