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Pakistan cricket is going throuhg a turmoil following the national team's early exit from the Champions Trophy. Pakistan, the hosts of the tournament, failed to reach the semi-finals, suffering defeats to New Zealand and India while their match against Bangladesh was washed out. Recently, former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie attacked his successor Aaqib Javed, calling him a "clown". Gillespie, who quit as Pakistan head coach three months back, also accused Javed for running a campaign behind the scenes to take the coaching role.

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"Taxing On...": KKR CEO On Picking Ajinkya Rahane Over Venkatesh Iyer For Captaincy

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the captaincy announcement, there were speculations about Rahane and Iyer being the front-runners for the captaincy. The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder wasn't among the list of retentions and appeared in the mega auction. KKR broke the bank and had to shell out a whopping Rs 23.75 crore to bring him back to the franchise.

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MS Dhoni, Sakshi Vibe On Tu Jaane Na At Rishabh Pant's Sister's Wedding. Video Viral

Former India captain MS Dhoni was one of the biggest star attractions during wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's sister Sakshi's wedding. Dhoni arrived in Mussoorie on Tuesday evening, along with his wife, to take part in a two wedding festivities. He attended the mehendi and sangeet ceremonies on Tuesday, and a video of him, Suresh Raina and Rishabh Pant setting the dance floor on fire, had gone viral on social media. However, a fresh video has emerged, with Dhoni and his wife were vibing on famous Bollywood song 'Tu Jaane Na'. For the unversed, Dhoni's wife and Pant's sister share the same name.

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On Rohit Sharma Not Retiring From ODIs, Ricky Ponting's Clear Verdict: "Goal In Mind..."

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma is still going strong and a sense of unfinished business was behind his decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Barring the ODI World Cup, Rohit has won all ICC titles while captaining India. He came agonisingly close to laying his hands on the 50-over world title at home in 2023, only to lose to Australia in the final.

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Lakshya Sen Powers Into All England Open Quarters, Malvika Bansod Falters In Pre-Quarter

Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to enter the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia's Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No. 4 in just 36 minutes, keeping India's hopes alive in the prestigious tournament. Sen, who reached the All-England final in 2022, looked in complete control from the start, using his aggressive play and sharp net game to unsettle Christie. The 22-year-old Indian dictated the pace of the match, taking an early lead and maintaining his advantage throughout.

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England Star Handed Huge Punishment, 2-Year IPL Ban. Report Reveals Reason

England cricket team batter Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years after opting out of IPL 2025 despite being picked by Delhi Capitals in the auction, according to a report by Indian Express. The report claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) about the punishment. Brook cannot enter the IPL auction for the next two years after his decision. “An official communication has been sent to ECB and Brook about BCCI banning him for two years as per its policy which was informed to each player before they registered their name for IPL auction last year. It's a policy set by the board and each player has to oblige to it,” a BCCI official was quoted by Indian Express in the report.

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"Going To Be Disrespectful...": New KKR Mentor Dwayne Bravo Sent 'Message' To Gautam Gambhir. Here's Why

Charismatic West Indian Dwayne Bravo, who replaced Gautam Gambhir as mentor at Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday said he will mix some elements from the former KKR strategist's blueprint with his own distinct style for a successful campaign in the upcoming IPL. With Gambhir playing a key role behind the scenes, KKR won their third IPL title last season. The reigning champions have turned to Bravo ahead of the IPL 2025 season, following the departure of Gambhir who is now the head coach of the Indian team. "Unfortunately, we lost some players. But I think GG had his style, I have my style. We're both successful in our own ways," Bravo said, making it clear that while he respects Gambhir's legacy, he will bring his own methods to the role.

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"Most Comfortable At...": Amid Demotion To No. 6 For Team India, KL Rahul Makes Preferences Clear

KL Rahul has been performing consistently irrespective of his position in the batting order but given a choice, the stylish keeper-batter would be "most comfortable" occupying one of the top-order slots. Rahul, who usually bat No. 5, was pushed down a position lower in the Champions Trophy, and made 174 runs in five innings in Dubai. Rahul's success was a reflection of his preparedness for this new challenge and dedication to keep working on his game. "I have grown up playing in the top order. From my first competitive match in Mangalore at the age of 11 to my early days playing for India, and for most of my career, I have been a top-order batter. It is the position I am most comfortable in and the one that feels most natural to me," Rahul said.

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