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Sarfaraz Khan Reveals His Instagram Following Grew Exponentially After India Debut

Sarfaraz Khan said on Friday that his father, Naushad, urged him to play domestic matches as if he was playing for the country even when his selection to the Indian team was getting delayed despite scoring tall runs in the national circuit. Sarfaraz finally got the opportunity to play for India during the recently-concluded five-match Test series against England where he showcased his prowess by scoring three half-centuries. Despite an amazing First-Class record of scoring 3,912 runs at an average of 69.85 with 14 centuries, the Mumbai cricketer wasn't getting a break in the India team. Even the legendary Sunil Gavaskar backed his Test selection last year after seeing him score copious amount of runs in domestic cricket.

Pakistan To Host ODI Tri-Series After 20 Years Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan's Cricket Board said on Friday it will host South Africa and New Zealand in a one-day international tri-series, the country's first tournament involving three nations after a gap of 20 years. The series was greenlit on the sidelines of an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in Dubai, according to Pakistan's board. International cricket only fully returned to Pakistan in 2020, following attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009. Pakistan was stripped of its right to co-host the World Cup two years later, with security concerns lingering in the aftermath of those attacks.

Watch: Jofra Archer 'Plays' For Karnataka, Breaks Sussex Batter's Stump

England pacer Jofra Archer turned up for a Karnataka team during a two-day practice match against County side Sussex at the KSCA Ground in Alur, near Bengaluru. Archer, who plays County cricket for Sussex, played as a substitute for the Karnataka team filled with U-19, U-23 and senior players. For the unversed, Sussex are in Bengaluru, India for a 10-day pre-season camp. They are expected to play a couple of practice games in Bengaluru games before returning to the South Coast.

MS Dhoni "First One To Lift Me Up": Anil Kumble Shares Intriguing Unheard Tale

Despite talks around his Indian Premier League (IPL) future, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni is all set to lead the franchise in the upcoming season, starting March 22. The 42-year-old joined CSK's preparatory IPL camp earlier this month ahead of CSK first game of the season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on the opening day. Legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who shared the dressing room with Dhoni during the latter stage of his international career, has shared an interesting story regarding the former India captain.

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live Score Updates, WPL 2024 Eliminator

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live Updates, WPL 2024 Eliminator: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians take on Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore for a place in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 final. The winner of the WPL 2024 Eliminator between MI and RCB will take on Delhi Capitals in the summit clash. The two teams have faced each other twice in this year's competition till now and both have won each match each. (Live Scorecard)

Ex-India Star Delivers Big Verdict On Rohit Sharma's "Jo Bhi Garden Mein Ghoomega" Remark

India captain Rohit Sharma is a full package of entertainment, not just with the bat but also on the field. In the 5-match Test series against England, Rohit didn't just entertain with his bat but also his comments as he was tasked with the responsibility of leading a young Indian team. Rohit, widely considered as one of the most approachable captains, had fun leading youngsters like Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal etc.

Pakistan To Miss Out On Hosting Champions Trophy 2025? Report Says "ICC Will Never..."

A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India's participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body's all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday. The ICC board meeting is currently underway in Dubai. The Champions Trophy, which will be held in February-March 2025, is not on the agenda but newly-elected PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that he wants to speak with his BCCI counterpart Jay Shah as well as ICC bigwigs on the sidelines, seeking some kind of assurance.

ICC Announces Reserve Days For Knockout Matches Of T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met in Dubai this week and the future structure and context of international bilateral cricket was top of the agenda. Among the top decisions taken was the introduction of stop-clock as a mandatory playing condition in white-ball cricket and reserve days for knockout stages during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The Board and the Chief Executives' Committee both had extensive discussions on the future structure of the game, considering issues such as greater context for international white-ball matches, the feasibility of scheduling windows as well as the principles of the commercial arrangements underpinning the FTP.

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Sarfaraz Khan Reveals His Instagram Following Grew Exponentially After India Debut

Pakistan To Host ODI Tri-Series After 20 Years Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

Watch: Jofra Archer 'Plays' For Karnataka, Breaks Sussex Batter's Stump

MS Dhoni "First One To Lift Me Up": Anil Kumble Shares Intriguing Unheard Tale

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live Score Updates, WPL 2024 Eliminator

Ex-India Star Delivers Big Verdict On Rohit Sharma's "Jo Bhi Garden Mein Ghoomega" Remark

Pakistan To Miss Out On Hosting Champions Trophy 2025? Report Says "ICC Will Never..."

ICC Announces Reserve Days For Knockout Matches Of T20 World Cup 2024