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Ranji Trophy 2021/22 Quarterfinals summary: Mumbai, UP, Madhya Pradesh and Bengal qualify for next round

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 The 2021/22 Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw Uttar Pradesh qualifying for the semi-finals with a 5 wicket win over Karanakta while Mumbai thrashed Uttarakhand by a record margin.  In the other quarterfinals, Madhya Pradesh registered a thumping 10 wicket win over Punjab to move into the semi-finals while Bengal earned first innings lead over Jharkhand.  Bengal created history as their top nine batsmen scored half-centuries against Jharkhand played at Just Cricket Academy, Bengaluru. It was a dominating performance as Gharami 186, Majumdar 117, Tiwary 73, Abhishek Porel 68, Shahbaz Ahmed 78, Sayan Mondal 53, and Akash deep Singh's quickfire 53 helped Bengal declare their innings on 773 for 7 on the 3 rd day. Bengal bowlers kept a tight leash on Jharkhand batsmen and bowled them out for 298 runs in their first innings. They decided to bat the second time. Bengal 773 for 7 d in 218.4 overs ( Gharami 186, Majumdar 117, Shahbaz Ahmed 78, Sushant Mishra 3/140) lead Jharkhan...

Schedule for quarterfinals of Men’s hockey Tokyo Olympics

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 After sensational group matches, the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey tournament in the Tokyo Olympics has been announced. Australia finished top of Pool A with 4 wins and 1 draw. After being drubbed by Australia 1-7, India stormed back into contention winning 4 matches with 12 points. Needing to stay alive in the tournament, Argentina defeated New Zealand to confirm their 3 rd spot. Spain completed fourth place with only 1 win, 2 losses, and 2 draws. In the other group, Belgium topped the Pool with 4 wins and 1 draw. Germany ended the Pool stage with 9 points with 3 wins and 2 losses. Great Britain finished third in the points table with 8 points with 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 loss, and 2 draws. Netherlands completed fourth place with 7 points including 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. It promises to be a cracking quarterfinals line-up. All the teams looked in great shape and hoping to see some brilliant and attacking hockey. India started the tournament with a thrilling 3-2 win...