Agni Chopra, son of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and critic Anupama Chopra, received the Madhavrao Scindia Award for Top Run Getter in Ranji Trophy Plate League from Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Scoring 939 runs in the 2023-24 season, Agni aspires to help Mizoram advance and secure a place in the Indian Test team.
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Experience the high-intensity drama of India-Pakistan cricket matches with The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan, available from February 7 on Netflix. This documentary features legends like Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly, revealing the cultural themes and emotions behind one of the most storied rivalries.
New Zealand cricket team has reached the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy after beating Bangladesh by five wickets. Rachin Ravindra made a successful return to action, scoring 112 runs. The team will next face India on March 2. The coach, Gary Stead, is pleased with the bowlers' performance and is preparing the team for the upcoming clash.
Desert Vipers secured a 53-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 at Dubai International Stadium. Alex Hales, Nathan Sowter, and Luke Wood were key contributors. The Knight Riders had a promising start, but a middle-order collapse ended their chase. The Vipers remain unbeaten with four consecutive wins.
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