Mumbai's lower order rescued the team from a perilous 101 for six to 278 for eight on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana. Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian's crucial 165-run partnership played a pivotal role. Haryana bowlers Anshul Kamboj and Sumit Kumar initially dominated, but Mumbai found stability thanks to Mulani and Kotian's resilience.
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Former India coach Ravi Shastri calls for a two-tiered Test cricket system to sustain the format amid T20 cricket's rise. He stresses scheduling high-ranked teams and maintaining the five-day structure to ensure competitive matches and retain fan interest. A two-tier structure would prevent one-sided contests and uphold Test cricket's quality.
Rain forced the cancellation of the ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi after the field was not fully covered. Mohammad Kaif criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for mismanagement of ICC funds. Both teams shared points, with South Africa leading Group B.
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India captain Jasprit Bumrah expressed frustration at not being able to bowl in the second innings due to back spasm, impacting India's efforts in the final Test at Sydney. Despite his absence, Bumrah finished as Player of the Series with 32 wickets.
ICC chairman Jay Shah attended the Brisbane 2032 Olympic committee meeting, discussing cricket's exciting future in the Olympics. Shah played a key role in cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, highlighting its global fanbase and potential for growth. He believes Olympic participation will boost the sport's reach into new markets.
Desert Vipers defeated Gulf Giants by five wickets in ILT20 Season 3 at Dubai International Stadium. Max Holden scored 70 off 54 balls. Despite Tom Curran's 64 off 34 balls, Gulf Giants managed only 129/8. Wanindu Hasaranga and Sam Curran took three wickets each. Vipers secured a top-two finish in the league.
Fakhar Zaman's impressive 67 off 52 balls helped Desert Vipers secure a five-wicket win over MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium. Contributions from Alex Hales and Sam Curran were crucial in chasing down a target of 160. Despite a late effort from Kieron Pollard and Romario Shepherd, Zaman's performance was pivotal for the Vipers' victory.
Venkatesh Iyer expresses his excitement about playing under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership as KKR's vice-captain. He highlights Rahane's initiative and experience, stating it will be a valuable learning experience. Venkatesh is ready to embrace his new role and contribute to the team's success. Despite stepping into a leadership position, Venkatesh revealed that he has not had direct discussions with former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer or mentor Gautam Gambhir regarding his new role.