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My aim is to get back into T20 team, look forward to this IPL to give me platform, Says KL Rahul
He will look to open the innings if skipper Rohit Sharma does not play in the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Perth. Rahul's form has been a cause of concern for the Indian team as he was recently dropped for the last two Tests against New Zealand at home, with Sarfaraz Khan replacing him.
Shastri Emphasizes Urgency: Mohammed Shami's Fitness Key for India's Success
After spending 360 days on layoff from competitive cricketing activity, owing to an injury which required surgery to his Achilles tendon, Shami today returned to competitive action for Bengal in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium here.
India's Perth Test Preparations: KL Rahul Suffers Elbow Injury During Match Simulations
Three days of full net practice at the WACA later, India played out a match simulation in which Rahul, after having amassed 29, received a blow on his right elbow from a rising delivery from tall pacer Prasidh Krishna.
Anshul Kamboj Becomes Third Bowler to Take All 10 Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Innings
Kamboj achieved this feat by taking 10 wickets for 49 runs in 30.1 overs, as Haryana bowled out Kerala for 291 on the third day of their match at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli. This performance also helped Kamboj reach 50 wickets in his 19th first-class appearance.
VVS Laxman Applauds India's Fearless Approach in Three T20Is
Indian squad was also praised for its approach by Laxman, who said at a reception on Thursday night, "What we have seen in these three matches is the fearless approach of this team he said during a reception for the Indian squad on Thursday night. He underlined that entertaining fans is as important as winning matches.
Pakistan Foreign Office Denies Backchannel Diplomacy with India on Champions Trophy
She further added that, for the Champions Trophy and the addition of the other teams, any other information about them would be asked from the PCB since these are affairs that are dealt by them. Baloch also said that sports events should not be mixed up with politics, referring again to the statement "Pakistan has always said that sports should not be politicized.".
Usman Khawaja: Facing Bumrah Felt Awkward Initially, But I Got Used to It
It's just his action, really, Khawaja said in an interview to Fox Sports on Thursday. It's a different, weird kind of action as his release point is very different than other bowlers. It's just a bit further up. So a lot of guys release the ball from near the popping crease. Against Bumrah, it feels like he gets a bit further out just with his front braced leg and pushes the ball out.
Tim Southee Announces Test Cricket Retirement Following England Series
Southee, who has picked 770 wickets, confirmed that the three-match Test would be his last Test for New Zealand unless the side qualified for the ICC World Test Championship Final next June-for which he'd make himself available, New Zealand Cricket said.
Shastri Confident Kohli Will Shine in Australia, Declares 'King is Back in His Territory'
Kohli had been having a terrible run of it across formats in the last couple of months. The 36-year-old superstar batter has bagged only one half-century and averaged only 21.33 with five Test matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand since the start of the year.
Tilak Varma Credits Captain Suryakumar for No. 3 Spot After Scoring Ton
Tilak thrashed 107 out of 56 balls, full of seven sixes and eight fours, to take India to 219 for six when asked to bat first. In return, the hosts fell eleven runs short of the visitors' total as India took a lead at 2-1 with the last match to be played in Johannesburg on Friday.
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