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In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer

Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants followed by an innings of 58 in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals made many take notice of his splendid timing and big match temperament. Subsequently, the 29-year-old from Indore switched to red-ball format for Madhya Pradesh with scores of 85 and 79 in the Ranji Trophy knockouts against Punjab and Bengal respectively. If that wasn’t enough, Rajat scored 122 and 30* in the Ranji final against Mumbai.

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali Raj pays tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan Goswami

India's finest ever batter Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, on Saturday welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club. Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India, shared many memorable wins and also some heartbreaking losses.

CAB planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens: Avishek Dalmiya

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya on Saturday announced that the organisation is planning to name a stand at the Eden Gardens after legendary India pacer Jhulan Goswami, subject to the approval of apex council. Dalmiya's comments come when the CAB, in one of its kind honouring, is organising the live telecast of Jhulan's last international match, against England at Lord's, at an Inox auditorium on Elgin Road in Kolkata before 170 budding women cricketers, CAB members and office bearers. Considered as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game, Jhulan, currently the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket with 353 scalps, made her India debut through an ODI in January 2002 against England in Chennai.

Pakistan hockey players get arrears, PHF releases 15 million rupees

A player confirmed receiving the payment and said it was tough for all of them to survive without any daily allowances or fees from the PHF for the last six months as many of them had lost their jobs with their departmental hockey teams. "The arrears were their daily allowances and other fees from a national training camp and the Asia Cup and Commonwealth Games this year," the official said.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons after partnering friend and rival Roger Federer in a doubles match that brought down the curtain on the Swiss great's glittering tennis career. Pictures and videos of Federer and Nadal - who shared one of tennis's most enthralling rivalries - sitting on a chair and crying after combining for Team Europe in a doubles defeat at London's O2 Arena on Friday went viral on social media.

Indian team for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup leaves for Spain to play friendly matches

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), however, did not mention the teams the Indians will play against. "These friendlies have been planned as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in India from October 11," the AIFF said in a release.

Jhulan Goswami joins Harmanpreet Kaur at toss in farewell game

Harmanpreet and Jhulan came for the toss together and stood alongside England captain Amy Jones.

National Games: Harmeet, Sutirtha send top seeds packing; Shah-Krittwika bag TT mixed doubles gold

Harmeet defeated Sathiyan 4-2 while Sutirtha got the better of Manika by an identical margin. Later in the session, Manush Shah and Krittwika Sinha Roy clinched the mixed doubles gold for Gujarat, earning a standing ovation from the packed stadium. But it was the riveting clash between two Team India players that kept the fans engaged in the morning session.

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In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali Raj pays tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan Goswami

CAB planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens: Avishek Dalmiya

Pakistan hockey players get arrears, PHF releases 15 million rupees

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Indian team for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup leaves for Spain to play friendly matches

Jhulan Goswami joins Harmanpreet Kaur at toss in farewell game

National Games: Harmeet, Sutirtha send top seeds packing; Shah-Krittwika bag TT mixed doubles gold