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Wanindu Hasaranga Resigns as Sri Lanka T20I Captain Before Upcoming Series Against India
In an SLC statement, Hasaranga explained that stepping down was in the best interest of the team while he intended to continue contributing as a player. "Sri Lanka will always receive my fullest effort as a player, and I will support my teammates and leadership as I always have," he wrote in his resignation letter.
Shahid Afridi: 'In Pakistan, Virat Kohli will forget the love he has received in India'
“I welcome the Indian team to Pakistan, and they should come. We have always been warmly welcomed during our tours to India, just as the Indian team was respected and appreciated during their 2005 tour. Cricket should transcend politics. There is nothing bigger than India and Pakistan playing against each other in their respective countries,” Afridi told News24 Sports’ YouTube channel.
Ben Stokes Achieves 200th Test Wicket, Enters Elite All-Rounders Club with Sobers and Kallis
With this performance, Stokes assumes a place in the exclusive list of three cricketers in Test matches who have taken 200 wickets and scored 6,000 runs. The other two legends who share a place with Stokes in this exclusive club are West Indies' Garfield Sobers and South Africa's Jacques Kallis.
Wimbledon 2024: Paolini Triumphs Over Vekic in Historic Semifinal Battle
The Wimbledon women's semifinal, the longest played, occurred in 2009 when Serena Williams edged Elena Dementieva, 6-7(4), 7-5, 8-6, lasting 2 hours and 49 minutes.
I could have done better in tennis than badminton, says Saina Nehwal
Nehwal boasts an impressive track record in badminton, becoming the first Indian woman to attain the world No. 1 ranking and the first female athlete from India to secure an Olympic medal.
Shahid Afridi Critiques Babar Azam's Leadership Opportunities
Pakistan, once a dominant force, faced early elimination from the tournament after losses to debutants USA and arch-rivals India, finishing at the group stage in the event held across the USA and West Indies.
India Set for T20I and ODI Series Against Sri Lanka in Pallekele and Colombo
The T20I games are going to start the tour on July 26, 27, and 29 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Thereafter, the ODIs will take place on August 1, 4, and 7 in Colombo at the R Premadasa International Stadium.
James Anderson Calls Sachin Tendulkar the Ultimate Challenge for Bowlers
Despite having dismissed Tendulkar nine times, Anderson admits he never had a specific strategy when facing the Indian cricket icon. "The best batter I would have to say is Sachin Tendulkar," he shared with Sky Sports when asked about the toughest opponent he faced. “I don’t remember having a specific game plan against Sachin Tendulkar. Once he came on, I would just think that I cannot bowl a bad ball here; he was that kind of player."
Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI Advocates Hybrid Model as Team India Expected to Skip Pakistan Trip, Sources Reveal
The PCB has confirmed the ICC Champions Trophy between 19 February and 9 March 2025 at three main centers: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. They refused to accept a hybrid model for India's matches.
Brett Lee Praises Bumrah as Top Bowler Across Formats After Stellar T20 World Cup Showing
“Their batting order, which includes players who can dominate at every position from top to bottom, speaks volumes. Their middle-order is loaded with power, and they have hitters who can put runs on the board quickly. In my opinion, Jasprit Bumrah is simply exceptional,” said Lee.
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