Nat Sciver-Brunt's stellar performance in both batting and bowling led the Mumbai Indians to a five-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League. Sciver-Brunt claimed two wickets and scored 57 runs off 39 balls. Key contributions by teammates further restricted Gujarat Giants to 120 runs, securing an easy chase for Mumbai.
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Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra expressed frustration over umpiring standards in their Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai. There were controversial decisions involving Mumbai players Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane. Dogra appreciated Shardul Thakur's unbeaten 113, believing J&K can still contend with the 188-run lead if the target remains under 250.
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Ravichandran Ashwin recalls MS Dhoni's brilliant tactics during the 2013 Champions Trophy final, where Dhoni predicted and executed strategic moves to dismiss Jonathan Trott and others. Dhoni's leadership helped India secure a victory, with Ishant Sharma taking crucial wickets and Ashwin bowling the final over. Dhoni's choices demonstrated his unmatched game awareness and confidence in his team's abilities.
Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan surprised the cricket world by dismissing Virat Kohli in a Ranji Trophy match. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after 12 years, was bowled out by Sangwan's exceptional in-swinger after scoring 6 runs. Sangwan, also a ticket collector at New Delhi Railway Station, celebrated the moment by taking Kohli's autograph on a cricket ball.
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