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'Played Two Formats But...': Australia Pacer Reveals "Most Angry" Moment Of Life

Despite numerous setbacks, including a freak leg injury that derailed Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff's IPL 2024 campaign and World Cup hopes, the 34-year-old remains optimistic and determined for a comeback. The left-arm pacer's recent journey in 2024 has been nothing short of eventful. In March, just days before he was to board a flight to India for the IPL, a freak injury at the WACA nets shattered his fibula. The injury couldn't have come at a worse time, especially as Behrendorff was in prime form and being touted as a contender for Australia's T20 World Cup squad.

Dunith Wellalage, Harshitha Samarawickrama Crowned ICC Players Of The Month For August

Sri Lanka players Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama were on Monday named as the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024. The rare double for Sri Lanka comes after Wellalage excelled in a home ODI series against India and Samarawickrama hit a purple patch on a tour of Ireland. The only previous instance of players from the same country winning the awards in the same month was when Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were named the Players of the Month in June this year.

"What Can I Say?" Pakistan Star Says 'Entire Pakistan' Was Shocked At Babar Azam Captaincy Re-Appointment

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has stated that the decision to reinstate Babar Azam as captain of Pakistan in white-ball cricket came as a surprise to not just everyone in the team, but everyone in the nation. After Pakistan failed to make the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup under his leadership, Babar Azam had resigned from captaincy in all formats, with pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi taking over. However, less than six months later, Babar was brought back as Pakistan captain right before the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan fared miserably, getting knocked out in the initial group phase. Imad expressed his shock at the decision of the selectors.

Rohit Sharma And Co Sweat It Out In Third Training Session In Chennai

Rohit Sharma and Co had another extensive training session in the build up to the first Test against Bangladesh with all 16 squad members turning for practice at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday. After a day off, the India squad members took part in their third training session since their arrival here last week. The first Test begins on Thursday. As it is often the case, Virat Kohli was among the first set of batters to hit the nets. In the adjacent net was southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal as both him and Kohli faced Jasprit Bumrah and home hero R Ashwin.

"Very Strategic, Always Has A Plan": Usman Khawaja's Special Praise For India Star

Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja heaped praise on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and said that the 37-year-old always has a plan and is very strategic. In the upcoming days, Australia will take on India in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin has stunning numbers against Australia, he played 22 Test matches and 42 innings against the Aussies, in which he has picked up 114 wickets at an economy rate of 2.70. While playing 10 Test matches on Aussie soil, Ashwin bagged 39 wickets at an economy rate of 2.93.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Snubbed As R Ashwin Picks Batters With Best Cover Drive, Pull Shot

Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin left a few fans scratching their heads as he named the finest players to play cover drive and pull shot. In a video shared on YouTube, Ashwin engaged in a rapid-fire Q&A session, where he was asked some tricky questions. From picking the best picking the best batter he has come across to the finest spinner he himself has faced as a batter, Ashwin had to dig deep into his cricketing experience to answer the questions.

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Prepare 'Surprise Weapon' For Bangladesh

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the Test series opener against Bangladesh, starting September 19, a new strategic call seems to be in line. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma looked at a few experiments in the nets, but the one that particularly caught the eye was the decision to have Yashasvi Jaiswal bowl leg spin. Jaiswal, who has also taken the opener's role in Tests like fish takes to water, also seemed serious about spin bowling, a skill that would strengthen his position in the team, not just in Tests but other formats as well.

Delta leads the medals table with 24 gold, Edo, Oyo, Lagos, others trail

Host, Delta State, increased its gold medal haul to 24, yesterday, thereby widening the gap with its rival, Edo, and other states at the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games, in Asaba.

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'Played Two Formats But...': Australia Pacer Reveals "Most Angry" Moment Of Life

Dunith Wellalage, Harshitha Samarawickrama Crowned ICC Players Of The Month For August

"What Can I Say?" Pakistan Star Says 'Entire Pakistan' Was Shocked At Babar Azam Captaincy Re-Appointment

Rohit Sharma And Co Sweat It Out In Third Training Session In Chennai

"Very Strategic, Always Has A Plan": Usman Khawaja's Special Praise For India Star

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Snubbed As R Ashwin Picks Batters With Best Cover Drive, Pull Shot

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Prepare 'Surprise Weapon' For Bangladesh

Delta leads the medals table with 24 gold, Edo, Oyo, Lagos, others trail