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"Ponting Didn't Agree, Ganguly Said We Have To...": Kaif Explains Australia Great's DC Exit

The Delhi Capitals look to begin a new era, under a new coaching staff, as Ricky Ponting heads to Punjab Kings as the franchise's mentor after spending 7 years in the capital. Together with Ricky Ponting, India great Sourav Ganguly was tasked with the responsibility of helping DC to fetch that elusive IPL title that has been evading it since the beginning. However, both Ponting and Ganguly are off to new assignments as the Delhi franchise continues to wait for its maiden IPL title. For Mohammad Kaif, who also worked with DC as a member of the coaching staff, many mistakes were made by Ponting during his stint as the team's mentor, and hence, the franchise bosses decided to move on.

Gautam Gambhir's "Anger And Patience Will Be"...: Harbhajan Singh's Warning To India Coach

Former India pacer Harbhajan Singh stated that the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar series against Australia will be a crucial Test for the head coach Gautam Gambhir. After facing a historic 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand in a Test series at home, Rohit Sharma and co need to bounce back in style against the mighty Aussies as the World Test Championship finale spot will also be at stake. The first Test of the five-match series will kick-start on November 22 in Perth.

"This Could Be Last...": Sourav Ganguly's Unfiltered Verdict As Virat Kohli Faces Critics' Wrath

The entire cricket world is rallying behind Virat Kohli to produce an upturn in his form, after what has been a dismal year for the talismanic batter. In the 3-match Test series against New Zealand, Kohli even failed to cross the 100-run mark cumulatively in 6 innings. As he arrives in Australia, a happy hunting ground over the years, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed him to regain his mojo and steer the team forward with his runs in the series.

St. Helena’s cricket team are early birds

The men’s cricket team of the island nation of St Helena have become the first side to arrive in Nigeria for the ICC Sub-Regional World Cup qualifiers, which will hold in Abuja from November 23 to 28, 2024.

Virat Kohli "Well Aware" Of Australia's Tactics: Sanjay Manjrekar Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ahead of the India-Australia Test series starting on November 22, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his insights on Star Sports. He specifically focused on Virat Kohli, discussing the challenges he might face in Australia and the potential strategies the Australian bowlers could employ against him. Sanjay Manjrekar, a former cricketer and now a cricket analyst, delved into how Australian bowlers might tackle Kohli's batting approach. Manjrekar believes that Kohli is "well aware" of the tactics that will be used against him.

BCCI, Gautam Gambhir's 'Fast-Track' Move In India vs Australia Test Series Gets Thumbs Down

The anticipation is building up for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. At stake for India is pride, and a place in the World Test Championship final. After the setback at home in the Test series against New Zealand, the equation for India to qualify for the WTC final is simple - win four Tests against Australia and get an automatic spot in the title clash without depending on other teams. If that does not happen, India will have to hope for other teams' results go their way in order to enter the WTC final.

Omkar Salvi Appointed As RCB's New Bowling Coach Ahead Of IPL 2025 Season

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday announced the appointment of Omkar Salvi as the IPL franchise's bowling coach, a reward for guiding Mumbai to Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy titles last season. A well-known name on the domestic circuit, Omkar has in the past worked as assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders. "Omkar Salvi, current Head Coach of Mumbai, has been appointed as RCB's Bowling Coach," the franchise tweeted. "Omkar, who has won the Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and the IPL in the last 8 months, is excited to join us in time for #IPL2025, after completion of his Indian domestic season duties." He is expected to join RCB after the end of the ongoing Ranji season, which will resume on January 23.

Marcus Stoinis Lets Rip As Australia Crush Pakistan For T20I Series Whitewash

Marcus Stoinis slammed five huge sixes in an unbeaten 61 as Australia crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Hobart on Monday to secure a 3-0 T20 series whitewash. Chasing a meagre 118, the hosts hit the target in the 12th over to hand Pakistan a reality check after the visitors won the preceding ODI series 2-1. Stoinis was unstoppable once he got going, also blasting five fours in his 27-ball masterclass. "It's really nice to get another win and go 3-0 up," said Australia skipper Josh Inglis. "When he's going like that, it's really hard to stop," he added of Stoinis. "One of those sixes was probably the biggest I've seen."

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"Ponting Didn't Agree, Ganguly Said We Have To...": Kaif Explains Australia Great's DC Exit

Gautam Gambhir's "Anger And Patience Will Be"...: Harbhajan Singh's Warning To India Coach

"This Could Be Last...": Sourav Ganguly's Unfiltered Verdict As Virat Kohli Faces Critics' Wrath

St. Helena’s cricket team are early birds

Virat Kohli "Well Aware" Of Australia's Tactics: Sanjay Manjrekar Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

BCCI, Gautam Gambhir's 'Fast-Track' Move In India vs Australia Test Series Gets Thumbs Down

Omkar Salvi Appointed As RCB's New Bowling Coach Ahead Of IPL 2025 Season

Marcus Stoinis Lets Rip As Australia Crush Pakistan For T20I Series Whitewash