India chose leg-spinner Amit Mishra to partner off-break bowler Ravichandran Ashwin. Ajinkya Rahane also returned to the Indian playing XI.

Joe Root admitted the heat, with temperatures in the high 30s, could have an effect during the three-match Test series against Pakistan in the UAE.

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Members of the National Cricket Club claimed that Avishek Dalmiya was not a member of the club.� They also raised questions as to who gave permission to Dalmiya junior to represent them at BCCI's SGM.

Mumbai declared at 569 for eight in the first innings after dismissing Punjab for 154. The latter are currently on 244 for four in the second innings.

Shreyas Gopal (139) and Shishir Bhavane (119) help defending champion Karnataka take control.

Karn Sharma scored half-centuries in both the innings for Railways but could not save his team from an innings defeat.

Delhi assured of points after taking four-run lead over Vidarbha.