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Not Ranji Trophy Or IPL! Ishan Kishan To Make A Comeback With This T20 Tournament: Report

The conversation surrounding India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been dominating headlines since he opted out of the Test series against South Africa back in December 2022. Kishan cited 'personal reasons' to not play in the two-match Test series against the Proteas and he has not featured in the national side since then. With the T20 World Cup taking place this year, his absence was viewed as a major concern for his career but according to a latest report, he is all set to play a T20 tournament before representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. A report from Dainik Bhaskar claimed that Kishan took the break to give time to his family and will now play in the DY Patil tournament in Mumbai.

BCCI Issues Strict Ranji Trophy Mandate Amid Ishan Kishan Row: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly issued a strong mandate to its players who are not part of international assignments or undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy. The board wants all the fit players, not playing for the senior national team, to feature in the Ranji Trophy for their teams. The verdict comes from the Indian board amid the ongoing debate around the situation of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan who remains reluctant to play in the Ranji Trophy despite being fit.

Irfan Pathan's "Negative Attitude" Remark For Pakistan Fans After India's Loss In U19 World Cup

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hit back at Pakistan fans over their taunting posts following India's Under-19 World Cup heartbreak on Sunday at Willowmoore Park, South Africa. Australia emerged triumphant with a fine all-round performance to clinch a 79-run victory. After the final, a number of Pakistan fans took to social media and trolled India for their third successive defeat in the final of an ICC event to Australia. Irfan took to X and clapped back at the Pakistani fans, saying such remarks, mocking and trolling their neighbour, reflect poorly on their nation.

South Africa stand firm after NZ's Ravindra strikes in Hamilton

:All-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued to bolster his reputation with three for 33 as New Zealand reduced a weakened but battling South Africa side to 220 for six on the first day of the second test at Seddon Park on Tuesday.

Pakistan Super League Severely Hit, Several Overseas Stars Pull Out Ahead Of New Season

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions. The PSL begins in Lahore on February 17 and all the six franchises have been hit hard with several players opting for the Bangladesh Premier League, ILT20 and SA20 leagues.

Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Ganesan Body-Shamed On Valentine's Day Post. Her Reply Is Fiery

Jasprit Bumrah, after a brief break from cricket, will again get down to action when the third Test against England starts in Rajkot on Thursday. The series is level at 1-1 with three more Tests to go. The first Test was won by the Ben Stokes-led England while the second Test was clinched by Rohit Sharma's men. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah took nine wickets in the match and played a crucial role in India levelling the series. After the match, like other Indian cricket team players, Jasprit Bumrah had a good family time.

AFCON best player, Ekong, apologises, rues missed opportunity

Super Eagles Captain, Troost-Ekong and CAF President, Patrice Motsepe with his award

Watch: Spinner's 'Ball Of The Century' Stuns Batter, Breaks Internet

A brilliant delivery from a spinner during the match between Kuwait Nationals and SBS CC in the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 has gone viral with many social media users hailing it as the new 'ball of the century'. The ball dropped way outside the off-stump and the batter followed it to go for a huge slop sweep over mid-wicket. However, the delivery turned sharply and crashed into the stumps leaving the batter completely perplexed. Social media users were quick to call it the new 'Ball of the century' - a term used to describe Shane Warne's to dismiss England's Mike Gatting in June 1993. Even international cricketers joined in on the conversation and the video has garnered a lot of attention.

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Not Ranji Trophy Or IPL! Ishan Kishan To Make A Comeback With This T20 Tournament: Report

BCCI Issues Strict Ranji Trophy Mandate Amid Ishan Kishan Row: Report

Irfan Pathan's "Negative Attitude" Remark For Pakistan Fans After India's Loss In U19 World Cup

South Africa stand firm after NZ's Ravindra strikes in Hamilton

Pakistan Super League Severely Hit, Several Overseas Stars Pull Out Ahead Of New Season

Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Ganesan Body-Shamed On Valentine's Day Post. Her Reply Is Fiery

AFCON best player, Ekong, apologises, rues missed opportunity

Watch: Spinner's 'Ball Of The Century' Stuns Batter, Breaks Internet