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Dravid, aware of the challenges presented by South African pitches, emphasized the need for batters to devise a game plan for responsible batting. He acknowledged that these pitches, especially in Centurion and Johannesburg, tend to be difficult to bat on, with varying bounce and movement.

In a heartwarming post, Rashid Khan thanked Gill for the visit, referring to him as "captain sahab." The post received positive reactions, with former England skipper Michael Vaughan expressing his love for the encounter. The Gujarat Titans also chimed in, expressing their hope that no evil eye would be cast on their star players, writing, "Nazar na lage."

Right from the outset, India displayed dominance, exerting pressure on New Zealand's defense and swiftly penetrating their territory. Ropni Kumari (8’) opened the scoring for India with a successful conversion from a penalty corner, setting the stage for an exhilarating clash.

India's last win against England in a Women's T20I match dates back to 2018, making the upcoming three-match series a substantial challenge for the hosts.

The 24-year-old batsman made headlines by becoming the youngest player to notch a double-century in ODIs, scoring an impressive 208 off 149 balls against New Zealand in Hyderabad earlier this year.

With the latest results, Real Madrid and Girona FC are at the forefront with 38 points each.

Although Maxwell has predominantly excelled in shorter formats, playing a pivotal role in Australia's T20 World Cup victory and shining in the recent Cricket World Cup, he believes he can still contribute significantly in Test matches.

Reflecting on India's journey in the ODI World Cup, where they reached the final but fell short against Australia, Kaif emphasizes Rohit's crucial role as a leader, especially in the absence of Hardik Pandya.

Arsenal's win against Wolverhampton saw them take an early lead, but despite dominating the game, they struggled to secure a comfortable victory. Mikel Arteta's side will aim to exhibit a more ruthless streak against Luton to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

Borja Herrera set the tone early with a goal in the 14th minute, initiating East Bengal's impressive tally.