Warner wants to play his last test in Sydney next January
Australia opener David Warner said he will call time on his test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January, if he is still in the team by then.
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"Probably Owe It To Myself": David Warner Reveals Tentative Test Retirement Date
Australian cricket team star David Warner stunned everyone on Saturday by announcing that the Test series against Pakistan in January 2024 can be his final outing in red-ball cricket. Speaking to reporters ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India starting June 7, Warner said that he wants to play his final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against Pakistan next year. Australia will play West Indies right after the Pakistan series but Warner made it clear that he will not be a part of that series and he wants to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Mumbai Name Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav In 35-Probable List For Off-Season Training Camp
The newly-formed Mumbai selection committee, led by former India cricketer Raju Kulkarni, on Friday named 35 probable players, including big names like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav for an off-season training camp scheduled to be held in Mumbai next week. Besides, India captain Rohit and Suryakumar, the list also includes Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur. But their participation in the camp is unlikely as they are currently in England for the World Test Championship final against Australia starting June 7 at The Oval.
"Trying To Create...": Sachin Tendulkar On Son Arjun's Cricket Career
Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Friday vowed to create the same environment for his son, Arjun, that was created for him during his childhood days and advised him to focus on his game. Sachin's elder brother Ajit Tendulkar played a massive role in his early cricketing years. "I got the support from my family. Ajit Tendulkar (brother) was instrumental in finding a solution. Nitin Tendulkar (brother) made the painting for me on my birthday. My mother was working in LIC, while my father was a professor. They gave me freedom. I urge parents to give freedom to their children as well," Tendulkar said.
"If He Is Mentally...": Australia Great's Honest Analysis Of Virat Kohli's Potential Form In WTC Final
Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell believes that the Oval conditions will suit the star Indian batter Virat Kohli as the Indian team prepares to face Australia in the World Test Championship final 2023. In less than three days' time, India will feature in their second consecutive WTC final. Last time after a hard-fought battle, they missed out on the opportunity to lift the title against New Zealand. Last time the former Indian skipper Virat Kohli came close yet failed to live up to his standards as he succumbed to Kyle Jamieson's aggressive bowling style. He scored 57 runs in both innings at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Southampton, England.
India Maul Uzbekistan 22-0 In Opening Women's Junior Asia Cup Match
Annu slammed a double hat-trick as India started their campaign in the women's Junior Asia Cup on an emphatic note with a 22-0 thrashing of a lowly Uzbekistan in Kakamighara on Saturday. Annu (13th, 29th, 30th, 38th, 43th, 51st) was the star performer for India, while Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (3rd, 56th); Mumtaz Khan (6th, 44th, 47th, 60th); Sunelita Toppo (17th, 17th); Manju Chorsiya (26th), Deepika Soreng (18th, 25th), Deepika (32nd, 44th, 46th, 57th), and Neelam (47th) were the others on target. India began attacking the Uzbekistan citadel from the onset and took an early lead when as Vaishnavi (3rd) converted a penalty corner.
Virender Sehwag's Epic Reply To Shoaib Akhtar On 'Have More Money Than You've Hair' Statement
India vs Pakistan - that is one cricket rivalry which throws up many stories that have the potential to become folklores. Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar are part of that cricket rivalry. While one was an ace opener, who changed the definition of batting at the top in Indian cricket, the other was one of the fastest bowlers that the world has ever seen. The two were fiercely competitive on the field, while off the field they shared a great friendship. They often indulged in banter too. A new episode that been added to that relationship.
Harmanpreet Scores Twice As India Thrash Belgium 5-1 in Pro League Hockey Match
Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck a brace as India stunned Olympic champions Belgium 5-1 to bounce back from back-to-back defeats in their European leg of the the FIH Pro League here on Friday. Midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad gave India the lead in the first minute of the game, before Harmanpreet (20th and 29th min) scored twice from penalty corners. Amit Rohidas (28th) and Dilpreet Singh (59th) were the other Indian goal scorers. William Ghislain (45th) scored the lone goal for Belgium in the opening minute of the fourth quarter.