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IPL Auction 2022: Deepak Hooda upgraded to capped category, ambidextrous spinner Radhakrishnan included

Deepak Hooda, who made his India debut earlier this week in the ODI series against West Indies, has been upgraded to the capped category in the list of IPL mega auctions, scheduled to be held on Saturday and Sunday in Bengaluru. In the revised auction list, Hooda features in Set No 3 comprising allrounders. The 26-year old originally listed in Set No 8, has also upgraded his base price from Rs 40 lakh to 75 lakh.

Rishabh Pant, Adam Gilchrist are 'little' bit the same, says Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting feels both Rishabh Pant and former batter Adam Gilchrist have a similar approach however, he wants the India wicket-keeper to at least play 50-60 Test matches before making any comparisons. Ponting, the head coach of Delhi Capitals, has watched Pant from close quarters during the Indian Premier League (IPL). "Yeah, [they are] little bit the same.

"Little Bit The Same": Ricky Ponting Likens Rishabh Pant To This Australian Great

Ricky Ponting feels both Rishabh Pant and former batter Adam Gilchrist have a similar approach however, he wants the India wicket-keeper to at least play 50-60 Test matches before making any comparisons. Ponting, the head coach of Delhi Capitals, has watched Pant from close quarters during the Indian Premier League (IPL). "Yeah, (they are) little bit the same. I know Rishabh's really burst onto the scene, but let's just let him play his 50-60 Test matches first before we start making comparisons to one of the all-time great wicket-keeper batters," Ponting said on The ICC Review.

Pat Cummins says Australia did not have issues with Justin Langer's style

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has said the players never had an issue with recently departed head coach Justin Langer's «intensity», but believes the team would benefit from a «more collaborative» approach.

Chappell calls past players Langer's 'PR machine', supports Cummins

Ian Chappell has called the past players supporting Justin Langer as his "PR machine" and threw his weight behind skipper Pat Cummins, who had received flak for not backing the former coach in the lead-up to his resignation. Former cricketers such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne have slammed Cricket Australia and the members of the national team, especially Cummins, for not publicly supporting Langer, who was offered a short-term extension which he declined. "It's easy to lambast Cricket Australia, because they are not very good, and it was only to be expected, their reaction," Chappell told the Wide World of Sports this week.

Gillespie not interested in Australia head coach job, says Langer's exit was 'heartbreaking'

Jason Gillespie on Tuesday said he is not interested in the top job and described Justin Langer's departure as "heartbreaking". Langer, under whose guidance Australia won the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series 4-0, stepped down last Saturday after facing complaints from players about his coaching style for months. Gillespie, who is South Australia's coach and also has the experience of guiding English county sides Sussex and Yorkshire, was touted as a potential replacement for Langer alongwith Trevor Bayliss, Ricky Ponting, Greg Shipperd and Michael Di Venuto.

Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins

Australian great Ian Chappell has called the past players supporting Justin Langer as his "PR machine". Chappell instead threw his weight behind skipper Pat Cummins, who had received flak for not backing the former coach in the lead-up to his resignation. Former cricketers such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne have slammed Cricket Australia and the members of the national team, especially Cummins, for not publicly supporting Langer, who was offered a short-term extension, which he declined.

Pat Cummins urged to tell the ugly truth

Former Test captain Michael Clarke has urged Pat Cummins to tell the truth - even if it's ugly - about the demise of Justin Langer as national coach.

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IPL Auction 2022: Deepak Hooda upgraded to capped category, ambidextrous spinner Radhakrishnan included

Rishabh Pant, Adam Gilchrist are 'little' bit the same, says Ricky Ponting

"Little Bit The Same": Ricky Ponting Likens Rishabh Pant To This Australian Great

Pat Cummins says Australia did not have issues with Justin Langer's style

Chappell calls past players Langer's 'PR machine', supports Cummins

Gillespie not interested in Australia head coach job, says Langer's exit was 'heartbreaking'

Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins urged to tell the ugly truth