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Rishabh Pant Sent Clear Message: Champions Trophy Chances 'Delayed' Due To This Star

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has vouched for all-rounder Axar Patel's inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Axar was promoted up the order in the first ODI against England, and the southpaw lit up India's 249-run chase with a 47-ball 52, adding 108-runs for the fourth wicket with vice-captain Shubman Gill. While Axar's ability with the ball was never in doubt, Manjrekar feels that he has time and time again proved his credentials as a batter.

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will resume the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia from 211/8 in Galle. Currently, Kusal Mendis is standing unbeaten at the crease as the hosts lead by 54 runs. Earlier, former captain Angelo Mathews scored a gritty 76, while Kusal Mendis was unbeaten on 48 at the close of the day's play. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon shared seven wickets between them to dent Sri Lanka once again. (Live Scorecard)

Lord’s Taverners donate N30million sports kits to CSED initiative

United Kingdom-based sports recycling charity, Lord’s Taverners has donated sports kits and equipment worth over N30million to Community Sport and educational Development (CSED) Initiative.

Tri-Nation Series: Glenn Phillips And Mitchell Santner Lead New Zealand To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan

Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of a tri-nations series in Lahore on Saturday. Phillips hit 106 not out from 74 balls, with seven sixes and six boundaries to help the tourists post an impressive 330-6 in 50 overs before Santner's 3-41 helped dismiss Pakistan for 252 in 47.5 overs. South Africa are the third team in the series, a warm-up event for the Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

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.

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Rishabh Pant Sent Clear Message: Champions Trophy Chances 'Delayed' Due To This Star

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

Lord’s Taverners donate N30million sports kits to CSED initiative

Tri-Nation Series: Glenn Phillips And Mitchell Santner Lead New Zealand To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan

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