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"Shouldn't Surprise Anyone": Rohit Sharma's Big Words Of Praise For Shubman Gill After Century

Shubman Gill has an invincibility cloak hung around his shoulder in ODIs these days. Conditions and oppositions do not feature in his set-list. After taking a dominant avatar against England recently at home, Gill faced a different challenge against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener in Dubai on Thursday night. The pitch was sluggish and the bowlers consistently probed for weakness. But Gill beat both to notch up his eighth ODI hundred that led India to a six-wicket victory. The 125-ball century was the slowest he has made so far, but was perhaps the most important in his career.

Experience counts for late-bloomer Jamison Gibson-Park

Looking back on the last time Ireland played a Test match without Caelan Doris, a number of things jump out.

Rugby league-V'landys says cash-rich Australia would consider Super League takeover

SYDNEY : Australia Rugby League Commission chief Peter V'landys believes the sport needs the English game to be strong and said the governing body would consider buying the cash-strapped Super League if they were approached.

Pakistan Face Brutal Criticism, Asked To Leave Champions Trophy And Join Series With Zimbabwe

Pakistan got off to a forgettable start in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign as they lost against New Zealand by 60 runs. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan gave away 320 runs after Will Young and Tom Latham smashed centuries. Later, the hosts got bundled out for 260 as their batters completely failed to put up a strong fight against the Kiwis. For New Zealand, skipper Mitchell Santner and William O'Rourke scalped three wickets each. After this loss, former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal slammed Mohammad Rizwan and co for their poor performance.

Pakistan Star Points Out Big Problems Ahead Of India Clash, Says "Need To Fix..."

Pakistan pace sensation Naseem Shah expressed his dissapointment about the defending champions' flimsy start in the Champions Trophy and emphasised the need to fix their mistakes before heading to Dubai for the blockbuster clash against arch-rival India on Sunday. Pakistan had to wait nearly three decades for a global tournament to return to Pakistan. But New Zealand spoiled the party for the co-hosts by handing them an imposing 60-run defeat in the tournament opener in Karachi. In a short tournament, where each team plays three group-stage matches, a defeat in the opener has jeopardised their chances of punching their way to the semi-finals.

"I Was Joking": Wasim Akram Takes Back Advice, Mocks Babar Azam's Slow Knock With Hilarious Joke

Babar Azam drew a lot of criticism for the pace of his innings as Pakistan slumped to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their opening game of Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a daunting target of 321, Pakistan endured a terrible first 10 overs where they managed only 22 in the first 10 overs, losing two wickets as well. Babar - who ultimately made 64 off 90 balls - was heavily criticised by experts and fans alike for his slow knock. Legendary former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram made a hilarious joke to mock Babar's innings.

Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash vs Australia, England Recall Star Wicketkeeper-Batter

England recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith on Thursday for their Champions Trophy opening game against Australia in Lahore. The 24-year-old missed the preceding one-day series against India which England lost 3-0 last month, but will keep wicket and bat at number three in the match on Saturday. Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood were named as the team's seam attack. Former World Cup winners England have never won the Champions Trophy. They are placed in Group B along with Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa.

Wallabies captain Wilson commits to Australia until 2029

SYDNEY : Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has signed a contract extension which will keep him in Australia until the end of 2029 after declining to consider any offers from abroad.

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"Shouldn't Surprise Anyone": Rohit Sharma's Big Words Of Praise For Shubman Gill After Century

Experience counts for late-bloomer Jamison Gibson-Park

Rugby league-V'landys says cash-rich Australia would consider Super League takeover

Pakistan Face Brutal Criticism, Asked To Leave Champions Trophy And Join Series With Zimbabwe

Pakistan Star Points Out Big Problems Ahead Of India Clash, Says "Need To Fix..."

"I Was Joking": Wasim Akram Takes Back Advice, Mocks Babar Azam's Slow Knock With Hilarious Joke

Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash vs Australia, England Recall Star Wicketkeeper-Batter

Wallabies captain Wilson commits to Australia until 2029