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9:00pm – Mithali Raj becomes first Indian to score 2,000 T20 international runs
The 35-year-old beat Virat Kohli to the historic mark on Thursday in India’s seven-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka in the women’s T20 Asia Cup on Thursday. Read the full story here.
8:00pm – Virat Kohli’s wax statue gets damaged
Virat Kohli‘s wax statue didn’t even make it through its unveiling at the Delhi studio of Madame Tussauds on Wednesday before being damaged. Read why here.
Visitors flocked to take selfies with Kohli’s wax statue.
6:30pm – Bangladesh have a new head coach
Bangladesh’s wait for a head coach is over after former England international Steve Rhodes was named as the new man. The ex-Worcestershire coach has been given a two-year deal until the 2020 World Twenty20 in Australia. Read the full story here.
4:30pm – Sachin Tendulkar’s son selected in India’s Under-19 squad
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian legend Sachin, has been named in India’s Under-19 squad for their tour of Sri Lanka. The all-rounder will play two four-day games. Read more on the story here.
Arjun Tendulkar with his father Sachin.