Sunny Sohal

Punjab thrashed Rajasthan by nine wickets to register an easy win on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group match at the PCA stadium.

Pankaj Dharmani will lead Punjab in their Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi from November 3, the Punjab Cricket Association announced.

The comeback man Ashish Nehra, who was in and out of the team due to his lack of fitness the last two seasons, was the pick of the Delhi bowlers.

Whoever said IPL after parties are not happening this time around, check this out. At least the local team believes in the art of partying.

The senior selection committee of Punjab Cricket Association picked a 20-member one-day squad for upcoming assignments.

Spinner Pravin Tambe, 48, on Wednesday became the first Indian to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Tambe was chosen for the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in their match against St Lucia Zouks ahead of star spinner Sunil Narine.

"We bowled well, the wicket wasn't offering much in the first 35 overs. In the later half, it became difficult. From 227 for 8 we should've been chasing 250-260, max, but we gave away a little in the last 10 overs and should've closed it out better," Virat Kohli said.

Naman Ojha (68) and Graeme Smith (77) guided Rajasthan Royals to register a stunning 78-run victory over Kings XI Punjab at Kingsmead, Durban.

Kings XI Punjab dished out a clinical performance to outclass Mumbai Indians by 66 runs in the 10th match of the Indian Premier League.

Munaf Patel and Sudeep Tyagi wreaked havoc as India Red won the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, steamrolling MS Dhoni led India Blue.

Mohali learnt that in a hard way, succumbing to a 70-run defeat, in the crucial Pool A match of the Punjab senior inter-district one-day tournament for FC Mittal Trophy.