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India took full advantage of Afghanistan's inexperience in red ball cricket, dismissing them twice on the second day to romp home by an innings and 262 runs in the one-off Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday. India lived up to their billing as the No.1 ranked Test side, by riding on a collective team effort that saw them posting a commanding 474 in their first innings before the bowlers joined the party to dismiss the rookie visitors twice in two consecutive sessions. After being bowled out for a paltry 109 in the first innings, the visitors were once again skittled out in a single session for 103 in their second essay. Left-hander Hashmatullah Shahidi (36 not out) waged a lone battle, showing great resilience against a disciplined Indian bowling unit but failed to find support from the other batsmen who still seem to be in the T20 mould. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (4/17) and pacer Umesh Yadav (3/26) were the wreckers-in-chief in the second innings as the duo exposed the inexperienced Afghan line-up not once but twice in the same day.
India crush Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs in debut Test
Seasoned opener Shikhar Dhawan smashed a quickfire century to help India pile 158/0 at lunch in the lop-sided opening session on day 1 of the one-off Test against debutants Afghanistan here on Thursday. At the break, Murali Vijay (41 not out) and Dhawan (104 not out) went back intact, leaving Afghanistan to rethink over their strategies in their first ever Test match. Dhawan looked in sublime touch right from the start, punishing the pace duo of Yamin Ahmadzai and Wafadar for glorious boundaries before sending his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Rashid Khan to the cleaners. The Delhi southpaw has now become the only Indian to score a century in the opening session of a Test match. With Vijay playing a sedate innings at the other end, Dhawan looked unstoppable and got to his seventh test ton in mere 87 balls even as the famed Afghan spin trio of Mohammed Nabi, Rashid and Mujeeb Ur Rahman seemed all at sea with this format.
Ind vs Afg: Shikhar Dhawan becomes first Indian to score century before lunch in Test
India have won the toss and opted to bat first in the historic one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday. After winning the toss, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane said that it is a historic moment for Afghanistan and that he is really excited for the match.
India opt to bat against Afghanistan in historic one-off Test
Six-time defending champions India suffered a three-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the final of the Women's Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament at the Kinrara Academy Oval here on Sunday. After India scored 112/9, thanks to Harmanpreet Singh's 56, Bangladesh managed to get over the line in the final ball of their innings. Bangladesh were in control for the major part of the match. Even after Nigar Sultana (27 off 24) got out in the second ball of the 16th over, when Bangladesh were 83/4, Rumana Ahmed (23 off 22) did well to bring down the required runs to 13 off the last two overs. In the penultimate over, Deepti Sharma gave away only four runs, keeping India in the match. In the first three deliveries of the final over, delivered by Harmanpreet, Bangladesh got six runs, including a boundary from Rumana. Harmanpreet made it a pulsating affair by removing Sanjida Islam (7) and Rumana -- a victim of run out, in the fourth and fifth deliveries. Rumana was stopped from reaching for her second run in the penultimate delivery, meaning Bangladesh needed two runs from the last ball. Jahanara Alam scampered for two runs off the final ball to seal Bangladesh's first title in the continental championship which had seen India winning every title since its inception in 2004. Bangladesh had earlier in the week defeated India by seven wickets -- which was their first win over the sub-continental giants in any format. In the final, having elected to field, Bangladeshi bowlers justified their captain Salma Khatun's decision as they reduced India to 32/4 in the first nine overs. Salma effected a run out of opener Smriti Mandhana (7) in the first delivery of the fourth over before right-arm medium pacer Jahanara Alam rattled the stumps of Deepti Sharma (4) in the seventh over.
Bangladesh beat India by 3 wickets to win Women's T20 Asia Cup
An emotional Steve Smith, former Australian Test cricketer, confronts the media at Sydney International Airport on March 29, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were flown back to Australia following investigations into alleged ball tampering in South Africa.
