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Watch: This 'Spirit Of Cricket' Moment In Australia's Sheffield Shield Wins Over Internet

Victoria were on the receiving end of some huge praise for their act of sportsmanship against South Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk during Day 2 of their Sheffield Shield match at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Fraser-McGurk, who went on to score a century eventually, was adjudged to have been caught at first slip when he was batting on 19. With South Australia 4/60, Fraser-McGurk seemed to have edged Doug Warren's delivery to Peter Handscomb at first slip. While the umpire did give Fraser-McGurk his marching orders, the batter was adamant that he had not touched the ball.

Watch: New Zealand Star Accused Of 'Applying Saliva' On Ball, Incident Reported To 4th Umpire

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been accused of using saliva to shine the ball during Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. The incident took place during the 34th over when Phillips applied saliva on the ball after bowling the first delivery to Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. After stumps on Day 3, Bangladesh team manager Nafees Iqbal said that they were aware of the "incident and had seen the footage", and also revealed that they had informed the fourth umpire over the same.

KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A

Andhra wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will lead India A in the two four-day matches against South Africa A which will coincide with the senior team's tour to the country later this month. The BCCI on Thursday announced two separate squads for the two matches with Bharat, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar and Vidhwath Kaverappa included in both the four-day games.

"Could Never Be Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Cricket Journey, 'Not Being Naturally Athletic'

Ravichandran Ashwin is often referred to as a thinking cricketer. The way he bowls reflects so. Ashwin is currently one of the highest wicket-takers in world cricket among active players. he has 489 wickets in 94 Tests, 156 wickets in 116 ODIs and 72 scalps in 65 T20Is. Ashwin was also part of the Indian cricket team for the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. He is currently enjoying a break from cricket ahead of India's Tour of South Africa, where he will be expected to cross the 500-wickets mark.

"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had become a topic of major controversy for putting with his feet on the World Cup trophy during his side's post-match celebrations. Australia won a record-extending sixth World Cup title last month after beating hosts India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a viral picture, Marsh was captured putting his his feet on the World Cup trophy as the team celebrated their victory. He was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism, with many even suggesting that Marsh had the trophy and the game by doing the same.

Australia's Matildas back netballers in pay dispute, says striker Simon

MELBOURNE : The Australian national women's soccer team can "empathise" with the country's netballers in their fight for the pay and conditions they "truly deserve", striker Kyah Simon said.

"Everyone Will Tell You MS Dhoni Is Best Captain, But Rohit Sharma Is...": R Ashwin Hits Bullseye

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to remain absent from the national T20I side and has also taken a break from the ODI format for the series against South Africa. As fans remain hopeful of his return to white-ball cricket, there have been talks around his continuity as India's skipper. Though India failed to win the ODI World Cup 2023 under Rohit's leadership, the campaign for the hosts was far from a disappointing one. But, it's also true that after MS Dhoni, no other Indian skipper has managed to crack the ICC code in the Indian team.

"Sometimes Kabaddi Players Get Paid More Than Me": Abhishek Bachchan On Rise Of Pro Kabaddi League

A sport that is India's own, kabaddi has truly revolutionised India as a sporting nation. While cricket remains the most-followed sport in India, the Pro Kabaddi League has emerged as the second-most-watched event in the country, after the Indian Premier League. Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, the owner of PKL franchise Jaipur Pink Panthers, spoke to NDTV about his love for the kabaddi and how he got into the sport at first. While Abhishek remains a sports fan, who holds basketball, football and cricket close to him, it was industrialist Anand Mahindra who got him into kabaddi.

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Watch: This 'Spirit Of Cricket' Moment In Australia's Sheffield Shield Wins Over Internet

Watch: New Zealand Star Accused Of 'Applying Saliva' On Ball, Incident Reported To 4th Umpire

KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A

"Could Never Be Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Cricket Journey, 'Not Being Naturally Athletic'

"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy

Australia's Matildas back netballers in pay dispute, says striker Simon

"Everyone Will Tell You MS Dhoni Is Best Captain, But Rohit Sharma Is...": R Ashwin Hits Bullseye

"Sometimes Kabaddi Players Get Paid More Than Me": Abhishek Bachchan On Rise Of Pro Kabaddi League