The Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the move in an official statement, welcoming the former U19 World Cup-winning captain to the state side, where he will feature alongside the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi.
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Monday inaugurated Season 4 of the Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Pune.
The win helped India bounce back in the five-match series, with both teams now level at 1-1 heading into the third Test, starting at Lord’s on Thursday.
Atkinson, who sustained a hamstring injury during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in May, has now fully recovered.
Before weaving his magic with the red ball on England pitches, right-arm quick Akash Deep was navigating a far more difficult terrain — hospital corridors, not cricket stadiums.
Rohit Sharma, who was initially left out of all the three Indian squads for the Australia tour, will miss the limited-overs part of the tour.
Smriti Mandhana motivated her players by telling them that the 20 overs of the final against Supernovas were the last of the Women's T20 Challenge
Before the Test series, India and Australia will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is from November 27 at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Chasing Trailblazers' 118 for eight wickets in 20 overs, defending champions Supernovas managed just 102 for seven wickets in 20 overs.
Chasing the paltry target, Supernovas never looked in control as Trailblazers bowlers clicked in unison, jolting them at regular intervals.
