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Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

Disappointed that he did not get many opportunities to play Test cricket following his historic 10-wicket haul, Ajaz Patel believes that such setbacks only intensify the drive and ambition in New Zealand spinners to prove themselves in the subcontinent. Spinners from New Zealand frequently face a challenging environment at home to showcase their skills as pitches and conditions there offer more assistance to seamers. "If you ask all New Zealand spinners, it is difficult. Sometimes, obviously you don't get as many opportunities at home because of our home conditions," Patel told reporters here on Friday ahead of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan, which begins from September 9.

Gautam Gambhir's All-Time India XI Stuns Fans, Some Big Names Snubbed

The head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, Gautam Gambhir named his all-time India XI, snubbing some of the top players that the country is producing. With only XI members to be picked, Gambhir had no choice but to pick some and leave out the others. The former India opening batter had to make some tough choices as he named the XI, but the decision to snub current ODI captain Rohit Sharma and marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah left many surprised.

No MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman: Dinesh Karthik's Interesting Picks For All-Time XI

In cricket, it's unfair to compare generations. Conditions, rules, opponents and opportunities should be taken into account. But then it always makes for an interesting topic of conversation. Dinesh Karthik recently picked his all-time XI in Indian cricket on Cricbuzz. The caption of the video, however, read: "DK's list of his top XI teammates". Karthik remarked that it was not possible for him to include everybody. Among the notable absentees in the XI, with whom Karthik has played in the national team, were Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and MS Dhoni.

Former India Cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who has served the game in different capacities after his retirement as a player, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 71. Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India. Gaekwad, who was also a former India coach and national selector, was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King's College Hospital in London before returning back to the country last month. The BCCI gave Rs 1 crore for Gaekwad's treatment and members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team also did their bit to help the cricketer.

How India And Pakistan Can Face Off In A Test Match After 18 Years

The last time India faced Pakistan in a Test match, Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble were still active India cricketers, MS Dhoni had never captained India in a Test, 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Jab We Met' were in theatres, and Lays' yellow potato chips was the flavour of the month. December 2007 is the period we're talking about. With the two nations refusing to tour each other for bilaterals series since, we haven't been witness to one for nearly 17 years. But the next possibility could be nearby, in 2025.

Gautam Gambhir's Bold Experiment In Nets, Converts Hardik Pandya Into...

Team India is all set to face Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series on Saturday in Pallekele. The entire country is waiting to behold Team India's performance under the guidance of the newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir. Known for his aggressive approach, Gambhir will aim to maintain India's dominance in all the formats of the game. In the T20Is against Sri Lanka, India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav and the selectors chose him over all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

IPL: After Ricky Ponting, This Overseas Head Coach Set To Be Removed - Report

Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings is not likely to renew the contract of head coach Trevor Bayliss, as per a report. The Australian cricket coach took over the duties from Anil Kumble at PBKS ahead of the 2023 IPL season. Bayliss' two-year contract with the side has ended now and the franchise is unlikely to continue with him, said the report. It added that PBKS are in hunt for an Indian coach. If this turns out to be true, Bayliss would be the second Australian coach after Ricky Ponting to be removed this month.

Harbhajan Singh Picks 3 Top Batters In The World. No Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh did not include both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while picking the top three batters in the world. The top pick for the cricketer, who won the 2007 T20 World Cup as well as the 2011 ODI World Cup, was the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He also named former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indies great Brian Lara as his other two options. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Harbhajan was asked to choose the top three batters in the world and he went for three legendary options rather than any player who are currently playing the game.

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Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

Gautam Gambhir's All-Time India XI Stuns Fans, Some Big Names Snubbed

No MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman: Dinesh Karthik's Interesting Picks For All-Time XI

Former India Cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

How India And Pakistan Can Face Off In A Test Match After 18 Years

Gautam Gambhir's Bold Experiment In Nets, Converts Hardik Pandya Into...

IPL: After Ricky Ponting, This Overseas Head Coach Set To Be Removed - Report

Harbhajan Singh Picks 3 Top Batters In The World. No Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma