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On Pat Cummins, David Warner's Threads Chat, Rishabh Pant's Comment Can't Be Missed

Despite playing the ongoing third Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Headingley in Leeds, Pat Cummins and David Warner took their time out to join the Threads app. Soon after joining the platform, Warner put up a post tagging his Australian teammate Pat Cummins. "Hey I'm now on Threads," wrote Warner. Cummins, in his reply, came out with a special request. "No dance videos on here plz," he commented. What added more fun was the comment of India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on it. "Best advice bro," wrote the Indian southpaw.

West Zone And South Zone To Square Off In Duleep Trophy Final

The final of Duleep Trophy 2023 will take place between South Zone and West Zone on Wednesday after West Zone had a draw with Central Zone and qualified on basis of their first innings lead and South Zone beat North Zone by two wickets during Saturday's semifinals. In the first semifinal, West Zone took on Central Zone. Electing to bat first, West Zone was bundled out for 220 in 92.5 overs.

England Women Inflict Rare T20 Series Defeat On Australia

England beat Australia by five wickets to win the best-of-three Twenty20 series against the world champions 2-1 on Saturday and keep the women's Ashes alive. Australia still lead the multi-format series by six points to four, but England inflicted their first T20 series defeat since 2017. "We talked about trying to win the series and the way we performed tonight was brilliant," said England captain Heather Knight.

Sri Lanka vs Netherlands ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Final: With both vacant spots for the ODI World Cup in India filled, Sri Lanka take on Netherlands in the summit clash of the qualifying campaign, hoping to cap-off the tournament with a trophy under their belt. The Netherlands produced some enthralling results in this tournament, beating West Indies and Scotland en route sealing their spot in this year's ODI World Cup. Though the Dutch were beaten by the islanders when the two sides met last time in this tournament, anything can happen in the final. (LIVE Scorecard)

53 Minutes For 5.5 Overs? Time Wasting In Duleep Trophy Triggers Sportsmanship Debate

The Duleep Trophy semi-final between South Zone and North Zone triggered the sportsmanship debate after an incredible time-wasting drama unfolded on the final day. The North Zone, led by Jayant Yadav, took a whopping 53 minutes to bowl 5.5 overs in the final session, leaving the South Zone batters bewildered and cricket lovers in excruciating frustration. Eventually, it was the South Zone that prevailed, winning the contest but the manner in which the North Zone delayed the match, saw many raise the 'spirit of cricket' questions on social media.

"Can't Bat Like Cheteshwar Pujara, He Can't...": Prithvi Shaw Takes Shot At Critics

After a bright start to his career, Prithvi Shaw has now slipped down the pecking order in the Indian team but the Mumbai youngster on Saturday said he is banking on his natural "aggressive" game to score runs and earn his place back in the national side. Shaw last appeared for India in a T20I match against Sri Lanka at Colombo in July 2021. "Personally, I feel I don't have to change my game, but a little smarter than what I am. I can't bat like Pujara sir bats or Pujara sir can't bat like me.

"Don't Perform Well...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On India's Failures At ICC Events

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who turned 51 on Saturday, has explained why Team India struggle to win knockout matches of major events. India have not won a major ICC trophy since 2013 when the MS Dhoni-led side had won the Champions Trophy in England. Since then, the team has lost four finals, and have bowed out in the semi-final on as many occasions. In an interview, Ganguly said that the reason behind India's failures is due to lack of "execution" rather than "mental pressure".

England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3: Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes Help England Bounce Back On Rain-Hit Day

Chris Woakes led the way with the ball before England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett held firm to give England the upper hand in a must-win third Ashes Test for the hosts against Australia at Headingley on Saturday. Woakes, playing his first Test since March last year, took 3-68 as Australia were dismissed for 224 in their second innings on a rain-marred third day. That left England, who trail 2-0 in the five-match series, needing 251 to win.

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On Pat Cummins, David Warner's Threads Chat, Rishabh Pant's Comment Can't Be Missed

West Zone And South Zone To Square Off In Duleep Trophy Final

England Women Inflict Rare T20 Series Defeat On Australia

Sri Lanka vs Netherlands ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final: Live Cricket Score And Updates

53 Minutes For 5.5 Overs? Time Wasting In Duleep Trophy Triggers Sportsmanship Debate

"Can't Bat Like Cheteshwar Pujara, He Can't...": Prithvi Shaw Takes Shot At Critics

"Don't Perform Well...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On India's Failures At ICC Events

England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3: Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes Help England Bounce Back On Rain-Hit Day