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Amid Paternity Leave Chatter, Rohit Sharma's Big Decision Ahead Of Australia Test Series

A big u-turn could be on the cards over captain Rohit Sharma's participation in the upcoming opening fixture of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit himself revealed that he isn't sure of his availability for the first Test against Australia at Perth. But, it looks like things could change, after multiple reports suggested that the skipper is set to travel to Australia with the first batch of Indian players on November 10. Rohit's availability for the first Test looked doubtful over a 'personal reason' but the opening batter's could see a slight change.

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

Amid his purple patch with the bat, star India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson credited captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling confidence in him. For years, Samson struggled to find consistency with the bat in Indian colours due to the lack of opportunities. However, Samson has been thrived in his new role as the opener following the retirements of former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Samson has now notched up back-to-back centuries in T20Is, the first batter from India to do so.

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

It was a dreamy night for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who propelled India to a stunning 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban. With this win, India have gained 1-0 lead in the four-match series. Samson scored a marvelous 107-run knock off just 50 balls as India posted 202/8 in 20 overs. Later, the hosts bundled out the Proteas for 141 and clinched the victory. With this ton, Samson became the first Indian batter to score consecutive tons in T20Is as in his previous appearance, he hammered a century against Bangladesh.

"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned India not to expect any "good gestures" following recent developments regarding the Rohit Sharma-led team's visit to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. According to reports circulating online, India has allegedly refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, expected to be held in early 2025. In response to these reports, Naqvi did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. "In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so," Naqvi, who also serves as the interior minister, told reporters in Lahore, as quoted by Geo News.

Neeraj Chopra Set For Intense 31-Day Training, Will Head To This Overseas City

India's Olympic 2020 gold medalist javelin star Neeraj Chopra will head to South Africa later this month for an off-season training stint to start early preparation for next year's competitions. The 26-year-old double Olympic medallist, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in the South African city. Chopra's training stint will be funded by the Sports Ministry. "(He) will start his training early and will be in Potchefstroom for a period of 31 days," the ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Simon sure Nigeria will qualify for 2026 world cup despite poor start

Nigeria are on the brink of booking a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), but winger Moses Simon is refusing to consider the prospect of the Super Eagles failing to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup despite a poor start to qualifying, reports BBC.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Angry As South Africa Star Complains Of Sanju Samson's Objectionable Act

There never goes by a moment when India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav doesn't have a smile on his face. However, during a tense moment on the field in the first T20I against South Africa, Suryakumar donned his angry avatar while trying to defend wicket-keeper Sanju Samson. Suryakumar engaged in an intense debate with South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen after the latter expressed his displeasure over Samson's act of stepping onto the pitch time and again. Even the India wicket-keeper had to join the face-off between Jansen and Surykumar in the middle of the pitch on Friday.

"Waited For 10 Years": Sanju Samson's Emotional Confession After Heroic Durban Century

In the form of his life, Sanju Samson has truly turned his world around with his brilliant consistency across formats. In his last six competitive games, the wicket-keeper batter has scored three hundreds, including one in the Duleep Trophy, hitting a purple patch that he arguably never did in his career before. Samson's 107 off 50 balls against South Africa, his second T20I hundred in as many matches after his 111 against Bangladesh last month, has helped him to partially brush off the tag of an underperformer.

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Amid Paternity Leave Chatter, Rohit Sharma's Big Decision Ahead Of Australia Test Series

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025

Neeraj Chopra Set For Intense 31-Day Training, Will Head To This Overseas City

Simon sure Nigeria will qualify for 2026 world cup despite poor start

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Angry As South Africa Star Complains Of Sanju Samson's Objectionable Act

"Waited For 10 Years": Sanju Samson's Emotional Confession After Heroic Durban Century