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"Not Going To Sugarcoat...": Gautam Gambhir's 'Hurting' Message Ahead Of 3rd Test vs New Zealand

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday doesn't want to blame the batters only for the debacle against the visiting New Zealand side, saying that every player has the responsibility towards the team. India crashed to their first Test series defeat at home in 12 years after losing the second Test by 113 runs in Pune on October 26. The hosts had lost the first Test by eight wickets in Bengaluru. In three of the four innings, the team totals were 46, 156 and 245 with batters struggling against both swing and spin. "Everyone has the responsibility, I cannot say just the batters have let us down," Gambhir said at the press conference ahead of the third Test from Friday.

Harshit Rana Added To Squad For 3rd New Zealand Test? India Assistant Coach Clears Air

India have not added any extra player to their squad ahead of the third Test against New Zealand and also does not have any plans of resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah before the upcoming long five-Test series against Australia Down Under starting in November. Amid reports that the team management had called up Harshit Rana to train and bowl for the team ahead of the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, there was expectation that Rana could be added to the squad just like Washington Sundar was called up just before the second Test in Pune as the Delhi medium pacer is one of the bowlers picked in the Australia tour squad.

Maxwell a chance for Sri Lanka test series, says Australia coach

MELBOURNE : Glenn Maxwell's hopes of a long-awaited return to test cricket have been given a boost with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald putting the hard-hitting all-rounder in the selection frame for the Sri Lanka series.

Virat Kohli "Wasn't In Control Of His Emotions" During His 1st Innings In Pune Test: Ex-Australia Star

Virat Kohli returned with poor scores of 1 and 17 during the second Test match against New Zealand at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. In his first innings, the right-handed batter was dismissed in an embarrassing manner. Kohli was cleaned up for one run off nine balls by left-arm orthodox spinner Mitchell Santner as he missed a full toss delivery while trying to work it on the leg side. Not only the batter himself, but the commenators and the fans were also left in shock over mode of the dismissal. Reacting to it, former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has said that Kohli was not in control of his emotions during his short stay at the crease.

French rugby federation bans alcohol, proposes drug tests to improve discipline

The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has banned players from drinking alcohol during national team gatherings as part of efforts to improve discipline following a series of controversies off the field this year.

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Cricket lovers rejoiced when legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan asked a question on the Gentlemen's Game during the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Putting forward a question for INR 6.40 lakh, Amitabh asked the contestant a tricky question on Test cricket. Over the last few years, the longest format of the game has undergone a big reform, with huge totals being put on the board while most matches are ending in results. Mr. Bachchan asked a question from the year 2022 when a certain team scored over 500 runs on Day 1 of a Test match, becoming the first to do so.

Maro Itoje confident there is ‘no divide’ in England squad over enhanced deals

Maro Itoje does not believe England’s decision to award a limited number of enhanced contracts will cause division within the squad.

Joe Marler’s X account back online after he suggested haka ‘needs binning’

Joe Marler has called for the haka to be scrapped ahead of Saturday’s clash with New Zealand as it emerged the veteran prop has left England camp for personal reasons.

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"Not Going To Sugarcoat...": Gautam Gambhir's 'Hurting' Message Ahead Of 3rd Test vs New Zealand

Harshit Rana Added To Squad For 3rd New Zealand Test? India Assistant Coach Clears Air

Maxwell a chance for Sri Lanka test series, says Australia coach

Virat Kohli "Wasn't In Control Of His Emotions" During His 1st Innings In Pune Test: Ex-Australia Star

French rugby federation bans alcohol, proposes drug tests to improve discipline

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Maro Itoje confident there is ‘no divide’ in England squad over enhanced deals

Joe Marler’s X account back online after he suggested haka ‘needs binning’