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Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season

Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Tuesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch to Punjab Kings from Delhi Capitals, a team he was part of for seven years. "Ponting signed the contract yesterday and it is for four years. He will need that much time to build the squad. Ponting will take a call on the rest of the support staff," an IPL source told PTI.

Star India Pacer Sends Verbal Warning To Australia, Says "They Should Be..."

India pace bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami has sent a verbal warning to Australia ahead of the looming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India, starting in December. India have won the last four Test series between the two nations, all by a 2-1 margin. Two of these have been in Australia, where India recorded historic series wins. Shami - who is expected to play a key role Down Under in the upcoming series - has let his thoughts know on who are the favourites.

"I Listened To Hanuman Chalisa, Virat Kohli Chanted...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Revelation In Interview

In a freewheeling chat, India head coach Gautam Gambhir sat down with star batter and former teammate Virat Kohli and recalled fond memories of playing together. On the eve of the first Test against Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of Kohli interviewing Gambhir and vice-versa. Kohli got the conversation underway by asking Gambhir about his double hundred against Australia in a Test in Delhi in 2008 and what kept the former India going during that knock.

India guard against complacency against buoyant Bangladesh

CHENNAI, India : A series sweep against Bangladesh will cement India's place atop the World Test Championship (WTC) standings but the team under Rohit Sharma are guarding against any complacency in the two-match home series beginning in Chennai on Thursday.

Playing for your country beats franchise cricket, says Australia's Zampa

MELBOURNE : Rising numbers of cricketers are spurning the international game to focus on lucrative franchise deals across the globe but Adam Zampa's heart remains set on winning more matches for Australia.

Shubman Gill Or Yashasvi Jaiswal? Next Gen Superstar Debate Divides Australia Stars

Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting to witness the thrilling Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia. Over the years, this Test series has brought some great nail-biting action for the fans. Unlike the previous editions, this series, which will kick-start from November 22, will be having five matches. In 2023 edition, which was a four-match affair, Team India emerged victorious with 2-1 scoreline. However, the Pat Cummins-led side defeated India in their previous red-ball meeting, which was World Test Championship (WTC) Final in June 2023.

Bad News For Shreyas Iyer: BCCI Officials Say "No Room, Won't Go To..."

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer is currently not in the scheme of things, as far as Test cricket is concerned. Iyer, who was not picked by the selectors for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, has endured a torrid run in the ongoing Duleep Trophy scoring just 104 runs in four innings. The batter has fallen behind in the pecking order, with youngsters like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel impressing in the whites against England earlier this year. With Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul also part of the squad for the series opener, Iyer's form in the Duleep Trophy has further dented his hopes of making a Test comeback any time soon.

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Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season

Star India Pacer Sends Verbal Warning To Australia, Says "They Should Be..."

"I Listened To Hanuman Chalisa, Virat Kohli Chanted...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Revelation In Interview

India guard against complacency against buoyant Bangladesh

Playing for your country beats franchise cricket, says Australia's Zampa

Shubman Gill Or Yashasvi Jaiswal? Next Gen Superstar Debate Divides Australia Stars

Bad News For Shreyas Iyer: BCCI Officials Say "No Room, Won't Go To..."

Here's who's running for president of the IOC