Saurasish Lahiri

Kolkata, Jun 9 () Dismissing the iconic Sachin Tendulkar in both the innings of the Ranji Super League final in 2006-07 will remain the "greatest moment" in offspinner Saurasish Lahiri's first-class career spanning 17 years. Lahiri today announced his retirement from first-class cricket.

Bengal's team management is very keen on fast-tracking U-19 India pacer Ravi Kumar in the upcoming Ranji Trophy where the team starts its campaign from February 16 in Cuttack.

A confident Bengal will look to go all guns blazing to book a place in the last-eight stage when they take on neighbours Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy pre-quarterfinal clash in Mohali on Tuesday.

Akash Deep dedicated India's Edgbaston Test victory to his sister, who is battling cancer. Despite his family crisis, he claimed 10 wickets, the best by an Indian bowler in England. His U-19 coach, Saurasish Lahiri, revealed Akash's silent struggles and commitment to his sister's care, even during his India selection for the five-match series.

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated struggling Bangalore Royal Challengers by five runs in their rain curtailed 16-over IPL match at the Eden Gardens.

Knight Riders and Daredevils, who are better-placed to make the semi-finals, will look to climb up the IPL ladder after their high-voltage clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.

East Zone put up a sterling allround display to defeat holders West Zone by 24 runs in a keenly contested day/night final of Deodhar Trophy on Wednesday.

Robin Uthappa's unbeaten double hundred powered defending champions KSCA XI to a commanding position against Jharkhand Cricket Association on the first day of their four-day Safi Darashah cricket tournament at the Alur grounds on Wednesday.

Their most decorated player, Wriddhiman Saha, may have left the team in the lurch owing to his personal grudge against the establishment, but the Abhimanyu Easwaran-led Bengal will still start as favourites against Jharkhand with their pace troika ready to let it rip in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final, starting from Monday.

Akash Deep had just finished his spell and was manning the boundary when he heard everyone in the Bengal dressing room clapping in unison and congratulating him. He had just received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the remaining three matches against England, a reward for his hard work in red ball cricket for Bengal and India A over the past season.

Laduma Devi, accompanied by Akash Deep's nieces and cousin, watched with pride and tears as he made his sensational debut. Their emotional journey led to this moment. Akash Deep's father and brother passed away, but Laduma Devi supported his passion for cricket. Despite financial struggles, he found success with an IPL contract.

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