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Hardik Pandya's 'No-Look Six' To Slam Half-Century In 27 Balls vs England Goes Viral. Internet Says 'India's Greatest...'

Hardik Pandya's role in the Indian team is unlike anybody. The kind of balance that he brings to the side is something that no other player has been able to do in recent times. On Friday, Hardik Pandya's breathtaking blows and comeback man Shivam Dube's belligerence took India to a par-score of 181 for 9 after the top-order failed to negotiate the short of length deliveries bowled by England pacers in the fourth T20 International in on Friday. Coming in at No. 7, Pandya was stylish and destructive in equal measure hitting four boundaries and an equal number of maximums in his 30-ball-53.

"If I Am Being Honest...": Karun Nair's Honest Take On Champions Trophy Snub

Vidarbha captain Karun Nair has opened up on his exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Nair scored more than 700 runs in the recently-concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy, reigniting his hopes of an India return. However, none of it helped. Due to a rigid set of team dynamics, his dream of donning the Indian jersey again after eight years was dashed. Now, Nair has revealed that he wasn't expecting a call-up for the Champions Trophy but remains hopeful of reviving his Test career.

Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad Announced: Mohammad Rizwan-led Side Springs Big Surprise, Four Make Comeback

Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33.

'Not Taking Any Pressure': India's Parunika Sisodia After Win vs England In U19 Women's World Cup Semis

Not worrying about pressure and being "ruthless" have been the hallmark of the Indian team so far as it aims to retain the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, said left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia after guiding her side to the final of the prestigious tournament on Friday. India are just win away from retaining the title when they take on South Africa on Sunday and Parunika said the team enters every match with the determination to dominate. India crushed England by nine wickets to set up a summit clash with South Africa, who defeated Australia by five wickets in the other semifinal.

Uzbek GM, Who Refused To Shake Hands With R Praggnanandhaa's Sister R Vaishali, Meets Her And Gifts...

Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant no disrespect and didn't respond to the gesture because of "religious reasons". In a video that went viral on social media earlier, Vaishali, who is the sister of R Praggnanandhaa, can be seen extending her hand before the start of a fourth-round contest against Yakubboev, who sat down without responding to it, leaving the Indian visibly awkward.

Delhi Cricket Association Felicitates Virat Kohli For Playing 100 Tests

Indian superstar Virat Kohli was on Friday felicitated by the Delhi and District Cricket Association for playing 100 Tests, a milestone he achieved back in March 2022. Kohli has played 23 more Tests since that landmark game. But considering he is in the national capital for his first Ranji Trophy match since November 2012, the DDCA decided to honour him. Ishant Sharma and Virender Sehwag are the other two cricketers from Delhi who have gone on to feature in 100 Tests.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi Captain Misses Ton By 1 Run, Virat Kohli's Reaction Says It All

Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways was a total rollercoaster for the hosts. The day began with the heartbreaking dismissal of India star batter Virat Kohli for 5, who failed to leave a mark on his return to Ranji Trophy. Following this, skipper Ayush Badoni flaunted his batting skills and brought Delhi back into the game. He was looking flawless in his approach but his dream of bringing up his century was shattered after he was dismissed by Karn Sharma for 99.

India vs England Live Score Updates, 4th T20I: Arshdeep Singh Eyes 'Century'. Not Even Jasprit Bumrah Has It

India vs England 4th T20I Live Updates: Ben Duckett and Phil Salt have started the proceedings for England against India in the chase of 182. Earlier, fifties from Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya steered India to 181 for 9 against England in the fourth T20I in Pune. After a poor start, India were in all sorts of trouble with the scorecard reading 79 for 5. This is when Hardik and Dube stitched an 87-run stand to bail the side out of trouble. Hardik fell for 53 off 30 while Dube scored 53 off 34. England pacer Saqib Mahmood gave India the early jolt as he struck thrice in the second over of the innings to rattle the hosts' top-order. (Live Scorecard)

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Hardik Pandya's 'No-Look Six' To Slam Half-Century In 27 Balls vs England Goes Viral. Internet Says 'India's Greatest...'

"If I Am Being Honest...": Karun Nair's Honest Take On Champions Trophy Snub

Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad Announced: Mohammad Rizwan-led Side Springs Big Surprise, Four Make Comeback

'Not Taking Any Pressure': India's Parunika Sisodia After Win vs England In U19 Women's World Cup Semis

Uzbek GM, Who Refused To Shake Hands With R Praggnanandhaa's Sister R Vaishali, Meets Her And Gifts...

Delhi Cricket Association Felicitates Virat Kohli For Playing 100 Tests

Ranji Trophy: Delhi Captain Misses Ton By 1 Run, Virat Kohli's Reaction Says It All

India vs England Live Score Updates, 4th T20I: Arshdeep Singh Eyes 'Century'. Not Even Jasprit Bumrah Has It