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KL Rahul Checks In At NCA For Extensive Rehabilitation Programme

Senior India batter KL Rahul has checked in here at the National Cricket Academy to start his extensive rehabilitation programme post a thigh surgery with an eye to make a return during the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in September ahead of the marquee ODI World Cup. Rahul, who captained Lucknow Super Giants, was injured during the IPL and had to pull out of the tournament and the subsequent World Test Championship final after a thigh surgery was advised. Rahul underwent a successful operation in the United Kingdom and on Tuesday posted pictures of NCA on his social media account with a tweet "home".

Moeen Ali's Press Conference Interrupted Due To Fire Alarm At Edgbaston

England and Australia cricketers, along with team staff and media, were reportedly evacuated from Edgbaston in Birmingham due to fire alarm. The press conference involving Moeen Ali was interrupted after the fire alarm rang and forced evacuation. However, normalcy was soon restored at the venue and reports suggested that it was a false alarm that created the ruckus. It is worth noting that the Ashes series between England and Australia is all set to kick off on June 16 at Edgbaston.

Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli, Steve Smith For Major Milestone In Test Cricket

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam tops the list ahead of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith with the highest batting average at the number four batting spot in the Test format after playing a minimum number of 15 innings. Babar has a phenomenal average of 69.10 after playing 20 innings. During this period he has struck 8 half-centuries and four tons. The former Australian skipper Steve Smith holds the second position with an average of 55.40 in 30 innings. He has scored 6 half-centuries and four hundred with his impeccable batting style.

SA A batters blitzed as only Breetzke stands tall in Sri Lanka

South Africa A's batters struggled on a rain-affected day two of their unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A in Pallekele on Tuesday.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh Bowls Perfect Inswinger To Ben Foakes For Maiden Wicket In County Cricket

India pacer Arshdeep Singh claimed his maiden wicket of County cricket by removing Ben Foakes with a perfect inswinger. Making his debut for English county team Kent against Surrey, the left-arm pacer went over the wicket and bowled a good length delivery to Foakes. The ball swung into the right-handed batter and caught him plumb in front of the stumps. Arshdeep ended the Surrey innings with figures of 2 for 43 in the 14.2 overs he bowled. He bowled four maidens.

"3rd Umpire Should...": Ex-Pakistan Star On Shubman Gill's WTC Final Dismissal

The dismissal of Shubman Gill during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia has resulted in massive debates between cricket fans as well as experts. Gill edged a delivery from Scott Boland but Cameron Green's catch at third slip has divided opinions. Replays were not clear about whether the ball touched the ground on impact and many experts believe that the review should have gone India's way. Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria supported Gill in the controversy and said that in a crucial match, the decision should have been not out.

Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp 'Dadas In India' Remark As Rahul Dravid Defends His Batters

The Indian cricket team once again failed to perform when it mattered the most, with Australia emerging triumphant by 209 runs in the ICC World Test Championship final. Be it the bowling unit or the batting unit, the players hardly managed to create an impact. India head coach Rahul Dravid understandably had to answer some difficult questions after the match, particularly from his former teammates Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh.

CSK Pacer Tushar Deshpande Gets Engaged To His "School Crush" Nabha Gaddamwar. Shares Pics

Days after Ruturaj Gaikwad tied knot with his long-term girlfriend Utkarsha Pawar, another Chennai Super Kings player started the new chapter of his life and he is none other than, pacer Tushar Deshpande. The 28-year-old cricketer got engaged to his "school crush" Nabha Gaddamwar on Monday in a lavish ceremony in Mumbai. The pacer played an integral part in CSK's IPL 2023 triumph, where they defeat Gujarat Titans in the summit clash to lift their fifth title on May 29.

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KL Rahul Checks In At NCA For Extensive Rehabilitation Programme

Moeen Ali's Press Conference Interrupted Due To Fire Alarm At Edgbaston

Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli, Steve Smith For Major Milestone In Test Cricket

SA A batters blitzed as only Breetzke stands tall in Sri Lanka

Watch: Arshdeep Singh Bowls Perfect Inswinger To Ben Foakes For Maiden Wicket In County Cricket

"3rd Umpire Should...": Ex-Pakistan Star On Shubman Gill's WTC Final Dismissal

Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp 'Dadas In India' Remark As Rahul Dravid Defends His Batters

CSK Pacer Tushar Deshpande Gets Engaged To His "School Crush" Nabha Gaddamwar. Shares Pics