Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has successfully acquired the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred for £123 million, outbidding other competitors. This addition makes it the sixth global cricket team under their ownership, which already includes franchises such as Mumbai Indians in IPL and WPL, MI Cape Town, MI New York and MI Cape Town.
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Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh's playful dance during the rain delay at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy went viral. Harbhajan, on commentary duties, recounted the incident, explaining how Kohli teased him about his outfit resembling actor Jeetendra's, leading to an impromptu dance-off. Their lighthearted exchange highlights the camaraderie between the two cricketers.
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