Ball-tampering scandal: Steve Smith breaks down during emotional press conference
Former captain Steve Smith (C) of the Australian Cricket Team departs at O R Tambo International Airport after being caught cheating in the Sunfoil Test Series between Australia and South Africa, on March 28, 2018 in Johannesburg
Ball-tampering scandal: Steve Smith jeered by fans at Johannesburg airport
Star pacer Morne Morkel bagged five wickets in the second innings as South Africa defeated Australia by 322 runs on the fourth day of the third cricket Test here on Sunday. Needing to achieve a world record chase of 430 runs for a win, the Australians suffered a batting collapse in their second innings and were bundled out for a mere 107.
South Africa beats Australia by 322 runs in Third Test
New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson celebrates his century during the second day of the day-night Test cricket match between New Zealand and England at Eden Park in Auckland on March 23, 2018.
Kane Williamson ton takes New Zealand's lead to 171 over England
Wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik (29 runs off eight balls) played a brilliant cameo towards the end as India beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the final of the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series at the R.Premadasa Stadium here on Sunday.
IND vs BAN, Nidahas Trophy final: Dinesh Karthik's last ball six sinks Bangladesh
A picture taken on March 16, 2018 shows damages after celebrations by the Bangladesh cricket team pavilion after scoring the winning run to defeat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets during the sixth Twenty20.
Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh dressing room glass door broken in Colombo
Riding on some brilliant batting from middle-order batsman Mahmudullah (43 not out), Bangladesh edged past Sri Lanka by two wickets to enter the final of the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series here on Friday.
Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in drama-filled match, face India in final
Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with a fluent half century and teenaged off-spinner Washington Sundar scalped three wickets to help India beat Bangladesh by 17 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday and guide the men-in-blue to the final of the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series.
Rohit Sharma, Washington Sundar guide India to final of Nidahas Trophy
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Bollywood movie Race 3 witness a bucket full of stars at the special screening which held last night in Mumbai. The makers held a screening of Race 3 for close friends and family members in the city. From Left to right Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha and Tabu graced the event. Check out the above slideshow to see the photos of celebs like Amit Sadh, Anil Kapoor, Arpita Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Atul Agnihotri, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah, Huma Qureshi, Iulia Vantur, Kartik Aaryan, Mouni Roy, Pooja Hegde, Saqib Saleem, Shreyas Talpade, Varun Dhawan, Sonia Kapoor, Himesh Reshammiya, Suniel Shetty, Athiya Shetty, Urvashi Rautela, Warina Hussain, Aayush Sharma and others who were also seen at the special screening.
Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Varun Dhawan, Tabu, Iulia Vantur watch Salman Khan's Race 3
The movie directed by popular Bollywood choreographer, Remo D'Souza is the third film in the 'Race' franchise. The action thriller stars an ensemble cast of Salman, Jacqueline, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem and Daisy Shah.Over the years, the auspicious occasion of Eid and Salman Khan have been synonymous for cinegoers. This festive season too, the Superstar has treated his fans with an Eid bonanza with Race 3. The film marks Salman Khan's entry into the popular Race franchise, doubling up action and entertainment. Fans have been thronging to theatres to watch Salman Khan's Race 3 in large numbers. Race 3 has had a bumper start at the box office with the non festive release minting 29.17 crs on the opening day. Fans gave a warm welcome to Salman's festive treat by flocking to cinema halls. Theatres witnessed a fan frenzy, with Salman Khan fans setting cash registers ringing, making Race 3 the highest opening film of 2018.
Race 3 release: First show of Salman Khan's film begins with massive celebrations
Singer Rihanna flaunts her curves at Ocean's 8 premiere in London's Leicester Square for the debut movie. The SOS singer snapped in a golden metallic outfit with an off-the-bear design that displayed her intricate tattoos.
Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction at Ocean's 8 premiere
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the modernised extension of Chhattisgarh's Bhilai Steel Plant. The Prime Minister held a roadshow in Bhilai prior to his visit to the Steel Plant, while he also inaugurated the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Naya Raipur. According to an official release, "The modernization includes installation of cutting-edge technologies for improvement in productivity, yield, quality, cost competitiveness, energy efficiency and environmental protection." He is also slated to lay the foundation stone for the permanent campus of Indian Institue of Technology (IIT) Bhilai.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Bhilai Steel Plant's extension