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"He Won't Be There In Pakistan": Australia Chief Selector On David Warner In Champions Trophy

Australian national selector George Bailey has said that the national team plans to move on from the recently-retired David Warner despite the southpaw's desire to be considered for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year. The 37-year-old Warner retired from international cricket following the T20 World Cup in the Americas last month, where the Aussies failed to progress beyond the Super 8 stage. However, he had insisted that he will keep the door open for a return for the Champions Trophy, a One-Day International format ICC event.

"Won't Have A Place In Team...": Pakistan Cricket Board Chief's Blunt Warning To Players

Amid criticism over the team's performances in recent times, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced a significant overhaul in the system to improve the quality of cricket. Naqvi discussed the same with other PCB stakeholders, and the white-ball and red ball team head coaches -- Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie. Naqvi also revealed that both Kirsten and Gillespie will join the selection committee along with former players Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, as well as the current team captains from both white-ball and red-ball formats.

PCB Appoints Tony Hemming As Chief Curator For 2 Years

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Australia's Tony Hemming as its new chief curator on a two-year contract. In the past the PCB had hired the services of foreign curators like Andy Atkinson to help improve the quality of pitches in the country but this is the first time it has offered a long-term contract to a foreign curator. Hemmings hails from Western Australia. The Australian has worked in the past with the ICC and has four decades of experience in pitch and outfield management, having worked on Melbourne, Perth and Hobart grounds apart from supervising tracks in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

"Letter Aaya Termination Ka": Pakistan Great When Asked About Message From PCB Before WCL Final

As the Pakistan men's senior team undergoes yet another rebuild, after a poor T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, some of their former stars travelled to Birmingham for the World Championship of Legends. Up against India in the final, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq was asked if he received any motivational message from the Pakistan Cricket Board. In what came out as the tongue-in-cheek reply, Razzaq, who was also one of the national selectors for the men's senior team, said that he has received a termination letter.

Watch: 'Spirit Of Cricket Moment' In India vs Pakistan Legends Match Sets Social Media Ablaze

India Champions were crowned the World Championship of Legends 2024 winners, as they defeated familiar foes Pakistan Champions by five wickets here at Edgbaston on Saturday. The Yuvraj Singh-led side showcased their dominance in the competition and secured the coveted title in a match that went down to the wire as the two teams fought hard. While some exciting batting and bowling performances were witnessed in the final, a 'spirit of cricket' moment also grabbed the spotlight as India's Robin Uthappa looked to help Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq, who was struggling with an injury.

Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina Blasted By Para-Badminton Star Manasi Joshi For 'Mocking Disabilities'

In a pulsating finale of the inaugural World Championship of Legends, India Champions emerged victorious by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan Champions by five wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday. After opting to bat, the Younis Khan-led Pakistan Champions posted a competitive total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. In reply, Ambati Rayudu's explosive 50 off 30 balls saw India chase down the target with five wickets and as many balls to spare. After the match, captain Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh, were involved in celebrations. In a viral video, Yuvraj, Raina and Harbhajan were jokingly limping while dancing on the tunes of the song "Tauba Tauba".

Harbhajan Singh Breaks Silence On 'Disability' Row Over WCL Celebration Video

India Champions emerged victorious in the final of the inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL) after defeating Pakistan Champions by five wickets at Edgbaston. Following the victory, former cricketers - Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh - featured in a celebratory video where they jokingly limped while dancing to the popular song "Tauba Tauba". However, their actions were not appreciated by everyone as para-badminton star Manasi Joshi criticised them for 'mocking disabilities'. A complaint was also lodged against the cricketers by Arman Ali, the executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), with the SHO of the Amar Colony police station. Harbhajan took to social media to address the situation and the ongoing controversy.

"No Better Feeling Than Winning For India": Yuvraj Singh After WCL 2024 Triumph

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh reflected on the recent World Championship of Legends title win against Pakistan Champions and said the feeling of winning for the country is unmatched. India Champions defeated Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the summit clash of the inaugural WCL title in Birmingham on Saturday. "I don't think there's any better feeling than coming and winning the game for India; that's our passion. I think you always say that it's been so many years, it's hard to get back on the field, but as I said, no better feeling. I think Australia and Pakistan were really good teams in the tournament." Yuvraj said on Star Sports.

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"He Won't Be There In Pakistan": Australia Chief Selector On David Warner In Champions Trophy

"Won't Have A Place In Team...": Pakistan Cricket Board Chief's Blunt Warning To Players

PCB Appoints Tony Hemming As Chief Curator For 2 Years

"Letter Aaya Termination Ka": Pakistan Great When Asked About Message From PCB Before WCL Final

Watch: 'Spirit Of Cricket Moment' In India vs Pakistan Legends Match Sets Social Media Ablaze

Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina Blasted By Para-Badminton Star Manasi Joshi For 'Mocking Disabilities'

Harbhajan Singh Breaks Silence On 'Disability' Row Over WCL Celebration Video

"No Better Feeling Than Winning For India": Yuvraj Singh After WCL 2024 Triumph