--- The Hundred tournament launched, Stokes to play for Northern Superchargers --- The new 100-ball tournament 'The Hundred' was launched in the United Kingdom on Thursday, with the eight franchises officially named. England all-rounder Ben Stokes was picked by Leeds-based side Northern Superchargers, while Joe Root was picked by the Trent Rockets. Jofra Archer will represent Southern Brave. World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan will play for the Lord's Franchise, London Spirit. --- Ravindra Jadeja takes 200 wickets in 44 Test matches, sets world record --- Ravindra Jadeja today became the fastest left-arm bowler to reach 200 wickets in Test history, achieving the feat after dismissing South Africa opener Dean Elgar. Jadeja reached 200 wickets in his 44th Test match, overtaking former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath, who had reached the milestone in his 47th Test. Jadeja is the tenth Indian to take 200 Test wickets. --- Indiana Pacers defeat Sacramento Kings 132-131 in India's NBA debut --- Indiana Pacers defeated Sacramento Kings 132-131 in NBA's first-ever match in India. The match was decided in the extra five minutes after the regulation time ended at 118-118. The match was held at Dome, NSCI, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. The two sides, who are in India for a pre-season tour, will face each other once again tomorrow. --- This is not the cricketer the world knew: Sourav Ganguly on Imran Khan --- Former India captain Sourav Ganguly took to Twitter to criticise Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over his speech in the United Nations General Assembly. Adding that Khan's speech was poor, Ganguly wrote, "In a world which needs peace, Pakistan as a country needs it the most...and the leader speaks such rubbish...not the Imran Khan the cricketer world knew." --- Harmanpreet beats Dhoni, Rohit to become 1st Indian to play 100 T20Is --- India Women T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday became the first Indian (male or female) to play 100 T20I matches, achieving the feat after taking the field in the sixth T20I against South Africa Women. Harmanpreet is followed by former Indian men's team captain MS Dhoni and opener Rohit Sharma, who have played 98 matches each.