While there was prediction of a sharp drizzle in the afternoon, the weather forecast was all clear for the evening but heavens opened up multiple times, putting paid to hopes of even having a five-over per side encounter

The pitch and the square at the start of the three-match series remain covered with rain lashing the sleepy hill station in the Himalayan foothills

While the sportspeople and athletes are at the forefront bringing laurels and glory to the country, the massive role played by parents whose commitment, patience, and trust helped these celebrities on their path of glory cannot be overlooked writes N Jagannath Das

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The first Test against South Africa will be played in Visakhapatnam from October 2 before the teams travel to Pune for the second Test from October 10.

The tournament starts with the round robin league followed by knock-out matches and will be played across various cricket grounds in the twin cities on Saturdays & Sundays.

The Noel David-led senior selection committee, which has been asked to select the team for this tournament, made left-hander B Sandeep as vice-captain.

Meanwhile, Oakridge International Schools Jaisnehal and St Francis of Assisi Boys School’s Imran Ghouri scalped seven wickets each in their respective sides’ big victories.

The match Kohli is referring to was a virtual quarter-final match between India and Australia in World T20 played on March 27, 2016

The five-match series, due to start on September 19, will now be held at Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Prasanth, who was with the Hyderabad Ranji team for more than five years before Chhattisgarh roped him two years ago, said given the recent sad incidents, it is prudent for the batsman and close in fielder (particularly at short leg) to wear helmet with a guard that offers players extra protection for the vulnerable area at the back of the head and

Other than Pakistan, the only country that buys their argument about being the biggest victim of terrorism, is China.