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Delhi clinched a seven-point victory over Railways in the Ranji Trophy with standout performances from off-spinner Shivam Sharma, who took five wickets, and Himanshu Sangwan, who claimed four wickets. This win marked Delhi's second victory of the season, though it denied fans a second innings appearance by Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli marked his return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years, but the spotlight was on Railways wicketkeeper Upendra Yadav. With a resilient 95 off 177, Upendra helped Railways recover from 66/5 to a respectable 241, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive.

Excited fans packed the Arun Jaitley Stadium, arriving hours early, to witness Virat Kohli's first Ranji game in over 12 years. Despite not getting to bat on Day 1, Kohli's presence created an electrifying atmosphere, with the crowd continuously cheering and showing unwavering support.

Upendra Yadav's gritty 95 helped Railways reach 241 against Delhi on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match, which featured Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket. Delhi's bowlers initially dominated, but a crucial 104-run partnership between Yadav and Karn Sharma steadied Railways. The day ended with Delhi at 41 for one, with Kohli's batting anticipated on Day 2.

FTS Yuva hosted the 6th Edition of Ekal Run with over 5000 participants involved in various running categories. The event, inaugurated by Paralympic Athlete navdeep Singh, aimed to raise funds for tribal education. Organizer Gaurav Bagla expressed delight over the high participation and the event's role in fostering unity and resilience in the community.

An anthology of essays contributed by eminent people of India that made a difference and brought about a positive change for women in the uniformed forces, was released in city.

FTS Yuva's 6th Ekal Run, inaugurated by para-athlete navdeep Singh, attracts over 5,000 participants with various distance categories. The event supports rural children's education, inspired by Singh's journey from adversity to winning India's first javelin gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 148 led Maharashtra to a nine-wicket victory over Services in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Maharashtra easily chased the target of 204 in just over 20 overs. Mumbai and Delhi also secured wins in their respective matches while Baroda triumphed over Kerala in a high-scoring game.

Team India has released reserve pacers Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, and navdeep Saini from the squad to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 21. With two Tests remaining after Brisbane, team management prioritized game time for the trio, who have been with the squad since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began.

Indian pacer navdeep Saini recounts the historic Gabba Test victory in 2021, revealing his battle with a groin injury throughout the match. Despite the pain, Saini pushed through, fueled by painkillers and team spirit. He describes the dropped catch, the unexpected call to bat in the final moments, and the adrenaline rush that masked his injury as he ran.

As another IPL mega auction concluded, TOI takes an in-depth look at how cricket's talent-scouting wizards fan out to far corners to spot the next big things...

Having arrived in Perth following paternity leave, Indian captain Rohit Sharma immediately joined his team in preparation for the second Test. India will play a two-day pink ball match in Canberra to acclimate to the unique challenges of Adelaide's day-night conditions.

The Indian cricket team recently held an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA in Perth in preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Several top-order batters, including Virat Kohli, were caught behind on bouncy Perth surfaces. KL Rahul sustained an elbow injury during the session and underwent scans, raising concerns about his availability for the first Test.

India face a daunting task as they aim to bounce back from their series defeat against New Zealand and challenge Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With a 4-0 victory being a near-impossible feat, the focus shifts to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to deliver impactful performances. In Shami's absence, India picked a largely inexperienced pace attack to back up Bumrah and Siraj.

Mohammed Shami is poised to make his return to competitive cricket after a year-long absence due to an ankle injury. The Indian pacer will represent Bengal in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, aiming to prove his fitness and potentially earn a late call-up to India's Test squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Indian Paralympian navdeep Singh recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show. He shared a funny moment with actor Rajpal Yadav. The interaction went viral on social media. navdeep won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. He set a season-best throw in the men's javelin F41 event. India achieved a record-breaking performance at the Paralympics.

Punjab and Haryana High Court lawyer, navdeep Singh, has been invited to speak on “Military Justice Reform” at the biennial Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta in April 2025. This will be his second consecutive appearance at the conference.