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We were clear with Shreyas...want all-round option going into T20 WC: Rohit Sharma
The 27-year-old Shreyas, who was picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 12.25 crore in the mega auction, on Wednesday was named the captain of the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022. However, it was a mixed bag day for him as he couldn't find a place in India's playing XI in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens.
Dhull, Rahane, Sarfaraz centuries highlight the return of Ranji Trophy on day one
On the day India's premier domestic cricket competition returned, hundreds coming out of the bat of Dhull, Rahane and Sarfaraz apart from Karnataka duo Manish Pandey and KV Siddharth stood out the most. In Delhi's Elite Group H contest against Tamil Nadu at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Dhull scored 113 off 150 balls, including 18 boundaries, to continue his cricketing fairy tale.
With series on the line, India seek to win third match against New Zealand
The visitors' will be encouraged by the fact that Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Singh and Meghna Singh are out of extended MIQ (Mandatory Isolation and Quarantine) stay and will be available for the do-or-die match. India will be hoping that Jhulan Goswami, who missed out on the second ODI due to a neck issue, will be available for Friday's match.
Ind vs WI: Used to feel bad for not finishing matches in past, says Suryakumar Yadav
During the run-chase in the first T20I, India were in a spot of bother after losing few quick wickets during the middle overs. However, in-form Suryakumar (34 off 18) then took control of the chase and his crucial 48 runs partnership with Venkatesh Iyer (24 off 13) down the order helped India cross the victory line.
ISL 2021-22: Semi-final dates announced; Final to be held in Fatorda on March 20
The first-leg semi-finals will be held on March 11, and March 12. The return legs are scheduled for March 15, and March 16. In one of the most closely-contested seasons of ISL, nine teams still remain in contention to advance into the Semi-finals. Season 2021-22 has been the most competitive ISL so far with only 19 points gap between the current top-placed team, Hyderabad FC (29) and NorthEast United FC (10), in 11th.
Ranji Trophy: U19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull slams century on debut
Yash Dhull opened the batting for Delhi after Tamil Nadu skipper Vijay Shankar elected to bowl first. Dhull watched his opening partner Dhruv Shorey get out for one followed by one-drop Himmat Singh was dismissed for a duck as pacer Sandeep Warrier bagged both wickets. Dhull was firm in his first innings at the senior level, leading Delhi's recovery from 7/2 with a 60-run partnership with Nitish Rana (25).
Champions League: Late goals help Liverpool quell Inter 2-0
Firmino came off the bench in the first leg encounter at San Siro on Wednesday night and opened the scoring with a clinical header from a corner in the 75th minute. And eight minutes later, Salah netted to give the Reds a two-goal advantage when they welcome the Serie A champions to Anfield in next month's return fixture.
Champions League: Bayern survive a scare, hold Salzburg 1-1 with a last-minute goal
The German giants left it late as Kingsley Coman's last-minute tap-in canceled out Chikwubuike Adamu's first-half goal to deny Salzburg a famous Champions League victory in this round of 16 first leg. Salzburg's hopes suffered an early blow when Noah Okafor limped off but they responded in perfect fashion, replacement Adamu rounding off a flowing counterattack with a well-struck finish that belied his 20 years.
India's Maini to Race with Mercedes AMG in German DTM series
After a successful rookie season in Germany's premier racing series, Arjun Maini, will participate this season appear for Mercedes AMG in the DTM series. The Indian driver will also contest the pre-season tests in his official DTM Mercedes AMG car before the season opener in Portimao, Portugal, between April 30 and May 1.
PKL 8: Bengal Warriors thrash Tamil Thalaivas
Captain Maninder Singh (14 points) and all-rounder Mohammad Nabibakhsh (13 points) picked Super 10s while Bengal's defence was marshalled efficiently by Abozar Mighani (6 points) and Ran Singh (4 points). The much-changed Thalaivas had a poor day on the mat with the likes of Sagar and Surjeet Singh struggling to stop the Bengal raiders.
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