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"Rahul Dravid Literally Spoke About Him..." Dinesh Karthik Reveals How Head Coach Praised India Pacer

Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is arguably one of the finest pacers India ever produced. Making his fiery debut in a T20I against Pakistan in 2012, the Meerut-born cricketer has scalped 90 wickets in the shortest format, with two five-wicket hauls. Over the years, he took Team India across the line on numerous occasions, with his blistering pace. However, Bhuvneshwar faced a lot of flak after he failed to leave a mark in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The 33-year-old pacer could only scalp four wickets in the entire tournament and leaked a lot of runs in the death overs. He played his last match for India against New Zealand in November 2022 and has been out of favor since then.

On Virat Kohli's Criticism Over Century Drought, Mohammad Amir's Sharp Response To Critics

Star India batter Virat Kohli shut down trolls and critics after he smashed a highly-awaited 28th Test ton during the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday. Kohli's knock guided Team India to a whopping total of 571 runs in the first innings and gave the team a lead of 91 runs. The match eventually ended in a draw after early stumps were called on Day 5 as Australia remained unbeaten at 175/2. With the draw, the Rohit Sharma-led side claimed the four-match series 2-1. It was a memorable moment for all the fans when Kohli, who had last hit a ton in the longest format in November 2019 against Bangladesh, crossed the triple figures after a hiatus of 3.5 years. The former India skipper also faced a lot of flak for his century drought from the fans and many cricket experts but the right-handed batter showed his real mettle with his fiery ton against Australia.

Watch: After Simon Doull Criticises Babar Azam, Duo Seen Together. Sana Mir Doesn't Miss Chance To Take Dig

Days after criticising Babar Azam for his batting intent, Former New Zealand pacer and commentator Simon Doull was seen having a lengthy chat with the Pakistan captain. For context, during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, Babar scored a century, but Doull, who was in the commentary box, criticised him for slowing his innings in order to reach the milestone. Notably, Babar scored 17 runs off 14 balls to complete his century.

Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century

The cricketing fraternity took to social media after star Indian batter Virat Kohli ended his Test century drought started on November 2019 to score his 75th international ton and 28th century in the longest format on Sunday. Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag, with whom Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for years, congratulated Virat, saying that "class is permanent".

"We Can Also Have Security Concerns": Pakistan Board Chief's Retort To BCCI On Asia Cup Saga

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi is exploring all options as far as this year's Asia Cup in Pakistan and ODI World Cup in India are concerned, saying it's time to "take a clear position". Sethi said he will raise these issues in the next Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and ICC meetings. "We have complex issues on hand but for me when I go to the ACC and ICC meetings I have kept all options open for us and we have to take a clear position now," he said at a press conference here on Monday.

Shadab to lead new-look Pakistan team against Afghanistan with seniors rested

All-rounder Shadab Khan has been named Pakistan captain for the Twenty20 series against Afghanistan in the absence of regular skipper Babar Azam who has been rested along with several other senior players, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday.

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Pick Shadab Khan As Captain For Afghanistan T20Is

Senior Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, have been rested for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning in Sharjah on March 24. The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) national selection committee has also not included opener Muhammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman in the squad to be led by all-rounder Shadab Khan. Four new faces -- fast bowlers Ihsanullah, Zaman Khan and batters Tayyab Tahir and Saim Ayub -- have been included along with sidelined players Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim.

Harry Brook Beats Ravindra Jadeja To ICC Player Of Month Award, Ashleigh Gardner Too Wins Again

England's Harry Brook on Monday overcame India's Ravindra Jadeja and Gudakesh Motie of the West Indies to win the ICC player of the month award for February with Australian Ashleigh Gardner claiming the top prize in the women's section. Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series, becoming only the second man to win it on two separate occasions along with Babar Azam of Pakistan.

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"Rahul Dravid Literally Spoke About Him..." Dinesh Karthik Reveals How Head Coach Praised India Pacer

On Virat Kohli's Criticism Over Century Drought, Mohammad Amir's Sharp Response To Critics

Watch: After Simon Doull Criticises Babar Azam, Duo Seen Together. Sana Mir Doesn't Miss Chance To Take Dig

Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century

"We Can Also Have Security Concerns": Pakistan Board Chief's Retort To BCCI On Asia Cup Saga

Shadab to lead new-look Pakistan team against Afghanistan with seniors rested

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Pick Shadab Khan As Captain For Afghanistan T20Is

Harry Brook Beats Ravindra Jadeja To ICC Player Of Month Award, Ashleigh Gardner Too Wins Again