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"No Smog...": Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri Roast Harry Brook After Varun Chakravarthy Scalps England Star

England's Harry Brook gave a bizarre explanation ahead of 2nd T20I against India in Chennai. He said that due to smog in Kolkata, it was difficult to play the spin of Varun Chakravarthy. "But with the smog the other night, it was a lot harder to pick. Hopefully the air is a bit clearer here and we can see the ball a bit easier. Facing spin in T20 cricket is probably the hardest thing in the game, especially because I always get out trying to absolutely smack it," he said.

Fan Invades Ranji Trophy Match To Meet Rohit Sharma. India Captain Does This. Video

The return of senior India stars to the Ranji Trophy circuit drew in a lot of fan following, and it was evident with a sizeable crowd present at Mumbai's BKC Ground, as the likes of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal played. For Rohit Sharma, it was a return to domestic cricket after nearly 10 years, but it did not go to plan, as Mumbai lost to underdogs Jammu and Kashmir. However, just how much pull Rohit alone brings to a game was evident when a fan invaded the pitch to try and meet him.

"Had To Pay Off Loan, Sold Poori Sabzi": Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Ex-Teammate Recalls Struggle

A sportsperson's life more often than not is full of struggles. More so in India, where competition can be intense. But then, Indian sport is abound with stories where despite humble background, players rose to became stars with sheer discipline and hard work. Former India player Manoj Tiwary is one such name. He played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India. But had he been a little more fortunate, he would have featured in more international matches.

Australia Put One Foot In Semi-Finals, New Zealand Rally To Beat USA In 19 Women's T20 World Cup

Australia moved one step closer to the semifinals with a dominant performance on their way to a seven-wicket victory over a listless West Indies in the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup here on Saturday. After winning the toss, Australia opted to field and immediately applied pressure, reducing the West Indies to 16-3 by the end of the powerplay. The West Indies batters struggled to settle as Australia kept striking at regular intervals, eventually bowling them out for just 53 runs in 16.3 overs.

CSK Star Slams Stunning 150, Puts Tamil Nadu In Driving Seat vs Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy

All-rounder Vijay Shankar blasted an unbeaten 150 as Tamil Nadu closed in on an outright win after declaring at 305 for 5 and reducing Chandigarh to 113 for 5 on day 3 of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match here on Saturday. In a clash between the two table-toppers, Shankar struck 12 fours and five sixes in his 171-ball innings, while Narayan Jagadeesan contributed 89 at the top as Tamil Nadu recovered from a mini-collapse to set Chandigarh a daunting target of 403.

Not Jasprit Bumrah, This India Star Named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer Of The Year 2024

India's leading wicket-taker of 2024, Arshdeep Singh, has been named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards on Saturday. The left-arm pacer starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and USA back in June, and has gone on to cement his reputation as one of the leading powerplay and death bowlers in the game. The 25-year-old has long been tipped for the top, and India put a great deal of faith in his ability since making his full international debut in 2022. And 2024 was the year when Arshdeep fully established himself as a world-class bowler in T20 International cricket, taking bucket-loads of wickets with the new ball and proving to be consistently economical at the death on a variety of surfaces.

Ignored T20 World Cup Star Receive Sudden Call-up vs England After India's MCG Hero Nitish Reddy Suffers Injury: Report

Injuries continue to plague the Indian cricket team in the ongoing T20I series against England. Already doubts persist over whether Mohammed Shami, after missing the first match that the hosts won in Kolkata, will be available for the second match in Chennai on Saturday. In the midst of this, a report claimed that fast-bowling allrounder Nitish Reddy has not recovered from an injury. In his place, Shivam Dube - member of India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad - has been called up, said a report in The Indian Express.

India vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: India Aim To Double Lead, England Eye Comeback

India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE Updates: Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team faces England in the second T20I of the five-match series on Saturday. The contest will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

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"No Smog...": Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri Roast Harry Brook After Varun Chakravarthy Scalps England Star

Fan Invades Ranji Trophy Match To Meet Rohit Sharma. India Captain Does This. Video

"Had To Pay Off Loan, Sold Poori Sabzi": Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Ex-Teammate Recalls Struggle

Australia Put One Foot In Semi-Finals, New Zealand Rally To Beat USA In 19 Women's T20 World Cup

CSK Star Slams Stunning 150, Puts Tamil Nadu In Driving Seat vs Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy

Not Jasprit Bumrah, This India Star Named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer Of The Year 2024

Ignored T20 World Cup Star Receive Sudden Call-up vs England After India's MCG Hero Nitish Reddy Suffers Injury: Report

India vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: India Aim To Double Lead, England Eye Comeback