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"You Never Write Off A Great Player": Usman Khawaja On David Warner Ahead Of WTC Final

Australian left-handed batter Usman Khawaja believes that his opening partner David Warner is showcasing some best cricket for quite some time. Two months ago in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the left-handed batter only managed to score 26 runs from three innings against India. Overall Warner has had a poor form according to his own standards. His excellence was on display last year as he struck a mesmerising 200 in his 100th Test match against South Africa in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. But now Warner will be looking to overcome his poor form of run and showcase his true skill and experience.

Not Rahul Dravid Or Sourav Ganguly! Virender Sehwag Picks Pakistan Great As Best Middle-Order Batter

Legendary Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag picked Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq as the best ever middle-order batsman of Asia. In the recent episode of “Breakfast with Champions” hosted by Gaurav Kapoor, Sehwag explained how the former Pakistan skipper embodied fearless batting even in the early 2000s and also made it clear why he picked Inzamam over Sachin Tendulkar. Calling Tendulkar “a league of his own”, Sehwag said that Inzamam is the best among the “rest” and he was one of the few batters in Asia who were not bothered by rising required run rates.

Joe Root Becomes Second English Batter To Cross 11000 Runs In Tests

Former English skipper Joe Root has become the second English batter to cross 11,000 runs in Test format. Root's prowess in Test format was on display against Ireland as he struck 56 (59) and built a strong partnership on Day 2 to take England a step closer towards clinching the victory. The only English batter who has scored more runs than Root is former English skipper Alastair Cook. Cook is often regarded as one of the best batters in Test format. In his career lasting over 12 years, the left-handed batter scored 12,472 runs in 161 matches at an average of 45.35.

"Whatever Has Happened, Good Or Bad...": Ajinkya Rahane Opens Up On Team India Return

Back in India colours after nearly 18 months, senior batter Ajinkya Rahane doesn't want to have any "regrets" for the time lost and would like to bat in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia with the same "intent" like he did in the just-concluded IPL. "Coming back after 18-19 months, whatever has happened, good or bad, I don't want to think about my past. I just want to start afresh and keep doing whatever I have been doing," Rahane told BCCI.TV on the sidelines of India's training session.

Warner wants to play his last test in Sydney next January

Australia opener David Warner said he will call time on his test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January, if he is still in the team by then.

"Probably Owe It To Myself": David Warner Reveals Tentative Test Retirement Date

Australian cricket team star David Warner stunned everyone on Saturday by announcing that the Test series against Pakistan in January 2024 can be his final outing in red-ball cricket. Speaking to reporters ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India starting June 7, Warner said that he wants to play his final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against Pakistan next year. Australia will play West Indies right after the Pakistan series but Warner made it clear that he will not be a part of that series and he wants to focus more on white-ball cricket.

Mumbai Name Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav In 35-Probable List For Off-Season Training Camp

The newly-formed Mumbai selection committee, led by former India cricketer Raju Kulkarni, on Friday named 35 probable players, including big names like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav for an off-season training camp scheduled to be held in Mumbai next week. Besides, India captain Rohit and Suryakumar, the list also includes Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur. But their participation in the camp is unlikely as they are currently in England for the World Test Championship final against Australia starting June 7 at The Oval.

"Trying To Create...": Sachin Tendulkar On Son Arjun's Cricket Career

Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Friday vowed to create the same environment for his son, Arjun, that was created for him during his childhood days and advised him to focus on his game. Sachin's elder brother Ajit Tendulkar played a massive role in his early cricketing years. "I got the support from my family. Ajit Tendulkar (brother) was instrumental in finding a solution. Nitin Tendulkar (brother) made the painting for me on my birthday. My mother was working in LIC, while my father was a professor. They gave me freedom. I urge parents to give freedom to their children as well," Tendulkar said.

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"You Never Write Off A Great Player": Usman Khawaja On David Warner Ahead Of WTC Final

Not Rahul Dravid Or Sourav Ganguly! Virender Sehwag Picks Pakistan Great As Best Middle-Order Batter

Joe Root Becomes Second English Batter To Cross 11000 Runs In Tests

"Whatever Has Happened, Good Or Bad...": Ajinkya Rahane Opens Up On Team India Return

Warner wants to play his last test in Sydney next January

"Probably Owe It To Myself": David Warner Reveals Tentative Test Retirement Date

Mumbai Name Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav In 35-Probable List For Off-Season Training Camp

"Trying To Create...": Sachin Tendulkar On Son Arjun's Cricket Career