England, India set to meet in Kolkata
Both England and India look to take the upper hand in the former's tour next week, as the third test is rapidly approaching.
Two of the four tests in England's tour of India are in the books, with each registering a victory. While the first test was claimed by the home side by nine wickets, England charged back in the second test, winning by 10 wickets. This gives the visitors a chance to steal the tour with plenty of opportunities remaining.
The next test between the Men in Blue and England takes place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It is set to start at 10:30 p.m. EST on December 4, and will continue until the final meeting on December 8.
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Uttar Pradesh faces Baroda in Ranji Trophy fixture
The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ranji Trophy is in full swing, and both Uttar Pradesh and Baroda look to move up the table in their upcoming match.
Both sides meet in the Group B match in Kanpur on Friday, November 30, at 11 p.m. EST. The fixture continues until the final meeting three days later.
Currently, Baroda sits in second in Group B after four matches, with one win and three draws, giving the side 13 points. Uttar Pradesh played three matches so far, with one win and two draws. Both Uttar Pradesh and Baroda won their previous matches, defeating Delhi and Karnataka, respectively.
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South Africa, Australia meet again in Perth
South Africa and Australia are set to meet for the third, and decisive test match at the Western Australia Cricket Association ground in Perth, Western Australia.
The two sides played to a draw in the first test, which took place at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Woolloongabba, Queensland. This was repeated in the latest match at the Adelaide Oval in South Australia. Faf du Plessis batted for 110, which helped the Proteas get the draw. What made du Plessis' performance so impressive was that he became the fourth South African to register a century in his debut for the test side.
The third, and final test begins at 9:30 p.m. EST on November 29. The test will continue until its final installment on December 3.
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England continues India test tour in Mumbai
The England tour of India continues with the second test later this week, with the visitors looking to dig themselves out of an early hole.
England lost the first of its four matches to India at Motera earlier this week, and the side will need to play much better if they are to get back into the test. India won convincingly on the final day, as the Men in Blue posted a 521/8 and 80/1. England was only able to muster a 191 and 406.
The two sides meet again at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 22, at 11 p.m. EST. This test continues until the final match on November 26.
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England tours India for four test matches
Two of the biggest cricket nations will clash later this week as England begins its tour of India for four test matches.
The first test between the two sides will begin at 11 p.m. EST on November 14, at Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad. This match will continue until its final match kick off on November 18.
The second test will start on November 22, at 11 p.m. EST, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This will continue until the final match commences on November 26.
India and England will reconvene on December 4, at 10:30 p.m. EST, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final match of this test will begin on December 8.
The fourth and final test between the two nations will take place on December 12, at 11 p.m. EST, at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The test will continue until its final match on December 16.
England and India are two of the most successful cricket nations in the world. The latest test rankings from the International Cricket Council showed England in second place, with a rating of 117. India currently sits in fifth spot, with a rating of 106.
Two nations share storied rivalry
Both England and India have met several times through the years in test cricket, with England winning 16 of the tests through the years. The Men in Blue won nine times through the years, with four draws between the two sides.
While England is far ahead all-time, India experienced the majority of the recent spoils. England won last year's Pataudi Trophy, but since 1986, India captured five tests against England, as well as two draws and only three losses. This includes two of the latest clashes, including the 2007 Pataudi Trophy and the 2008-09 England tour of India. Meanwhile, the aforementioned 2011 Pataudi Trophy was won easily by England, by four tests to zero.
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South Africa tours Australia for three test matches
Two giants in the test cricket world will meet later this week in the first of three matches, as South Africa kicks off its tour against Australia.
The first match of the tour for the Proteas brings them to the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Woolloongabba, Queensland. The match is set for November 8, at 7 p.m. EST. It will go through November 12.
After this, the two sides will reconvene for the second test match, which takes place at the Adelaide Oval in South Australia. The first day of the second test starts at 7 p.m. EST on November 21. This will continue until the final innings are played on November 25.
The third test begins on November 29, at 9:30 p.m. EST. It takes place at the Western Australia Cricket Association ground in Perth. The match will have its final innings on December 3.
