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Watch: IPL Star Dangerously Lands On His Ribs While Attempting Catch In Big Bash League, Then This Happens

In the midst of all the international action that is going, the T20 leagues are also in full flow. The Big Bash league, the SA 20 are the major ones among them. In both the leagues, several stars who will feature in the Indian Premier League are playing. One among the Australian Nathan Ellis. The right-arm pacer is a prominent member of Punjab Kings team. In the Big Bash league he is leading Hobart Hurricanes. In a recent match against Melbourne Stars, the player encountered a dangerous situation.

"Shocked": Hero Of India's Last ICC Title, Currently Playing In IPL, Opens Up On Life On Sidelines, National Team Snub

The Indian cricket team is currently squaring off against Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, where Rohit Sharma and Co have gained an unassailable 2-0 lead. This series is also India's final T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, which will kick-start from June 2 in USA. In the showpiece event, India will aim to end their ICC trophy drought, as their previous title came back in 2013 in the form of Champions Trophy. In that series, opening batter Shikhar Dhawan emerged as the Player of the Series. However, the 38-year-old batter has been overlooked for long in the national team. Some reports have suggested that the BCCI are clearly looking beyond him.

'Sure He Will Get Me Out': England Star's Wild Prediction About Ravichandran Ashwin Ahead Of India Tests

England batter Ben Duckett hailed India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and branded him as a world-class bowler ahead of the five-match Test series. Against the India spinner, Duckett has an average of just five, scoring just 15 runs in three innings and got dismissed a total of three times as well. "I wasn't the last left-hander to struggle out there in those conditions against Ashwin. He's so good everywhere. I'm sure he's going to get me out again, he's a world-class bowler. But I would back myself now on a good pitch or a flatter pitch to not feel like I have to play aggressive shots or sweep every ball," Duckett told the Sky Sports Cricket podcast.

"Australian Players Indulging In Heinous Behaviour...": Legend "Appalled" By His Team's "Bad Habit" In Sydney

After the second Test of the India vs South Africa series ended in less than two days, once again there has been a fresh debate about the future of the format. The spectator attendance have been falling. Recently, South Africa also named a depleted squad for their Tour of New Zealand. It made cricket supporters around the world wonder if Test cricket has lost its tag of being the 'ultimate' format. In the most of this former Australian cricket team captain Ian Chappell suggested some wholesome changes.

"Lot Of Talk About Bazball" England Great Ahead Of Test Series vs India

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that the Indian fans are waiting to put 'Bazball' to bed during the five-Test series against the Three Lions from January 25 onwards and said that Indian spinners and batters will outplay those of England on turning tracks. The five-Test series between these two rivals will kickstart from January 25 onwards in Hyderabad and end on March 11 in Dharamshala. This series will be an extremely crucial fixture for both sides, as a lot of ICC World Test Championship points are at stake.

404* In 638 Balls - Karnataka Youngster Achieves Historic First In Indian Cricket

Young Karnataka batter Prakhar Chaturvedi on Monday attained an astonishing feat during the Cooch Behar Trophy final against Mumbai. Prakhar entered the record books by smashing an unbeaten 404 in the first innings of the title clash of India's annual U-19 four-day competition. He hit 46 fours and three sixes to remain unbeaten as Karnataka declared for 890/8 at the KSCA Navule Stadium. Resuming on his overnight score of 256 not out, Prakar carried his bat smashing 46 fours and three sixes as Karnataka declared their innings on Monday.

"Their Chapter Is Closed": Ex-India Star's Harsh Verdict On Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Test Career

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said on Saturday that doors to the Test team for veteran middle-order batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are closed but with the former's Indian Premier League (IPL) career still alive, he will be relevant for a longer time as he plays in the league for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), captained by MS Dhoni. The Men's Selection Committee on Friday announced India's 16-member squad for the first two Tests against England. India are set to play a five-match Test series, the first of which will be held in Hyderabad on January 25.

"Virat Kohli Will Lose...": Ex India Cricketer's Big Warning To Star Batter On T20I Return

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra expressed surprise at Virat Kohli's attacking approach during the second T20I between India and Afghanistan but also cautioned that if he starts playing at a much higher strike rate, he could lose his consistency, which has been one of his hallmarks. Fans in Indore and those watching through electronic devices had a reason to rejoice as 'King Kohli' made his return to the T20I format after more than a year following a crushing loss to England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal. Virat put aside all debates about his strike rate within a matter of a few bat swings, batting with a strike rate of well above 150 and often dancing down the pitch to smash his trademark shots. There were no signs of rust whatsoever as he entertained fans during his brief but electric stay at the crease.

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Watch: IPL Star Dangerously Lands On His Ribs While Attempting Catch In Big Bash League, Then This Happens

"Shocked": Hero Of India's Last ICC Title, Currently Playing In IPL, Opens Up On Life On Sidelines, National Team Snub

'Sure He Will Get Me Out': England Star's Wild Prediction About Ravichandran Ashwin Ahead Of India Tests

"Australian Players Indulging In Heinous Behaviour...": Legend "Appalled" By His Team's "Bad Habit" In Sydney

"Lot Of Talk About Bazball" England Great Ahead Of Test Series vs India

404* In 638 Balls - Karnataka Youngster Achieves Historic First In Indian Cricket

"Their Chapter Is Closed": Ex-India Star's Harsh Verdict On Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Test Career

"Virat Kohli Will Lose...": Ex India Cricketer's Big Warning To Star Batter On T20I Return