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Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

After a month of break, the Indian cricket team gets down to action once again as they take on West Indies in the first Test of a two-match away series. While the hosts, after their shock elimination from the ODI World Cup Qualifiers would be eager to prove that they are still relevant in world cricket, the Indian team too is beset by certain challenges. Cheteshwar Pujara's much-debated exit has created a slot in the Indian top-order and the immensely talented Mumbai left-hander will hope that he lives up to his 'name' and promise that he has shown at the first-class level before being thrown at the deep end of the pool.

"Starting To Feel Like...": KL Rahul Hinting At Comeback With Cryptic Post?

India's star batter KL Rahul, who is currently on the sidelines with a thigh injury that he sustained while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) on Tuesday hinted his return as he posted a picture where he can be seen resting after a training session. After a successful operation on May 9 in England, Rahul reported to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to begin his recovery. India star has hinted that he is getting close to being fully healthy, much to the pleasure of his supporters.

Watch: Sakshi Dhoni Says She Knows 'Tamil Bad Words'. Here's How MS Dhoni Responded

MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni were in Chennai for the trailer launch of their production film, LGM, and a question from the host during the event led to a hilarious moment for the crowd. Sakshi was quizzed about his Tamil knowledge and after saying words like 'Seri' (Okay) and Poda (Go Away), she revealed that she also knows some bad words but did not disclose anything more. Dhoni, who came on the stage after some time, took the opportunity to clarify that it was not him that taught Sakshi the bad words and his reaction to the situation left everyone in splits. Dhoni has a long relationship with Chennai as he has led Chennai Super Kings to record-equalling five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles.

"Pick A Fight With The Australians": Stuart Broad's Ashes 'Strategy' Is Bound To Leave Everyone Stunned

Since the controversial dismissal of England batter Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test by Australia, the Ashes series has got a little heated up. Attacks from both sides followed. Though England lost the first two Tests, they won the third game as they ow trail 1-2 in the five-match contest. The fourth Ashes Test starts on July 19 and England will be eye to level the scores. During that match at Lord's, England fast bowler Stuart Broad could be seen sledging Australian players, particularly Aleax Carey, after the Bairstow incident. Broad said that it was a strategy. "It was such an important moment of that game at Lord's. I had to make sure that I was mentally switched on and able to do a job for Ben Stokes at the other end. Part of my strategy was to pick a fight with couple of Australians! So that I would not be focussing on too much technique and I would be focussing on the ball and make sure I stay there. Part of Ashes cricket, the rivalry, the history is very much a great battle out there. Both teams have been really stuck in this series. A lot of the players know each other really well. We lunch in the same room. It's not like there's a huge battle going on off the field," Broad said on Sky Sports.

England keep faith with Bairstow in squad for fourth Ashes Test

England have kept faith with Jonny Bairstow as the wicketkeeper retained his place in a 14-man squad for next week's fourth Test against Australia.

Watch: 4 Wickets In Last Over! India Ride On Shafali Verma Show To Defend Paltry 95 vs Bangladesh

Spinners Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma held their nerves during death overs as India pulled off a nail-biting eight-run victory over Bangladesh to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series in Mirpur on Wednesday. Off-spinner Sultana Khatun claimed a career-best 3/21 as the hosts grounded a star-studded India to a below-par 95 for 8, their lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in the women's T20I. However, Bangladesh stumbled to 87 all-out in 20 overs as India took a series-clinching lead with an inconsequential third match set to be played on Thursday From a comfortable 86 for 5, Bangladesh lost their last five wickets for just one run in a space of eight deliveries in what seemed to be an inexplicable batting collapse.

Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Whistle Podu' Reference On Stage Sends Fans Into Frenzy

The popularity of MS Dhoni in Chennai has gained legendary status over the years and his long relationship with Chennai Super Kings means that any appearance from him is bound to attract massive fanfare. During the trailer launch of Dhoni's production film, LGM, Dhoni was asked to give a speech and he said something on stage that left his fans in frenzy. Dhoni said that this is the first time he was visiting Chennai since winning a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title with CSK and he went on to quote a line from the famous “Whistle Podu” chant. He said - “Chennai Super Kings'ku Periya Whistle Adinga” (Big whistles for Chennai Super Kings) and the video has gone viral all over social media.

"If You Think You Should Not Send...": Ex Pakistan Captain On Minister's ODI World Cup Stance

The Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) move to include Sri Lanka as the co-host of Asia cup definitely didn't go down well with Pakistan, which was set to host the entire event alone. It is India that refused to play its Asia Cup matches in Pakistan owing to geopolitical tensions, and that saw the ACC deciding that the event will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka. Of late, sports minister of Pakistan Ehsaan Mazari suggested that Babar Azam-led side would not travel to India for the World Cup if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) insists on playing Asia Cup at a neutral venue.

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Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

"Starting To Feel Like...": KL Rahul Hinting At Comeback With Cryptic Post?

Watch: Sakshi Dhoni Says She Knows 'Tamil Bad Words'. Here's How MS Dhoni Responded

"Pick A Fight With The Australians": Stuart Broad's Ashes 'Strategy' Is Bound To Leave Everyone Stunned

England keep faith with Bairstow in squad for fourth Ashes Test

Watch: 4 Wickets In Last Over! India Ride On Shafali Verma Show To Defend Paltry 95 vs Bangladesh

Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Whistle Podu' Reference On Stage Sends Fans Into Frenzy

"If You Think You Should Not Send...": Ex Pakistan Captain On Minister's ODI World Cup Stance