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"Words...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Latest Instagram Post Shares Tale Of A Lion, A Tiger And A Donkey

Naveen-ul-Haq's face-off with Virat Kohli was one of the most talked about events of the IPL 2023. During a match between Lucknow Super Giants, where Afghanistan star Naveen plays, and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore things went almost out of control as the two were involved in a heated argument. Later, LSG coach Gautam Gambhir also got involved. After the incident, both cricketers social media posts became a matter of intrigue for the netizens. Almost, every time they posted something, fans found a correlation with their heated argument.

Ajit Agarkar Applies For Vacant Position In India Men's Selection Committee

Former India bowler Ajit Agarkar has applied for a position in India's senior men's selection committee, according to ESPNcricinfo. The BCCI advertised on June 22 inviting applications for vacant spot in the Men's Selection Committee. The vacancy has not been filled since the last chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma resigned. Agarkar applied a day before the deadline on Thursday. The 45-year-old will be a leading contender for the post of chairman of selectors. Agarkar has played 26 Tests and 191 ODIs for India. If Agarkar is chosen, the panel would have two selectors from West Zone, with Salil Ankola being the other one from this zone. The other three selectors are Shiv Sunder Das, S Sharath, and Subroto Banerjee.

Cheteshwar Pujara "Could've Been Given Better Exit": Ex-India Star Lashes Out At Selectors

Former India women's team head coach WV Raman feels Cheteshwar Pujara deserves better treatment after the veteran batter was dropped from the side for the upcoming Test series against West Indies. Despite piling up runs in the County Championship for Sussex, Pujara failed to live up to the hype during the World Test Championship (WTC) against Australia. He failed to make it big in the all-important clash and could only conjure scores of 14 and 27. As a result, he was dropped from the team for the two-match Test series against the Windies.

Former India Spinner Backs Gujarat Titans Star To Make International Debut

The announcement of the schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has left everyone excited. India will be opening their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai as the Rohit Sharma-led side will eyeing their first ICC trophy after a hiatus of 10 years. As the matches and venues have been announced, everyone is now eagerly waiting for the announcement of Team India's squad for the marquee event. While many reports are suggesting that pacer Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul have been recovering well from their injuries and are likely to play, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has come up with a completely different suggestion.

"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure -- the very traits that made Mahendra Singh's side a world beater in 2011. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said if the celebrated South African mental conditioning coach can make a difference to the Indian men's team's performance, he could be asked to work till 2024 Olympics. Upton is scheduled to hold three mental conditioning sessions, starting Saturday, during the ongoing National Camp for the men's core group at SAI Centre in Bengaluru.

New Zealand Women's Cricket Team Star Bowls 11 Overs In An ODI Game. Here's Why

New Zealand off-spinner Eden Carson achieved a bizarre record on Friday in the second women's ODI against Sri Lanka in Galle. Carson, much to everyone's surprise, bowled 11 overs during the match. The on-field umpires and the match officials did not notice the error as Carson went on to give 41 runs in her 11 overs and bagged two important wickets. Carson had completed her quota following the conclusion of the 45th over. However, a huge blunder saw her return to action in the 47th over.

Duleep Trophy: North Zone Thrash North-East Zone By 511 Runs To Reach Semifinals

North Zone drove their dominance over the last four days to its logical conclusion, mowing down North East Zone by 511 runs to book their berth in the Duleep Trophy semifinals on Saturday. Chasing a mammoth 666 to win, North East were bundled out for 154 in their second innings after resuming from their overnight 58 for 3. In the semifinals, North will be up against South Zone under Mayank Agarwal from July 5 and in the other last four match Central Zone will face West Zone.

Drone Show, Fireworks To Light Up Major League Cricket's Historic Opening Night

America's newest professional cricket league will launch on Thursday, July 13, under the floodlights and accompanied by pageantry, fireworks, aerial acrobatics and a custom drone show that will animate the sky above Grand Prairie Stadium in the Dallas area for Major League Cricket's inaugural match. Fans can purchase the limited seats remaining at tickets.majorleaguecricket.com, starting at only $30 (approx Rs 2,500).

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"Words...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Latest Instagram Post Shares Tale Of A Lion, A Tiger And A Donkey

Ajit Agarkar Applies For Vacant Position In India Men's Selection Committee

Cheteshwar Pujara "Could've Been Given Better Exit": Ex-India Star Lashes Out At Selectors

Former India Spinner Backs Gujarat Titans Star To Make International Debut

"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations

New Zealand Women's Cricket Team Star Bowls 11 Overs In An ODI Game. Here's Why

Duleep Trophy: North Zone Thrash North-East Zone By 511 Runs To Reach Semifinals

Drone Show, Fireworks To Light Up Major League Cricket's Historic Opening Night