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Babar Azam Reinstated as Captain for Pakistan's ODI and T20I Squads
The PCB shared the news on social media platform X, stating, "Babar Azam appointed as white-ball captain."
IPL 2024: Mohit Sharma Shines as GT Secures Victory Over SRH with Sudarshan and Miller's Contributions
Battling on a challenging two-paced black soil pitch during the afternoon fixture, Mohit exhibited masterful control with his assortment of cutters and slower deliveries, particularly impressing in the latter stages of the innings to restrict SRH to a below-par total of 162/8. He received valuable support from Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Umesh Yadav, each contributing with crucial wickets.
Dynamic Duo Pant and Warner Propel DC to Victory; Dhoni's Heroics in Vain
Warner and Prithvi Shaw set the stage with a formidable 93-run partnership after a cautious start. Pant's explosive 51 off just 32 balls propelled Delhi Capitals to a challenging total of 191/5. Pant, making a remarkable return after a harrowing road accident in December 2022, exhibited his aggressive batting style with four boundaries and three maximums.
Dimitrov's Triumph at Miami Open: Setting the Stage for Sinner Showdown and Top 10 Return
This victory also propelled Dimitrov back into the top echelons of men's tennis, as he climbed to No. 9 in the ATP Live Rankings, marking his return to the Top 10 for the first time since November 2018. The 260-week gap between his previous Top 10 standing stands as the third-longest in ATP Rankings history, highlighting the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian athlete.
PCB Mulls Reinstating Babar Azam as Captain
However, there seems to be division within the national selection committee regarding this matter. A former Punjab caretaker minister, despite lacking a cricket background, opposes granting full authority to Babar. Some members of the selection committee are leaning towards allowing Shaheen Shah Afridi to continue as captain for the upcoming home T20 series against New Zealand in April, to give him an opportunity to showcase his leadership skills.
Contemplating Resignation: Shaheen Afridi's Decision as T20 Captain
A source closely associated with Shaheen revealed his disappointment, highlighting the lack of communication from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the national selectors regarding their plans concerning the captaincy and coaching appointments.
Naomi Osaka Returns to Clay: Secures Wild Card Entry for Rouen Tournament
Set to unfold from April 15th in the charming French city of Rouen, the WTA 250 tournament marks its third annual installment. For Osaka, this venture onto clay marks a significant return since her last appearance at Roland Garros in 2022, where she faced an early exit at the hands of Amanda Anisimova in the initial round. Her most recent triumph on clay dates back to Madrid 2022, where she conquered Anastasia Potapova in the opening round, as reported by WTA.
KKR Cruise to Victory: Narine and Venkatesh Iyer Lead Charge Against RCB in IPL 2024
Narine's explosive knock set the tone for KKR's chase on a pitch that eased out in the second innings, aided by the dew factor. Following Narine's blitz, Venkatesh (50) and Shreyas (39 not out) ensured KKR reached the target with plenty of deliveries to spare.
IPL 2024 Transfer Updates: KKR Signs Ghazanfar for Mujeeb; RR Welcomes Maharaj for Prasidh's Spot
At just 16 years old, Allah Ghazanfar has already showcased his skills in two ODIs for Afghanistan this year. With appearances in three T20 matches and six List A games under his belt, Ghazanfar has secured notable figures of five and four wickets, respectively.
Bopanna and Ebden Cruise to Men's Doubles Final at Miami Open
Bopanna, who faced setbacks in the Dubai Championships and the Indian Wells Masters, reclaimed his momentum with this crucial win, aiming to regain his top spot in the doubles rankings when they are updated on Monday. Following his triumph at the Australian Open, the 44-year-old Bopanna had already made history by becoming the oldest player to reach the world No.1 spot in the ATP rankings.
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