The BCCI will name India's squads for the ODI series against England and the Champions with a press conference featuring the chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the captain Rohit Sharma in Mumbai. On the other hand, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will miss the next round of the Ranji Trophy with their respective niggles for neck and elbow. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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BCCI to announce India's Champions Trophy squad on Saturday
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the squad for the ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy with the chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma to address the press conference in Mumbai.
Karnataka to take on Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final
It's Karun Nair derby in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final in Vadodara as the new captain of Vidarbha will be up against his former team Karnataka in the summit clash after a sensational campaign that has seen him score 752 runs in seven innings.
The U19 Women's T20 World Cup to kick off in Malaysia
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Kohli, Rahul to miss the next round of Ranji Trophy
Virat Kohli (neck pain) and KL Rahul (elbow) will miss the next round of Ranji Trophy games for Delhi and Karnataka respectively after communicating their decision to the BCCI medical staff.
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WV Raman reveals his near-death experience
Former India cricketer and ex-Indian women's team coach WV Raman revealed his near-death experience with his health last week. Raman urged everyone not to ignore the signs their bodies give them and keep continue to talk to people around them about how they are feeling.
Pakistan storm back after early blows against the West Indies
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan led Pakistan's comeback with a 141-run partnership for the fifth wicket in the first Test against the West Indies in Multan. Pakistan were reduced to 46/4 before Shakeel and Rizwan smashed fifties to take their side to safer shores.
India men's and women's teams confirm semis berth in Kho Kho World Cup
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Delhi SG Pipers notch up first win of the Women's HIL
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Swiatek dusts Raducanu off to storm to the fourth round of Australia Open
Iga Swiatek defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in straight sets in a ruthless performance to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open.