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"Only Few People Know...": Yuzvendra Chahal Writes Touching Tribute For Rajasthan Royals Teammate

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) retentions ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction saw some huge stars get released into the auction pool. Two among them were English opener Jos Buttler and Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The duo played a crucial role as Rajasthan Royals reached the playoffs twice in three years, including the final in the 2022 season. On Friday, Chahal took to social media to pen a heartfelt message for Jos Buttler, with both of their IPL futures now unknown.

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

Amid his purple patch with the bat, star India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson credited captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling confidence in him. For years, Samson struggled to find consistency with the bat in Indian colours due to the lack of opportunities. However, Samson has been thrived in his new role as the opener following the retirements of former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Samson has now notched up back-to-back centuries in T20Is, the first batter from India to do so.

Why India Refused To Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy

BCCI shoots off a letter to Pakistan Cricket Board saying the team won't travel to India for champions trophy.

Dhruv Jurel Show Breaks Internet, Trumps KL Rahul To Make Strong India XI Case For Perth Test

All eyes were on KL Rahul to end his slumping performances in the whites for India and gain some confidence, heading into the Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia. But, the wicket-keeper batter who made the strongest case for himself over playing XI selection for the Perth Test is Dhruv Jurel. Rahul and Jurel were sent to Australia early, to join the India A team for the 3-match unofficial Test series against Australia A. While the veteran Rahul couldn't stand up to the expectations in the second match, Jurel grabbed the opportunities thrown at him with both hands.

Wasim Akram Foreshadows Pakistan's Dropped Catch On Commentary During 2nd ODI vs Australia

Legendary Pakistan bowler foreshadowed an incident during the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide. Akram, on commentary, was told that during his era, him and pace bowling partner Waqar Younis would send stumps flying and trap batters leg-before-wicket. Akram joked that that was because the bowlers did not trust the Pakistan fielders and, therefore, they'd have to get the wickets by themselves. In a hilarious coincidence, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi went on to drop a catch in the ongoing game in the very next ball, proving Akram's sarcasm scarily true.

Gautam Gambhir Out? Report Says India Coach To Lose Test Role If...

The start to what was promised to be a fruitful coaching career hasn't gone the way Gautam Gambhir or the well-wishers of the Indian team had predicted. Gambhir arrived in the Indian team on the back of a title-winning campaign at Kolkata Knight Riders. But, since becoming Team India's head coach, Gambhir has suffered an ODI series loss in Sri Lanka and a clean sweep at home against New Zealand in Tests. As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) top brass tightens its screws on the slumping performances, Gambhir faces a make-or-break Test campaign against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series is unarguably Gambhir's biggest 'Test' to sustain the India coach job in the longest format.

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

It was a dreamy night for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who propelled India to a stunning 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban. With this win, India have gained 1-0 lead in the four-match series. Samson scored a marvelous 107-run knock off just 50 balls as India posted 202/8 in 20 overs. Later, the hosts bundled out the Proteas for 141 and clinched the victory. With this ton, Samson became the first Indian batter to score consecutive tons in T20Is as in his previous appearance, he hammered a century against Bangladesh.

"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned India not to expect any "good gestures" following recent developments regarding the Rohit Sharma-led team's visit to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. According to reports circulating online, India has allegedly refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, expected to be held in early 2025. In response to these reports, Naqvi did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. "In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so," Naqvi, who also serves as the interior minister, told reporters in Lahore, as quoted by Geo News.

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"Only Few People Know...": Yuzvendra Chahal Writes Touching Tribute For Rajasthan Royals Teammate

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

Why India Refused To Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy

Dhruv Jurel Show Breaks Internet, Trumps KL Rahul To Make Strong India XI Case For Perth Test

Wasim Akram Foreshadows Pakistan's Dropped Catch On Commentary During 2nd ODI vs Australia

Gautam Gambhir Out? Report Says India Coach To Lose Test Role If...

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025