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"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his century, pointing out that the left-hander has got a fine defensive technique like legendary former skipper MS Dhoni. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

Why Shubman Gill Had To Ask Rishabh Pant To 'Calm Down' In Bangladesh Test

Following his century in the first Test against Bangladesh, Shubman Gill recalled a hilarious incident with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, with whom he had a 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

"India's Ultimate Match-Winner": Ex-Cricketers Shower Praise On Rishabh Pant After Bangladesh Ton

Former cricketers Irfan Pathan and Michael Vaughan lavished praise on Rishabh Pant for his splendid outing in the second inning of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. After being involved in a life-threatening accident in December 2022, Pant's return to Test format for India has begun on a fairytale note. After Pant's promising knock ended on 39 in the first inning, he dug deep and raised his bat to celebrate a memorable century in Chennai in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

Delhi Capitals IPL Retention List Revealed, Report Says Franchise To Keep These 5 Stars

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction gets closer, franchises are finalising the list of players they wish to retain. Though the number of retained players would depend upon the guidelines set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the franchises are reportedly moving ahead with their draft retention lists. After the Chennai Super Kings' reported retention list came out, the Delhi Capitals' priority of players has been made public in a report. The list suggests that skipper Rishabh Pant would be the franchise's No. 1 pick, ending the speculation about his potential reunion with Ricky Ponting at Punjab Kings.

Lasith Malinga Reacts As Virat Kohli Sledges Shakib Al Hasan With "Malinga Bana Hua Hai" Remark

A hilarious chat between Virat Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan during the India vs Bangladesh first Test went gone viral on social media. On Day 2 of the game at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Kohli sledged Shakib during his batting. As the Bangladesh star spinner bowled series of yorkers to Kohli, the Indian batter later decided to criticize him. The stump mic captured Kohli referring to Shakib as 'Malinga'. Sri Lanka legend Malinga, who was referred to in the comment made by Kohli, possessed the ability of bowling unplayable yorkers with raw pace.

"Virat Kohli Obviously Didn't Think...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On DRS Blunder

Former India cricketer and reputed commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has pointed out what he feels is a peculiar similarity between India batting greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli did not enjoy a good return to Test cricket, scoring 6 and 17 in his two innings against Bangladesh in the first Test. Playing his first Test since January, Kohli failed to fire, choosing to not review an LBW decision that was later shown to be not out. Manjrekar drew an odd comparison between Kohli and Tendulkar.

"Defence Is Attack": Rishabh Pant Compared To This Ex-India Star

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's iconic opener, Virender Sehwag. After being involved in a life-threatening accident in December 2022, Pant's return to Test format for India has begun on a breathtaking note. After his promising knock ended on 39 in the first inning, he dug deep and raised his bat to celebrate his splendid century in Chennai in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

Alex Carey Sparks Recovery As Australia Thrash England In 2nd ODI

Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday to go 2-0 up in a five-match series. The world champions were in trouble at 221-9 after losing the toss. But 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 with nearly 10 overs remaining after none of their batsmen made a fifty.

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"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

Why Shubman Gill Had To Ask Rishabh Pant To 'Calm Down' In Bangladesh Test

"India's Ultimate Match-Winner": Ex-Cricketers Shower Praise On Rishabh Pant After Bangladesh Ton

Delhi Capitals IPL Retention List Revealed, Report Says Franchise To Keep These 5 Stars

Lasith Malinga Reacts As Virat Kohli Sledges Shakib Al Hasan With "Malinga Bana Hua Hai" Remark

"Virat Kohli Obviously Didn't Think...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On DRS Blunder

"Defence Is Attack": Rishabh Pant Compared To This Ex-India Star

Alex Carey Sparks Recovery As Australia Thrash England In 2nd ODI