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Ashwin becomes 4th highest wicket-taker for India with 599 wickets
Ashwin on Wednesday went past Zaheer Khan's tally of 597 international wickets to climb to the fourth spot on the list of Indian bowlers with the most wickets in international cricket
 "Ashwin becomes 4th highest wicket-taker for India with 599 wickets")
Ind vs Eng: Umpire sanitises ball after Stokes accidentally applies saliva
England all-rounder Ben Stokes mistakenly applied saliva on the ball after the completion of the 12th over of the India innings in the third session of the pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium
 "Ind vs Eng: Umpire sanitises ball after Stokes accidentally applies saliva")
Only Motera stadium renamed, complex continues to have Patel's name: Govt
The government on Wednesday said the name change involves only the Motera stadium and the sports complex where it is located will continue to be named after Sardar Patel.
 "Only Motera stadium renamed, complex continues to have Patel's name: Govt")
Zak Crawley admits 'frustration' in decisions not going in visitors' favour
England batsman Zak Crawley expressed frustration after several umpiring decisions didn't go in favour of the visitors on the opening day of the pink-ball Test here at the Narendra Modi Stadium
 "Zak Crawley admits 'frustration' in decisions not going in visitors' favour")
Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Axar, Ashwin spin web to bundle out visitors for 112
Hometown boy Axar Patel and seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had a field day as India bundled out England for a paltry 112 in the first innings on the opening day of the pink-ball Test
 "Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Axar, Ashwin spin web to bundle out visitors for 112")
3rd Test: Axar Patel takes 6 wkts as India bowl out England for 112
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel took six wickets and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged three as India blew away England for 112 runs in their first innings on the opening day of the third Test
 "3rd Test: Axar Patel takes 6 wkts as India bowl out England for 112")
World's largest cricket stadium shows India's capability: President Kovind
Kovind said the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad showcases the aspirations and capabilities of "new India"
 "World's largest cricket stadium shows India's capability: President Kovind")
Tendulkar lauds Ishant Sharma ahead of fast bowler's 100th Test
Tendulkar said playing that many matches of the game's most challenging format is a great landmark for any cricketer, most of all for a fast bowler
 "Tendulkar lauds Ishant Sharma ahead of fast bowler's 100th Test")
Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match
India needs to win the ongoing series by at least a margin of 2-1 to make the finals of the WTC
 "Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Ganguly feels hosts are favourites to win match")
IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 highlights: IND 99-3 at stumps, trail by 13 runs
Leach scalps the wicket of Virat Kohli (27) in the last over before stumps. India bundled out England for 112 on Day 1 as Axar scalps 6 wickets. Check India vs England highlights and scorecard here
 "IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 highlights: IND 99-3 at stumps, trail by 13 runs")
Being old friends, we trust each other: Virat Kohli on Ishant Sharma
The two had made their first-class debut together, against Tamil Nadu in November 2006 at the Ferozeshah Kotla
 "Being old friends, we trust each other: Virat Kohli on Ishant Sharma")
England take up umpiring in day-night Test with match referee Srinath
"The England captain and head coach spoke with the match referee after play," an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) spokesperson said in a statement
 "England take up umpiring in day-night Test with match referee Srinath")
Shaw becomes 8th Indian to score double ton in 50-over cricket
Shaw reached his 200 in just 142 runs playing for Mumbai against Puducherry
 "Shaw becomes 8th Indian to score double ton in 50-over cricket")
Ind vs Eng: Frustrated with "50-50" umpiring decisions, says Crawley
"I can''t say whether they were out or not out, but I think the frustrations lie with not checking more thoroughly"
Martin Guptill leapfrogs Rohit Sharma to record most sixes in T20Is
New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill on Thursday broke India opener Rohit Sharma's record of most sixes in the shortest format of the game
 "Martin Guptill leapfrogs Rohit Sharma to record most sixes in T20Is")
Ball was skidding, so plan was to bowl wicket to wicket: Axar Patel
Patel (21.4-6-38-6) grabbed his second five-for in his second Test while Ashwin (16-6-26-3) took three
Zak Crawley hopeful England can make a match of it, have to play hard
The right-handed England opener believed that a win for England is still within reach
 "Zak Crawley hopeful England can make a match of it, have to play hard")
ICC signs deal with IMG, to live stream 541 games across 3 World Cups
A total of 541 matches across three upcoming World Cups will be broadcast globally
 "ICC signs deal with IMG, to live stream 541 games across 3 World Cups")
Mohammad Hafeez declines central contract offer from Pakistan Cricket Board
The allrounder "politely turned down" a contract offer in category C for 2020-21, the cricket board said Wednesday
 "Mohammad Hafeez declines central contract offer from Pakistan Cricket Board")
Martin Guptil's 97 lifts New Zealand to a thrilling win over Australia
Australia went into the last over in a strong position, needing 15 runs with four wickets in hand
 "Martin Guptil's 97 lifts New Zealand to a thrilling win over Australia")