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"Ladai Meri Sirf...": Gautam Gambhir's Interesting Response On Equation With Virat Kohli

The on-field spat between star India batter Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the IPL 2023 left everyone stunned. The incident took place on May 1 in Lucknow during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, where Kohli got indulged into a war of words with LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. After the match ended, the things got heated up and Gambhir, who was the mentor of LSG, intervened in the support of Naveen, which led to an intense drama.

India Women vs Australia Women, One-Off Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: India Aim To Extend Lead Over 200

India vs Australia, Women's One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Updates: India women got bundled out for 406 on Day 3 of the ongoing one-off Test against Australia. India have taken a lead by 187 runs. Deepti Sharma scored 78 while Jemimah Rodrigues scored 73 as India posted their highest ever total against Australia in a Test match. At the end of Day 2, Deepti Sharma (70 not out) and Pooja Vastrakar (33 not out) remained unbeaten for India as their score read 376 for 7. Ashleigh Gardner has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia with figures of 4 for 100. (Live Scorecard)

Bangladesh Coast To Historic Win In Third ODI Against New Zealand

Bangladesh's pace attack shredded New Zealand's batting on a green Napier pitch to record a historic nine-wicket win in the third and final one-day international on Saturday. Having been well beaten in the first two matches to cede the series, Bangladesh produced a remarkable form reversal at McLean Park to dismiss the hosts for just 98 in 34.1 overs. The run chase was a procession, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring an unbeaten half-century as they coasted to 99-1 in 15.1 overs.

"Thing Of The Past...": Ex-India Star's Sensational Comment On Rohit Sharma's Batting

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Rohit Sharma has evolved as a batter and he no longer has a weakness against quality left-arm fast bowlers. In the past, Rohit has struggled against left-arm pacers but Manjrekar cited his performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 to point out that the weakness is no longer present. Manjrekar said that Rohit came up against Mitchell Starc and Shaheen Afridi but his confident and aggressive batting showed a massive improvement.

"It's A Different Feeling...": Virat Kohli's 1st Interview After World Cup Final Loss Has Him Talking About 'Job Satisfaction' In Tests

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli as India take on South Africa in a two-match Test series. Kohli will return to action after being out of action for more than a month, following India's World Cup final loss to Australia on November 19. India have not won a Test series in the Rainbow Nation, but came close to doing so during their last tour under Kohli's leadership. India won the first Test, but conceded the series 1-2 against the Proteas, with Kohli missing the second Test due to a back injury. With wounds of India's World Cup final loss yet to be healed, Kohli and Team India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, will look to create history by winning the Test series.

Snubbed For ODI World Cup, Sanju Samson Breaks Silence On 'Mental Challenge'

India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson revealed that the past three-four months have been mentally challenging for him but he kept at it by working on himself and bounced back by scoring his maiden ODI ton. Samson was overlooked for the ODI World Cup in India with selectors preferring to go with the likes of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav despite the Kerala batter averaging 55.7 with a strike rate of 104 in 13 ODI innings. "The last three, four months were challenging for me mentally," Sanju said after the 78-run win on Thursday.

Watch: Dhanashree Verma-Yuzvendra Chahal's Collaboration That All Were Waiting For

Veteran India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been the talk of the town for quite some time now. The 33-year-old leg-spinner was not included in Team India's squad for the ODI World Cup and got further sidelined for the T20Is against Australia, last month. Later, he was named in the ODI series against South Africa but failed to find a place in the Playing XI. However, on a positive note, Chahal and wife Dhanashree Verma celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Friday.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Shines With A Fiery Hundred In India's Intra-Squad Match

Right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan shone with a sensational hundred during India's three-day intra-squad practice match in Pretoria. It is worth noting that the Indian cricket team players are currently preparing for the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting December 26 in Centurion. In the India vs India 'A' game, Sarfaraz slammed a 63-ball ton. The video his batting has went viral on social media as the star batter played the knock against the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana.

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"Ladai Meri Sirf...": Gautam Gambhir's Interesting Response On Equation With Virat Kohli

India Women vs Australia Women, One-Off Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: India Aim To Extend Lead Over 200

Bangladesh Coast To Historic Win In Third ODI Against New Zealand

"Thing Of The Past...": Ex-India Star's Sensational Comment On Rohit Sharma's Batting

"It's A Different Feeling...": Virat Kohli's 1st Interview After World Cup Final Loss Has Him Talking About 'Job Satisfaction' In Tests

Snubbed For ODI World Cup, Sanju Samson Breaks Silence On 'Mental Challenge'

Watch: Dhanashree Verma-Yuzvendra Chahal's Collaboration That All Were Waiting For

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Shines With A Fiery Hundred In India's Intra-Squad Match