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Afghanistan Women Cricketers Reunite In First Game After Fleeing Taliban

Afghanistan's women cricketers on Thursday played their first game since fleeing the Taliban three years ago, a charity match in Australia that captain Nahida Sapan hoped would spark "a movement for change". Hundreds of women athletes fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over in August 2021, escaping a hardline stance that essentially banned women's sport and education. Most of the national women's cricket side settled as refugees in Australia, where they reunited for the first time on Thursday to play a charity match in Melbourne.

Virat Kohli Shatters Expectations, Forces New Stand To Be Opened In Ranji Trophy Game

The unmatched aura of Virat Kohli was on full display in and around the Arjun Jaitley Stadium even before the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways could start here as thousands of fans queued up to watch the superstar in his first domestic red-ball appearance in 13 years. The DDCA (Delhi and Districts Cricket Association) had projected a crowd of around 10,000 for Kohli's homecoming, which is unheard for a Ranji Trophy game. But such was his magnetic pull that even those lofty calculations went for a toss.

Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return: Few Fans Injured Amid Chaos Outside Stadium - Report

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli's long-awaited return to domestic cricket was marred by chaos at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways on Thursday. According to India Today, few fans were injured amid the chaos. With Kohli returning to domestic cricket after 12 years, crowd flocked outside the venue in large numbers from as early as 3 AM. However, outside Gate 16, the crowd started pushing each other and that led to couple of them falling down and getting injured. A police bike was also damaged while some fans left their shoes behind. The report added that a security guard was also injured while handling the entire situation.

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 2, LIVE Scorecard Updates

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE Updates, 1st Test Day 2: Australia will be hoping to pile on more runs on Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle, as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja resume on unbeaten centuries to help them to 330/2 at Stumps on Day 1. Smith became the fourth Australian batter to cross 10,000 Test runs on Day 1, as he remained not out on 104. Khawaja was preferred in the playing XI over Sam Konstas, and repaid the faith by scoring 147. Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay picked up the wickets for Sri Lanka. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Impossible" To Complete Champions Trophy Stadiums' Renovation Before Deadline: Report

The state of cricket stadiums in Pakistan has sent shockwaves across the global cricketing spectrum, with the slow renovation progress leaving all the stakeholders worried. While India are supposed to play their Champions Trophy fixtures in Dubai, all the other international teams are supposed to set their base in Pakistan. The latest images from the renovation work at the stadium don't paint a particularly rosy picture. Reports from Pakistan have now claimed that it is 'impossible' for authorities to complete the construction work at the stadiums within the deadline.

Organisers Take Huge Decision As Fans Line Up To Watch Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return

Virat Kohli confirmed to play a Ranji Trophy match after 12 years as Delhi won the toss and elected to bowl first against Railways in their Elite Group D match of the ongoing season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Kohli's last Ranji Trophy game for Delhi came against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad in November 2012. But following the BCCI's policy for Indian players to play domestic cricket when possible, Kohli turn out for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. His return comes at a time when Delhi, at sixth place with 14 points, have a very slim mathematical chance to enter the Ranji Trophy knockouts. They need an outright win over fourth-ranked Railways, but that may not be enough to enter the knockouts.

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Updates, Ranji Trophy: Fan Breaches Security To Meet Virat Kohli, This Happens Next

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Updates Day 1, Elite Group D: Virat Kohli marked his comeback to domestic cricket after a gap of 12 years, as Delhi chose to field first against Railways in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli is playing under the captaincy of Ayush Badoni's in the game. Railways got off to a terrible start, losing their first three wickets with only 21 runs on board. Navdeep Saini, who used to feature for Team India, took the third wicket, and kicked off celebrations with a delighted Kohli. The star's presence has seen thousands flock outside the stadium from the early hours of Saturday morning, and one fan even breached security, rushing onto the ground towards Kohli, touching his feet. He was soon escorted out by guards, without any harm done to Kohli. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Streaming Ranji Trophy LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Streaming, Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli is set to mark his return to domestic cricket after a gap of more than 12 years, as Delhi take on Railways in the final round of the Ranji Trophy group stage. The India stalwart, however, will not lead the side, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) star Ayush Badoni continuing as captain. Rishabh Pant, who played in their previous game, will not feature in this match. Although the match wasn't scheduled to be televised, the presence of Kohli - arguably India's biggest cricket star - has meant that it will now be streamed live.

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Afghanistan Women Cricketers Reunite In First Game After Fleeing Taliban

Virat Kohli Shatters Expectations, Forces New Stand To Be Opened In Ranji Trophy Game

Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return: Few Fans Injured Amid Chaos Outside Stadium - Report

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 2, LIVE Scorecard Updates

"Impossible" To Complete Champions Trophy Stadiums' Renovation Before Deadline: Report

Organisers Take Huge Decision As Fans Line Up To Watch Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Updates, Ranji Trophy: Fan Breaches Security To Meet Virat Kohli, This Happens Next

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Streaming Ranji Trophy LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch