Richa Ghosh's Knock In Vain As India Lose Final T20 WC Warm-Up Game To England

Richa Ghosh produced a breathtaking late assault but India's brittle top-order batting proved costly as Dani Gibson's sparkling all-round show powered England to a narrow five-run win in their final Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff on Wednesday. After Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bowl, England rode on half-centuries from Amy Jones (64 off 45 balls) and skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt (57 off 45 balls) before Gibson's unbeaten 30 off just 12 balls lifted them to 171 for 6. India's chase never quite gathered momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals, but Richa's stunning 68 off 36 balls nearly pulled off the impossible before left-arm spinner Linsey Smith (3/42) held her nerve to bowl India out for 166 in 19.5 overs.

Gibson also took the wickets of Bhatia and Fulmali in the crucial middle overs phase to return with 2/17 from her two overs, while Charlie Dean (2/1) and Tilly Corteen-Coleman (2/22) also provided fine support.

The defeat exposed a few concerns for India ahead of the T20 World Cup, with the top order misfiring once again, and fielding lapses allowing England crucial extra runs.

Gibson smashed Renuka Singh for two fours and one six to collect 19 runs in the last over, and that proved decisive.

Smriti Mandhana's lean run continued as she fell for one, extending a worrying sequence in which her highest score in seven innings since her 82 against Australia in February has been just 37.

Shafali Verma made a brisk 13 off six balls before miscuing Issy Wong, while Yastika Bhatia (15), skipper Harmanpreet (17) and Bharti Fulmali (18) also failed to convert their starts.

At 132 for 7 in 17.3 overs, India looked well out of the contest before Richa launched a spectacular counter-attack.

Needing 38 from the last two overs, the Bengal wicketkeeper-batter tore into Wong, smashing three fours and a six in a 21-run penultimate over to bring the equation down to 17 off the final over.

Richa continued her charge against Smith, first sweeping her for a four and then launching a massive straight six to reduce the target to six runs from three balls.

However, with victory within sight, Smith lured Richa out of her crease and wicketkeeper Alice Capsey completed the stumping.

Renuka then holed out while attempting a big hit as India were dismissed with one ball remaining.

Earlier, England's innings was built around a 70-run stand between Jones and Sciver-Brunt after India had kept things tight in the opening phase.

Jones punished anything loose during her 45-ball 64, while Sciver-Brunt, returned to rhythm with a 57-run knock with eight fours.

India's bowlers did well to control the scoring for large periods, especially around the rain interruption, but Gibson's late blitz tilted the balance decisively.

Shreyanka Patil was India's standout bowler, claiming 2/29 and striking twice in successive deliveries in the penultimate over to dismiss Sciver-Brunt and Dean.

Four other bowlers picked up a wicket each.

India also gave the new ball to Shafali Verma, an indication that the team management views her as a potential sixth bowler. The off-spinner returned figures of 1 for 18 from two overs, including the key wicket of Jones.

However, veteran spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma was not used with the ball as India rotated six bowling options, while Shreyanka and Radha Yadav (1/38) once again made strong cases with disciplined performances.

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Dylan Larkin's trade request remains a major topic of discussion this offseason for the NHL, with some insiders suggesting the Detroit Red Wings captain could be headed to several different teams. Even if Detroit GM Steve Yzerman is focused on getting the best possible return, it's already bringing uncertainty for the Red Wings and other franchises watching the market very closely. Among those teams, the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens are among the clubs being mentioned, because recent reports have them tied to that veteran center again and again.

How Dylan Larkin's Trade Request Could Affect Detroit Red Wings Plans 

According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, Larkin has given the Red Wings a shortlist of desired places to be, though the insider feels those choices could change as trade talks progress. LeBrun also pointed out that getting to some resolution before training camp would probably help both sides.

The uncertainty around Larkin's future has complicated Detroit's offseason strategy. The Athletic's Max Bultman reported that the Red Wings might now need to replace their first-line center, while still handling a bunch of other roster needs, like extra secondary scoring and more forward depth. The situation has even sparked questions about whether Detroit could reconsider its current competitive timeline if a suitable deal cannot be found.

A few teams already surfaced as possible landing spots.LeBrun pointed to clubs like the Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens as potential suitors, but then Helene St. James from the Detroit Free Press reported that the Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers are thought to be on Larkin's preferred list as well.

Could Montreal Canadiens Pursue Dylan Larkin This Offseason 

Montreal has reportedly shown some interest in Larkin as the organization evaluates other important roster decisions. Montreal Gazette reporter Stu Cowan suggested Larkin might be an ideal fit, as the Canadiens' second-line center, though any agreement would probably need a lot of significant assets coming back.

Meanwhile, goaltender Samuel Montembeault has emerged as a potential trade candidate, especially after Jakub Dobes started to rise inside the organization. And since the highly regarded prospect Jacob Fowler is also pushing for more NHL opportunities, Montreal might end up having some flexibility to look at the goalie market this summer.

Forward Kirby Dach's future is also drawing attention. As per TVA Sports Renaud Lavoie, there might be some league-wide interest if the Canadiens decide to move the former third overall selection. Dach is a restricted free agent, so Montreal has to sort out whether his injury background and qualifying offer fit, or not, into the club's longer-term plans.

As trade discussions start to warm up across the NHL, Larkin's situation could ultimately influence a lot more than just Detroit's offseason. A few franchises, including Montreal, might end up making their own roster calls depending on where one of the league's most discussed trade candidates finally ends up.

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Yes Bank Ltd. has received a demand notice of Rs 63 crore for the period July 2017- June 2018  from the Maharashtra's Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, according to an exchange filing on Saturday.

''The total demand including penalty is Rs. 63,26,98,888 in relation to the GST matter,'' the filing stated, adding that the bank will take appropriate steps, including contesting the order through appeal within the prescribed timelines. Notably, the violation involved a GST demand along with levy of penalty and applicable interest. 

Additionally, it said that the Bank believes that it has adequate factual and legal grounds to reasonably substantiate its position in this matter and at this juncture it "does not expect any material impact on financial, operation or other activities due to the said order."

 ''The Bank will take necessary legal remedy against the said order including filing an appeal,'' it added.

Yes Bank Q4FY26 Recap

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The leading private lender's performance was helped by broad-based growth across advances and deposits and lower cost of deposits, according to Vinay Tonse, Yes Bank's newly appointed chief executive. Loans grew 10.7% year-on-year during the quarter, accelerating from about 6.2% growth in the previous quarter, helped by a pickup in corporate lending, while deposits rose 12.1%.

The bank's net interest income, or the difference between interest earned on advances and paid on deposits, rose 15.9% to Rs 2,638 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 2,276 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25.

Yes Bank Share Price

Shares ended 2.3% higher at Rs 23.30 apiece on the NSE on Friday, compared to a 0.21% decline in the Nifty index. 

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