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Rajat Patidar's Whirlwind Fifty Takes Madhya Pradesh To Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

Skipper Rajat Patidar led from the front with a scintillating unbeaten fifty as Madhya Pradesh trashed former champions Delhi by seven wickets to storm into their first final in 13 years at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. Opting to field, Madhya Pradesh's bowlers put up a clinical performance, with allrounder Venkatesh Iyer (2/12) leading the charge by taking two wickets to restrict Delhi, the 2018 winners, to a modest 146/5. In reply, MP overhauled the target in 15.4 overs with Patidar top-scoring with a 29-ball 66 not out, which included four fours and six sixes.

6 Wides, 1 No-Ball, 2 Fours And A Wicket: Naveen-Ul-Haq Bowls Marathon 13-Ball Over vs Zimbabwe

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq is in the news again, as he bowled a marathon rollercoaster over during his team's first T20I against Zimbabwe. In an over that seemed like it would never get over, Naveen bowled as many as 13 balls to finally complete his over. Naveen bowled a whopping six wides, along with a no ball, culminating in the 13-ball over. But, while he was smashed for two fours, he also came back strong to pick up a wicket in the same over as well.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma In Focus But 'One Change' On Cards

After winning the opening Test with flying colours by 295 runs, Team India faced a major setback and lost the second match by 10 wickets in Adelaide. As the five-match series is currently levelled 1-1, Rohit Sharma will look to bounce back in the third Test which will be played in Brisbane from Saturday. The pink-ball Test in Adelaide marked the return of skipper Rohit, who missed the first match due to the birth of his second child. However, the Indian skipper failed to leave a mark as he scored only three and six runs.

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

From the cricket field to the hockey pitch, Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju claim the World Chess Championship title on Thursday, becoming the youngest world champion in history. At just 18 years old, Gukesh's victory against reigning champion Ding Liren of China marked a monumental achievement, as he became only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to hold the title.

Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

India are set to make two changes to their playing XI for the third Test against Australia, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. According to a report in the Indian Express, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to lose his place in the XI, with Washington Sundar likely to replace him. Sundar played the series opener in Perth which India won by 295 runs, but was dropped from the team for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide as Australia levelled the five-match series 1-1 after beating the visitors by 10 wickets.

IND vs AUS Brisbane Test Weather Report: Rain To Play Spoilsport On Day 1? Forecast Paints Grim Picture

Team India will look to bounce from a 10-wicket defeat as they take on Australia in the third Test of a five-match series, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. The series is tied at 1-1 as India won the series-opener by 295 runs in Perth, before Australia outplayed them in the pink-ball Test last week. India are likely to make a couple of changes with Akash Deep and Washington Sundar likely to get the nod over Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana, respectively.

Can India Stop Travis Head Juggernaut At Brisbane? A Look At Left-Hander's Stats At The Venue

As India takes on Australia in the third Test at Brisbane, a lot of eyes will be on Aussie batter Travis Head, whose counter-attacking ways have emerged as a headache for the visitors in recent times, often turning a winnable match into a humiliating defeat for India single-handedly. Heading into the third Test, the series is level at 1-1. After a loss to India by 295 runs at Perth's Optus Stadium, the hosts bounced back magnificently with a 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide, where the star-studded Indian line-up failed and the dominance of pink-ball maestros Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins was evident throughout the match.

Imad Wasim Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time on Friday. The 35-year-old has expressed his desire to continue playing domestic and franchise cricket around the world. Imad, earlier had announced his retirement from international cricket in 2023 too but his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League, where he was named player of the match in all three playoff games for eventual champions Islamabad United, prompted a return to international cricket in the T20 format.

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Rajat Patidar's Whirlwind Fifty Takes Madhya Pradesh To Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

6 Wides, 1 No-Ball, 2 Fours And A Wicket: Naveen-Ul-Haq Bowls Marathon 13-Ball Over vs Zimbabwe

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma In Focus But 'One Change' On Cards

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

IND vs AUS Brisbane Test Weather Report: Rain To Play Spoilsport On Day 1? Forecast Paints Grim Picture

Can India Stop Travis Head Juggernaut At Brisbane? A Look At Left-Hander's Stats At The Venue

Imad Wasim Announces Retirement From International Cricket