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"Century Will Change His...": Sunil Gavaskar's Prediction After Sanju Samson's 1st International Ton

Sanju Samson first burst on to the international cricket scene back in 2015 in a T20I against Zimbabwe. But for eight long years, Sanju Samson had to wait for his maiden international ton, which ended on Thursday in an ODI against South Africa. Coming to bat at No. 3, Sanju Samson curbed his natural attacking instincts to time his innings well. He scored 108 off 114 balls, hitting three sixes and six fours. Courtesy his century India reached 296/8 in 50 overs. Then, India easily scalped the South African wickets to pocket the series 2-1.

Zimbabwe Suspend Two National Cricketers Over "Recreational Drug Use"

Zimbabwe Cricket said on Thursday that two national players had been suspended for "recreational drug use". "The concerned players, Wesley Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta, both tested positive for a banned recreational drug in an out-of-competition case recorded during a recent in-house doping test," the board said in a statement. Madhevere and Mavuta have been suspended "with immediate effect" until a hearing is held on the breach of anti-doping rules. The board did not say what drug was involved nor when they had failed the tests.

Zimbabwe Cricket suspends two national players over drug use

Zimbabwe Cricket said on Thursday that two national players had been suspended for "recreational drug use".

Zimbabwe Coach Dave Houghton Quits After World Cup Failure

Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton has resigned after the country's failure to reach next year's T20 World Cup, the national board said Wednesday. "The Zimbabwe Cricket Board has accepted Dave Houghton's resignation from his position as head coach of the Zimbabwe senior men's national team with immediate effect," the board said in a statement. "Houghton said he had 'lost the change room' after 18 months in charge and felt that a 'new voice' was needed to take the team forward," the statement added. His resignation letter was sent just ahead of a board meeting Wednesday to look into the World Cup campaign. Zimbabwe lost to Namibia and Uganda at a recent qualifying tournament. Zimbabwe have also just been beaten in a limited overs series against Ireland.

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Boland Park, Paarl Records And Stats

The third ODI between India and South Africa will see the two teams battle it out for the bragging rights, with the series nicely poised at 1-1. Boland Park in Paarl will host this match on December 21, scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM IST. India got the better of the hosts in the opening ODI by eight wickets. Batting first, the Proteas were bundled out for 116 courtesy of superb bowling by Indian pace duo Arshdeep Singh (5/37) and Avesh Khan (4/27). Thereafter, Sai Sudharsan scored a half-century (55*) on his international debut to cap off a perfect day for the visitors.

New Zealand Down Bangladesh In Second ODI Despite Soumya Sarkar's Superb Innings

Henry Nicholls fell agonisingly short of a century on Wednesday as New Zealand eased to a seven-wicket win and sealed victory in their ODI series against Bangladesh. A superb 169 off 151 balls from opener Soumya Sarkar was not enough to end Bangladesh's miserable ODI streak in New Zealand, where they have now lost all of their 18 previous 50-over matches against the Black Caps. "The way the openers set the innings up was outstanding," said New Zealand captain Tom Latham.

"He showed us how to smile all the time... and we feel robbed": Heartbreaking tributes to man, 43, murdered on a playing field

The family of a man murdered in Salford have paid tribute to him as a "true friend and hero". The body of Tanyaradzwa Julius Matera, known to his family as Julius, was found on December 7 on the edge of playing fields.

IPL 2024 Auction: Two Star Players Withdraw, Question Marks Over Australia World Cup Winner's Availability Duration

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who has been tipped to create ripples in auction room, will be available for IPL 2024 only from the first week of May, as per the BCCI intimation to the teams. Hazlewood, who played an integral role in Australia's recent ODI World Cup win, will be away in March and April as the pacer and his wife are expecting their first child.

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"Century Will Change His...": Sunil Gavaskar's Prediction After Sanju Samson's 1st International Ton

Zimbabwe Suspend Two National Cricketers Over "Recreational Drug Use"

Zimbabwe Cricket suspends two national players over drug use

Zimbabwe Coach Dave Houghton Quits After World Cup Failure

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Boland Park, Paarl Records And Stats

New Zealand Down Bangladesh In Second ODI Despite Soumya Sarkar's Superb Innings

"He showed us how to smile all the time... and we feel robbed": Heartbreaking tributes to man, 43, murdered on a playing field

IPL 2024 Auction: Two Star Players Withdraw, Question Marks Over Australia World Cup Winner's Availability Duration