Smriti Mandhana’s splendid 117 — her sixth ODI century and first at home — carried India to a thumping 143-run victory over South Africa in the first of three 50-over Internationals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. South Africa never looked like chasing the total, folding for 122 as debutant leggie Asha Sobhana, 33, finished with four wickets. …
Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the Indian bowlers on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with figures of 4 for 94 and the pacer celebrated each dismissal by putting a finger on his lips. He said that the fast bowlers planned to be consistent and bowl in one area and also underlined the importance of four fast …
They were the overwhelming favourites heading into the contest with all odds stacked against the Bangladesh side. It seems India just can't get enough of middle-order issues, first the senior team, and now the juniors, both of which played a pivotal role in their respective World Cup contests. Heading into the U19 World Cup, India had a strong middle-order combination …
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