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Pakistan Selectors Want Babar Azam To Open In Champions Trophy, Hope Star Batter Will Emulate Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistan selectors want their premier batsman Babar Azam to open in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, a thought inspired by the success legendary Sachin Tendulkar had after shifting to the pole position from middle-order. The Indian batting maestro started opening the innings after playing 69 matches down the order, and his first match as an opener was against New Zealand at Auckland in 1994. He made 82 off just 49 balls in that match, and, as the old adage goes, rest was history.

"I Stopped The Fight": Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir IPL Feud Discussed During Ranji Trophy Match

As Virat Kohli marked his return to the Ranji Trophy, another familiar face from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajat Bhatia, was sitting in the commentary box. The Delhi vs Railways clash in the Ranji Trophy also brought some interesting anecdotes from the past. Bhatia, who played against Kohli during his time with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, brought about the famous 2013 on-field altercation between Gautam Gambhir, the then captain of the franchise, and Virat, the then skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Canada's Marielle Thompson wins ski cross gold in Switzerland

Canadians Marielle Thompson, India Sherret, and Reece Howden raced onto the podium at a World Cup ski cross event in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, on Saturday.

"What Is He In The Team For?": Kevin Pietersen Slams Gautam Gambhir For India's Batting Strategy vs England

It is an open secret that the Indian cricket team management, under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir, is fond of the left and right-hand combination in batting. Only if anyone had any doubt about it, the third T20I against England in Rajkot became a telling example. The Indian cricket team tried to maintain the combination throughout the game during the chase against England and this saw a batter of Dhruv Jurel's calibre coming out to the crease at the eighth spot, with the likes of Washington Sundar and Axar Patel going ahead of him in the batting order.

Big Achievement For Hardik Pandya, Enters Top 5 Of Elite India List Led By Rohit Sharma

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook former batter Shikhar Dhawan to become country's fifth-highest run-getter in T20Is. Pandya accomplished this movement up in charts during the fourth T20I against England at Pune on Friday. During the match, Pandya came in clutch, scoring a brilliant 53 in 34 balls, with seven fours and two sixes, lifting his team from a poor position of 79/5 to 181/9 in their 20 overs. His runs came at a strike rate of over 155. Now in 113 T20Is and 89 innings, Pandya has scored 1,803 runs at an average of 28.17 and a strike rate of 141.63. He has scored five half-centuries, with best score of 71*.

"His Brilliant Glove Work...": Wriddhiman Saha Gets Fitting Tribute From India Star

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has congratulated Wriddhiman Saha for leaving an ‘indelible mark' on the game of cricket after the wicket-keeper batter retired from all forms of cricket. Saha received a guard of honour from his teammates on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Eden Gardens on Friday. “Today we bid farewell to a true legend of Indian cricket, Wriddhiman Saha. His brilliant glove work and countless memorable moments, both on and off the field, have left an indelible mark. From the Ranji Trophy to the national team, his dedication and passion have inspired us all. Wishing you the best in your next chapter, Wriddhiman. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations!

It's Ridiculous That People Would Not Play For India For Whatever Reason: Anand Amritraj

Former skipper Anand Amritraj finds it "ridiculous" that top Indian players have not turned up to represent India at the Davis Cup, saying that money or any other reason should not be a factor when it comes to playing for the country. India are taking on Togo from Saturday but best-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal and Yuki Bhambri, who is now the country's best doubles player, did not make themselves available for the World Group I play-off.

Sasikumar Mukund Cruises To Victory, Puts India 1-0 Up In Davis Cup vs Togo

Sasikumar Mukund returned to Davis Cup action with a fluent straight-sets victory over lower-ranked Liova Ayite Ajavon, putting India ahead 1-0 in the World Group I play-off tie against Togo, here Saturday. The opening match of the tie went on expected lines with Ajavon, languishing outside the top-1000, lacking ammunition to test the 365th ranked Indian in his home conditions. The 28-year-old needed just one hour and 15 minutes to walk away with a 6-2 6-1 win in the opening singles at the DLTA Complex. Ramkumar Ramanathan will take on Togo number one Thomas Setodji in the second singles.

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Pakistan Selectors Want Babar Azam To Open In Champions Trophy, Hope Star Batter Will Emulate Sachin Tendulkar

"I Stopped The Fight": Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir IPL Feud Discussed During Ranji Trophy Match

Canada's Marielle Thompson wins ski cross gold in Switzerland

"What Is He In The Team For?": Kevin Pietersen Slams Gautam Gambhir For India's Batting Strategy vs England

Big Achievement For Hardik Pandya, Enters Top 5 Of Elite India List Led By Rohit Sharma

"His Brilliant Glove Work...": Wriddhiman Saha Gets Fitting Tribute From India Star

It's Ridiculous That People Would Not Play For India For Whatever Reason: Anand Amritraj

Sasikumar Mukund Cruises To Victory, Puts India 1-0 Up In Davis Cup vs Togo