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Ramiz Raja's Insulting Interview With Shan Masood Triggers Social Media Storm

Pakistan cricket team roared in grabbing the limelight for all the right reasons this time. The 1992 World Champions, who were getting criticised for their back-to-back abysmal performances, finally regained form and thrashed England to clinch the three-match Test series 2-1. This is the first time Pakistan have won a three-match Test series after losing the first Test since they beat Zimbabwe in similar fashion in 1995. The hosts rode on the performances of spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali and registered a nine-wicket win in the third Test in Rawalpindi.

Former Selector Points Out 'Certain Pattern' That Should Worry Team India In Tests

Vijay Dahiya has known Gautam Gambhir for over two decades while navigating the choppy waters of Delhi cricket together, hence he is certain that his former teammate would address Indian team's tough transition phase in his inimitable chin-up style. For India's current head coach, the Test series defeat against New Zealand at home, a first in 12 years and after 18 victories on the trot, would be a bitter pill to swallow. But Gambhir can't be faulted if there's a sense of déjà vu.

"Even I Was Questioning...": MS Dhoni's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma-Led India's Nervy T20 World Cup Final Win

MS Dhoni knows what it takes to win. When he was the captain of the Indian cricket team, the side was one of the most successful phases in its history. Under him India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. The Indian cricket team also attained the world No. 1 ranking under MS Dhoni's captaincy. After the 2013 Champions Trophy triumph, India had to wait for 11 years their next ICC title. Rohit Sharma-led India cricket team ended the drought at the 2024 T20 World Cup with a win over South Africa in the final.

Australia Coach Calls Mohammed Shami's Absence "Big Loss" For India In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has acknowledged that Mohammed Shami's absence is a big loss for India, but added his team won't take the pacers who replace him lightly during the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy series starting on November 22 in Perth, citing the Gabba Test win of the visitors' in 2021. Shami has been out of action since last year's ODI World Cup in India due to an achilles injury which needed surgery this year. But there's a possibility that Shami might join the Indian team for the second half of the Australia tour provided he proves his fitness and readiness in Bengal's last two Ranji Trophy matches at Bengaluru and Indore respectively.

"To Put Responsibility On Gautam Gambhir...": Ex India Star On 'Coach Factor' Behind Series Loss

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar refused to put the blame on head coach Gautam Gambhir after the Test series loss New Zealand on Saturday. India suffered a first series loss at home after 12 years as New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after winning the Pune Test by 113 runs. India captain Rohit Sharma's approach was heavily criticised by fans and experts, while head coach Gambhir also faced flak on social media. However, Sanjay Manjrekar also opined that the blame of this loss cannot be put on the shoulders of Gambhir as the coach has a "minimal influence on the team".

'Spoke In Urdu To Deceive English Bowlers': Pakistan Spinner Sajid Khan's Huge Revelation

Pakistan's experienced off-spinner Sajid Khan found a unique way to play all sorts of tricks on England players during the ongoing third Test in Rawalpindi. From twirling his moustache to thumping his thigh, Sajid found another way to get under the skin of England bowlers by using bilingualism to his advantage. While Sajid's success with the ball comes down to his angle of spin and the flight of the delivery, his fortune with the bat is a different story.

"Found Kryptonite To Bazball": Nasser Hussain Hails Pakistan's Spinners On Win Against England

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain lauded Pakistan for a remarkable turnaround in fortunes to record a 2-1 series win against Three Lions at home, saying that the team found a "kryptonite" to England's 'Bazball' approach to cricket. England's attacking and positive brand of 'Bazball' cricket faced yet another setback as they once again succumbed to spinners in the subcontinent, with spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan shined with stunning bowling spells to hand Three Lions a nine-wicket loss in the third Test at Rawalpindi to secure a 2-1 series win.

Gautam Gambhir's Strict Stance After Pune Loss: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Co Lose 'Privilege'

The Indian cricket team's losses in the first two Tests against New Zealand has sent shockwaves in the entire cricketing spectrum. The series loss against the Kiwis means that the Indian team suffered a home loss for the first time in 12 years, having previously been outplayed by England in 2012. In the wake of the results from the first two Tests, the team management has reportedly taken a stern step, cancelling the 'optional training' session for everyone, including senior stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as well as pacers like Jasprit Bumrah.

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Ramiz Raja's Insulting Interview With Shan Masood Triggers Social Media Storm

Former Selector Points Out 'Certain Pattern' That Should Worry Team India In Tests

"Even I Was Questioning...": MS Dhoni's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma-Led India's Nervy T20 World Cup Final Win

Australia Coach Calls Mohammed Shami's Absence "Big Loss" For India In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

"To Put Responsibility On Gautam Gambhir...": Ex India Star On 'Coach Factor' Behind Series Loss

'Spoke In Urdu To Deceive English Bowlers': Pakistan Spinner Sajid Khan's Huge Revelation

"Found Kryptonite To Bazball": Nasser Hussain Hails Pakistan's Spinners On Win Against England

Gautam Gambhir's Strict Stance After Pune Loss: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Co Lose 'Privilege'