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Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian Rescue Mumbai Against Jammu And Kashmir

A resolute Shardul Thakur played the rescue act to perfection for the star-studded but misfiring Mumbai, as his second first-class hundred brought the Ranji Trophy defending champions back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Having conceded a huge 86-run lead in the first innings, Mumbai were left tottering at 101/7 in the second innings when Thakur and Tanush Kotian put on a robust 173-run unbeaten stand for the eighth wicket to turn the tables on J&K.

England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India

CHENNAI : Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson for England's second T20 International against India on Saturday while Jamie Smith has also been added to the squad.

"Need To Put Pressure On Bowlers": Harry Brook Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs India

Top-order batter Harry Brook said on Friday that England will have to apply constant pressure on India if the visitors want to recover from the seven-wicket drubbing at Kolkata and level the series. India are leading the five-match series 1-0 after their victory at the Eden Gardens. “We're pretty chilled. India is a very good side, so, we knew what they were gonna hit us with and yeah, they played an exceptional game,” Brook said on the eve of the second T20I in Chennai.

2nd T20I: India Keep An Eye On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Look To Extend Lead Against England

Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India's T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England in the second game of a five-match series in Chennai on Saturday. India lead the rubber 1-0 after a facile seven-wicket victory at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The hosts would certainly want to see Shami in action but his inclusion in the eleven, as things stand now, will depend on further evaluation of his fitness.

"Great Effort To Get Ahead Of Strong Teams In World": Jonty Rhodes On South Africa Reaching Maiden WTC Final

Former South African Cricketer, Jonty Rhodes on Friday shared his thoughts as his national team reached the World Test Championship for the first time since the start of this tournament. South Africa secured their place in the one-off final with a commanding performance in the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion. This victory marked the culmination of a successful campaign in the 2023-25 WTC cycle, during which the Proteas won eight out of 12 Tests. Their dominant 10-wicket triumph over Pakistan in the final Test of the series sealed a 2-0 victory and confirmed their top position on the nine-team points table.

Adam Griffith Appointed Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach

Adam Griffith has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new national pace bowling coach. The former Tasmania first-class cricketer will work with the country's men's teams, focusing on the development and preparation of pace bowlers, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday. Griffith transitions to this role from his position as assistant coach of Victoria. Based at CA's National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, he will oversee a range of responsibilities, including leading the national strategy for pace bowler development, managing the preparation of national pacers, supporting the Australian men's and Australia A men's teams, and mentoring pace bowling coaches.

Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma In ICC Women's ODI Team Of The Year, No Indian In Men's Side

Star batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Friday named in the ICC women's ODI Team of the Year 2024 but none of their male counterparts found a place in the men's side that was dominated by Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The women's all-star team has three players from England, two Australians, two South Africans and one each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, besides the two Indians. The 28-year-old Mandhana accumulated 747 runs in 13 matches to be the highest run-scorer in women's ODIs in 2024. She is also in the running for the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.

Not Just Captain, I Want To Be A Leader: Suryakumar Yadav

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav does not want to be just a captain but a leader of the group. He reflected on his thoughts before the second T20I against England in Chennai. Suryakumar-led India defeated England by seven wickets in the series opener at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The home side took an early 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. "I feel I don't just want to be a captain; I want to be a leader. If we want to achieve something as a group, everyone has to be on the same page. These are the small things I keep telling them - the basics, good habits to follow on the ground and off the field. And when you step onto the ground, just leave your body and enjoy what's happening," Suryakumar said on Hotstar's special show 'Superstars'.

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Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian Rescue Mumbai Against Jammu And Kashmir

England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India

"Need To Put Pressure On Bowlers": Harry Brook Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs India

2nd T20I: India Keep An Eye On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Look To Extend Lead Against England

"Great Effort To Get Ahead Of Strong Teams In World": Jonty Rhodes On South Africa Reaching Maiden WTC Final

Adam Griffith Appointed Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach

Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma In ICC Women's ODI Team Of The Year, No Indian In Men's Side

Not Just Captain, I Want To Be A Leader: Suryakumar Yadav