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Pat Cummins Says Test Cricket is His Top Priority, Speaks on IPL Future
The run-up to the crucial five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy next month has had Cummins only focusing on representing the country. However, the pacer is aware of the new IPL rules for overseas players that make them "ineligible to register in the following year's player auction" if they don't register for that season's player auction while the other rule bans players for two seasons if the player makes himself unavailable before the start of the season after getting picked at the auction.
‘Will I Be Sold or Not?’, Rishabh Pant Sparks Social Media Frenzy with Cryptic Post Ahead of IPL Auction
The left-handed attacking batter, who was once ruled out from competing in the entire 2023 season due to a horrific car crash, returned to competitive cricket earlier this year in IPL 2024. He eventually won the ICC T20 World Cup with Rohit Sharma-led side before making a comeback to the ODI and Test squads.
Mohammed Siraj Assumes Role of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Telangana
"I thank Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for this great honor when I report to Telangana's DGP Jitender on Friday," he said.
Australia Defeats Pakistan to Stay Unbeaten, But Faces Injury Setbacks, Women's T20 WC
However, two injury claims on players marred an otherwise dominant day for Australia as they moved to the brim of semifinal qualification. Early blow to Australia came in the match as they lost pacer Tayla Vlaeminck to a shoulder injury she suffered on the field. Still, the depleted Australian bowling attack proved quite tough for Pakistan to handle as they took stranglehold over the Group A contest.
India's Strength Helps Identify Areas for Improvement, Nick Pothas
Bangladesh had arrived in India on an upbeat, riding on the momentum of a recent Test series win over Pakistan, but were brought down to earth quickly by the home side that emphatically grabbed both Test and T20I rubbers.
Shami Excluded as Bumrah is Named Vice-Captain for New Zealand Test Series
The selectors on Tuesday dropped left-arm pacer Yash Dayal from the squad that played the two-match series against Bangladesh, and have picked a 15-member squad, which will be led by Rohit Sharma.
'I Can Bat Anywhere, But No. 4 is Working Well', Nitish Reddy Embraces Flexibility
Besides batting, he also had a display of seam-bowling and took 2-23 to wrap up the terrific show. "We planned to play fearless cricket, and that's what helped me. I took my time, and once I saw the over where I needed to attack, that's when everything changed. I feel great in this moment."
Captain and Coach Gave Me the Freedom to Play Fearless Cricket, Nitish Reddy
He later sparkled with the bat, coming up with a useful 35 on his part as Bangladesh were restricted to 135/9.
No Matter What, Keep Hitting, Message for Rinku Singh
No 5 batsman Rinku blasted 53 runs off 29 balls laying the foundation for India's 86-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I here on Wednesday, as he paired 108 off 49 balls with Nitish Kumar Reddy who amassed 74.
Asha and Arundhati Shine with Three-Fers as India Defeats Sri Lanka by 82 Runs, Womens T20 WC
Half-centuries from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana set up the victory, taking India to the highest total of this Women's T20 World Cup of 172/3. In response, Asha and Arundhati took 3-19 each as Sri Lanka, who had lost their top three in the Power-play, were bowled out for 90 in 19.5 overs, India getting their highest-ever victory margin in Women's T20 World Cups.
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