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"Doing Well In IPL, Why Not Internationally?": Sanju Samson Recalls His Days Of Struggle

Nov 9 India batter Sanju Samson reflected on his early struggles in international cricket, saying that a string of failures made him doubt his ability, but self-belief and support of the captain and coach helped him stage a strong comeback. Samson hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals with a breathtaking 50-ball-107 to headline India's comfortable 61-run win over South Africa in the opening game on Friday. "I have faced a lot of failures in my career. I think when you go through that failure, you have lot of doubts in your mind. People definitely say that social media definitely plays a role," Samson told reporters in the post-match press conference.

Varun Chakaravarthy's 5/17 In Vain As India Lose To South Africa By Three Wickets In 2nd T20I

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy's magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I in Gqeberha on Sunday. The four-match series is now level at 1-1. But SA's victory, which also halted India's 11-match winning streak, did not come without its share of drama. The first hint of a topsy-turvy night came when India limped to 124 for six on a quick, bouncy pitch after getting the invitation to bat first.

Lockie Ferguson Hat-Trick Stuns Sri Lanka To Level T20I Series For New Zealand

Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Dambulla on Sunday. The win levelled the two-match series at 1-1, as New Zealand managed to defend a modest target in thrilling fashion. On a pitch where spinners were expected to thrive, Ferguson defied convention with sheer pace and precision, leaving the Sri Lankan batters helpless. His fiery spell silenced the packed crowd in Dambulla, who watched in dismay as the hosts struggled to counter his lethal deliveries.

India To Not Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025: ICC Informs PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Sunday that India had informed the International Cricket Council about its unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled in February-March next year. "The PCB has received an e-mail from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has informed them that their team will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025," PCB said in a statement. "The PCB has forwarded that e-mail to the Government of Pakistan for their advice and guidance," said a PCB spokesperson.

Rohit Sharma Not Travelling To Australia Ahead Of Test Series. Report Reveals Reason

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma will not be travelling to Australia with the rest of the side ahead of the first game of the five-match Test series, according to RevSportz. The squad is all set to leave for Australia in two batches on Sunday and Monday. However, as far as Rohit is concerned, nothing concrete has been confirmed yet. The report further said that Rohit is not travelling with the side due to "personal reasons". Head coach Gautam Gambhir will address the media in a pre-departure press conference in Mumbai on Monday. The first Test match against Australia will start on November 22 in Perth.

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Jasprit Bumrah's One-Word Message For Legendary Fast Bowler Sets Internet On Fire

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday shared a picture of him alongside former South Africa speedster Dale Steyn, and the post has now gone viral on social media. Bumrah, who is likely to lead India in the opening Test of a five-match series against Australia later this month, captioned the post "Goat". Steyn retired from international cricket in 2021 as South Africa's most decorated Test pacer. Bumrah and Steyn played plenty of cricket against each other, international as well as in the IPL, but never got the chance to share a dressing room.

On Rishabh Pant Entering IPL 2025 Mega Auction, AB De Villiers' "Too Expensive For RCB" Verdict

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) great AB de Villiers has ruled out the possibility of his franchise signing star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Pant is one of the several big Indian names entering the IPL 2025 mega auction, after he was released by the Delhi Capitals. Pant is expected to witness a bidding war in the mega auction and de Villiers feels that RCB might not be able to match the final bid for the player at the auction table in Riyadh.

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"Doing Well In IPL, Why Not Internationally?": Sanju Samson Recalls His Days Of Struggle

Varun Chakaravarthy's 5/17 In Vain As India Lose To South Africa By Three Wickets In 2nd T20I

Lockie Ferguson Hat-Trick Stuns Sri Lanka To Level T20I Series For New Zealand

India To Not Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025: ICC Informs PCB

Rohit Sharma Not Travelling To Australia Ahead Of Test Series. Report Reveals Reason

LIVE | Proteas v India, 2nd T20

Jasprit Bumrah's One-Word Message For Legendary Fast Bowler Sets Internet On Fire

On Rishabh Pant Entering IPL 2025 Mega Auction, AB De Villiers' "Too Expensive For RCB" Verdict