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"Just Be Quiet...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post Viral After Bengaluru Test Loss

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had an injury scare during the recently concluded 1st Test against New Zealand, which India lost by 8 wickets on Sunday. Pant copped a blow to his operated-knee on Day 2 before being taken off the field. He did not keep the wickets after injury, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him behind the sticks. However, Pant took the game to the New Zealand bowlers on Day 3, smashing them all over the park in Bengaluru. Unfortunately, Pant missed out on his century by a solitary run before India suffered another batting collapse.

'Bhaagne Ki Zarurat Nahi': Sachin Tendulkar Pokes Fun At Virender Sehwag On His Birthday

The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday took to social media to extend birthday wishes to Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who turned 46 on Sunday. Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar took to X, funnily saying that his age of 46 is a "perfect mix of four and six", just like Sehwag's explosive batting. "Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai 4 aur 6 ka perfect mix--bilkul tumhari batting ki tarah. Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi. Tumhara saal bhi tumhare shots ki tarah dhamakedaar ho!," posted Sachin.

"Need To Be Extra Careful": Rohit Sharma Provides Mammoth Injury Update On Rishabh Pant

India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's injury concern during the recently-concluded 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Pant, who suffered a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, limped off the field on Day 2 after receiving a blow to his operated knee. While he did come out to bat and scored 99 runs in the second innings, Dhruv Jurel kept the wickets for the team during New Zealand's successful 107-run chase on Day 5.

"Waste Of Time": Bangladesh Captain On Murder-Accused Shakib Al Hasan's Test Absence

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his men were focused on the challenge of South Africa rather than their missing all-rounder Shakib al Hasan ahead of Monday's first Test in Mirpur. The two-Test series is the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since a student-led revolution toppled autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina in August. The series carries points towards the World Test Championship (WTC), with the final in England next year. South Africa currently are sixth in the standings with Bangladesh seventh.

How CSK Plan To Divide Retention Money Between Ruturaj Gaikwad And Ravindra Jadeja. Report Reveals...

As the retention rules of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been already announced, all the franchises are busy sorting their final list before October 31, the reported deadline for the same. Among the top sides under focus will be five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. While much of the headlines has been stolen by MS Dhoni, another point of thought remains as to who would get a higher retention slab between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja. As per a recent report, CSK may end up offering both stalwarts a similar pay scale. The official laws state that the first retention slab must be Rs 18 crore, second Rs 14 crore, third Rs 18 crore, fourth Rs 14 crore, fifth Rs 11 crore and sixth Rs 4 crore (uncapped player).

South Africa vs New Zealand Final Live Score Updates, Women's T20 World Cup 2024

South Africa vs New Zealand Live Updates, Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the final of Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. New Zealand's golden generation, led by inspirational Sophie Devine, has one last chance to lay hands on a global ICC trophy. New Zealand's women's team had won the ODI World Cup back in 2000 but none of the current squad members were part of that historic title triumph. South Africa on the other side must be equally determined to complete the unfinished business as they had lost the 2023 World Cup final to Australia at home. (Live Scorecard)

After 1st Test Loss, India Add This Star To Squad For Remaining Games vs New Zealand

After their eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma-led India have made a change in their team. They have added another member in the previous 15-man squad. As a result, the Indian team now consists of 16 players for the remaining two Test matches against New Zealand. The name that has been included in the list is all-rounder Washington Sundar. The player, who bowls right-arm off-spin and bats left-handed, was not there even in the reserves of the squad that was announced earlier for the Test series against New Zealand. The win was New Zealand's first Test success in India since 1988.

S Africa expect tough challenge from Bangladesh, even without Shakib

DHAKA : The absence of Shakib Al Hasan has come as a relief to South Africa as they embark on a two-test series in Bangladesh but stand-in captain Aiden Markram does not expect the challenge to be any easier.

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"Just Be Quiet...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post Viral After Bengaluru Test Loss

'Bhaagne Ki Zarurat Nahi': Sachin Tendulkar Pokes Fun At Virender Sehwag On His Birthday

"Need To Be Extra Careful": Rohit Sharma Provides Mammoth Injury Update On Rishabh Pant

"Waste Of Time": Bangladesh Captain On Murder-Accused Shakib Al Hasan's Test Absence

How CSK Plan To Divide Retention Money Between Ruturaj Gaikwad And Ravindra Jadeja. Report Reveals...

South Africa vs New Zealand Final Live Score Updates, Women's T20 World Cup 2024

After 1st Test Loss, India Add This Star To Squad For Remaining Games vs New Zealand

S Africa expect tough challenge from Bangladesh, even without Shakib