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"Our Approach Won't Change" India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Despite Loss vs South Africa In 2nd ODI

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the visitors' approach will not change one bit in the series-deciding third ODI despite South Africa crushing them by eight wickets in the second match. South Africa registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over India in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. But Kotak made it clear that there won't be too many changes in the playing eleven, which will be decided depending on the surface. "Our approach won't change at all. Not many changes I wouldn't think but again once we go and see the wicket then we will decide," Kotak said at the post-match press conference.

New Zealand Down Bangladesh In Second ODI Despite Soumya Sarkar's Superb Innings

Henry Nicholls fell agonisingly short of a century on Wednesday as New Zealand eased to a seven-wicket win and sealed victory in their ODI series against Bangladesh. A superb 169 off 151 balls from opener Soumya Sarkar was not enough to end Bangladesh's miserable ODI streak in New Zealand, where they have now lost all of their 18 previous 50-over matches against the Black Caps. "The way the openers set the innings up was outstanding," said New Zealand captain Tom Latham.

IPL 2024 Auction: How Punjab Kings Bought 'Wrong Player', Then Denied Reversal By Auctioneer

The Punjab Kings committed a big gaffe in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction as they bought the 'wrong player'. Upon realising the mistake, the franchise did raise the issue with the auctioneer Mallika Sagar but was informed that the bid has already been completed, hence it cannot be reversed. The player to be at the center of this chaos was uncapped Indian Shashank Singh, who despite being bought in the auction, is unlikely to be in a happy mood knowing the franchise that made a successful bid for him, didn't even want him in the first place.

"It Was Tough, Emotional": Mahela Jayawardene On Decision To Replace Rohit Sharma As Captain

Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians' Global Head of Cricket, admitted that replacing Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as the team's captain was a tough decision but termed it a necessary call with future in mind. Pandya's return to MI as captain had evoked sharp responses from the teams' fan base, but Jayawardene asserted that Rohit will remain an integral part of the side. "It was a tough decision. It was emotional, to be honest. It's fair on the fans as well (to react). I think everyone is emotional and we have to respect that as well. But at the same time, as a franchise, you have to make those decisions," Jayawardene told Jio Cinema.

Phil Salt Smashes Ton As England Set Up Decider With West Indies

Phil Salt smashed a superb 119 from just 57 balls as England beat West Indies by 75 runs to level their T20I series 2-2 and set up a decider on Thursday. Led by Salt's aggressive stroke play and swift half-centuries from skipper Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, England made a team record of 267 for three in their 20 overs at the Brian Lara Academy. England's tally was second-highest innings score in a match between full member nations and although West Indies made a fast-scoring start they rapidly lost wickets and ended up bowled out for 192 in 15.3 overs.

Shadab Khan Ruled Out With Ankle Injury, Mohammad Haris Rested For T20Is vs New Zealand

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris has been rested for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand while spinner Shadab Khan has sustained an ankle injury, ruling him out of the squad. Pakistan's chief selector Wahab Riaz confirmed the news of Shadab's injury and revealed that he will take at least "two weeks for rehab" and will be available after that. Riaz added that Haris was rested since "we want to use our pool of players" in the upcoming series. Pakistan's chief selector also confirmed that pacer Naseem Shah has recovered from his injury. But he was not selected since they didn't want to put an overload on the 20-year-old speedster.

"Blown Away In Just...": Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After "Disappointing" Loss To Australia

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lashed out at the team post their 360-run loss to Australia in the first Test of the three-match series. Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth. Pakistan's second innings was summed up in 30.2 overs with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both claiming three wickets each. Meanwhile, Lyon picked two to rise to 501 Test wickets.

Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 14-Year Old Record In 2nd ODI vs New Zealand

Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar has broken legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's 14-year-old record during the second ODI match against New Zealand in Nelson on Wednesday. Soumya played a 169-run knock from 151 balls with a strike rate of 111.92. The left-handed batter slammed 22 fours and 2 sixes against the Kiwi bowling attack in the first inning. The 30-year-old's knock against New Zealand helped him to surpass Tendulkar's milestone for the highest runs in ODIs by a player from the sub-continent in New Zealand.

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"Our Approach Won't Change" India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Despite Loss vs South Africa In 2nd ODI

New Zealand Down Bangladesh In Second ODI Despite Soumya Sarkar's Superb Innings

IPL 2024 Auction: How Punjab Kings Bought 'Wrong Player', Then Denied Reversal By Auctioneer

"It Was Tough, Emotional": Mahela Jayawardene On Decision To Replace Rohit Sharma As Captain

Phil Salt Smashes Ton As England Set Up Decider With West Indies

Shadab Khan Ruled Out With Ankle Injury, Mohammad Haris Rested For T20Is vs New Zealand

"Blown Away In Just...": Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After "Disappointing" Loss To Australia

Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 14-Year Old Record In 2nd ODI vs New Zealand