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Big Achievement For Hardik Pandya, Enters Top 5 Of Elite India List Led By Rohit Sharma

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook former batter Shikhar Dhawan to become country's fifth-highest run-getter in T20Is. Pandya accomplished this movement up in charts during the fourth T20I against England at Pune on Friday. During the match, Pandya came in clutch, scoring a brilliant 53 in 34 balls, with seven fours and two sixes, lifting his team from a poor position of 79/5 to 181/9 in their 20 overs. His runs came at a strike rate of over 155. Now in 113 T20Is and 89 innings, Pandya has scored 1,803 runs at an average of 28.17 and a strike rate of 141.63. He has scored five half-centuries, with best score of 71*.

"His Brilliant Glove Work...": Wriddhiman Saha Gets Fitting Tribute From India Star

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has congratulated Wriddhiman Saha for leaving an ‘indelible mark' on the game of cricket after the wicket-keeper batter retired from all forms of cricket. Saha received a guard of honour from his teammates on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Eden Gardens on Friday. “Today we bid farewell to a true legend of Indian cricket, Wriddhiman Saha. His brilliant glove work and countless memorable moments, both on and off the field, have left an indelible mark. From the Ranji Trophy to the national team, his dedication and passion have inspired us all. Wishing you the best in your next chapter, Wriddhiman. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations!

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma-Less Mumbai Crush Meghalaya By An Innings And 456 Runs

Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian grabbed four wickets each as rampant Mumbai advanced to an innings and 456-run win over Meghalaya to top the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A table here on Saturday. Mumbai currently have 29 points, similar to Jammu & Kashmir but the defending champions are ahead by Net Run Rate -- 1.74 as against the latter's 1.59. However, J&K are currently in a position to grab at least three points against Baroda, and are poised to end the league engagements as group toppers.

'Pitch Fixing' Allegations Hit Ranji Trophy. Jammu And Kashmir's Big Charge Against Krunal Pandya-Led Baroda

The ongoing Elite Group A match between Jammu and Kashmir and Baroda in Ranji Trophy has hogged limelight for wrong reasons. The game, which is being played at the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, was marred by controversy after serious allegations were made against the Baroda team. The visiting team Jammu and Kashmir made the allegations that their opponents tampered with the pitch in which the match was being played. The protest from J&K players also saw the match starting late on the third day of play.

To Curb Loud 'Virat Kohli' Chants In Delhi Stadium, Officials' Big Crack Down On Fans

As day three of the Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Railways resumed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, the sight of black covers installed on the edge of Bishan Singh Bedi stand adjacent to the dressing room situated in the Virat Kohli Pavilion stood out. Asked about the same, DDCA sources told IANS that the black covers were installed early on Saturday morning after both Delhi and Railways teams were being disturbed by noise made by fans who were crowding near the edge of the dressing room situated in the Bishan Singh Bedi stand for the last two days.

India Eye Second Straight Women's U19 T20 World Cup Title, Face South Africa In Final

Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive title when they take on South Africa in the final of the Women's U19 T20 World Cup here on Sunday. India have had a flawless campaign so far, winning all their six matches in the tournament. The Niki Prasad-led side has been in red-hot form across departments. India registered dominating wins over the West Indies (9 wickets), Malaysia (10 wickets), Sri Lanka (60 runs), Bangladesh (8 wickets), Scotland (150 runs) and England (9 wickets in the semifinal).

Watch: Massive Security Breach As 3 Fans Enter Stadium At Once To Meet Virat Kohli

Amid the ongoing Ranji Trophy encounter between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, three fans breached security to meet star batter Virat Kohli on Day 3. This comes after a fan managed to get past the security to catch a glimpse of Kohli from close range on Day 1. Kohli, who is playing his first Ranji Trophy match in over 12 years, scored just six runs in Delhi's first innings, has been the main attraction of the game deemed as a dead rubber.

Yuvraj Singh Returns To Cricket, To Play For India Again In This Tournament

Two-time World Cup-winner Yuvraj Singh, one of cricket's greatest left-handers, will represent India Masters in season one of the International Masters League (IML), which will be played from February 22 to March 16 this year. A name synonymous with glory and game-changing moments, Yuvraj was one of the chief architects of India's victory in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, during which he famously smashed England pacer Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over.

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Big Achievement For Hardik Pandya, Enters Top 5 Of Elite India List Led By Rohit Sharma

"His Brilliant Glove Work...": Wriddhiman Saha Gets Fitting Tribute From India Star

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma-Less Mumbai Crush Meghalaya By An Innings And 456 Runs

'Pitch Fixing' Allegations Hit Ranji Trophy. Jammu And Kashmir's Big Charge Against Krunal Pandya-Led Baroda

To Curb Loud 'Virat Kohli' Chants In Delhi Stadium, Officials' Big Crack Down On Fans

India Eye Second Straight Women's U19 T20 World Cup Title, Face South Africa In Final

Watch: Massive Security Breach As 3 Fans Enter Stadium At Once To Meet Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh Returns To Cricket, To Play For India Again In This Tournament