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Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Slot Ahead Of Test Debut

Yashasvi Jaiswal made strong claims for a coveted Test cap during an intra-squad practice game ahead of the series opener against the West Indies. Jaiswal's Test debut is a matter of time but what could be a subject of discussion is his usual batting slot which is opening or one down, a position that the seasoned Cheteshwar Pujara was forced to vacate after nearly three years of non-performance and an archaic style of Test match batting.

"Not Just India In India...": Babar Azam's Take On Pakistan's ICC World Cup 2023 Campaign

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team's performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam on Thursday. While addressing a press conference, Babar, one of the world's top batters at the moment, also said his team is looking at the World Cup as a whole and not just the marquee clash against arch-rivals India. When asked if the recent changes in the PCB leadership and selection committee affected the players, Babar said their work is to focus on cricket.

'Justice For Rinku Singh': Fans Voice Frustration As BCCI Snub KKR Star For WI T20Is

One of the most prolific batters from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, Rinku Singh found no place in the Indian squad as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) announced the squad for the T20I series against West Indies. Rinku, who finished the IPL campaign for Kolkata Knight Riders with 474 runs to his name at an average of 59.25 and a strike-rate of 149.52, was expected to be rewarded for his heroics but the selectors had other ideas.

"Can't Make A Team Without...": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Snub

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of star batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from India's T20 squad for the tour of West Indies. The BCCI announced on Wednesday that Hardik Pandya will lead India during the five-match T20I series in West Indies, with Suryakumar Yadav deputising him. However, the biggest talking point was the exclusion of Rinku Singh, who enjoyed a brilliant season with the bat in the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

Alamgir Tareen, Owner Of Pakistan Super League Franchise Multan Sultans, Dies By Suicide

Alamgir Tareen, the owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans, died by suicide at his home in Lahore's Gulberg area. An alumni of the prestigious Yale University, Alamgir, 63, established a name for himself as a leading businessman in South Punjab (Pakistan) and operated one of the largest water purification plants in the country. According to reports in the local media, the reason behind his suicide is not yet known. Multan Sultans CEO Haider Azhar confirmed the news himself, expressing his deep sorrow and condolences to Tareen's family.

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Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Slot Ahead Of Test Debut

"Not Just India In India...": Babar Azam's Take On Pakistan's ICC World Cup 2023 Campaign

'Justice For Rinku Singh': Fans Voice Frustration As BCCI Snub KKR Star For WI T20Is

"Can't Make A Team Without...": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Snub

Alamgir Tareen, Owner Of Pakistan Super League Franchise Multan Sultans, Dies By Suicide

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