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"You Will Get Flak...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On KL Rahul's Poor Run OF Form

It will be difficult for KL Rahul to avoid scathing criticism for his protracted poor run because of the enormous expectations attached with the job, especially when past cricketers have set high standards, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly. Stripped of vice captaincy, Rahul hasn't crossed 25-run mark in his last 10 Test knocks. An average of less than 35 in 47 Tests isn't an actual realisation of his real potential.

Mitchell Starc Says Still Not 100 Per Cent Fit But Good Enough For Third Test

Senior Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has still not '100 per cent' recovered from his injury but is ready to make an impact in the third Test against India beginning in Indore on Wednesday. With skipper Pat Cummins back home to be with his unwell mother, Australia will rely on Starc to provide the odd breakthrough and support the spinners. Indian pacers have already made a substantial contribution in the series with Mohammed Shami being the standout fast bowler.

New skipper Bavuma looking to fresh start for South Africa

South Africa start their two-test home series against West Indies at Centurion Park on Tuesday with a clean slate and a new positive attitude to their style of cricket, according to recently appointed captain Temba Bavuma.

Watch: Axar Patel And His Wife Meha Visit Baba Mahakal Temple In Ujjain

India all-rounder Axar Patel and his wife, Meha, visited and sought blessings of the famous Baba Mahakaleshwar Temple situated in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Monday. Patel and his wife also participated in the 'Bhasma Aarti' on the occasion. Bhasma aarti (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the Brahma Muhurta between 4 and 5:30 in the morning. The couple saw the Bhasma Aarti by sitting in the Nandihal. After that they reached the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and performed Jalabhishek.

Swept Away By The Spin Test, Steve Smith And Co Concentrate On Orthodox Cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin's enviable record in Test matches at the Holkar Stadium could make the Australian batters rethink their strategy of playing the high-risk sweep shots, which brought about their downfall in the first two games. Ashwin has 18 wickets in the two Tests he has played at this venue at an average of 12.5 runs. Australia, who arrived here a week after their second-innings surrender in Delhi, turned up for the net session before their scheduled time.

WPL Great Platform To Make India Comeback: Poonam Yadav

Seasoned India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav believes the Women's Premier League (WPL) will not just provide a great opportunity to senior players to come back into national reckoning, it will also be a boon for young players to learn from international stars. The Delhi Capitals player, who is hoping to take the WPL route to regain her place in the national side, added the tournament will take Indian women's cricket to the next level. The 31-year-old last played for India in an ODI against Bangladesh in March last year and was bought by the Delhi franchise for the inaugural WPL edition for Rs 30 lakh.

Proteas skipper calls on Cricket SA, government to drive women's development

Proteas captain Sune Luus has challenged Cricket South Africa (CSA) and government to further invest in women's cricket development following her side's superb showing at the T20 World Cup.

PICS | The drama, elation and agony of SA cricket's maiden World Cup final

South Africa's Proteas fell agonisingly short of winning the ICC T20 Women's World Cup in a compelling final against reigning champions Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

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"You Will Get Flak...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On KL Rahul's Poor Run OF Form

Mitchell Starc Says Still Not 100 Per Cent Fit But Good Enough For Third Test

New skipper Bavuma looking to fresh start for South Africa

Watch: Axar Patel And His Wife Meha Visit Baba Mahakal Temple In Ujjain

Swept Away By The Spin Test, Steve Smith And Co Concentrate On Orthodox Cricket

WPL Great Platform To Make India Comeback: Poonam Yadav

Proteas skipper calls on Cricket SA, government to drive women's development

PICS | The drama, elation and agony of SA cricket's maiden World Cup final