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"Rishabh Pant Can Be Equally Destructive": Sunil Gavaskar Suggests New Role For Rishabh Pant In T20Is, Cites Australian Great's Example

Rishabh Pant was the best Indian batter in the Edgbaston Test against England with a ton and a half-century. Though it was not enough to take India to a win, his performance with the bat was lauded by all. However, his white ball form has not been great. He did not have a stellar IPL and his performance in the T20I series against South Africa was also not that great. With the 2022 T20 World Cup in less than four months' time, Pant's form is going to be crucial.

Watch: MS Dhoni Turns 41, Wife Sakshi Shares Glimpse Of Birthday Celebration

Former India skipper MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday and the World Cup-winning captain is currently in the UK. On Wednesday, he had attended the Wimbledon quarterfinal between Rafael Nadal and Taylor Fritz as well. Dhoni's wife Sakshi shared a glimpse of Dhoni's birthday celebration and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was in attendance. Sakshi uploaded a slow-mo video of Dhoni cutting the birthday cake on Instagram and actor Ranveer Singh also reacted to the video.

Why Steve Smith was singled out in Seven's $450million legal TV battle

The absence of Australian cricket superstar Steve Smith from last summer's Big Bash League was a source of frustration for Channel Seven, which has launched a $450million legal battle to end its TV deal with Cricket Australia.

"Stripped Me Naked, Beat Me Up": Stuart MacGill Opens Up On His Alleged Kidnapping Last Year

Former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill was involved in an incident last year where he was allegedly kidnapped. However, the alleged kidnappers -- two brothers -- have claimed that Macgill came to them willingly and was involved in the drug trade. As per Fox Sports, the brothers named Richard and Fredrick Schaaf alleged in court that MacGill had gone to the abandoned southwestern Sydney property willingly.

Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

When it comes to World Cups, South Africa have a history of coming tantalisingly close to ultimate glory but never managing to go all the way. The most famous example of this was probably the 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia, which was played on this day 23 years ago. South Africa were chasing a target of 214, and a half-century from Jacques Kallis and a knock of 43 by Jonty Rhodes helped set them up. However, they were 9 wickets down in the penultimate over. Lance Klusener was on the pitch, keeping the Proteas in the competition, and Allan Donald was the last man to walk out.

"Just Push My Bicep Up": Ricky Ponting Shares Hilarious Anecdote About Andrew Symonds

Former Australian cricketers paid rich tributes to Andrew Symonds in a memorial service on Friday. Symonds, 46, was killed in a single-vehicle accident in northern Queensland earlier this month, leaving Australian cricket reeling once more following the recent and unexpected deaths of greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Family, friends, fans and former teammates gathered to celebrate his life at a public memorial service at a stadium in the coastal city of Townsville, where he lived.

Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy: 'Service was simply beautiful'

Andrew Symonds was remembered as a supremely talented cricketer with "a pure heart" at a memorial service on Friday for the Australian former all-rounder who died aged 46.

Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy

Andrew Symonds was remembered as a supremely talented cricketer with "a pure heart" at a memorial service on Friday for the Australian former all-rounder who died aged 46. Symonds was killed in a single-vehicle accident in northern Queensland earlier this month, leaving Australian cricket reeling once more following the recent and unexpected deaths of greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Family, friends, fans and former teammates gathered to celebrate his life at a public memorial service at a stadium in the coastal city of Townsville, where he lived. Former cricketers Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, Adam Gilchrist, Darren Lehmann and Ian Healy turned out for the man affectionately known as 'Roy'. It followed a private funeral where a cricket bat, fishing rod, crab pot and a number of hats were placed alongside the timber coffin, local media reported.

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"Rishabh Pant Can Be Equally Destructive": Sunil Gavaskar Suggests New Role For Rishabh Pant In T20Is, Cites Australian Great's Example

Watch: MS Dhoni Turns 41, Wife Sakshi Shares Glimpse Of Birthday Celebration

Why Steve Smith was singled out in Seven's $450million legal TV battle

"Stripped Me Naked, Beat Me Up": Stuart MacGill Opens Up On His Alleged Kidnapping Last Year

Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

"Just Push My Bicep Up": Ricky Ponting Shares Hilarious Anecdote About Andrew Symonds

Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy: 'Service was simply beautiful'

Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy