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"Can't Hit Six If You're Not Trying To": Venkatesh Iyer Torn Apart Over 'Lack Of Intent'

Venkatesh Iyer's sloppy batting approach, following Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, puzzled fans and experts. Chasing 199, Venkatesh, who came to bat no. 4 ahead of the in-form Angkrish Raghuvanshi, managed just 14 off 19 deliveries, before being put out of his misery by R Sai Kishore. While speaking to ESPNcricinfo after the match, Former Australia captain Aaron Finch blasted Venkatesh and questioned his intent as KKR fell short by 39 runs in the end.

Jason Gillespie Takes Pakistan Cricket Board To Court Over Non-Payment Of Salaries: Report

Jason Gillespie, former Pakistan cricket team head coach, is taking legal action against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over non-payment of his salary following his resignation from the post in December 2024, according to a report tribune.com.pk. The report claimed Gillespie has said PCB owes him salary as well as bonus for a Test series win over England and an ODI victory against Australia last year. The report quoted sources as saying that Gillespie has alleged that PCB did not honour 'written financial assurances'.

Leicester's England record-holder Youngs to retire at end of season

Leicester Tigers' 35-year-old former England scrumhalf Ben Youngs, the country's most-capped men's player, will retire at the end of the season, the Premiership club said on Tuesday.

Australia Great, Who Made Threats Of Self-Harm At Court, Gets 4-Year Jail Term

Australian cricketer-turned-commentator Michael Slater was on Tuesday sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including domestic violence, but will be allowed to walk free immediately after having served over a year in custody. According to a report in ABC Sport, his sentence was "partly suspended" due to the time served. The 55-year-old was charged with more than a dozen offences including domestic violence, unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and choking or suffocation.

Postecoglou's wish granted as fire alarm takes out VAR

There was not much for Ange Postecoglou to be happy about during Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 defeat by Nottingham Forest on Monday but perhaps the Australian would have cracked a smile knowing the VAR system was out of action for several minutes.

Joy short-lived for Postecoglou as league woes continue

LONDON : The rare smile Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou wore four days ago in Frankfurt was replaced by the more familiar frown as a 2-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest made it 18 Premier League losses for the London club this season.

People can’t handle truth – Max Verstappen fumes after Saudi Grand Prix penalty

Max Verstappen said he could not share his true feelings after being penalised during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as “people can’t handle the truth”.

Pakistan Cricket Board refutes former head coach’s non-payment claims

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently rejected claims by former head coach Jason Gillespie that he had not been paid his dues, clarifying that the ex-Australian cricketer breached the terms of his contract and left his position “abruptly.”

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"Can't Hit Six If You're Not Trying To": Venkatesh Iyer Torn Apart Over 'Lack Of Intent'

Jason Gillespie Takes Pakistan Cricket Board To Court Over Non-Payment Of Salaries: Report

Leicester's England record-holder Youngs to retire at end of season

Australia Great, Who Made Threats Of Self-Harm At Court, Gets 4-Year Jail Term

Postecoglou's wish granted as fire alarm takes out VAR

Joy short-lived for Postecoglou as league woes continue

People can’t handle truth – Max Verstappen fumes after Saudi Grand Prix penalty

Pakistan Cricket Board refutes former head coach’s non-payment claims