Cricket

The last time England won a Test series in India was in the 2012/13 season, and in their 2021 visit, they lost the series 3-1. For the upcoming tour, England has a four-member spin-bowling attack, with only Jack Leach having prior Test experience in India.

Deepti Sharma's outstanding performances in Test matches against England and Australia earned her the coveted award. The versatile Indian all-rounder showcased her cricketing prowess by amassing an impressive 165 runs at an average of 55 and claiming 11 wickets at a remarkable average of 10.81.

During England's 2021 tour of India, they won the opening game but struggled against the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel, eventually losing the series 3-1.

Dube showcased his prowess as a potent hitter against spinners in the first two T20 Internationals against Afghanistan, making a strong spin attack appear ordinary with his power-packed innings. Reflecting on his performance, Dube credited his expansive range of shots to a natural gift while also acknowledging the effort he has invested in refining his game.

He questioned why batters are allowed to discuss matters mid-pitch without penalty, why etiquette regarding being in the stance at the crease when the bowler is ready to deliver is not enforced, and why drinks are allowed at times outside regular breaks.

Kohli shared the story during a video on bcci.tv, stating, "I got in touch with Novak very organically. When I saw his profile on Instagram, I pressed the message button, I thought I would just message him.

The story began with Kohli extending a simple greeting to the 24-time Major champion on social media. To his surprise, Djokovic had already messaged him, kickstarting their friendship.

While their return sparked a debate on whether it was a progressive move, Yuvraj dismissed the discussion, quoting the lyrics of a famous Kishore Kumar song: "Kuchh toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna" (People will say something; it's people's job to talk).

Arthur emphasized the absence of Pakistan support, a crucial driving force for the team. He noted, "Here we never had that, and that was quite tough in a World Cup, particularly for the players."

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed the situation, stating, "Mitch Santner won't travel to Eden Park this evening for the opening KFC T20I against Pakistan after testing positive for COVID earlier today." The cricket board mentioned that Santner would be monitored in the coming days and would travel solo back to Hamilton.