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Rohit Sharma Closes In On Babar Azam For No. 1 ODI Batting Ranking Spot, Star Indian Batter Falls

India ODI captain Rohit Sharma has leaped up to second spot in the ODI men's batting rankings, trailing only Pakistan captain Babar Azam now. Despite India losing the ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-0, Rohit was the highest run-scorer, scoring 157 runs at a strike rate of 141.44, including two fifties. After Babar, Indian batters occupy the next three spots, with Rohit Sharma in second, Shubman Gill in third and Virat Kohli in fourth. The three are separated by just 19 rating points.

Ex-Pakistan Coach Joins Team India As Gautam Gambhir's Support Staff

Morne Morkel appointed Indian cricket team's bowling coach: BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms to news agency PTI. Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel was earlier the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team during 2023 ODI World Cup in India. He has been associated with IPL teams - Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Daredevils. "Yes, Morne Morkel has been appointed bowling coach of the senior India men's team," Shah told PTI.

"No Communication Gap": Pakistan Stars Disagree With Each Other On Language Barrier Statement

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has disagreed with the statement made by teammate and fast bowler Naseem Shah that there is a language barrier between the team and foreign coaches. With former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie taking over as Pakistan's new red ball head coach ahead of the two-Test series against Bangladesh, Naseem had said that players face difficulties in communication when the coach is a foreigner. However, Masood has vehemently disagreed with Naseem's statement, saying that Pakistan have made huge strides in improving in that regard.

Pakistan Cricket Board To Host Second Test Against Bangladesh Without Spectators

In a decision reminiscent of the COVID-19 days, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to host the second Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Karachi behind closed doors. The PCB said the difficult decision had been taken due to the ongoing construction work at the venue in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. "We understand the vital role that our passionate spectators play in cricket, providing inspiration and motivation to our players. However, the health and safety of our fans is our utmost priority," the board said in a statement.

"Yet To Find Perfect Approach": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Ahead Of Bangladesh Series

Pakistan red-ball skipper Shan Masood believes his side will have to make winning a habit on home turf before it aims to become a formidable unit on international assignments and dream of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. "We have yet to find the perfect approach to taking advantage of home conditions and winning," said Masood in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) podcast. "Unless you can win at home, you cannot hope to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship," he added.

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

Pakistan's Golden Boy Arshad Nadeem has been a constant present on social media ever since he returned home from Paris. His men's javelin throw gold medal in the Olympic Games earned Pakistan a historic feat in world athletics history. While Arshad is bound to be in the spotlight, courtesy of his performance in the Paris Games, he has often been at the center of some hilarious incidents back home. In a fresh video that has surfaced on social media, Arshad sent out an Independence Day message to his fans in Pakistan.

What Happened To Neeraj Chopra? All You Need To Know About His Injury

For elite athletes, the impact of an inguinal hernia can be significant, affecting performance and requiring careful management, said doctors in the wake of reports on Neeraj Chopra suffering from a long-standing inguinal or groin hernia. An inguinal hernia is a bulge of abdominal organs like the momentum or intestine through the natural openings through which testicular vessels and cord structures pass from the abdomen to the testes. Chopra, India's leading track and field athlete, bagged a Silver medal in the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024. His performance was reportedly impacted due to the condition during the men's javelin final at the Olympics, finishing behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. The 26-year-old javelin star, while speaking to the media, said that he has been suffering from the condition for a long time and threw 89.94m (personal best in 2022) with this injury.

"Maal Ikatha Karna Hai": Arshad Nadeem's Answer To Reporter Stumps Internet

Arshad Nadeem scripted history by becoming the first athlete from Pakistan to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Nadeem came up with a monster throw of 92.97m to break the Olympic record and clinch the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the Paris Olympics 2024. The throw left everyone stunned and it was enough to beat India's Neeraj Chopra who claimed the silver with a season-best throw of 89.45m. Following his Olympics triumph, Nadeem has been busy with media interactions and a moment from an interview has gone viral on social media. In the video, the reporter asked Nadeem - "What is the plan now?" and he replied - "Maal ikatha karna hain (Need to collect things)".

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Rohit Sharma Closes In On Babar Azam For No. 1 ODI Batting Ranking Spot, Star Indian Batter Falls

Ex-Pakistan Coach Joins Team India As Gautam Gambhir's Support Staff

"No Communication Gap": Pakistan Stars Disagree With Each Other On Language Barrier Statement

Pakistan Cricket Board To Host Second Test Against Bangladesh Without Spectators

"Yet To Find Perfect Approach": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Ahead Of Bangladesh Series

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

What Happened To Neeraj Chopra? All You Need To Know About His Injury

"Maal Ikatha Karna Hai": Arshad Nadeem's Answer To Reporter Stumps Internet