2nd Test: Reifer admits tough day for West Indies, praises Jaiswal’s composed century

IANS | October 10, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) West Indies assistant coach Floyd Reifer acknowledged that his team faced a challenging first day of the second and final Test against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Meanwhile, Reifer, a former West Indies captain, commended Yashasvi Jaiswal for scoring an unbeaten 173, which helped the hosts reach 318/2 at stumps.

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai’s charge in Ranji Trophy opener against J&K

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed India all-rounder Shardul Thakur as the new captain of Mumbai for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season. The announcement came on Friday, with Sarfaraz Khan and Ajinkya Rahane also included in the 16-member squad for the season opener against Jammu and Kashmir.