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IPL 2021, Qualifier 2, KKR vs DC highlights: Kolkata wins by 3 wickets

Opting to bowl, KKR dished out another superlative bowling display to restrict Delhi Capitals to 135 for 5 on a slow Sharjah track

Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in India's main squad for T20 World Cup

Fast bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Wednesday replaced Axar Patel in India's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the UAE and Oman from October 17. The 29-year-old Thakur has impressed with his 18 wickets in the ongoing IPL for Chennai Super Kings. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee after a discussion with the team management has added Shardul Thakur to the main squad. All-rounder Axar Patel, who was part of the 15-member squad will now be on the list of stand-by players," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. With pace all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who plays for Mumbai Indians, not bowling during the IPL because of fitness issues, the selectors wanted a cover for him. "The selectors felt that they were one pacer short and also with Hardik Pandya not bowling, they needed an all-rounder in the main squad," a source close to the selection committee told PTI. "Axar remains in stand by and if Ravindra Jadeja gets injured, he will again be back in main team. Till

Qualifier 1, CSK vs DC highlights: Dhoni powers CSK into IPL 2021 final

Prithvi Shaw top-scored with a 34-ball 60, while captain Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer contributed 51 not out and 37 respectively after DC scored 172 for 5 after being invited to bat

IPL 2021: DC vs CSK playing 11: Uthappa replaces Raina in Chennai line-up

Dhoni said at the toss that Raina has a stiff back that's why he is rested and Uthappa will take his place. Check CSK vs DC live toss and playing 11 updates

IPL 2021 MI vs DC playing 11: Prithvi Shaw replace Lalit in Delhi's line-up

Mumbai Indians has also made one change, Jayant Yadav comes in for Rahul Chahar. Check Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals playing 11 and toss result here

IPL 2021, KKR vs DC playing 11: Southee to make debut for Kolkata today

Steve Smith replaces Prithvi Shaw in DC playing 11. Check Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals playing 11 and KKR vs DC toss result

IPL 2021, DC vs RR playing 11: Royals makes 2 changes; Lalit in for Stoinis

Rajasthan made two changes in its playing 11 as David Miller and Shamsi replaced Evin Lewis and Chirs Morris. Check Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals playing 11 and live toss updates here

India's T20 World Cup squad: Ashwin returns, Dhoni to join team as mentor

BCCI secretary Jay Shah reveals that Dhoni agreed to be mentor for T20 WC only and captain (Virat Kohli) and vice captain (Rohit Shamra) and everyone have also agreed

India's tour of England: Test team hit by Covid, player tests positive

The news comes in the wake of BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently sending an e-mail to the Indian contingent in the United Kingdom warning it about the rising cases of Covid-19

Indian players not allowed to meet each other for three days in Southampton

India spinner Axar Patel has revealed that the team will serve a three-day hard quarantine

England batsmen don't read deliveries from my hand, says Axar Patel

India left-arm spinner Axar Patel has said England batsmen don't read deliveries from his hand and have only sweep and reverse-sweep shots to counter spin.

BCCI announces India's squad for WTC final and England test series in UK

Hardik was not considered for selection as 'he is still not in a position to bowl', while a Jadeja made his way back to a 20-member squad. Check IND vs ENG Test schedule and ICC WTC final timings here

With Axar yet to recover, Mumbai spinner Mulani becomes first Covid back-up

Delhi Capitals on Thursday roped in young Mumbai left-arm spinner Shams Mulani as IPL's first short term COVID-19 replacement as he was brought in for Axar patel

Delhi Capitals' Pant, Ashwin, Axar, coach Ponting assemble in Mumbai

Members of the Delhi Capitals squad, including India star Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin, all-rounder Axar Patel as well as head coach Ricky Ponting on Monday assembled at their team hotel

IND vs ENG 5th T20 highlights: India wins by 36 runs, clinches series 3-2

India posted 224 for two against England as Rohit Sharma (64) and Virat Kohli (80) hit quickfire fifties in the series-decider. Check India vs England 5th T20 highlights and scorecard here

India vs England T20Is: Full schedule, timings, squads, free live telecast

The live telecast of India vs England T20I series starts at 7 pm IST on Star Sports Network and Doordarshan. Check IND vs ENG full schedule, squad and match time here

Check India vs England 1st T20 final playing 11, head to head details here

Rohit Sharma has been rested for the first two games, while pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in the side along with Shardul Thakur. Check IND vs ENG 1st T20 playing 11 and head to head details here

IND vs ENG 2nd T20 highlights: Kohli, Kishan help India win by 7 wickets

Ishan Kishan struck a sensational 56 off 32 balls while his skipper Kohli made 73 not out off 49 balls to set up the win in 17.5 overs. Check India vs England 2nd T20 highlights and scorecard here

India vs England 2nd T20 toss result, final playing 11 and live streaming

Doordarshan will live telecast the ENG vs IND 2nd T20 match on its terrestrial network from 7 pm onwards. Check IND vs ENG 2nd T20 match time, free live telecast, and streaming details here

IND vs ENG 2nd T20 playing 11: Suryakumar, Ishan Kishan make debut today

India made two surprise changes, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, while England made one, bringing in Tom Curran for Mark Wood. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 here