Gaby Lewis 'privileged' to skipper Ireland ahead of Bangladesh series
New Ireland women's cricket captain Gaby Lewis believes she is more than ready to take on the role ahead of the ODI series against Bangladesh.
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"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style
Ahead of the first Test against Australia of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah shared that star India batter Virat Kohli looked extremely sharp in the nets, but added that he did not want to jinx it. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.
BCCI Blasted On Reports Of Rookie Being Inducted vs Australia In Perth: "Like Sourav Ganguly Did..."
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has questioned the absence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Shardul from the Test team for the five-match series against Australia. Harbhajan's remarks came amid reports of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy making his Test debut in the series-opener against Australia in Perth. During a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, India bowling coach Morne Morkel lavished big praise on Nitish, who made his India debut last month during the T20I series against Bangladesh.
Yash Dayal Replaces Injured Khaleel Ahmed In India Reserves For Australia Tests
Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle. Dayal, who was added in the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match. He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets. The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home.
Which India Star Is Capable Enough Of Playing For Australia? Pat Cummins' Reply Shocks Internet
Australian cricket team skipper Pat Cummins believes that there is not a single India cricketer who can slot into his side. Ahead of the five-match Test series against India, Australia cricketers like Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head were asked to pick one player from the opposition side who can join their team seamlessly. While all of them named an individual, Cummins just replied - "No one". Coming to the other players, Lyon picked Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh picked Rishabh Pant. "It'd be a pretty strong batting lineup having Smith, Marnus and Virat in your top order," said Nathan Lyon.
Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series
Australian spin legend Nathan Lyon opened up on his battles with star India batter Virat Kohli, including one at the Adelaide Test back in 2014 in which the 36-year-old smashed twin centuries in his test captaincy debut and made the spinner one of the prime targets of his assault. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
Bavuma back to lead Proteas in Sri Lanka Test series: 'We've picked the strongest possible side'
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has been cleared for selection and will return to lead South Africa in their home Test series against Sri Lanka.
"If He Gets Runs...": Ex-Australia Captain Michael Clarke's Prediction For Virat Kohli In BGT
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday backed star India batter Virat Kohli to come good Down Under, pointing out his fine record in the country and adding that all the media hype and build-up around him will "pump him up" to score. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.