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Usman Khawaja In Contention To Feature In 2nd Test Against West Indies

Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in contention to face West Indies in the second Test of the series at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, according to ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet in the first Test in Adelaide. In the second innings, Australia were asked to chase down 26 to emerge victorious in the series opener. With the scores level, West Indies pacer Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded through from around the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old Khawaja as he tried to move his head from the line of the ball but it struck him on the chin.

"Kabaddi": Shikhar Dhawan Hilariously Mocks Mohammad Rizwan Over Viral Act

Mohammad Rizwan's fighting knock couldn't prevent another defeat for Pakistan in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. Rizwan hit an unbeaten 90 to take Pakistan Pakistan to a fighting score of 158 on a difficult batting track. Apart from his batting, Rizwan also caught the attention of the fans with his hilarious antics on the ground. Veteran India batter Shikhar Dhawan was also amazed by Rizwan as he trolled the batter for his hilarious running between the wickets.

"We Sorted Out": Shaheen Afridi's Big Update On Pakistan's T20 World Cup Squad

Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that the Men in Green have sorted out 16 to 20 players for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 following the conclusion of the five-match series against New Zealand. Pakistan stood victorious in the final T20I against the Kiwis with a 42-run victory but were humbled throughout the series. Iftikhar Ahmed shone with his off-spin on a track that tended to fall on the slower side. After the game, Shaheen hailed the veteran spinner for his contribution and that the team has sorted out players for the World Cup which is slated to begin in June later this year.

'Test cricket Will Die If...': West Indies All-Rounder's Explosive Verdict

West Indies cricket team all-rounder Jason Holder expressed his concern regarding the future of Test cricket and said that the current financial model can end up damaging the longest format of the sport. Holder, who is currently part of Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 league, said that the 'big three' controls all the revenue and it is difficult for 'smaller territories' like the West Indies to compete due to the massive financial disparity. The West Indies cricketer added that one way to save Test cricket is to create a specific window for the matches and also introduce an uniform 'minimum wage' for all cricketers.

Pakistan Snatch 42-Run Win Over New Zealand In Fifth T20

Pakistan's spinners ran through New Zealand to pick up a consolation 42-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday and avoid a series clean sweep. The tourists lost the five-match series 4-1 but it ended on a positive note as they dismissed the Black Caps for a paltry 92 in defence of 134-8. Part-time offspinner Iftikhar Ahmed produced career-best figures of 3-24 as a weakened New Zealand batting lineup struggled against the turning ball and were skittled for their eighth-lowest T20 total.

"Had Fun For...": Mohammad Aamir's Sly Dig At Mohammad Rizwan For "Nuksaan Hua Hai" Comment

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Mohammad Amir took a sly dig at ex-teammate Mohammad Rizwan over the latter's comments on how breaking his opening partnership with Babar Azam has hurt the national side in T20Is. Following Pakistan's loss in the 4th T20I match against New Zealand, Rizwan said that the opening partnership with Saim Ayub has not worked out and the decision to not play Babar as an opener has proven to be costly. However, Amir took to social media to weigh in on the matter and without taking any name, he asked people to support youngsters and not judge them.

Brooke Henderson 6 shots back entering final round of Tournament of Champions

Defending champion Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., (71) was tied for seventh, six shots behind, while Lydia Ko moved closer to her first victory in 14 months heading into the final round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

Deja vu for Leona Maguire after third round at Tournament of Champions

There was a sense of deja vu for Leona Maguire as she carded a level-par 72 for the third day in a row at the Tournament of Champions in Florida.

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Usman Khawaja In Contention To Feature In 2nd Test Against West Indies

"Kabaddi": Shikhar Dhawan Hilariously Mocks Mohammad Rizwan Over Viral Act

"We Sorted Out": Shaheen Afridi's Big Update On Pakistan's T20 World Cup Squad

'Test cricket Will Die If...': West Indies All-Rounder's Explosive Verdict

Pakistan Snatch 42-Run Win Over New Zealand In Fifth T20

"Had Fun For...": Mohammad Aamir's Sly Dig At Mohammad Rizwan For "Nuksaan Hua Hai" Comment

Brooke Henderson 6 shots back entering final round of Tournament of Champions

Deja vu for Leona Maguire after third round at Tournament of Champions