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4,4,4,4,4: Babar Azam Soars Back To Form In Champions Cup, Fans Go Berserk

Markhors thrashed Stallions by 126 runs in match No.4 of Champions Cup 2024 on Sunday in Faisalabad. Opting to bat first, Markhors posted a good total of 231 with Iftikhar Ahmed and Salman Agha scoring 60 and 51 runs respectively. Later, the Mohammad Rizwan-led side had a great outing with the ball as well as they bundled out Stallions for 105. Despite being on the losing side, Stallions' senior batter Babar Azam grabbed all the limelight with his batting heroics.

PCB Told To Sack Captain Babar Azam Again, This Player Emerges As Frontrunner

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has rooted for Mohammad Rizwan to replace Babar Azam and become the new skipper of the Men in Green. Babar's time as the white-ball captain could be on the verge of reaching its climax. Recently, reports have started to surface about Rizwan emerging as the top candidate to replace Babar. The reports have led to mixed reactions from fans and former Pakistan cricketers. Basit backed Rizwan to lead the Pakistan team after witnessing him captain Markhors against Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup.

Ishan Kishan's 2-Word Post Amid Chatter Around His Team India Return

Making a surprise return to the cricket field, Indian wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan smashed a hundred on his red-ball comeback in the Duleep Trophy. Scoring 111 runs off 126 balls for India C, Ishan made headlines with his exceptional strokeplay and intent. Though the wicket-keeper batter isn't a part of Team India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, his knock would've caught the selectors' attention. Ishan's knock immediately triggered chatter around his return to the Indian national team, and the cricketer's social media post intensified that.

"Khelte Kam, Bolte Zyada": Pakistan Great Slams Babar Azam. Says This On Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has lashed out at star batter Babar Azam and other players for prioritising personal gains over team goals. Babar has come under the firing line for his batting and leadership of late. He hasn't scored a half-century in his last 16 Test innings, with his form drawing harsh criticism from former players. Younis is the latest to jump the gun as far as criticism of Babar and other top players is concerned. Younis highlighted the team's failure to win games in recent times, saying that Babar and others talk more than they perform.

Will KL Rahul Join RCB In IPL 2025? LSG Star's Three-Word Response Is Viral

KL Rahul's animated chat with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjeev Goenka during a Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match this year has raised doubts over his future at the franchise. While LSG owner Goenka recently claimed that Rahul is a part of his family, the player's exit from the team remains a possibility, especially with a mega auction set to take place before the next season of the IPL. Among the teams linked with Rahul, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could be a possible destination for the star batter.

'Short Fused Gautam Gambhir Grabbed Truck Driver's Collar': Ex India Star Narrates Hilarious Tale

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has recalled an incident when Gautam Gambhir, head of the Indian team, fought with a truck driver. Chopra said that Gambhir's passion was visible even when he was playing for the Delhi state team. During a recent interaction, Chopra opened up on his bond with Gambhir and recalled some of the incidents from the dressing room in Delhi. While suggesting that Gambhir's aggression is what makes him different from other cricketers, Chopra also recalled an incident when the current team India head coach fought with a truck driver and grabbed his collar.

"MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli?": Paralympics Gold Winner Navdeep Singh Gives Stunning Reply

India's Paris Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh is neither a fan of MS Dhoni nor Virat Kohli, he revealed in a recent interview. The javelin thrower is in fact a fan of Rohit Sharma. Explaining the reason behind his choice, Navdeep said that he likes the batting of Rohit. Notably, Navdeep first won a silver in the F41 javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024 which was later upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic final.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Brute Power Breaks Chepauk Wall Ahead Of Bangladesh Test, Fans Go Berserk

Star batter Virat Kohli took Team India's nets to prepare for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, starting September 19. The 35-year-old is set to make his return to Test cricket after a hiatus of eight months, having last played in whites during a two-match Test series against South Africa in January. He then missed the subsequent Test rubber at home against England, which India won 4-1 under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma. Kohli had opted out of the series due to the birth of his son Akaay.

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4,4,4,4,4: Babar Azam Soars Back To Form In Champions Cup, Fans Go Berserk

PCB Told To Sack Captain Babar Azam Again, This Player Emerges As Frontrunner

Ishan Kishan's 2-Word Post Amid Chatter Around His Team India Return

"Khelte Kam, Bolte Zyada": Pakistan Great Slams Babar Azam. Says This On Virat Kohli

Will KL Rahul Join RCB In IPL 2025? LSG Star's Three-Word Response Is Viral

'Short Fused Gautam Gambhir Grabbed Truck Driver's Collar': Ex India Star Narrates Hilarious Tale

"MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli?": Paralympics Gold Winner Navdeep Singh Gives Stunning Reply

Watch: Virat Kohli's Brute Power Breaks Chepauk Wall Ahead Of Bangladesh Test, Fans Go Berserk