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In a dazzling display of skill, the young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir sliced through the Indian batting line-up, claiming an impressive four-wicket haul on the second day of the fourth Test in Ranchi on Saturday.

A police officer was injured Friday in a pitched battle between protesting farmers and cops in Khedi Chwpata in Haryana's Hisar.  The violence - in which tear gas shells were fired and police resorted to a lathi charge, while protesters threw stones - broke after the farmers were stopped from marching to Khanauri on the Punjab border.
 

England captain Ben Stokes has raised eyebrows with his remarks on the peculiar Ranchi pitch ahead of the fourth Test against India.

Prepare for a historic moment with Jacintha Kalyan, India's pioneering female pitch curator, as she gears up for an exhilarating Season 2 of the Women's Premier League (WPL).

At 26 years old, Sarfaraz Khan earned his Test cap after years of hard work in the domestic circuit, amplified by focused training sessions, especially during the two COVID-19 lockdowns.

India faces a 5-run penalty for running on the pitch. As a result, England will kick off their innings with an initial advantage at 5/0.

In a remarkable feat, Rohit Sharma hits his 79th six in Test cricket, overtaking Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of 78 sixes.

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, had, on November 2 last year reserved its verdict in the matter. The scheme, which was notified by the government on January 2, 2018, was pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring in transparency in political funding.

In a notable change to the England lineup for the upcoming third Test against India in Rajkot, Mark Wood has been brought back into the playing XI, replacing the offspinner Shoaib Bashir.

The stadium echoed with chants of "Modi-Modi," reflecting the collective respect and admiration for the Indian Prime Minister among the audience

Fast-bowling legend Dale Steyn praises Jasprit Bumrah's extraordinary cricketing prowess, highlighting his unique ability to neutralize pitch conditions with impeccable bowling skills.

In a video that has gone viral on X, formerly Twitter, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami said, "If Ram Mandir is being built, then what's the problem in saying Jai Shri Ram... say it 1000 times. If I want to say Allahu Akbar then I will say it 1000 times... what difference does it make?"

Despite their smooth journey in the tournament thus far, India faced a tough challenge against South Africa, ultimately securing a narrow two-wicket victory in the U-19 World Cup last-four clash.

In the opening day of the second Test against England, Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable innings, which marked his second century in six Tests, propelled India to 336 for 6 from 93 overs by the close of play.

The absence of injured Ravindra Jadeja and K L Rahul has further compounded India's challenges, prompting them to think innovatively to turn the tide against an English team that has redefined Test cricket with their aggressive approach.