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"Light In The Dark Tunnel...": Rishabh Pant Provides Massive Injury Update

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Monday took to social media, uploading a video of him running and doing exercises. Pant posted a video on his official X (Formerly known as Twitter) account. He is recovering well from the injuries sustained in a car accident last year. "Thankful to god at least I have started seeing some light in the dark tunnel. #blessed #RP17," tweeted Pant. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had on July 21 issued an update on the recovery of its key players like Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul and Shreyas. Rahul, along with Iyer have resumed batting practice in nets and are also undergoing strength and fitness drills.

Wolvaardt 'pretty frustrated' after Proteas go close, but no hurrah in Pakistan series whitewash

Proteas women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, bemoaned South Africa's frustrating T20 series defeat to Pakistan in Karachi.

"It Can Be A Bit Worrying...": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines KL Rahul's Challenge Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

The inclusion of KL Rahul in India's squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 resulted in a massive debate among fans and experts. Rahul did not enjoy a great run of form in 2023 and he was missing from action since Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as he suffered a thigh injury. The right-hander made his return to the side for Asia Cup 2023 but he once again ended up missing two matches due to a niggle. Questions have often been asked about the backing that Rahul has received over the years from the team management and legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar has an interesting explanation.

Team India Among Bottom 3 In The World In This Aspect - Stats Reveal

India has a concerning statistic to their name in ODIs ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 onwards, as they have the second-lowest catch efficiency among the top 10 ranked teams since the 2019 edition of World Cup in England. During the start of India's crucial Asia Cup clash against Nepal, the Indian team dropped some easy catches. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, among India's best and most agile fielders, and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, dropped these catches.

Fan Says Virender Sehwag Should Have Been MP Before Gautam Gambhir. Here's His Reply...

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag believes that sportspersons should not enter politics as most of them only enter the field for "ego and hunger for power". Taking to X, formerly Twitter, he wrote, "I am not at all interested in politics. Have been approached by both major parties in the last two elections. My view is that most entertainers or sportsman should not enter politics as most are there for their own ego and hunger for power and barely spare genuine time for people; few are exceptions, but generally, most only do PR." "I love being involved with cricket and commentating, and being a part-time MP whenever convenient is not something I ever aspire for." The cricketer was responding to a man who "thought" Sehwag should have been an MP before Gautam Gambhir.

Asia Cup 2023 - Super Four, Final Matches To Stay In Colombo: Report

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday decided to keep the Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo itself as the weather in the Sri Lankan capital has shown signs of improvement. It has been speculated over the last few days that the Super 4 and final games of the Asia Cup could be shifted to Hambantota after heavy rains lashed Colombo. The PTI has been informed that the ACC held parleys with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the official broadcaster before arriving at the decision to keep the matches in Colombo itself.

"Repeatedly Pointed Out Rains...": Najam Sethi Lashes Out At BCCI For Ignoring His Asia Cup Pleas

Team India qualified for the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup after they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets (DLS method) on Monday. After coming a washed out clash against Pakistan on Saturday, the Rohit Sharma-led side once again had to face the wrath of the weather as rain played a spoilsport. However, this time the result ended in the favour of Team India as they chased down the revised target of 145 runs in 20.1 overs. The regular rainfall in Sri Lanka has been topic of discussion as it has been affecting the match results.

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Provides New Update On KL Rahul's Fitness

KL Rahul's presence gives India's World Cup squad "the best balance" as he has met all the fitness parameters, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said on Tuesday, clearing the air of uncertainty surrounding the wicketkeeper-batter. Rahul last played for India in an ODI against Australia at Chennai earlier this march. Agarkar expressed satisfaction over the fitness levels of Rahul and said the 31-year-old has overcome his niggle that delayed his comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup. "KL (Rahul) is looking good. We feel this gives us the best balance to try and do well. KL was part of the camp in Bangalore, and he looked really good there and has got over his niggle.

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"Light In The Dark Tunnel...": Rishabh Pant Provides Massive Injury Update

Wolvaardt 'pretty frustrated' after Proteas go close, but no hurrah in Pakistan series whitewash

"It Can Be A Bit Worrying...": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines KL Rahul's Challenge Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

Team India Among Bottom 3 In The World In This Aspect - Stats Reveal

Fan Says Virender Sehwag Should Have Been MP Before Gautam Gambhir. Here's His Reply...

Asia Cup 2023 - Super Four, Final Matches To Stay In Colombo: Report

"Repeatedly Pointed Out Rains...": Najam Sethi Lashes Out At BCCI For Ignoring His Asia Cup Pleas

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Provides New Update On KL Rahul's Fitness