Currently, The ICC Test Ranking has South Africa in first place with a rating of 120. Australia is in third place, with a rating of 116. This is only one point behind England for second.
Sides share long test history
Australia and South Africa met several times in the past, as both toured extensively. The last time the two met was in 2011, with two test matches. The two countries split the meetings.
The first time the countries met in a test series was in 1902, with Australia taking the second and third tests, after a draw during the first meeting. Recent history in the fixture favored the Baggy Greens, as they won seven of the past nine test series against South Africa. However, with the latest draw, the last time the Proteas earned a win was in 2008-09, with a 2-1 series victory. That year, South Africa toured Australia, winning in Perth and Melbourne, with a loss to close out the series in Sydney.
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Tamil Nadu, Karnataka face-off in Ranji Trophy
Both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka look to find the first win of their respective Ranji Trophy campaigns, as the two play in Chennai later this week.
The two sides each had one match already on the schedule, but neither earned an outright win. Baroda earned a 237 and a 249 against. Karnataka, as that side only managed a 284 and a 102/1, but the match ended in a draw after 32 overs. This gave Baroda three points and left Karnataka with one.
Tamil Nadu registered a 67/3 against Odisha, but the match was called with no result due to rain. Each side earned a point.
The match between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu starts at 11 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 8.
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Ranji Trophy opens with Rajasthan title defense
The Board of Control for Cricket in India's latest edition of the Ranji Trophy will kick off on November 2, with a battle between Bengal and two-time defending champions Rajasthan.
Rajasthan dominated the trophy in recent years, as it won the past two finals. The first trophy occurred in the 2010-11 edition of the trophy, as the side overcame Tamil Nadu for the final victory in Chennai. The previous tournament won by Team Rajasthan was over Baroda.
While Rajasthan had most of the recent success, this was not always the case. Mumbai is the most successful side in the Trophy competition, and recent history helped add to the overall tally. In the 2006-07 tournament, Mumbai defeated Bengal in the final. After Delhi's win over Uttar Pradesh in the next edition of the trophy, Mumbai returned to its winning ways in 2008-09, with a win against Uttar Pradesh. The latest win for Mumbai occurred in 2009-10, when it defeated Kanataka in the final.
Setup of the Ranji Trophy
The competition's Super League is split into two groups with a total of 15 teams. There is also the Plate League, which consists of another 12 teams divided into two groups. While the first aspect of the tournament pits the teams in each group into a round-robin setup, this is only the beginning. The Knockout tournament takes six of the teams from the groups – the top three finishers in A and B – and the top two of each group in the Plate League. Once this is complete, there will be two play-in matches before a standard quarterfinals, semifinals and final.
While the tournament begins in early November, the group stage continues through early January. The remainder of January will be for the knockout stage, with the final ending the tournament from January 26 to 30.
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How Hindu Lord Ganesh came to be what he’s known for today
Lord Ganesh is synonymous with wealth, wisdom, knowledge and education. During this festival people celebrate by sending money to their parents and elders. There are many mythological stories about Ganesh, here is one that celebrates his devotion to his parents.
As legend has it, Ganesh was always known as being someone who was full of patience and wisdom, as he and his brother, Kartikeya, were known far and wide for being intelligent and powerful. But on one occasion their parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, wanted to determine who was the wiser of the two brothers, so they decided to have race – ‘A race round the world’…!
On its face, the ultimate winner of the race seemed like it would be an easy answer, as Ganesh was slow, fat and had a mouse for a vehicle. Kartikeya, meanwhile, was well built and had a fast-paced peacock. With these benefits, Kartikeya, took advantage of his upper hand and went around the world at blistering speed. But Ganesh took a different method. To Ganesh, his world was represented by his parents, telling them this as he encircled them several times. Astounded by Ganesh's loyalty and quick-witted nature, Parvati and Lord Shiva declared Ganesh as the wiser one. Ever since, Lord Ganesh has been revered for all that he represents – including love of family, devotion, knowledge and serving as a source of strength.
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