Houston-based fast bowler Rhea Nadkarni clocked an impressive 104.61 kmph to secure third place in the U-19 all-India final of the inaugural WPL Speed Queen contest at Islam Gymkhana in Mumbai. The 15-year-old had earlier topped the initial selection round at Kalina and expressed satisfaction with her performance while competing against some

Mumbai have been strengthened ahead of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Karnataka with the return of pacer Shardul Thakur and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. A fully fit Shardul will captain the side, while Tanush Kotian also makes a comeback, adding depth to an experienced Mumbai squad for the February 6–9 clash at the MCA-BKC ground