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PCB To Reduce Central Contracts Duration But No Pay Cut For Pakistan Cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday decided to reduce duration of its central contracts from three years to one but opted against reducing payment to its players. The decisions were taken during a meeting in Lahore called by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Among those present in the meeting were Pakistan's new red-ball coach Jason Gillespie, white-ball coach Gary Kirsten, selectors Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood and other senior officials. The board said it intends to make significant overhauls to its policies after the national team's debacle in the T20 World Cup, wherein Pakistan failed to make the Super Eight stage following defeats to India and the USA.

Shubman Gill's Bold 'Captaincy Pitch' For Gautam Gambhir, BCCI After Zimbabwe Series

After leading India to a 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe, Shubman Gill believes that captaincy "brings out the best in him" as he discovered the side of him that he really enjoyed on the field. Gill, who narrowly missed selection for the T20 World Cup, was one of India's standout performers in their 4-1 series triumph over Zimbabwe, which concluded in Harare on Sunday. As opener and captain, the right-hander amassed a series-best 170 runs at an average of 42.50, performing admirably in both roles.

"Remember Their Faces": Virat Kohli Wishes Good Luck To India's Olympic-Bound Athletes

Indian cricket's reigning superstar Virat Kohli has urged the nation to get behind its Olympic-bound contingent, asking the fans to join him in supporting the athletes as "they inch closer to the podium with dogged determination" in the quadrennial showpiece starting July 26 in Paris. In a little over a minute long video post on social media, featuring some Paris-bound athletes like javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxing hope Nishant Dev, Kohli said it is time for India to be recognised as a global sporting powerhouse.

MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians select Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana with top MLB draft pick

Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana was taken by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball's amateur draft on Sunday night, and three players from Wake Forest were selected in the top 10.

After Quitting T20Is, Rohit Sharma Makes Retirement Plans Clear

Having retired recently from the T20 Internationals, India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on his playing future in the longer formats. Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup 2024 title last month. A few hours later, he announced his retirement the shortest format of the game. Durina recent event in Dallas, Rohit was asked about his playing future. While Rohit said that he isn't someone who thinks a lot ahead, the India captain insisted that he still has plenty to offer.

Watch: Sanju Samson Smashes 110m Six In 5th T20I vs Zimbabwe, Ball Goes Out Of Ground

Vice-captain Sanju Samson smashed his second T20I fifty through a 45-ball 58, while fast-bowler Mukesh Kumar picked his career-best figures in the format through 4-22 as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final game at the Harare Sports Club to win the series 4-1. Samson was at his languid best, hitting a four and four sixes in his knock, while sharing a 65-run stand off 56 balls for the fourth wicket with Riyan Parag, to bail India out of trouble after losing their top three batters in powerplay.

Guardians take Oregon State's Bazzana with No. 1 pick of MLB draft - ESPN

FORT WORTH, Texas — Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana was taken by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball's amateur draft Sunday, and three players from Wake Forest were selected in the top 10.

"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

Following his side's series win against Zimbabwe, Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag, who made his international debut in this series, said that it was special making his first appearance in Indian colours along with under-19 teammate Abhishek Sharma and lauded skipper Shubman Gill for his leadership skills throughout the five-match affair. A fine four-wicket spell by Mukesh Kumar and a half-century by Sanju Samson were the highlights as India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Harare to secure the series on Sunday.

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PCB To Reduce Central Contracts Duration But No Pay Cut For Pakistan Cricketers

Shubman Gill's Bold 'Captaincy Pitch' For Gautam Gambhir, BCCI After Zimbabwe Series

"Remember Their Faces": Virat Kohli Wishes Good Luck To India's Olympic-Bound Athletes

MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians select Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana with top MLB draft pick

After Quitting T20Is, Rohit Sharma Makes Retirement Plans Clear

Watch: Sanju Samson Smashes 110m Six In 5th T20I vs Zimbabwe, Ball Goes Out Of Ground

Guardians take Oregon State's Bazzana with No. 1 pick of MLB draft - ESPN

"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma