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Sunil Gavaskar expects Shikhar Dhawan to miss T20 World Cup

Shikhar Dhawan is unlikely to work his way back into contention and feature at this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Dhawan has already played at two T20 World Cups for India in 2014 and 2016 and some good form at this year's IPL tournament had seen his name thrust back into the selection spotlight. But the left-hander was overlooked for the recent five-game series against South Africa, with selectors instead opting for relative newcomers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan with regulars Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul sidelined.

As Ireland head on tour to New Zealand, others bid poignant farewells

The Irish team have landed in New Zealand for the summer tour and have more than likely finished reflecting on a disastrous finish for the provinces in United Rugby Championship action.

"X-Factor That India Require": Former South Africa Skipper Graeme Smith On India Star

The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa ended in a 2-2 stalemate after the series decider in Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain. Only 3.3 overs were possible in the game, in which India posted 28/2 with Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad back in the hut. A day after the series ended, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith highlighted the biggest positives for Team India and he was full of praise for Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya.

Cricket-New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour

(Reuters) - New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.

"What Has Led Sanju Samson Down": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines Reasons Behind Star's Inconsistency

Sanju Samson has got yet another opportunity to consolidate his place in the Indian cricket team. He is part of the Hardik Pandya-led India squad that will play two T20Is against Ireland later this month. With several other wicketkeeper-batters like Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, and the veteran Dinesh Karthik playing well with far more consistency than the 27-year-old, it is going to be a daunting task for Samson to make it to the T20 World Cup squad. Samson has time and again impressed with his abilities only to falter with his consistency.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara And Others Play Keepy-Uppy During Training Session

The Indian Test contingent has reached England and the side has started preparing for the rescheduled fifth Test against England which will be played from July 1 in Birmingham. The contingent is currently in Leicester and are undergoing preparation for a four-day first-class game against Leicestershire, beginning Friday, June 24. On Monday, during a training session, Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara were among a few stars who were involved in a game of keepy-uppy.

New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour

New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.

Rishabh Pant is integral part of T20 line-up: Rahul Dravid

Coach Dravid not worried by wicketkeeper-batsman's lack of form; terms Karthik, Pandya as India's 'enforcers'BENGALURU: Three of the top four Indian batsmen in the series against South Africa, which ended in a stalemate on Sunday after rain washed out the decider, returned relatively cold bats. Skipper Rishabh Pant (58 runs), Shreyas Iyer (94) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (96) were far from the top of their game, but head coach Rahul Dravid refused to read too much into their performances in the drawn series.

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Sunil Gavaskar expects Shikhar Dhawan to miss T20 World Cup

As Ireland head on tour to New Zealand, others bid poignant farewells

"X-Factor That India Require": Former South Africa Skipper Graeme Smith On India Star

Cricket-New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour

"What Has Led Sanju Samson Down": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines Reasons Behind Star's Inconsistency

Watch: Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara And Others Play Keepy-Uppy During Training Session

New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour

Rishabh Pant is integral part of T20 line-up: Rahul Dravid