India's Pant says doctors considered leg amputation after car crash
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant says that doctors raised the prospect of amputating his leg after the serious car crash that threatened to end his cricket career.
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"Don't Confuse Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Captaincy": England Great's Intriguing 'Laidback' Verdict
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain on Tuesday said that sometimes people confuse the India skipper Rohit Sharma as a "laidback" player. The 36-year-old had a stupendous series against England, he scored 400 runs after playing all five matches at a strike rate of 64.21. The India skipper also slammed 2 centuries against the travelling side. While speaking to Sky Sports, Nasser said that Rohit has a lot of "skill, and brilliance" with his batting. Talking about the recently concluded five-match Test series between India and England, the 55-year-old said that Rohit had a great series as a skipper.
Jonny Bairstow Available For Punjab Kings For Full IPL Season, Dharamsala To Host Two Home Games
England batter Jonny Bairstow will be available for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League, beginning March 22, despite returning home only recently following a long Test tour of India. On the sidelines of the Dharamsala Test, the BCCI officials were in talks with their England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) counterparts over the availability of their players for the IPL. Test regulars like skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Mark Wood had already made themselves unavailable for the lucrative T20 league as part of ECB's workload management following the five-Test series that ended in Dharamsala on Sunday.
"Do You Get Runs Outside India?": James Anderson On Sledging Shubman Gill, Reveals India Star's Reply
Legendary England pacer James Anderson on Tuesday revealed what he said to star Indian batter Shubman Gill in their exchange of words during the fifth and final Test between both sides at Dharamsala. On Day three of the match, England's ageless pace wonder Anderson had become the first pacer ever to reach 700 Test wickets. One of his two victims during India's first innings was Gill, who had scored a fine century, concluding what could be a breakthrough Test series after a string of low scores on a high. Just before Gill had reached his century, he exchanged some words with the 41-year-old pacer.
"Please Say Sorry To Mr Sunil Gavaskar": Sarfaraz Khan's Response After India Great's 'Don Bradman' Reminder
Sarfaraz Khan's debut in the India vs England test series was one of the success stories coming out of the five-match contest. Sarfaraz Khan's long wait for an international debut made the occasion all the more special. One of the most consistent performers in domestic circuit, Sarfaraz Khan proved that he is meant for the big stage with his good show against Ben Stokes and Co. He scored three half-centuries in five innings.
"Not Look Down Their Noses At Us Natives": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts 'Smirking' England, Says Australia Are Better
The India vs England Test series is done with a fresh-faced Rohit Sharma-led side winning the contest 4-1. Despite losing the first Test and missing the services of top players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami, the Indian cricket team came back strong, boosted by some superlative display from a bunch of debutants. The victory saw India consolidate their position at the the top of the World Test Championship points table, while England are reeling among the bottom teams.
"I Am Going To Be Your 700th Wicket": James Anderson Reveals Kuldeep Yadav's Startling Statement
Veteran England pacer James Anderson has revealed that Kuldeep Yadav had a hunch about being his 700th Test wicket when the two came face to face during the fifth and final Test against India in Dharamsala. Anderson became the first pacer and third bowler to take 700 Test wickets on March 9 with Yadav being his landmark scalp. It was Anderson's 187th Test appearance.
Rishabh Pant's Reply On Fan's "Wapis Car Chalane Chala Jayega" Comment Is Viral
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been declared fit to take part in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant suffered a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, and has been out of action since then. He had missed IPL 2023 due to the injuries sustained in the car crash. However, the National Cricket Academy (NCA) has cleared Pant to keep the wickets, and the player will also lead the franchise in IPL 2024. After the news of Pant's return was made official, DC shared a welcome back post for their captain.