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Theertha Satish to captain UAE in inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup
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The 18-year old Theertha had played 33 T20Is for the UAE senior women's team since 2021. Apart from her, the UAE U19 has eight more capped senior women's international cricketers in Vaishnave Mahesh, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Sanchin Singh, Rinitha Rajith, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale and Mahika Gaur.
2nd Test, Day 3: Mehidy picks three as India's top-order collapses in chase of 145 against Bangladesh
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Bangladesh were reeling at 113/6 in their second innings. But Litton Das's counter-attacking 73 helped the hosts' get 118 runs off the last four wickets. He led a spirited fightback with crucial partnerships of 46 with Nurul Hasan, who made 31 and 60 with Taskin Ahmed, who was unbeaten on 31, as Bangladesh made 231 in 70.2 overs.
IPL 2023: Invest the money in yourself is Raina and Uthappa's advice to uncapped players
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Defending champions Gujarat Titans rewarded pacer Shivam Mavi's IPL and domestic experience by signing him for INR 6 crores, making him the most expensive uncapped Indian player on Friday. They also signed wicketkeeper-batter K.S. Bharat for INR 1.2 crore and Gujarat cricketer Urvil Patel for INR 20 lakh.
2nd Test, Day 3: India need 145 runs to win the series 2-0 after bowling out Bangladesh for 231
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Bangladesh were reeling at 113/6. But Litton Das's counter-attacking 73 helped the hosts get 118 runs off the last four wickets. He led the hosts' fightback with crucial partnerships of 46 with Nurul Hasan, who made 31 and had a 60-run partnership with Taskin Ahmed, who made an unbeaten 31.
2nd Test, Day 3: Litton Das's counter-attacking fifty takes Bangladesh's lead to 108 against India
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At tea, Bangladesh were 195/7, with Das unbeaten on 58 off 78 balls, his 15th Test fifty and led the hosts' fightback with crucial partnerships of 46 with Nurul Hasan, who made 31 and an unbeaten 46-run stand with Taskin Ahmed.
Happy to come back and be playing with Mumbai Indians, says Cameron Green after IPL auction
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"Obviously, I'm pinching myself. I think joining such a great team in Mumbai, we obviously got such a history, all the past players that have played for them, and how great they are and how good the team is at the moment," he said to Cricket Live - Auction Special show on Star Sports.
Josh Little becomes first Ireland cricketer to earn Indian Premier League deal
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Through this, Little becomes the first Ireland player to earn an IPL contract. Little, 23, made his international debut for Ireland in 2016 and has since played two ODIs and 53 T20Is for his country.
Don't get involved in overseas leagues, BCCI tells franchises ahead of IPL auction: Report
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Three IPL franchises -- Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals -- own teams in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates while six teams -- Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, SunRisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals - are involved in the upcoming league in South Africa (SA20).
Ben Stokes can replace M.S. Dhoni as captain at CSK, says Scott Styris
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Dhoni, who had relinquished captaincy in the 2022 edition but was forced to take back the reins as the team fared miserably under Ravindra Jadeja, will probably be leading the CSK for the last time this season as he wants to bid farewell in front of home fans at Chennai. With the 41-year-old four-time IPL-winning skipper set to retire for the final time soon.
2nd Test, Day 3: India own morning session as four bowlers take wickets, reduce Bangladesh to 71/4
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With the pitch offering help to pacers and spinners, India were on the money from the word go, maintaining pressure and not letting Bangladesh off the hook at all. Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj picked up a wicket each early in the morning, followed by Jaydev Unadkat and Axar Patel taking one scalp each later.
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