Andy Farrell looking forward to Joe Schmidt's Aviva return
Andy Farrell says he will have to make some tough selection calls for this weekend's final game of the Autumn Nations Series against Australia.
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Delhi Capitals' Big Captaincy Statement After Rishabh Pant's Departure In IPL 2025 Auction
Delhi Capitals couldn't succeed in re-signing Rishabh Pant in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction on Sunday but won the bidding war for KL Rahul. While DC have found their wicket-keeping replacement, they also need to make a big call on captaincy, since Pant was their captain last season. After the end of the even on Day 1, DC co-owner Parth Jindal confirmed the names of KL Rahul and Axar Patel as the two leaders in the team, though which of these stars will officially be designated the captain, isn't yet known.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 2: Full List Of Players Who Are To Go Under The Hammer
After a total of 83 players went under the hammer on Day 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, nearly 500 players are set to find out what fate has in store for them on Monday. The Day 2 unfolds with some capped batters being put up for auction, including the likes of Mayank Agarwal, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Phillips, Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, etc.
"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test
After the third day of the Perth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), star India youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli and said that he is "incredible". With a Test century after around 500 days, Virat finally roared back to the form in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking several records and adding plenty to his legacy as a visiting batter. During the match, Virat scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at strike rate of 69.93. After scoring the century, Virat had a sight of relief as he raised his bat above his head.
Australia's Schmidt clings to positives after Grand Slam dreams scotched
Australia coach Joe Schmidt thinks the Wallabies are still on a positive trajectory despite their dreams of a first Grand Slam tour in 40 years being shattered by a 27-13 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
"Seriously?": Ex India Star Hits Back At Insulting Comment Made By Sanjay Manjrekar In Perth Test
Former Indian bowler Vinay Kumar hit back at former batter and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar for disrespectul remarks on commentary during the first Test between India and Australia at Perth, saying that "he takes pride in his bowling". Vinay's comments came after Manjrekar made allegedly disrespectul comments on medium pacers during the Perth Test. During the commentary, Manjrekar was talking about development of fast bowlers in India over the years and how the level of grass on pitch was regulated on domestic level.
Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Unreal Dressing Room Act After Virat Kohli Hit 30th Test Ton
India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli embraced each other in a warm hug after the stalwart added yet another accolade to his name on the Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth on Sunday. When stakes were high and India stood in a precarious situation after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in a flurry, Kohli delivered with unparalleled intensity. With his usual swagger, Kohli silenced his critics as he swept the ball away for four. Initially, he didn't realise, but once the umpire signalled it, Kohli took off his helmet to celebrate his 81st international hundred.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Outrageous Upper-Cut Six That Hit Security Guard On The Head
India's iconic cricketer, Virat Kohli, stormed back to form with a blistering half-century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia in Perth. Kohli came onto the field after the departure of Devdutt Padikkal. Kohli then forged a partnership of 38 runs with Jaiswal before the latter was dismissed by Mitchell Marsh. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel also followed Jaiswal to the pavilion early but Kohli held one end together, scoring a much-needed half-century. En route to his fifty, Kohli scored only one six, which came off Mitchell Starc.