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Ajinkya Rahane Could Be Considered For WTC Final, Owing To IPL Form: BCCI Sources

A true veteran of the game, Ajinkya Rahane has given his stocks a big boost for consitent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 for Chennai Super Kings. Though it's been a while since Rahane played for the Indian national team, his IPL form could see him earn a recall in the Test team for the forthcoming World Test Championship final against Australia. With Shreyas Iyer out injured, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources informed NDTV that Rahane could be in line for a return.

Phehlukwayo still has Proteas future, says CSA's Nkwe: 'He knows what he needs to do'

Losing his national contract could be the fire in Andile Phehlukwayo's belly that makes him an even better player, according to Cricket South Africa's director of cricket, Enoch Nkwe.

Watch - "Don't Call Me Sasur": Shahid Afridi's Funny Interaction With Son-In-Law Shaheen Afridi

Star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi got married to former captain Shahid Afridi's daughter, Ansha, in February this year. The left-arm pacer, however, should not call Shahid father-in-law, as per the latter's hilarious advice. During a recent interview, Shahid funnily urged Shaheen to not call him 'sasur'. He backed his decision by explaining that he recently won a cricket trophy. It is worth noting that Afridi bagged the Legends League Cricket trophy. Led by him, the Asia Lions defeated World Giants by 7 wickets in the final match of the tournament.

IPL 2023: Skipper Aiden Markram Slams SRH Batters For Lack Of Intent After 3rd Successive Loss

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Aiden Markram minced no words as he analysed the team's performance against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Chasing a mediocre target of 145 runs, the Hyderabad franchise could only muster up 137 for 6 wickets, hence losing the match by 7 runs. After the end of the game, Markram admitted being disappointed by his batting unit that failed to show any intent in the match against the Capitals. He also said that the SRH bowling unit doesn't deserve to be on the losing side.

Iconic Sharjah Stadium Stand Named After Sachin Tendulkar On His 50th Birthday

An iconic Sharjah cricket stadium stand has been renamed after Sachin Tendulkar in a special ceremony in the UAE, honouring the Indian cricket legend on his 50th birthday on Monday. The West Stand at the iconic stadium has been renamed the 'Sachin Tendulkar Stand.' A special ceremony held on Monday marked the naming of the stand incidentally around the time the master blaster celebrated his 50th birthday. Not only does it coincide with the Indian batting legend's birthday, but also with the 25th anniversary of his 'Desert Storm' back-to-back centuries against Australia in 1998 to a packed stadium.

"He Has Paid The Price...": Prithvi Shaw's Fitness Under Question After Being Dropped By DC

Prithvi Shaw is definitely not going through the best of his times. The batter scored 47 runs across 6 matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023 before he was not even named in the list of substitute players during the side's victory against SunRisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticised out-of-form batter Shaw. Doull has questioned his fitness and added that the youngster hsa paid the price of not adjusting his game.

Sharjah Stadium renames stand after Sachin Tendulkar

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has honoured India batting great Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday by naming a stand after him.

Mark Chapman's Century Helps New Zealand End Pakistan Series 2-2

Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2. The 28-year-old smashed a 57-ball 104 in a rearguard action to lift New Zealand from a precarious 73-4 to chase down a stiff target of 194 with four balls to spare. "We are very happy with how we levelled the series tonight and finished the job," said Chapman. "It took a bit of adjusting in the first two games and it's great to see that it worked out well."

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Ajinkya Rahane Could Be Considered For WTC Final, Owing To IPL Form: BCCI Sources

Phehlukwayo still has Proteas future, says CSA's Nkwe: 'He knows what he needs to do'

Watch - "Don't Call Me Sasur": Shahid Afridi's Funny Interaction With Son-In-Law Shaheen Afridi

IPL 2023: Skipper Aiden Markram Slams SRH Batters For Lack Of Intent After 3rd Successive Loss

Iconic Sharjah Stadium Stand Named After Sachin Tendulkar On His 50th Birthday

"He Has Paid The Price...": Prithvi Shaw's Fitness Under Question After Being Dropped By DC

Sharjah Stadium renames stand after Sachin Tendulkar

Mark Chapman's Century Helps New Zealand End Pakistan Series 2-2