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"Paisa Mila Ya...": Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Reply To Internet Troll Goes Viral

Indian cricket team spinner Kuldeep Yadav's brutal reply to an internet troll has gone viral on social media. A year after India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, Kuldeep was targeted by a user on X (formerly Twitter). Kuldeep went wicketless in the final and India slumped to a six-wicket defeat. There was a post on the social media platform that harshly criticised Kuldeep for this performance and the spinner's response left a lot of users stunned. “Hanji kis cheez ki dikkat hai apko , itna pyara likhne ke liye paise mile ya koi Jati dus mani hai (Yes, so, what's bothering you so much? Did you get money to write such beautiful words, or do you have a personal hatred for me?),” Kuldeep wrote.

"When I Got Married...": Rohit Sharma Sent 'Commitment' Message With No Clarity About BGT Plans

Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under remains uncertain, even after the birth of his second child, a baby boy. While the Indian skipper's presence would be vital for the series opener in Australia, former cricketer Surinder Khanna conveyed heartfelt wishes to Rohit but also emphasised the importance of joining the squad for the high-stakes encounter. Rohit had earlier communicated to the BCCI, regarding his unavailability for the first Test due to the birth of the second child. With, Rohit certainly unavailable, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is poised to don the captaincy responsibility for India.

"No Point In Playing...": Sourav Ganguly's Straight Advice To Gautam Gambhir On India XI vs Australia

Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia but former captain Sourav Ganguly firmly believes the team has the quality and mental fortitude to overcome the recent shock loss at home in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in Perth from Friday. Gill, who has five hundreds in 29 Tests, had scored a fifty in Melbourne and a game-setting 91 at Brisbane in the two victories on the previous tour. He suffered a left thumb fracture while fielding in the intra-squad simulation between senior team and India A, ruling him out of the first Test.

Aoife Wafer finally has time to reflect after 'crazy year'

Aoife Wafer has been a woman on a mission this year. One that has culminated in her being named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland women's XVs player of the year.

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong set to be fit for Fiji clash but Ryan Baird ruled out

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is on track to be available for Saturday’s match against Fiji but Ryan Baird has been ruled out due to concussion.

India "Low" On Confidence Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia Star's 'Damaging' Shot At Rohit Sharma And Co.

A shattering defeat to New Zealand on home soil would have caused a "little bit of damage" to India's confidence but Australia will not make the mistake of underestimating the visitors, said charismatic batter Marnus Labuschagne in Perth on Tuesday. The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting here on Friday, following their whitewash at home, which ended their 12-year unbeaten run in their own backyard. Australia's middle-order mainstay Labuschagne believes the loss to the Kiwis would have dented India's confidence.

Jasprit Bumrah Gives Big "Self-Belief" Message Ahead Of 1st Test Against Australia

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, top India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that self-belief matters the most in any conditions. As India tours Australia, one of the stars that will intrigue throughout the series is Bumrah. Tasked with a mission to help India reach the ICC World Test Championship final for the third successive time despite a humiliating series loss to New Zealand at home, all eyes will be on the star pacer as India's 'golden arm' makes the most of the most difficult things happen, just when they look impossible. Speaking to 7Cricket, Bumrah who would lead his side in the first Test, said that Team India are banking on self-belief and they are having the conversation in the team.

"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

The talismanic Virat Kohli might have mellowed down a bit with age, but the Australia Test series gives him the opportunity to rediscover his old self. Batting form hasn't been Virat's friend of late. In the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand, Virat didn't even accumulate 100 runs in 6 innings. In Australia, however, every fanatic expects a different Kohli to step up. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Virat's 'in-the-face' attitude to be back Down Under, as the team takes on Australia in the opening Test of the series in Perth.

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"Paisa Mila Ya...": Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Reply To Internet Troll Goes Viral

"When I Got Married...": Rohit Sharma Sent 'Commitment' Message With No Clarity About BGT Plans

"No Point In Playing...": Sourav Ganguly's Straight Advice To Gautam Gambhir On India XI vs Australia

Aoife Wafer finally has time to reflect after 'crazy year'

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong set to be fit for Fiji clash but Ryan Baird ruled out

India "Low" On Confidence Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia Star's 'Damaging' Shot At Rohit Sharma And Co.

Jasprit Bumrah Gives Big "Self-Belief" Message Ahead Of 1st Test Against Australia

"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell