All Blacks close in on Springboks in World Rugby rankings
The All Blacks have moved up a spot to fourth in the latest World Rugby rankings and trail the third-placed Springboks by the narrowest of margins.
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Team India Have First Practice Session In Harare Ahead Of ODIs. See Pics
After clinching the white-ball series against West Indies, Team India is all set to take on Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series. Ahead of the first match, which will be played on August 18 at Harare Sports Club, the KL Rahul-led side took to the ground for their firt practice session. In pictures shared by the BCCI on Twitter, players like Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, were seen practicing at the ground.
When Dhawan Met Dhawan: Bollywood Star's "Boy In A Candy Shop" Moment
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan on Saturday shared pictures with India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan and the rest of the Indian team. He also joked that he was asked a couple of riddles by the Indian opening batter. "At 4 in the morning I was like a boy in a candy shop. Got very excited to meet and chat with our men in blue About their upcoming tour. Also @SDhawan25 asked me a couple of riddles," tweeted the'Jug Jug Jeeyo'actor.
India vs Zimbabwe: With KL Rahul back as opener, Shubman Gill might have to come in at No. 3
With the T20 World Cup being paramount and Gill not exactly in the scheme of things as far as shortest format is concerned, he might be handed a number 3 slot in order to ensure that his captain gets enough game-time before the continental championship in the UAE, starting August 27. This provided all three are fit and available for all the games in the series. While there will be no Rahul Dravid heading the team of support staff for the short three-match series, starting August 18 in Harare, NCA head VVS Laxman is almost certain to follow the blue-print set by the head coach.
Daniel Vettori, Vernon Philander Among Players To Commit To Legends League Cricket's 2nd Edition
Legends League Cricket on Sunday announced that about 80 international and Indian players combined have confirmed their availability for the upcoming second edition of the league. They will be available to be picked up by the franchises for the drafting event that will be held in Mumbai in the coming few days. "The overall pool of players now stands at 85 players from 10 countries across the world," stated an official media release.
"Injuries Are Going To Be There With Him": Former India Cricketer On Jasprit Bumrah
Former India cricketer Akash Chopra feels that Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action makes him more prone to injuries in comparison to other fast bowlers. While admitting that bowling in itself is not a natural process, Chopra said that Bumrah's career is going to revolve around injuries due to his unorthodox bowling action. It is worth noting that Bumrah has been left out of India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup due to injury. The Asia Cup is scheduled to be held between August 27 and September 11.
"Let The Guy Live In Peace": Zimbabwe Star Backs Virat Kohli Amid Slump In Form
Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent players across formats over the last decade or so. However, his recent slump in form has become a hot topic of debate with several current and former cricketers have voiced their opinions on the Kohli's recent struggles. With the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held later this year, questions have been raised over his spot in the Indian team. However, Zimbabwe batter Sikandar Raza has backed Kohli amid criticism.
Big teams should play Zimbabwe more: Lalchand Rajput
Zimbabwe team and the public, one man who's excited for this long-pending tour by the Indian team is former India opener Lalchand Rajput. For someone who has been associated with Zimbabwe cricket first as a head coach (since June 2018) and then as a technical director (June 2022 onwards), Rajput has by now developed an emotional bond with the game in the African nation.