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'Are you happy with scoring 25-30 runs?': Sunil Gavaskar asks Rohit Sharma
In the current Champions Trophy, Rohit has followed an aggressive strategy to offer rapid openings, yet this has translated into regular early fallovers. His best score in the tournament so far is 41 against Bangladesh in the opening game.
Rahul has accepted his new role as No.6 batter:, Says Coach Kotak
Rahul had earlier thrived at No. 5, scoring more than 1,000 runs at a healthy average north of 50. But since the ODI series against Sri Lanka in the last year, he has been placed a slot lower in the order.
Watch| Mohammad Hafeez Shares Pictures from Meeting with Fugitive Preacher Zakir Naik, Calls It a 'Pleasure'
Hafeez posted photographs of their meeting on social media, but the reaction from the internet was one of sheer disgust.
I never thought he left us: Shah Rukh Khan Reacts to Gautam Gambhir’s Return to KKR in 2024
Gambhir's return was a game-changer for KKR, and the team won its third IPL title after waiting for a decade. Under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, KKR won convincingly over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.
England Weighs Ben Stokes for White-Ball Captaincy Role
ECB's director of men's cricket, Rob Key, pointed out that it would be "stupid" not to consider the option, considering Stokes' leadership ability and the need to rejuvinate England's struggling white-ball unit.
After Shami, New Zealand's Southee Urges Removal of Saliva Ban on Ball
Following India's four-wicket victory against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final, Shami has complained about the restriction, stressing its effect on reverse swing. "We are attempting [to get reverse swing], but using saliva on the ball is not permitted. We keep requesting that we can use saliva so that we can reintroduce reverse swing to the game and make the game more exciting," Shami said.
India Knows the Conditions, But We're Ready for a Battle: Santner
The Black Caps landed in Dubai on Thursday night before their title encounter against India on March 9 in the ICC gala tournament.
Indian Football Legend Sunil Chhetri Reverses Retirement at 40
"Sunil Chhetri is back. The captain, leader, legend will don the Indian national team jersey once again for the FIFA International Window in March," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) posted on its official 'X' handle.
Watch| BCCI Vice President Dismisses Pakistan Journalist's Query on CT 2025 Final in Lahore: 'Australia Should've...
Talking in Lahore, where he had been invited by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to attend the Champions Trophy semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa, Shukla also shot down the suggestion that the Indian team needs supportive pitch conditions for triumph.
We''ve had a go against India, look forward to do it again, Says NZ skipper Santner
New Zealand qualified for the title final following a dominant 50-run win over South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday. They will meet India, who had previously beaten Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal.
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