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"Everyone Asked...": Axar Patel Reveals Team Chat After Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Final Catch

Suryakumar Yadav pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss David Miller in the T20 World Cup 2024 - a moment that contributed massively in the Rohit Sharma-led side clinching the title. Miller slammed the ball straight down the ground and although SKY pulled off a brilliant effort, there was a lot of controversy over whether his feet touched the boundary line during the whole incident. Indian cricket team spinner Axar Patel opened up about the entire incident during the high-profile match and even revealed the conversation between his teammates after SKY's brilliant catch during the encounter.

"Pat Cummins Was Impressed With Me"": India Star Recalls Breakout IPL Campaign

Andhra Pradesh and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy opened up on the emotional moment when he received his Indian jersey last month and how much it meant to him considering that his father risked his own career for sake of his son's cricket. Nitish was called-up to the Indian squad after a solid Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season with SRH, for the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Though he could not play due to a sports hernia injury, he has created an impression strong enough to be considered for future series with a 'Emerging Player of the Season' award worthy performance in this year's IPL, scoring 303 runs in 11 innings with two fifties at a strike rate of 143 and taking three wickets with his seam bowling.

Sri Lanka Announce Squad For T20I Series Against India, New Captain Named

Charith Asalanka was on Tuesday named captain of the Sri Lankan T20 team for the three-match series against India, starting here on July 27. The batter takes over the leadership role from spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who led the island nation in the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies last month.

On Three Different India Teams For Separate Formats, Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message: "Going Forward..."

New Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that the retirement of stalwarts is a natural thing, and that the team will have to adapt to transition phases. Gambhir's arrival as coach was preceded by the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20Is, following India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory. Asked whether Gambhir instead encouraged players to be versatile enough for different formats, and emphasised on being consistent in their selection across formats.

'Shubman Gill Might Lead India in All Three Formats One Day': Team's Ex-Batting Coach

Shubman Gill is one of the finest and most complete batters in world cricket. Having made his India debut five years back, he has become a crucial member of the team's batting unit. However, it is not only the batting that is impressive about Gill. The 24-year-old's captaincy potential and the skill to deal with pressure have also earned him plaudits. Gill is the captain of IPL franchise Gujarat Titans while he also also led a young Indian team to a 4-1 win in the recently-concluded T20I series vs Zimabwe.

Pakistan vs UAE, Women's Asia Cup 2024: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Pakistan vs UAE, Women's Aisa Cup Live Updates: With one win and one loss from their two matches of the Women's Asia Cup 2024, Pakistan take on UAE with the hopes of cementing their runners-up spot in the group standings. After losing their opening match of the campaign against arch-rivals India, Pakistan did well in beating Nepal. Now, they take on UAE, a side that hasn't won a single match in the tournament so far. (Live Scorecard)

Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise: Report

After successfully guiding the Indian team to T20 World Cup 2024 triumph as head coach, Rahul Dravid is reportedly gearing up for a new adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end, Dravid has been linked with multiple franchises in the T20 league. Earlier, reports suggested that the batting great could decide to join Kolkata Knight Riders, especially as the franchise saw their mentor Gautam Gambhir leave the team to fill the void left by Dravid in the Indian team as head coach. But, it has now been reported that Dravid is in talks with his former IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

"Torture": Ex-Pakistan Star Admits Getting Questioned For 3 Days On Island After Bob Woolmer's Death

Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and former captain, Younis Khan has said that had Bob Woolmer, the late national head coach, been alive the country's cricket would have reached great heights. Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room in Jamaica a few hours after Pakistan's loss to Ireland and subsequent elimination from the 2007 Cricket World Cup. "I have no doubt that if Woolmer had remained head coach, Pakistan cricket would have been very different today, and he would have taken it to great heights," said Younis.

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"Everyone Asked...": Axar Patel Reveals Team Chat After Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Final Catch

"Pat Cummins Was Impressed With Me"": India Star Recalls Breakout IPL Campaign

Sri Lanka Announce Squad For T20I Series Against India, New Captain Named

On Three Different India Teams For Separate Formats, Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message: "Going Forward..."

'Shubman Gill Might Lead India in All Three Formats One Day': Team's Ex-Batting Coach

Pakistan vs UAE, Women's Asia Cup 2024: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise: Report

"Torture": Ex-Pakistan Star Admits Getting Questioned For 3 Days On Island After Bob Woolmer's Death