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"I Apologise To The Virat Kohli Family, Did A Blunder": AB de Villiers, Asks Everyone To Respect Privacy

Virat Kohli's name is missing from the squad list for the last three Tests against England, which was announced on Saturday. "Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons. The Board fully respects and supports Mr. Kohli's decision," the BCCI said in a release. There has been intense speculation about the nature of Virat Kohli's 'personal reason.' In the midst of this Virat Kohli's long-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, AB de Villiers last week said that the India star and Anushka Sharma's "second child is on the way".

Unbelievable! West Indies League Cricket Match Cancelled As Cows Damage Part Of Field

In cricket, there are several bizarre incidents which often go viral. Recently, a snake stopped Lanka Premier League game. In 2022, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati also saw similar incident during a match between India and South Africa. But what has reportedly happened in a cricket match between Trinadad and Tobago and Guyana in the Caribbean, is beyond imagination. According to Caribbean Cricket Podcast, one of the day's play in a match between Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana had to be abandoned as cows got on the pitch overnight and trampled part of the field. West Indies cricket is undefeated.

Okoku ignites Eagles: Rewrite history, conquer Ivory Coast for AFCON glory

The Super Eagles take a group photo before their AFCON 2023 semi-final game against South Africa. Photo: AFP

Nigeria's Sanusi a doubt for Cup of Nations final

ABIDJAN : Nigeria left back Zaidu Sanusi will undergo a fitness test later on Saturday to decide whether he can return to the team for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast, coach Jose Peseiro said.

AFCON Final: Shettima leads presidential delegation to Abidjan

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential delegation to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.

"It's A Loss-Making Tournament": Sourav Ganguly Shares Details Of U-19 World Cup Ahead Of India vs Australia Final

Team India will be eyeing a sixth U-19 World Cup triumph as they take on Australia in the tournament's summit clash on Sunday in Benoni, South Africa. India are the most successful side in the history of the tournament, having reached the final on eight occasions prior to the ongoing edition. India first won the U-19 World Cup in 2000 under the leadership of Mohammed Kaif, followed by four more triumphs in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022.

8 Appearances, 5 Wins, 3 Defeats: India's Record In Under-19 World Cup Finals

Uday Saharan-led Indian cricket team will be taking on Australia in the final of Under-19 World Cup 2024 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Sunday. It will be a ninth apperance for India in the summit clash of the event. Out of the eight matches played so far, the side won five and lost three. Notably, India are the most successful team in the history of the tournament. Australia, with three titles, are the second best team on the list. Here is a look at India's performance in the finals of Under-19 World Cup so far -

"Spinners Will Play A Crucial Role": South Africa Star Keshav Maharaj On Upcoming T20 World Cup

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June. The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29 this year. "Spinners will play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Wickets are getting better and boundaries are getting shorter. There is much need for a spinner in the team to provide control and variety," told PTI in an exclusive interview.

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"I Apologise To The Virat Kohli Family, Did A Blunder": AB de Villiers, Asks Everyone To Respect Privacy

Unbelievable! West Indies League Cricket Match Cancelled As Cows Damage Part Of Field

Okoku ignites Eagles: Rewrite history, conquer Ivory Coast for AFCON glory

Nigeria's Sanusi a doubt for Cup of Nations final

AFCON Final: Shettima leads presidential delegation to Abidjan

"It's A Loss-Making Tournament": Sourav Ganguly Shares Details Of U-19 World Cup Ahead Of India vs Australia Final

8 Appearances, 5 Wins, 3 Defeats: India's Record In Under-19 World Cup Finals

"Spinners Will Play A Crucial Role": South Africa Star Keshav Maharaj On Upcoming T20 World Cup