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Why Did Rahul Dravid Not Re-Apply For India Head Coach Job? Jay Shah Reveals Reason

The hunt for the next Indian cricket team head coach is underway with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. Dravid signed off on a brilliant note as the Rohit Sharma-led side clinched the title after defeating South Africa in the summit clash. While Gautam Gambhir as emerged as the front-runner for the position with WV Raman also in the fray, fans and experts were left wondering why Dravid did not choose to reapply for the position. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed the reason behind Dravid's decision and said that the board did not want to 'force him' in the matter.

"I Knew I Hadn't...": Suryakumar Yadav On T20 World Cup Final Catch Amid Social Media Chatter

The T20 World Cup 2024 final will always be remembered for Suryakumar Yadav's catch to dismiss David Miller. The India star danced around the boundary rope to grab a tricky catch that turned out to be the game-changer in the final. Though Surya got the clean chit from the third umpire, who did a thorough check on the occasion, there has been chatter around the topic on social media, with some people suggesting that his foot did touch the rope.

Canada's historic Copa America run ends with semifinal loss to Argentina

Goals by Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez lifted top-ranked Argentina past Canada as the star-studded South American side showed its pedigree in a 2-0 win in the Copa America semifinal on Tuesday.

"He Was Thin And Weak": Jasprit Bumrah's Neighbour Reveals His Difficult Journey To Becoming A 'Legend'

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah etched his name forever in history books as he guided his side to the T20 World Cup 2024 title with a win over South Africa. Bumrah, who is considered to be one of the best bowlers in modern cricket, finished the tournament with 15 wickets and was one of the big reasons behind his side's triumph. However, the journey to becoming a 'legend' was not easy for Bumrah and his one-time neighbour - journalist Deepal Trivedi - took to social media to post a heartwarming message for the fast bowler. The post was filled with anecdotes from Bumrah's childhood days and she beautifully chronicled how the fast bowler went from 'a shy child' to a 'legend'.

KKR Consider Surprise Pick To Replace Gautam Gambhir As Mentor. It's Not Rahul Dravid

Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to an end following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir was the frontrunner to succeed Dravid for quite some time and his first assignment as head coach will be the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, the appointment meant that Kolkata Knight Riders lost their mentor under whom they clinched the IPL 2024 title. There have been multiple reports that assistant coach Abhishek Nayar can join Gambhir in the Team India coaching staff and as a result, KKR are looking to revamp their coaching staff for the 2025 season. While Dravid was rumoured to be one of their choices, a report claims that KKR can be looking at legendary South Africa cricketer Jacques Kallis.

Unseen Video Of Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Moment At Start Of T20 World Cup Final Is Viral

Star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their shock retirements from the format after helping India win their second T20 World Cup last month in Barbados. During the post-match presentation-ceremony, Kohli insisted that the T20 World Cup final against South Africa will be his last for India in the format, adding that "it's time for the next generation" to take over. A few hours later, India captain Rohit Sharma, during a press conference, decided to bid adieu to the format. Both, however, will continue to play for India in longer formats.

Watch: Unseen Video Of Suryakumar Yadav's Catch Emerges, Paints New Rohit Sharma Story

Suryakumar Yadav's match-changing catch in the T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa has became a major talking point in the cricket spectrum. The incident happened on the first ball of the final over of South Africa's chase after David Miller skied Hardik Pandya's delivery towards long-off. While it seemed that the ball was heading for a six, Suryakumar came out of nowhere to puck an absolute blinder near the boundary rope. It was an important moment in the context of the game as Miller was the last recognised batter for the Proteas.

Hardik Pandya Reaches ICC T20I Ranking Pinnacle, First Indian All-Rounder Ever To Do So

Hardik Pandya rose two places to go level with Sri Lankan star Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men's T20I all-rounder on Wednesday, as per the ICC official website. The all-rounder, who made a big contribution in the final with the crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, had a good tournament with bat and ball and became the first Indian man to reach No.1 in the category. Hardik Pandya made impactful cameos down the order with the bat and made breakthroughs with the ball when the team needed him to. He finished with 144 runs at a batting strike rate of over 150 and also took 11 wickets.

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Why Did Rahul Dravid Not Re-Apply For India Head Coach Job? Jay Shah Reveals Reason

"I Knew I Hadn't...": Suryakumar Yadav On T20 World Cup Final Catch Amid Social Media Chatter

Canada's historic Copa America run ends with semifinal loss to Argentina

"He Was Thin And Weak": Jasprit Bumrah's Neighbour Reveals His Difficult Journey To Becoming A 'Legend'

KKR Consider Surprise Pick To Replace Gautam Gambhir As Mentor. It's Not Rahul Dravid

Unseen Video Of Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Moment At Start Of T20 World Cup Final Is Viral

Watch: Unseen Video Of Suryakumar Yadav's Catch Emerges, Paints New Rohit Sharma Story

Hardik Pandya Reaches ICC T20I Ranking Pinnacle, First Indian All-Rounder Ever To Do So