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How An Australia Legend Is Powering The Career Of LSG Star Ayush Badoni

Ayush Badoni was batting on 193 and has already surpassed his previous best score in First-Class Cricket by two runs. But the batter showed courage and smashed two sixes in the next four balls to bring a swift conclusion to the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Jharkhand at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday. Badoni's powerful shots helped Delhi surpass Jharkhand's first-innings total of 382, securing a lead of six runs as their Elite Division Group-D match ended in a draw on Saturday. He was adjudged the Player of the Match for his superb knock.

"If You...": Mohammad Rizwan's Hapless Confession After Pakistan's T20I Series Loss vs Australia

After Pakistan's 13-run defeat to Australia in the second T20I in Sydney on Saturday, captain Mohammad Rizwan emphasised the impact of missed opportunities on the field. Speaking after the match, Rizwan praised his bowlers but acknowledged the critical mistakes that cost his team the game. "The bowlers bowled really well. But if you drop crucial catches, it will cost you the game," Rizwan stated, underlining the significance of fielding in tight contests.

'Even Gautam Gambhir...': Suresh Raina Compares Jasprit Bumrah With World Cup-Winning Australia Captain

India captain Rohit Sharma could miss the first Test of the five-match series against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. Rohit and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their second child on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah, who is the vice-captain of India for the series, will be handed over the leadership duties in case Rohit is absent in any of the games, informed head coach Gautam Gambhir earlier this week. Former India player Suresh Raina has backed the idea. He even went on to compare Bumrah with Pat Cummins, under whose leadership Australia won the World Test Championship title and Cricket World Cup in 2023.

"I'm Known For...": Australia Spinner Adam Zampa On New Hairstyle That Set Internet Ablaze

Following Australia's victory over Pakistan in the second T20I, spinner Adam Zampa, playing his 200th international match, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, asserting that it is not a "B team." Zampa's milestone match turned into a celebration as Australia, recovering from the disappointment of a rare ODI home series loss to Pakistan, clinched a 13-run win to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Spencer Johnson was instrumental in defending a modest target of 148, finishing with exceptional figures of 5/26.