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'Champions Trophy Won't Happen Without India', Says Aakash Chopra
That the BCCI has intimated the ICC that India will not be visiting Pakistan for the showpiece event and the PCB has approached the federal government for advice. In all this, Chopra would also prove that India's absence might be too severe an affront that the ICC may have to cancel the tournament outright for the financial implications of denying one market, the biggest one at that.
Manjrekar Criticizes Gambhir’s Press Interaction Style: ‘Lacks the Right Demeanor and Words’
Speaking to X (formerly Twitter), Manjrekar responded this way after Gambhir's press conference in Mumbai where the head coach covered all the topics, right from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form to their home whitewash against New Zealand earlier this month. It isn't surprising that it's Gambhir's candid and blunt response that brings out Manjrekar's reaction.
‘Doesn’t Affect My Life’: Gambhir Shrugs Off Criticism After New Zealand Whitewash
Gambhir received criticism after the team had suffered its first home Test series defeat since 2012 and the first 3-0 whitewash at home in the 21st century. Ahead of the five-match Test series against Australia, Gambhir said that the team was outplayed by New Zealand and did not play to its best at a pre-departure press conference. He still seems to be optimistic that the series result will not affect India's approach for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Gambhir Criticizes Ponting's Comment on Virat's Form: 'He Should Focus on Australia'
Their much-awaited three-match home series against New Zealand was seen in glimpses of little of their usual best. Rohit could score only 91 runs in six innings, while Kohli managed 93 runs with 70 of those coming in the second innings of the first Test in Bengaluru.
Ponting Supports Bumrah to Lead India in Rohit's Absence for Perth Test Against Australia
Rohit Sharma said he was 'not sure' of his availability for the Perth Test against Australia. Among the probable runners to lead India, Bumrah is one name in the fray.
2nd T20I: Stubbs' Knock Secures SA's Three-Wicket Victory, Chakaravarthy's Five-Fer Falls Short
After India were restricted to 124/6, with Hardik Pandya top-scoring with a scratchy unbeaten 39, Chakaravarthy shifted the balance in his side's favour by taking 5-17, his career-best figures in T20Is. But Stubbs timed his acceleration to perfection and hit seven boundaries in his vital knock to give South Africa a thrilling win with an over to spare, as the hosts squared the four-match series 1-1.
We Haven’t Changed Our Brand of Cricket: Suryakumar Stands by Attacking Intent After T20I Win vs SA
Sanju Samson had provided an ideal launch pad for India's ultra-aggressive innings at Kingsmead with his blistering 107 off 50 balls, replete with 10 sixes and seven fours. Then, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar scored 33 off 18 balls and 21 off 17 balls respectively, as the Indians capitalized on the momentum set by Samson as they posted 202/8.
Focus Shifts to Red-Ball Cricket: Cummins Prepares for India Tests After ODI Loss to Pakistan
Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf's fiery five-wicket haul floored the Australian batsmen on their home turf to wrap them for 163 all out in 35 overs. Fellow speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the figures of 3-26 in his eight overs to further stamp their fast-bowling dominance on seam-friendly and bouncy Australian pitches.
Rauf and Ayub Shine as Pakistan Secure Series-Leveling Victory Against Australia After Seven Years
In this game, the spotlight was on Rauf, whose aggressive pace laid waste to Australia's batting lineup for the second successive game. Playing off the momentum from Melbourne, he here delivered a masterful spree of fast bowling, ending with five wickets to his name in this game.
I'll Be Curious to See Who Picks Him Up, Says Cook on Anderson Registering for IPL Auction
Anderson last played in a T20 game in 2014, and till this date, he never played in the IPL. The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25 and sent a longlist of 1574 players.
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