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Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza makes history by claiming monthly award
"I'm incredibly humbled and honoured to have won the player of the month award from the ICC -- more humbling that I'm the first Zimbabwean to ever win such an award," said Sikandar Raza. Raza's three centuries for the month came against world-class attacks, with the right-hander's unbeaten 135 against Bangladesh at the start of the month arguably the pick of the bunch.
Feeling lonely, we need more Indian athletes at top events: Neeraj Chopra after winning Diamond League Final
Chopra, the World Championships silver medallist, capped his superb season by winning the title at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich on Thursday evening, becoming the first Indian to win the Diamond League Final Trophy. Chopra fouled his first attempt as Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch took an early lead, throwing 84.15m and 86.00m in the first two rounds. But Chopra then hurled his spear to 88.84m in round two to take the lead.
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Akram, Gambhir, Shastri question Pant's shot-selection in India's Super Four defeat to Pak
Rishabh Pant, who didn't play in the Group A match against Pakistan as Dinesh Karthik was preferred, was included in the eleven for Sunday's match over the veteran keeper-batter. Pant hit two fours in his 14 off 12 balls before reverse-sweeping straight to backward point off Shadab Khan.
Hardik Pandya jumps to career-best 5th spot in T20I all-rounder rankings
Hardik claimed 3/25 with the ball and made 33 not out from just 17 balls, leading India to a thrilling five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of Asia Cup on Sunday. His impactful performance also showed that the 28-year old will be vital in India's T20 World Cup campaign later in the year in Australia.
From being stretchered out in 2018 to shining with all-round performance in 2022, Hardik Pandya completes a circle in Dubai
In the 2018 Asia Cup, then played in 50-over format in the UAE, against the same opponent, Hardik Pandya was stretchered off the field for an acute lower back injury. He had clutched his back while on his follow-through in the 18th over of Pakistan's innings after lying motionless, leaving fans as well as cricketers greatly worried.
Impossible to have both Pant and Karthik in the playing XI for Asia Cup: Pujara
India will take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup opener in Dubai later on Sunday, with the former keen to avenge the 10-wicket loss against the arch-rivals during the ICC T20 World Cup at the same venue last year. Pant is a left hander and is used more as a floater in the side because of his adaptability, while Karthik is known for his role as a finisher.
Would pick Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik for India's playing eleven in Asia Cup: Saba Karim
With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul set to return to India's playing eleven ahead of their Asia Cup campaign opener against Pakistan on Sunday, it means that there is only one batting slot left for the wicketkeeper, implying a toss-up between Pant and Karthik.
If Kohli gets a fifty in the very first game, mouths will be shut for the rest of the tournament: Shastri
Kohli returns to the Indian team for the Asia Cup in T20I format, having last featured for the national team during the tour of England in July. He was then rested for white-ball tour of West Indies and ODIs against Zimbabwe. Kohli has been in a prolonged lean patch, having not scored a century in international cricket since November 2019.
Was just fantastic to see Virat Kohli taking Test cricket so seriously: Graeme Smith
Kohli, who became full-time Test captain in 2015 after MS Dhoni announced his retirement from the format, led India to 40 wins out of 68 Tests as skipper while losing 17 and drawing 11 matches. He stepped down from Test captaincy as India lost 2-1 in South Africa in January, with a win percentage of 58.82 while registering memorable wins in overseas and home conditions.
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