Harshit Rana has been added to the Indian team for the final Test in Mumbai.
The 22-year-old pacer delivered a stellar all-round performance in Delhi's 10-wicket victory against Assam at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Bengal lost the wickets of Sudeep Chatterjee (57) and Shuvam Dey (67).
Kerala declared their first innings at 356 against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. Salman Nizar remained unbeaten on 95. Mohammed Azharuddeen (84) and Jalaj Saxena (84) came up with crucial knocks. Ishan Porel took six wickets for Bengal.
Nicholas Pooran is set to lead the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The franchise has confirmed their faith in Pooran's captaincy.
Jalaj Saxena top-scored for Kerala with 84 runs. Ishan Porel took five wickets for Bengal.
The four-match T20I series against South Africa will take place from November 8 to 15.
Despite stumbling to 83/6 before lunch, Jalaj Saxena and Salman Nizar's unbroken 129-run partnership for the seventh wicket helped Kerala recover against Bengal.
Former Australian great Jason Gillespie was on Monday appointed as the head coach for the men’s white-ball team ahead of the upcoming tour of Australia.
Kerala struggles against Bengal on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy, losing 6 wickets by lunch. Jalaj Saxena offers hope.