Bold calls pay off to revive UAE’s chances of facing India and Pakistan in Asia Cup
When UAE last made a trip to Muscat for a cricket tour, back in February, it ended joyously.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Kent bowler Sian Honnor on her highs and lows in Birmingham which led her to Women's Triples glory
It was a summer to remember in Birmingham as Team England carried the hopes of a nation on their shoulders at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Yuvraj Singh congratulates Shubman Gill on maiden international century
Yuvraj Singh congratulated Shubman Gill on his maiden international century which he scored against Zimbabwe on Monday. Shubman Gill hit his maiden century in international cricket against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at Harare. He scored 130 runs. "Finally!!! Well played @ShubmanGill u seriously deserved that Ton! Congratulations on your first many more to come this is just a start #indiavszim," tweeted Yuvraj.
Shubman Gill has batsmanship quality similar to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan says batsman can be a future captainIt was February 2017. Leading Punjab, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was preparing his team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage in Delhi when the state selectors told him about a 17-year-old 'talented' boy. "They told me: 'He's a very good talent. We'll play him in the Ranji Trophy later this year. He'll do well' I said: 'No, if he's a good talent, if he's doing well now, then why should we see him in the future? Let's pick him now. 'Are you sure' they asked me. '100%,' I replied instantly," Harbhajan remembered, while talking to TOI.
How Shubman Gill Scored His First Ton After "Bit Of Schooling" From His "Primary Coach"
His heart was racing when he moved to the 90s and the fear of losing out on getting that elusive hundred did grip his mind but Shubhman Gill was determined to make it count this time, especially after getting a bit of "schooling" from his father. The 22-year-old, who made his International debut in an ODI in 2019, scored 130 off 97 balls as India posted 289 for eight against Zimbabwe and completed a 3-0 clean sweep of the hosts with a 13-run win. "My heart was beating when I got into the 90s. I had got out in the 90s thrice before and never got a hundred in International cricket. It's always special to get a hundred," Gill said at the presentation ceremony.
Sania Mirza Pulls Out Of US Open Due To Injury, Says "It'll Change My Retirement Plans"
India tennis star Sania Mirza has pulled out of the upcoming US Open due to an injury, she announced on Instagram. "Hi guys, a quick update. I just have some not so great news. I hurt my forearm/elbow while playing in Canada 2 weeks ago and obviously, didn't realize how bad it was until I got my scans yesterday and unfortunately I have infact torn a little bit of my tendon," Mirza wrote on Instagram.
Watch: Shikhar Dhawan And Co. Dance Like Crazy On 'Kala Chashma' Song Post Series Win vs Zimbabwe
It was memorable evening for the KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team as it defeated Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the third ODI to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Sikandar Raza scored a heroic ton to give India a mighty scare in Harare, but ultimately the visitors prevailed. With most of the senior players being rested, the series was all the more special for the lot. Earlier, Shubman Gill made his first international century. Gill not only wreaked havoc with the bat, he also caught Zimbabwe centurion Sikandar Raza, who was threatening to give the home side a shock victory.
'T20 Becoming Business, But Test Cricket Is Still The Pinnacle': Ben Stokes
England Test captain Ben Stokes is one of the best all-rounders in modern-day cricket, however, recognising his heavy workload, the star player had announced his retirement from ODI cricket earlier this year. He played his last ODI against South Africa at his home turf in Durham. Ever his decision to retire from ODI cricket was made public, the debate has started regarding the cricket calendar and how to manage the workload of cricketers so that they play maximum games for their country.