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10 Sixes, 50-Ball Century: Shreyas Iyer Sends Clear Message To BCCI Ahead Of Champions Trophy With Vijay Hazare Knock

Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer slammed a century against Karnataka in their Vijay Hazare Trophy match on Saturday. Iyer, who was roped by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL meag auction, slammed an unbeaten 114 runs off 55 balls, cracking 10 sixes and five fours. Iyer's knock propelled Mumbai to a massive 382/4 in 50 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 30-year-old has been in brilliant form in this domestic season, and recently led Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike. McSweeney's omission follows a string of underwhelming performances since his debut last month, where he failed to surpass 10 runs in five out of six innings.

"Long Hug...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Inside Story Of Viral Photo With Andrew Symonds After 'Monkeygate' Scandal

India spin great Harbhajan Singh's feud with Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, popularly known as the 'Monkeygate' scandal, is one of the darker chapters of the cricket rivalry shared by the two nations. However, Harbhajan has now shared how the two became firm friends after they got to know each other better at Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians three years later. Harbhajan revealed that he had shared a warm hug with Symonds after quashing the tension.

"Don't Worry About Getting Out": India's Biggest Nemesis Travis Head On His Batting Transformation

Australia batter Travis Head revealed the mindset behind the resurgence after struggling for form, battling self-doubt, and getting dropped from the Australian side following the Boxing Day Test against India in 2020. Fast forward to the present, Head's career resurgence has been nothing short of remarkable, illustrated by his back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As Australia and India prepare for the crucial fourth Test, the series locked at 1-1, Head stands as one of Australia's most influential players - a far cry from the batter who walked off the MCG with his future uncertain.

"Shared Great Camaraderie With Ricky Ponting": Punjab Kings New Recruit Shreyas Iyer

India batter Shreyas Iyer said he is eager to brainstorm alongside Ricky Ponting once again in the Punjab Kings set-up for IPL 2025, and recalled of how he shared a great camaraderie with the legendary Australia skipper previously in the tournament. Ponting and Iyer were head coach and captain in the Delhi Capitals' for three seasons, where the side once finished as runners-up in 2020. But with Ponting named as Punjab's head coach earlier this year and the franchise acquiring Iyer for INR 26.75 crore in the auction at Jeddah last month all but sealed their reunion.

After Getting Sacked, Prithvi Shaw Will Now Lead This Mumbai Cricket Association Team. But It's A Demotion

While Prithvi Shaw's career seems to be derailing rapidly, he has been handed another lifeline by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). Shaw's apparent indiscipline led to him being dropped from Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, despite boasting good statistics in List A cricket. Now, however, Shaw has been included to play in another tournament. Shaw has been named in the 18-man squad that will represent the MCA Colts in the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2024-25. Moreover, Shaw has been made captain of the side.

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

Former Australia fast-bowler Jason Gillespie said giving teenaged opener Sam Konstas a call-up to the Test team for fourth and fifth Tests against India is quite exciting and wants the hosts' to get the youngster in the playing eleven. If selected for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting on December 26, Konstas would become the fourth-youngest men's Test debutant in Australia's history and the youngest player to enter the longer format since current captain Pat Cummins debuted in 2011.

"When Top Order Doesn't Score...": Ravindra Jadeja's Stern Reminder To Virat Kohli And Co. With BGT On Line

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test. Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India secure a draw. "Top-order runs are very important when you play outside India, especially in Australia and South Africa. When the top order doesn't score runs, the responsibility and pressure increase on the lower order," Jadeja said during an interaction at the MCG.

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10 Sixes, 50-Ball Century: Shreyas Iyer Sends Clear Message To BCCI Ahead Of Champions Trophy With Vijay Hazare Knock

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

"Long Hug...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Inside Story Of Viral Photo With Andrew Symonds After 'Monkeygate' Scandal

"Don't Worry About Getting Out": India's Biggest Nemesis Travis Head On His Batting Transformation

"Shared Great Camaraderie With Ricky Ponting": Punjab Kings New Recruit Shreyas Iyer

After Getting Sacked, Prithvi Shaw Will Now Lead This Mumbai Cricket Association Team. But It's A Demotion

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

"When Top Order Doesn't Score...": Ravindra Jadeja's Stern Reminder To Virat Kohli And Co. With BGT On Line