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Amid OpenAI-Sam Altman Drama, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella "Broke The Tension" With Virat Kohli's Cricket World Cup Updates: Report

The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 captured the imagination of a billion-plus people. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team's winning march at the Cricket World Cup helped the cause. With 10 straight wins, the Indian cricket team's performance made them the talk of the cricket world. Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli had a major role to play in Indian cricket team's good show. Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in 11 matches at and average of 95.62 to finish as the highest-run-scorer in the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Way out west not daunting for Leinster with Connacht aiming to break losing derby streak

Teams often talk about making their home ground a "fortress" but when it comes to Connacht's record against Leinster at the Sportsground, it just doesn’t apply.

Pakistan Cricketer Names Greatest India Batter. It's Not Sachin Tendulkar Or Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are arguably two of the greatest batters of all time. Nearly every top batting record is held by the two India greats. In Test cricket, Tendulkar hold the record of scoring most number of centuries (51), while Kohli recently surpassed him to become the batter with the most number of tons in ODIs. Tendulkar is also the leading scorer in Tests and ODIs, while Kohli holds the same record in the shortest format of the game.

IPL 2024 Auction: Mitchell Starc, Travis Head In Highest Bracket. Rachin Ravindra's Base Price Is...

Australia's World Cup heroes Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have all kept their respective base prices in the highest bracket of Rs 2 crore along with out-of-favour India pacer Harshal Patel for the IPL auctions, scheduled in Dubai on December 19. As per ESPN Cricinfo, franchises have been sent a list of 1166 players, who have registered for the auction. There are 77 slots up for grabs and 30 of them would be overseas players. The 10 teams can collectively spend Rs 262.95 crore. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, who made everyone stand up and take note with his batting exploits during the World Cup, is priced at Rs 50 lakh but he is expected go at least 15 if not 20 times more than his base price.

Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara's Era Ends With SA Test Snub? Sourav Ganguly Says "Cannot Be There..."

The experienced duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were both not included as the Indian cricket team squad was announced for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The squad included youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal instead with most of the other major players retaining the spots. Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly was asked about the decision taken by the selection panel and he believes that it is time to give chances to new talent. He pointed out that the sports does not remain with someone forever and although both Rahane and Pujara have served the national side well, it is time for new batters to prove their mettle.

165 Players To Go Under Hammer In Women's Premier League Auction On December 9

As many as 165 players will go under the hammer during the player auction for the second edition of the Women's Premier League scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 9. The second edition of the WPL could take place in February-March next year. "Out of 165 players, 104 are Indians and 61 are overseas cricketers of which 15 are from associate nations. The total capped players are 56, uncapped players are 109," BCCI said in a release on Saturday.

'Tricky' Call Between Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya For T20 World Cup: Ashish Nehra Drops 'IPL' Factor

Team India's squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa has been the topic of discussion lately. After reports emerged that veteran Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will miss the white-ball leg of tour (three T20Is and as many ODIs), the BCCI confirmed earlier this week that the star batters will return to the team for two-match Test series, starting December 26. With Rohit rested and vice-captain Hardik Pandya out injured, KL Rahul will lead the team in the 50-over format, while Suryakumar Yadav will get his first taste of India captaincy away from home, having led the side to a T20I series-win over Australia on Friday.

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Amid OpenAI-Sam Altman Drama, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella "Broke The Tension" With Virat Kohli's Cricket World Cup Updates: Report

Way out west not daunting for Leinster with Connacht aiming to break losing derby streak

Pakistan Cricketer Names Greatest India Batter. It's Not Sachin Tendulkar Or Virat Kohli

IPL 2024 Auction: Mitchell Starc, Travis Head In Highest Bracket. Rachin Ravindra's Base Price Is...

Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara's Era Ends With SA Test Snub? Sourav Ganguly Says "Cannot Be There..."

165 Players To Go Under Hammer In Women's Premier League Auction On December 9

'Tricky' Call Between Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya For T20 World Cup: Ashish Nehra Drops 'IPL' Factor

LIVE | Dubai SVNS - Blitzboks get off to flyer, SA women fall short against Fiji