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Virat Kohli Recalls He Feared For His Career After Failure vs Pakistan: "Messed It Up"

Virat Kohli recalled his first India appearance against Pakistan, which came during the 2009 Champions Trophy in South Africa. However, the 36-year-old revealed that he feared for his career after failing to perform in the high-octane clash, which India lost, raising self doubts of whether he would succeed at this level. For the unversed, Kohli wasn't part of the initial squad for the tournament, and only received a last minute call to join the team in South Africa following a fingury injury to legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

India Extend Dominance In White-Ball Formats, Retain Top Spot In ODIs, T20Is

India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual men's ranking update issued on Monday. The latest rankings rate all matches played since May 2024 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent. In the ODI rankings, 2023 World Cup finalists India have strengthened their grip at the top on the back of a victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign, improving their rating points from 122 to 124.

Ex-Pakistan Star Calls Sunil Gavaskar's 'Asia Cup' Remark 'Stupid' Amid Growing Tensions

Several former Pakistani cricketers, led by legendary batter Javed Miandad, have expressed deep disappointment over recent comments made by Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar regarding Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup. Gavaskar, speaking to a news channel, indicated that given the current political climate, it was highly unlikely Pakistan would take part in the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He noted that the BCCI traditionally follows the Indian government's directives, suggesting that political tensions might prevent Pakistan's inclusion in the event.

Punjab Kings Sign Babar Azam's PSL Teammate As Glenn Maxwell Gets Ruled Out

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have signed Australian Mitchell Owen as the injury replacement for star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a broken fracture earlier this week. Owen, who is currently playing for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League, will join PBKS for Rs 3 crore. Owen was the leading run-scorer of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, smashing 452 runs at a strike-rate of over 200 to help Hobart Hurricanes lift their first title.

After India's Withdrawal, Central Asian Volleyball Tournament Shifted From Pakistan To Uzbekistan

The Central Asian Volleyball tournament from which India has withdrawn in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam has been shifted from Islamabad to Tashkent in Uzbekistan, an official of the Pakistan federation said on Saturday. A senior official of Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) said the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) has taken the decision to shift the event to Uzbekistan. “It is a huge disappointment for Pakistan volleyball even though India had withdrawn. But we fully understand the CAVA's General Body's decision,” the official said.

"Possibility Of India Not Touring Bangladesh": Report Makes Explosive Claim After Pahalgam Terror Attack

The terror attack in India's Pahalgam has shook the entire nation and there is a possibility that the senior men's cricket team might not travel to Bangladesh for its upcoming white-ball series in August this year, claims a report. Notably, there has been a cross-border tension between India and Pakistan ever since the attack and Bangladesh too have joined the tussle. This happened as a retired Bangladesh army officer Maj Gen (retired) ALM Fazlur Rahman courted controversy by suggesting the nation to occupy India's northeastern states if the latter attacks Pakistan.

Pakistan To Get Kicked Out Of Asia Cup? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Can't See..."

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has made a bold prediction that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might get disbanded, amid mounting political tensions between India and Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam's Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed. India are co-hosts, alongside Sri Lanka, for this year's Asia Cup. While the dates and venues for the event are yet to be confirmed, a report recent claimed that the Asia Cup might not take place this year owing to tensions between India and Pakistan.

Pahalgam Terror Attack Puts Asia Cup 2025 In Jeopardy Over India-Pakistan Relations: Report

Dark clouds loom over this year's Asia Cup due to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, as per a report. Diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed. In the wake of the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has taken some significant stands in order to isolate Pakistan. The steps haven't only come from the political standpoint but also from a sporting perspective, with the aim being to cut all possible ties with Pakistan.

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Virat Kohli Recalls He Feared For His Career After Failure vs Pakistan: "Messed It Up"

India Extend Dominance In White-Ball Formats, Retain Top Spot In ODIs, T20Is

Ex-Pakistan Star Calls Sunil Gavaskar's 'Asia Cup' Remark 'Stupid' Amid Growing Tensions

Punjab Kings Sign Babar Azam's PSL Teammate As Glenn Maxwell Gets Ruled Out

After India's Withdrawal, Central Asian Volleyball Tournament Shifted From Pakistan To Uzbekistan

"Possibility Of India Not Touring Bangladesh": Report Makes Explosive Claim After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pakistan To Get Kicked Out Of Asia Cup? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Can't See..."

Pahalgam Terror Attack Puts Asia Cup 2025 In Jeopardy Over India-Pakistan Relations: Report