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After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Pacer Harshit Rana's Blockbuster "Not Bothered" Remark For Trolls

After picking a three-wicket haul on debut, India pacer Harshit Rana said he is not bothered by outside noise around him, saying that his sole intention is to just play for the country at the international level. Harshit, 23, shined on his ODI debut against England at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, picking 3-33, as India eventually secured a four-wicket victory and grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This comes just after he made his T20I debut against the same opposition in Pune, after coming as a like-for-like concussion replacement for Shivam Dube, a move which left the cricketing world fuming.

Ravichandran Ashwin Says Ravindra Jadeja 'More Gifted Than He Can Ever Be': "Doesn't Get..."

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin reserved blockbuster praise for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Ravindra Jadeja, calling him "more gifted than he can ever be". During the first ODI against England on Thursday, Jadeja picked up three wickets for just 26 runs in his nine overs, helping India beat the visitors by 4 wickets. While speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin believes Jadeja doesn't get enough recognition, and only comes under the radar when the team is not doing well.

Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker half-centuries helps give Ireland edge against Zimbabwe

Captain Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker both scored half-centuries as Ireland set Zimbabwe a testing victory target of 292 before taking three wickets on the third day of the one-off Test in Bulawayo.

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair Continues To Knock On Selectors' Door, Slams Unbeaten Century For Vidarbha

Karun Nair continued his dream run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten century to help Vidarbha reach 264 for six on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Tamil Nadu in Nagpur on Saturday. The 33-year-old Nair, who has been in stellar form, brought up his 22nd first-class century. This knock follows his century against Hyderabad in the previous round, and it adds to his four consecutive hundreds in the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair's knock of 100 not out came off 180 balls and included 14 boundaries and one six, once again proving his class and consistency.

England White-Ball Cricket For Quite Some Time Now Has Been Way Off: Nasser Hussain

Former captain Nasser Hussain believes for quite some time now England are way off in white-ball format from where they were under former skipper Eoin Morgan. The Three Lions arrived in India on a white-ball tour looking for some positives and winning momentum before heading to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. After landing in the sub-continent, England's hopes were quickly dashed away by a relentless young Indian team. England got outfoxed in all aspects as the T20I series ended with a 4-1 series defeat for the touring party.

Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form. Bangar believes Rohit should refrain from overanalysing his technique or indulging in excessive practice sessions, instead focusing on reflecting on his past successes to rediscover his rhythm. Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar stressed that self-assessment and a simplified approach would be far more effective for Rohit rather than rigorous training.

Ranji Trophy Quarter-Finals: MD Nidheesh, Anshul Kamboj, Chintan Gaja Shine On Opening Day

The opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw a dominant display of bowling across four matches on Saturday. Kerala pacer MD Nidheesh bagged a five-wicket haul to restrict Jammu & Kashmir to 228/8 at stumps at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Kerala won the toss and invited J&K to bat first. The batting side had a poor start as Nidheesh removed the top three in the opening session to leave the side reeling at 48/3. However, Kanhaiya Wadhawan first stitched a brief 19-run partnership with captain Paras Dogra, who was removed by Basil Thampi, before adding a 55-run stand with Sahil Lotra. Wadhawan departed after scoring 48 as Nidheesh got his fourth wicket of the day.

2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep

Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle. With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Steve Smith's side will be eager to mop up the tail early Sunday and seal a 2-0 sweep. Angelo Mathews was the linchpin of Sri Lanka's innings, holding things together as wickets tumbled at the other end. But just 15 minutes before the close of play, he swept Nathan Lyon straight to square leg, where Beau Webster pocketed a sharp chance.

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After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Pacer Harshit Rana's Blockbuster "Not Bothered" Remark For Trolls

Ravichandran Ashwin Says Ravindra Jadeja 'More Gifted Than He Can Ever Be': "Doesn't Get..."

Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker half-centuries helps give Ireland edge against Zimbabwe

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair Continues To Knock On Selectors' Door, Slams Unbeaten Century For Vidarbha

England White-Ball Cricket For Quite Some Time Now Has Been Way Off: Nasser Hussain

Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

Ranji Trophy Quarter-Finals: MD Nidheesh, Anshul Kamboj, Chintan Gaja Shine On Opening Day

2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep