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Mumbai's Ranji Quarterfinal Against Haryana Shifted From Lahli To Eden

Defending champions Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana has been shifted from Lahli to Kolkata by the BCCI. All the quarterfinals will be five-day affairs, from February 8 to 12. Although no reason has been given for the change of venue, it is learnt that receding winter in the northern region could pose challenges like morning fog at Lahli and affect the proceedings. "Yes, we have received a communication from BCCI that our quarterfinal against Haryana will be played at the Eden Gardens," Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik told PTI on Wednesday.

Sanjay Manjrekar Hits Bullsye As Sanju Samson Flops: "Getting A Little..."

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar decoded Sanju Samson's pattern of dismissal in the recently concluded T20I series against England. The short-length delivery is one of the oldest tricks in cricket that has survived the wrath of time while holding on to its lethal nature. Among its many users, the West Indies speed demons from the era of 1980 to 2000 were the most proficient. For Samson, it wasn't the length that troubled him but the speed at which the ball came to him and the technique he implemented to overcome it.

Six uncapped players named in new-look Proteas squad for Tri-Nation ODI series in Pakistan

Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has named an initial 12-player squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI series against hosts Pakistan and New Zealand.

India No. 1 With 69.2 Win Percentage In Champions Trophy, Pakistan Only Have...

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will enter the Champions Trophy 2025 aiming to lift a record third title. Presently, India and Australia have the joint-most titles, having won two each. However, India are the outright best among all teams in the Champions Trophy when it comes to win percentage. India boasts a win percentage of 69.2, having won 18 of their 29 games till date. Australia come in second, with an exactly 60 per cent win rate in the tournament.

Ahead Of IPL 2025, LSG Star Mayank Yadav Gets Help From Mentor Zaheer Khan

Former Indian pacer and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Zaheer Khan indicated that the franchise is in no mood to rush young pace sensation Mayank Yadav back into competitive cricket and is instead, putting effort and energy into making sure that he is a long-term option as a bowler without any breaks. Mayank had an injury-ridden 2024. After rising to fame with two 'Player of the Match' performances in his first three Indian Premier League (IPL) games during which he troubled plenty of sports stars with his consistent 150 kmph-plus pace, accurate and controlled line-and-length, he faced an abdominal issue that ruled him out of the tournament.

ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy's India Tour Concludes

The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World continued its scintillating journey across the globe with a stop in India. The prestigious trophy made unforgettable appearances at several iconic locations in Mumbai and Bengaluru, captivating cricket fans and adding a sense of anticipation ahead of the tournament, as per the ICC. The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of the India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan.

Authorities To Beef Up Security At Cuttack's Barabati Stadium Ahead Of India-England ODI

Security will be strengthened in and around the Barabati Stadium in Odisha's Cuttack ahead of the India-England cricket match on Sunday, officials said. The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) will also undertake beautification, sanitation and fogging operations in the vicinity of the stadium for the second one-day international match, they said. A high-level meeting was convened here on Tuesday to review preparations for the match. Officials from the district administration, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), Odisha Olympic Association, police and health departments and the CMC attended the meeting to finalise the arrangements.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Cause Mayhem In Nets. BCCI Drops Epic 'Ro-Ko' Caption

Star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli unleashed an array of shots in nets as they prepared for the first ODI of a three-match series against England in Nagpur. In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), two modern-day greats were seen sweating it out in the nets and displaying a variety of shots, including some fan favourites. The 2024-25 season of Tests was miserable for 'Ro-Ko' (Rohit and Virat Kohli), who are India's most prolific modern-day stars. While Rohit scored just 164 runs in eight matches and 15 innings at an average of 10.93 with best score of 52, Virat scored a shambolic 382 runs in 10 matches and 19 innings at an average of 22.87, with just a century and fifty each.

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Mumbai's Ranji Quarterfinal Against Haryana Shifted From Lahli To Eden

Sanjay Manjrekar Hits Bullsye As Sanju Samson Flops: "Getting A Little..."

Six uncapped players named in new-look Proteas squad for Tri-Nation ODI series in Pakistan

India No. 1 With 69.2 Win Percentage In Champions Trophy, Pakistan Only Have...

Ahead Of IPL 2025, LSG Star Mayank Yadav Gets Help From Mentor Zaheer Khan

ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy's India Tour Concludes

Authorities To Beef Up Security At Cuttack's Barabati Stadium Ahead Of India-England ODI

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Cause Mayhem In Nets. BCCI Drops Epic 'Ro-Ko' Caption