The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has responded to the state's show cause notice regarding the floodlight malfunction during the India-England ODI on February 9. OCA has decided to deploy two generator sets per floodlight to avoid future incidents. OCA president Pankaj Lochan Mohanty assured no disturbances occurred during subsequent matches and the BCCI did not seek a report.
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India spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed his desire for improvement despite a match-winning performance against England in the first T20I. Dismissing key players including Jos Buttler, he used bounce to his advantage and kept the ball away from the hitting arc. Chakravarthy was named Player of the Match but emphasized the need for further development in his skills.
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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Newly appointed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer remains focused on delivering strong performances despite his hefty Rs 23.75 crore auction price. Both Iyer and captain Ajinkya Rahane are determined to lead KKR to success in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, emphasising the importance of team effort and consistency.
With Josh Hazlewood out for the rest of the India series due to a calf injury, Australian captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are prepared to shoulder increased bowling responsibilities. The series is currently tied 1-1. Cummins and Starc are expected to play in the remaining Melbourne and Sydney Tests, barring any unforeseen issues.