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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.

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).

"Vrushali Has A Great Backhand Counter,": Bengaluru Jawans' Star Player Jack Foster

Pickleball, a game that has seen exponential growth in recent years, made its official league debut in India with the World Pickleball League. The league, a brainchild of Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, came to life on January 24, 2025. The league is now in its final stage, with Priya and Atlee's team, Bengaluru Jawans, emerging as one of the strongest contenders. The team boasts a healthy mix of young and experienced players, including 17-year-old Mauro Garcia and 51-year-old Marcello Jardim. One of the shining stars of the Bengaluru Jawans is 23-year-old Jack Foster, who already has extensive experience, having played over 300 pickleball games.

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.

"Goes Without Saying...": Railway Ticket Collector Himanshu Sangwan Breaks Silence After Dismissing Virat Kohli

Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan found himself in the collective consciousness of Indian cricket followers after taking the "most important wicket of his life," dismissing superstar Virat Kohli in a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi on Friday. Sangwan, who played U-19 cricket for Delhi alongside the likes of Rishabh Pant before moving to Railways, uprooted the superstar's off-stump in the first session on day two to grab the limelight. He celebrated the prized wicket with full enthusiasm, unmindful of the attention he had attracted on social media with his exploits.

Australia Star Beth Mooney Makes History, Becomes First-Ever Women's Player To Huge Milestone

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney made history on Saturday, slamming her maiden Test century and becoming the first-ever women's player from her country to have centuries across all formats. Mooney achieved this feat during the one-off Women's Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In the first innings in reply to 170 scored by England who were put to field first, Australia's Mooney more than half the deficit herself, making 106 in 173 balls, with seven fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of over 61.

India Coach Provides Fresh Update On Mohammed Shami's Fitness: "Catching To Him..."

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel is delighted at having Mohammed Shami back in the squad, hinting at a possible return for the veteran pacer in the upcoming game. Shami, who made his first appearance for India since the ODI World Cup 2023 final, played in the third T20I against England. Though he went wicketless, the experienced seamer showcased his trademark seam position, conceding 25 runs in three overs at an economy rate of 8.33. Speaking about Shami's impact, Morkel said in the post-match press conference, "Shami's been bowling really well, catching to him at warm-ups... so very happy he's coming along. He's probably going to get an opportunity in the next game, we'll see how things go, but excited to have him back in the group."

"Someone Who Has Played For...": Hardik Pandya's Blunt Admission On His New Role

Hardik Pandya may be an all-rounder but he holds his batting exploits close to his heart because it gives him a "wonderful feeling" every time he scores big runs and guides India to victory. Pandya produced another sterling performance with the bat in the fourth T20I against England on Friday, emerging as the joint-highest scorer with Shivam Dube on 53 runs in the match in Pune. His half-century not only guided India to a 15-run win but also helped the hosts take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

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

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

"Vrushali Has A Great Backhand Counter,": Bengaluru Jawans' Star Player Jack Foster

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

"Goes Without Saying...": Railway Ticket Collector Himanshu Sangwan Breaks Silence After Dismissing Virat Kohli

Australia Star Beth Mooney Makes History, Becomes First-Ever Women's Player To Huge Milestone

India Coach Provides Fresh Update On Mohammed Shami's Fitness: "Catching To Him..."

"Someone Who Has Played For...": Hardik Pandya's Blunt Admission On His New Role