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"You've Got To Be...": Nathan Lyon On Tactic To Counter Rishabh Pant's Attacking Approach

As the anticipation around the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 grows, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon explained his strategy to tackle star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant's attacking approach saying, "You got to be good to bowl against him". The off-spinner stated that he intended to force Pant to defend more by keeping him inside the crease when taking wickets. "You're bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric. He's got all the skill in the world. As a bowler, your room for error is so small. So you've got to be good. It's a challenge as a bowler if I'm going to get hit for six. I'm not afraid about getting hit for six.

1st Time In 53 Years: Ex-Ranji Trophy Top Run-Getter, Who Played For USA In T20 World Cup, Makes History

India-born USA cricketer Milind Kumar has added a rather unique record to his name. He has become the first-ever batter in ODI cricket history to finish an innings with a score of 155. Playing for USA against UAE, Milind smashed 155 off 110 balls, helping him register this strange record. Till date, there have been 63 separate instances of a player scoring between 150 and 159 in an ODI innings, but Milind's knock is the first that has ended at exactly 155.

Arjun Tendulkar Turns 25, Sachin Tendulkar Writes In Special Wish: "Your Love..."

Arjun Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians cricketer and son of Sachin Tendulkar, turned 25 on Tuesday. Arjun is a left-handed bowler and is known to play decent with the bat too. While he has played in domestic cricket, he is yet to be picked up for India. On his 25th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar wrote on X. "Happy birthday to my amazing son, Arjun! Your love for life and relentless dedication inspire me every day. Watching you hit the gym first thing this morning just shows your incredible work ethic. Proud of you always! Here's to another year of chasing your dreams!"

"Hope He Is Not Arrested": BCB Official's Concerning Statement On Murder Case Filed Against Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in charge of cricket operations Shahriar Nafees has said that Shakib Al Hasan won't be "harassed unfairly" when he returns Bangladesh for the first time since the fall of the Awami League government of which he was a part of. One of the most decorated all-rounders in Bangladesh's history, Shakib, was among 147 people named in a murder case in Dhaka last month. The 38-year-old became a member of the parliament in January this year.

Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England

Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year. England are set to arrive in Pakistan on October 3 for a three-Test series beginning in Multan on October 7, with the Pakistan Cricket Board selectors expected to announce the Test squad after the Champions Cup final on Sunday. Masood, under whose captaincy Pakistan has lost all five Tests, will be holding discussions with head coach Jason Gillespie and national selectors, Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, in Faisalabad this week to decide the plan for the England series.

For Racist 'Blackface' Photo, England Cricket Captain Reprimanded, Slapped With Fine Of...

England women's skipper Heather Knight has been reprimanded and handed a fine of 1000 Great Britain Pounds by Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) for a 2012 photo in blackface, deemed as "racist and discriminatory conduct". As per ESPNCricinfo, the photo, which was taken by a third party at a sports stars themed fancy dress party at a cricket club party back in 2012, breached the directive 3.3 of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which stated at that time, "No such person may conduct himself in a manner or do any act or omission which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute."

India's 'Celebrity' Coach Picks Top 4 Fielding Efforts By India vs Bangladesh. No Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma

India dominated Bangladesh in almost every department in the first Test in Chennai. Three Indians scored centuries while Ravichandran Ashwin took a six-wicket haul also. Even in the fielding department, India were far above Bangladesh. In fact, Bangladesh's fielding was so insipid that Tamim Iqbal and Ravi Shastri blasted the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side. After the match, India's fielding coach T Dilip sat down to analyse the team members' efforts. He had four picks for the top spots.

England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Live Score Updates

England vs Australia 3rd ODI, Live Updates: England will be facing Australia in the third ODI of the five-match series on Tuesday in Chester-le-Street. Currently, Australia have taken 2-0 lead over England and will aim to seal the series with a win in this match. In the 2nd ODI, the world champions were in trouble at 221-9 after losing the toss. But Alex Carey made a dashing 74, with the wicketkeeper dominating a last-wicket stand of 49 with Josh Hazlewood that took Australia to 270 all out. That proved more than enough as a new-look England, who collapsed to 65-5, were dismissed for 202. (Live Scorecard)

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"You've Got To Be...": Nathan Lyon On Tactic To Counter Rishabh Pant's Attacking Approach

1st Time In 53 Years: Ex-Ranji Trophy Top Run-Getter, Who Played For USA In T20 World Cup, Makes History

Arjun Tendulkar Turns 25, Sachin Tendulkar Writes In Special Wish: "Your Love..."

"Hope He Is Not Arrested": BCB Official's Concerning Statement On Murder Case Filed Against Shakib Al Hasan

Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England

For Racist 'Blackface' Photo, England Cricket Captain Reprimanded, Slapped With Fine Of...

India's 'Celebrity' Coach Picks Top 4 Fielding Efforts By India vs Bangladesh. No Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma

England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Live Score Updates