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"Rohit Sharma Had To Persuade Him": Sunil Gavaskar Doubts R Ashwin's Drive Amid Anil Kumble Record Talks

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket came as a shock to many, but not former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who suggested that the announcement was always on the cards due to the lack of opportunities. Ashwin brought the curtains down on his illustrious career that stretched for more than 14 years. Gavaskar was of the opinion that Ashwin's exclusion from the team for the Tests against Australia in Perth and Gabba played a key role in making the retirement midway through the series.

Eyes On Varun Chakravarthy In Vijay Hazare Trophy As India Hunt Wrist Spinner For Champions Trophy

With India set to play Champions Trophy in less than eight weeks' time, a quality wrist-spinner, a second wicketkeeper to back up Rishabh Pant and the form of key pacers will be in focus during the upcoming National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting on Saturday across the country. While the core of the 50-over team is vying for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia right now, the national showpiece has its own significance as some of the stars like Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya will get crucial game time.

Nigeria ends 2024 as FIFA’s 44th best footballing nation

The Super Eagles retained their number 44th position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday. This is their lowest rating since 2018. In the ranking released on FIFA’s official website, the Eagles maintained their fifth position in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria.

OTommy 'Brien investing in himself as he chases Irish dream

All Tommy O'Brien wants for Christmas is a bit of luck.

Paul Boyle: 'I'm the best version that I've ever been'

Paul Boyle has made his list, but doesn't need to check it twice.

Iqraam Rayners Rangers transfer 'enquiry' launched as Ibrox club step up long standing interest

Iqraam Rayners is the subject of a Rangers transfer enquiry, according to a report.

Kamran Ghulam, Shaheen Afridi Star; Pakistan Seal Back-To-Back Away ODI Series Wins

Right-hand batter Kamran Ghulam and left-arm seamer Shaheen Afridi's exceptional performances guided Pakistan to victory over South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Newlands on Thursday. With this win, Pakistan take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with the last fixture to be played at Johannesburg on Sunday. The Asian side got half-centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan (80), Babar Azam (73) and Kamran Ghulam (63) when compiling a total of 329 and that proved too much for the Proteas as a clinical bowling performance from Shaheen Afridi (4/47) and Naseem Shah (3/37) guided the visitors home.

Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands

CAPE TOWN : Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed their One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday.

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"Rohit Sharma Had To Persuade Him": Sunil Gavaskar Doubts R Ashwin's Drive Amid Anil Kumble Record Talks

Eyes On Varun Chakravarthy In Vijay Hazare Trophy As India Hunt Wrist Spinner For Champions Trophy

Nigeria ends 2024 as FIFA’s 44th best footballing nation

OTommy 'Brien investing in himself as he chases Irish dream

Paul Boyle: 'I'm the best version that I've ever been'

Iqraam Rayners Rangers transfer 'enquiry' launched as Ibrox club step up long standing interest

Kamran Ghulam, Shaheen Afridi Star; Pakistan Seal Back-To-Back Away ODI Series Wins

Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands