In a crucial Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, Mumbai's all-rounder Shardul Thakur once again proved his worth with a century knock of 113 runs, rescuing his team from a precarious situation. After a subpar performance by Mumbai's top order, including Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Thakur's 105-ball knock with 15 boundaries helped Mumbai take a lead of 188 runs on Day 2. This feat comes after Thakur's impressive 51-run knock in the first innings, showcasing his consistent brilliance with both bat and ball.
Mumbai's Shardul Thakur once again came to the rescue of his struggling team in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. After saving Mumbai's first innings with a century, Thakur stepped up in the second innings, scoring another hundred with support from Tanush Kotian. Meanwhile, other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill struggled in their respective matches.
In the opening match of the Ranji Trophy, seasoned bowler Umar Mir showed off his skills by dismissing big names like Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube. With an impressive history of performances in domestic cricket, Mir continues to be a key player for Jammu and Kashmir. The much-awaited return of Rohit Sharma and his partner Yashasvi Jaiswal to domestic cricket was not as successful as they were both dismissed early in the match. Mir's display of pace and bounce kept Mumbai on edge and sent their wickets tumbling. The sparse crowd at the stadium quickly returned to their desks after Rohit's dismissal.
TV actor Aman Jaiswal, known for his lead role in the popular show Dhartiputra Nandini, passed away in a tragic road accident at the young age of 23 in Mumbai. The news was confirmed by the show's writer, Dhiraj Mishra, who shared his condolences on social media. Jaiswal's friend shared that he was on his way to an audition when the accident occurred. The talented actor's untimely demise has left the entire team of Dhartiputra Nandini in shock and mourning.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between Natasimha Balakrishna and Bollywood star Bobby Deol in the year 2025 for the highly anticipated film Daaku Maharaaj. With a thrilling storyline and an all-star cast, including Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, and Chandini Chowdary, the film is expected to be a massive success at the box office. Director Bobby Kolli promises to show Balakrishna in a never-before-seen avatar, making the film even more exciting for viewers. With competition from other big releases, Daaku Maharaaj is poised to capture the hearts of audiences and emerge as the biggest hit of the year.
Tempers flared during the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 as 19-year-old Australian opener Sam Konstas drew the ire of the Indian team with his aggressive batting. After the infamous shoulder clash between Konstas and Kohli, it was now Yashasvi Jaiswal's turn to sledge the young batter in Hindi. Adding another layer to the heated exchange, Jaiswal refused to pronounce Konstas' name properly. However, the taunt didn't last long as Jaiswal ended up taking the catch to dismiss Konstas, who had scored 23 runs off 38 balls. Eventually, Australia was all out for 181, giving India a four-run lead.
Team India's struggles with the new ball in Sydney continued as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were dismissed early by the pacers. Despite Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill forming a partnership, Gill was dismissed by Nathan Lyon on the final delivery of the first session, with Steve Smith's constant chatter from slips credited for unsettling him. In the post-lunch session, Kohli too fell to a similar delivery, leaving India struggling at 107 for 4. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant fought hard with multiple blows but Kohli's longstanding struggles outside the off-stump and slip fielder's tactics proved costly for the team's top order.
The Indian opener's poor form continues as he is caught out by Australia's Mitchell Starc at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Despite being demoted to No. 3 in the previous test, Rahul couldn't make much of a difference and was once again dismissed cheaply. Fellow opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also fell early, leaving India in a tough spot at 17 for 2. Australia's Scott Boland took the wickets of both Rahul and Jaiswal in quick succession.
Sports "Kohli Survives Scare As India Opt To Bat In Series Finale Against Australia" India's star batsman Virat Kohli had a close call on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Opting to bat first, India lost early wickets but Kohli, who came into the game after the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal, was almost caught out in the outside off trap. However, after review, the third umpire declared the ball had slipped out of Steve Smith's grasp and Kohli survived. India's decision to bat first in difficult conditions raised eyebrows as they were without regular captain Rohit Sharma, who had a poor run in the series.
In the fifth test match between Australia and India, Australia's dominant bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland got off to a strong start, sending two Indian openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, back to the pavilion. This follows Australia's win in the previous test match and puts them in a strong position to win the series. See the key dismissals on cricket.com.au and ausmencricket.