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Ajay Jadeja Says 'Pitch Is Like Marriage'. Sunil Gavaskar Replies: "What's The Result..."

Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja was in the news for all the wrong reasons after he compared the cricket pitches to wives. Jadeja had made the remarks while speaking on Ten Sports' show "Dressing Room", leaving the anchor and his fellow panelists Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Nikhil Chopra in splits. However, Jadeja was criticised by fans for his remarks on-air. "Yaha pe saare shaadi shuda hai. Toh pitch report waise hi hai. Aap dekhte ek cheez hai. Jab aap khelna shuru karte ho toh pata chalta hai (Everyone here is married. So the pitch report is like that only. You see one thing but you only get to know when you start playing)," said Jadeja.

Captain Sharma OK after hamstring injury, says India assistant coach Ten Doeschate

India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday's win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Indian team assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said in Dubai.

Major Blow For Australia Ahead Of Likely Champions Trophy Semi-Final vs India, Top Star Most Likely To Miss Out

Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand after the in-form batter suffered a quad injury in the washed out match against Afghanistan. Short had scored a 15-ball 20 on Friday but had looked in visible pain before he was dismissed by Azmatullah Omarzai as Australia advanced to the semifinals with four points. The 29-year-old white-ball player had scored 63 as Steve Smith's Australia had chased down England's mammoth 351 in their opening match of the Champions Trophy.

"It's An Injury...": On Rohit Sharma, India Coach's 'He Knows How' Take Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semi-Finals

Ahead of India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate provided an update on Rohit Sharma. Speaking to reporters in Dubai, ten Doeschate assured that Rohit is managing his injury effectively. "He's all right. As you can see, he's batting, and he did a little bit of fielding earlier. It's an injury he's had before, so he knows how to manage it really well, and he's on top of it," he said.

"It's Chaos, Be...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Cryptic Post Amid Divorce Case With Dhanashree Verma

Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree Verma have filed for divorce, it was reported a few days ago. While news of their separation was doing the rounds on social media for months, the confirmation of the couple filing for divorce came only few days back. There were reports that claimed the couple's final hearing and all necessary formalities took place at the Bandra Family Court, where both were physically present. However, Dhanashree's lawyer has said that the proceedings are still underway.

Australia, South Africa Or Afghanistan - Who Will India Face In Champions Trophy Semifinals? Scenarios Explained

Australia booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was called off due to wet outfield in Lahore on Friday. However, the result meant that Afghanistan still has a small chance of reaching the semi-finals with everything coming down to the match between England and South Africa on Saturday. If South Africa win that match, they will have 5 points from 3 matches and will reach the semifinals as the top side from Group B.

Shahid Afridi's Sharp Retort To Wasim Akram's "Drop 5-6 Players" Suggestion After Champions Trophy Exit

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has taken a swipe at legendary pacer Wasim Akram after the latter had suggested to drop a host of stars from the national team. Akram's remarks came after Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, following the defeats to New Zealand and India, respectively, in Group A. Pakistan failed to win a single game as their final group match against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

What Happens If South Africa vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Match Gets Washed Out - Semi-Final Scenarios Explained

Having nearly secured a Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final spot, South Africa will take on England in their final league game on Saturday to put an official stamp on their entry. Australia have already made it to the semi-finals of the tournament from Group B, with the Proteas are just below them at the second spot in the points table. Unless the Temba Bavuma-led side loses to England by a massive margin, they will enter the semi-finals. This means a win, even by the narrowest margin, will be more than enough for them to play in the knockout round.

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Ajay Jadeja Says 'Pitch Is Like Marriage'. Sunil Gavaskar Replies: "What's The Result..."

Captain Sharma OK after hamstring injury, says India assistant coach Ten Doeschate

Major Blow For Australia Ahead Of Likely Champions Trophy Semi-Final vs India, Top Star Most Likely To Miss Out

"It's An Injury...": On Rohit Sharma, India Coach's 'He Knows How' Take Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semi-Finals

"It's Chaos, Be...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Cryptic Post Amid Divorce Case With Dhanashree Verma

Australia, South Africa Or Afghanistan - Who Will India Face In Champions Trophy Semifinals? Scenarios Explained

Shahid Afridi's Sharp Retort To Wasim Akram's "Drop 5-6 Players" Suggestion After Champions Trophy Exit

What Happens If South Africa vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Match Gets Washed Out - Semi-Final Scenarios Explained