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"Get Him In": Australia Great Calls For The Inclusion Of 30-Year-Old Uncapped Star For BGT 2nd Test

Former Australian wicketkeeper batter Ian Healy has urged the team think tank to seriously consider handing Beau Webster a Test cap in the pink ball fixture against India at Adelaide next week. The selectors on Thursday added the Tasmanian all-rounder to the squad for the second Test as a cover for Mitchell Marsh, who is managing an ankle issue. But Healy doesn't want Webster to just be a "standby". "I like that, but I don't reckon standby, get him in," Healy said on SEN Radio.

BCCI Hands Strict Deadline To Mohammed Shami, Gives Him Huge Condition For Return To Team India

Mohammed Shami has less than a week in hand to convince selectors to pick him for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as per a report. Shami, who has only recently returned to competitive cricket following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury, is reportedly being heavily monitored by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) medical team. Following an impressive showing in his first Ranji Trophy match back for Bengal, Shami will be evaluated on a few Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) T20 games. It is also reported that a big requirement for Shami is to lose some weight and regain fitness.

Seven West Indies Players To Train At CSK Academy From December 1

Seven promising young West Indian cricketers will undergo an intense two-week specialised training camp from December 1 at the Chennai Super Kings Academy, the CWI announced. Accompanied by the West Indies Academy head coach Ramesh Subasinghe and assistant coach Rohan Nurse, the group will depart for India on November 29. Among the selected players are three contracted franchise players — Kirk McKenzie, Matthew Nandu, and Kevin Wickham — along with current and former West Indies Academy players Teddy Bishop and Jewel Andrew, and former West Indies Under-19 players Jordan Johnson and Ackeem Auguste.

Australia Add Uncapped 30-Year-Old All-Rounder To Squad For BGT 2nd Test vs India

Australia have added uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster to the squad for the second Test against India as cover for Mitchell Marsh, whose fitness remains a concern. Marsh had pulled up "sore" following Australia's 295-run hammering in the series opener in Perth earlier this week. Webster, also a right-hand pace all-rounder like Marsh, has been the stand out performer in the Sheffield Shield over the past two years. The 30-year-old has collected 1788 runs including five hundreds and nine fifties.

IPL 2025 Auction: Top 5 Bargain Buys Who Franchises Were Lucky To Sign For That Price

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction saw some stunning steal deals unfold over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Franchises had to spend big in order to buy coveted stars like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Venkatesh Iyer, etc. on Day 1. But on the second day, some big bargains unfolded as franchises landed some established stars from the auction pool, while others simply didn't have the money left to go all-in. Some of the top players franchises were lucky to sign for a bargain price includes the names of Washington Sundar, Glenn Maxwell, Quinton de Kock, etc.

Outplaying Opponent Is Very Nice: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh

Elated after his first win in the World Championship showdown against defending champion Ding Liren, young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh said it is "always very nice" to outplay an opponent the way he did in the third game in Singapore on Wednesday. Liren lost on time control after 37 moves as Gukesh drew level on points, wiping off the deficit of a first-round loss. The two played out a draw in the second game. "It feels great. I am quite happy, also the last two days I was happy with my play today was even better. I felt good on the board and I managed to outplay my opponent which is always very nice," the 18-year-old, who is the youngest ever challenger to the title, said after the game.

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

One of the greatest steeplechase runners of all time, Ezekiel Kemboi, has invited Avinash Sable for sessions with him at his base and advised the Indian star to undergo high-altitude training in places such as Kenya and Ethiopia to build endurance. Kemboi has two Olympic medals and four World Championship titles under his belt. Sable finished 11th in the Men's 3000m steeplechase final of the Paris Olympics. "I think the Indian guy Sable, the steeplechaser, the boy is still young. He still has a lot of time. What I want him to do is to have some motivation for himself. To have a vision, to have a target. To target what comes in a year, like world championship, Olympics," Kemboi said.

"Once Jay Shah Moves To ICC...": PCB's Bold Remark On Champions Trophy Deadlock

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains "clear" in its view on hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that "it's not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don't come here". "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman and my team is talking to them constantly. We're still clear in our stance that it's not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and they don't play cricket here. Whatever will happen, will happen on the basis of equality. We've told the ICC very clearly, and what happens next we'll let you know."

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"Get Him In": Australia Great Calls For The Inclusion Of 30-Year-Old Uncapped Star For BGT 2nd Test

BCCI Hands Strict Deadline To Mohammed Shami, Gives Him Huge Condition For Return To Team India

Seven West Indies Players To Train At CSK Academy From December 1

Australia Add Uncapped 30-Year-Old All-Rounder To Squad For BGT 2nd Test vs India

IPL 2025 Auction: Top 5 Bargain Buys Who Franchises Were Lucky To Sign For That Price

Outplaying Opponent Is Very Nice: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

"Once Jay Shah Moves To ICC...": PCB's Bold Remark On Champions Trophy Deadlock