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Hardik Pandya "Doesn't Need To Be Told By Coaches What He Needs To Do": Glenn McGrath

With an IPL trophy for Gujarat Titans in their maiden season, Hardik Pandya has impressed one and all with his captaincy skills. The Indian all-rounder had been sidelined by injury and his inability to bowl had been in focus for quite some time. However, Hardik bowled at full tilt during IPL 2022, paving the way for his return to the international side. Hardik Pandya was also named Rishabh Pant's deputy for the South Africa T20Is. He was also be leading Team India in the T20I series against Ireland. With his stocks at an all-time high, Glenn McGrath is among many who have lauded the all-rounder. The former Australia fast bowler is of the belief that Hardik Pandya doesn't need to be told by coaches what he needs to do.

"4-5 Guys Put Whole Test Series At Risk": Tim Paine's Swipe At Indian Cricketers

The 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is viewed as one of the most memorable Test series as it saw an injury-hit India staging a comeback to defeat Australia in their own backyard. Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, Team India showed remarkable grit and determination to outclass the hosts. The series saw its own fair bit of drama and before the third Test in Sydney, a few of the Indian stars were asked to stay in the hotel after they were seen at a restaurant.

India look to plug defensive loopholes ahead of World Cup

Playing back-to-back Pro League matches in Antwerp, the Savita Punia-led side put on a fighting show but lost the first game 1-2. In the next match though, they were completely outplayed as the Belgians earned a 5-0 win. It could have been more but luckily it wasn't.

Capri Global, KLO Sports To Own Rajasthan And Chennai Franchises In Ultimate Kho Kho

The Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) on Friday welcomed Capri Global and KLO Sports as the owners of Rajasthan and Chennai teams respectively for the inaugural edition of the League, set to kick off in 2022. The KLO Sports-owned team will be known as Chennai Quick Guns while Capri Global's Rajasthan-based franchise is yet to be named.

In a first, Indian U-16 cagers make it to last-8 in Asian Championship

India's best finish in the Asian tourney was the 10th position, which they achieved way back in 2009, when the event was first played 13 years ago. In the following event in 2011, India posted back-to-back victories in the league phase but failed to clear the top eight hurdle and finished 12th. In the qualifying game for a spot in the quarterfinal, world no.

ICC Media Rights to come out soon; Broadcasters have lot of questions but few answers

BCCI has raised the bar for transparency by hosting the sale of Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights through an e-auction process, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is asking broadcasters to submit a closed bid when the global governing body's rights tender comes up for sale very soon. The chatter around IPL media rights selling for a boggling Rs 44,390 crore hasn't slowed down yet and it is time already for another big-ticket 'cricket rights tender' to hit the market. In less than 10 days from now, the ICC will come out with its own tender for global rights.

India vs South Africa: I have to be a step ahead of the batters, says Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel wants slower pitches, bigger groundsRAJKOT: Seamer Harshal Patel, who played a big part in India's win in Visakhapatnam and is fast emerging as a mainstay in T20Is, feels execution is key to remain "one step ahead" of the batters in this particular format. "As a bowler my job is to stay one step ahead of batsmen. At the end of the day, you can have 15 plans, but on a particular day, in a pressure situation, if you don't go out and execute with confidence, things won't fall in place. My focus is on trying to execute the best possible delivery at that point in time," said Patel after the Indian team's practice session at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium here.

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Resurgent India look to draw level and keep series alive against South Africa

Pressure on Pant to deliver in must-win game for IndiaRAJKOT: With their mood lifted after a convincing 48-run win over South Africa in the third T20I at Visakhapatnam, a resurgent India will look to sustain the momentum at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday. A win at the Khanderi venue for them will square the scores 2-2 in the five-match series and set up a mouth-watering decider in Bengaluru on Sunday. The traditional featherbed of a pitch here promises an exciting battle. It has rained sporadically for the past few days, with the sun playing hide and seek, but the good news is: as per the weather forecast for Friday, rain will stay away.

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Hardik Pandya "Doesn't Need To Be Told By Coaches What He Needs To Do": Glenn McGrath

"4-5 Guys Put Whole Test Series At Risk": Tim Paine's Swipe At Indian Cricketers

India look to plug defensive loopholes ahead of World Cup

Capri Global, KLO Sports To Own Rajasthan And Chennai Franchises In Ultimate Kho Kho

In a first, Indian U-16 cagers make it to last-8 in Asian Championship

ICC Media Rights to come out soon; Broadcasters have lot of questions but few answers

India vs South Africa: I have to be a step ahead of the batters, says Harshal Patel

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Resurgent India look to draw level and keep series alive against South Africa