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"India Need...": Australia Great Bewildered At This Star's Absence From Rohit Sharma-Led Squad

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team suffered a rare loss at home in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Indore on Friday. On a rank turner, most of the Indian batters barring the exception of Cheteshwar Pujara and Shreyas Iyer, could not dish out a gritty display as India lost by nine wickets. With the win, Australia have become the first team to enter the World Test Championship final while India's chances are in a bit of jeopardy. They need to win the fourth Test to ensure that their qualification chances are not dependent on other teams' results.

Watch: "Uska Shaadi Se" - Shadab Khan's Witty Reply To Journalist's Bizarre Question

Pakistan star all-rounder Shadab Khan, who got married in January this year, has had a mediocre performance so far in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. When asked by a journalist if his marriage has any role to play in the dip in his form, the player smartly tackled the question. He kept his cool and answered with a smile that his marriage has nothing to take from that and added that it could be his finger injury, from which he has not completely recovered, might be one of the reasons for his lack of form.

Watch: Twitter Explodes As MS Dhoni Returns To Practice For Chennai Super Kings Ahead Of IPL 2023

MS Dhoni has always enjoyed legendary status among the Chennai Super Kings fans and his first practice session with the franchise this season sent the supporters into frenzy. In a video released by the CSK franchise on social media, the former India skipper could be seen practicing under the lights at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Dhoni played a couple of expansive drives in the practice session and even slammed a delivery straight into the stands over the bowler's head. The CSK fanbase was ecstatic with the return of the veteran campaigner and hailed his stroke play ahead of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Dhoni will be leading the side once again after Ravindra Jadeja steps down last season.

"Indore Was The Worst...": Australia Great Has No Mercy For 'Poor' Pitch In Third India-Australia Test

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has come down hard on the three pitches used for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, alleging that some amount of "skullduggery" must have been involved in preparation of such tracks. India are currently leading 2-1 with a Test match left in Ahmedabad. While pitches in Nagpur and New Delhi were rated "average" by the ICC, the pitch for the Indore Test was rated "poor" by match referee Chris Broad.

WPL 2023, GG vs MI: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Mumbai Indians Outplay Gujarat Giants By 143 Runs In Opening Game

In a mismatch of epic proportions, Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to stamp their authority with an all-round show as the Women's Premier League got underway in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. After posting a mammoth 207/5, powered by captain Harmanpreet Kaur's sensational 30-ball 65 laced with 14 boundaries, Mumbai Indians' bowlers led by Saika Ishaque (4/11) produced a superb show to restrict Gujarat Giants to just 64/9 in 15.1 overs and make a dream start to the competition. Gujarat Giants captain Beth Mooney suffered an injury in the first over and retired hurt after initial checkup on the field, and could not return to bat again. Mumbai Indians not only dominated Gujarat Giants right from the start but also showcased their aggressive style of play both with the bat and the ball in the first game itself, delighting a fairly-packed crowd.

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur On Fire, Slams First Half-Century In WPL 2023

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur powered Mumbai Indians to an imposing 207/5 with a stunning half-century against Gujarat Giants as the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) got underway in front of a packed house on Saturday. The opener was preceded by a glittering opening ceremony at the DY Patil Stadium.

Sania Mirza To Play Farewell Exhibition Match In Hyderabad

Sania Mirza, the Indian tennis queen who announced her retirement from professional tennis earlier this month at the Dubai Tennis Championships, is scheduled to receive a rousing goodbye from Indian fans in her hometown, Hyderabad. Sania Mirza's farewell will occur on March 5 at Hyderabad's Lal Bahadur Stadium. Sania Mirza will participate in a handful of exhibition matches as part of the tournament. "I'm all set to play my last-ever tennis match, exactly where it all started for me 18-20 years ago ... and I will have all my close friends, my family, and my partner coming and I can't wait to play in front of you one last time," Sania Mirza said as per the Olympics website.

WPL 2023, GG vs MI, Live Score Updates: Beth Mooney, Sabbhineni Meghana Start For Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, WPL 2023 Live Updates: Beth Mooney and Sabbhineni Meghana eye a sold start for Gujarat Giants in pursuit of 208 runs. Earlier, Harmanpreet Kaur hit 65 runs off 30 balls while Amelia Kerr scored 43 not out off 24 balls as Mumbai Indians posted 207 for 5 in the Women's Premier League opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday. Hayley Matthews also contributed with 47 runs off 31 balls. Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney had won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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"India Need...": Australia Great Bewildered At This Star's Absence From Rohit Sharma-Led Squad

Watch: "Uska Shaadi Se" - Shadab Khan's Witty Reply To Journalist's Bizarre Question

Watch: Twitter Explodes As MS Dhoni Returns To Practice For Chennai Super Kings Ahead Of IPL 2023

"Indore Was The Worst...": Australia Great Has No Mercy For 'Poor' Pitch In Third India-Australia Test

WPL 2023, GG vs MI: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Mumbai Indians Outplay Gujarat Giants By 143 Runs In Opening Game

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur On Fire, Slams First Half-Century In WPL 2023

Sania Mirza To Play Farewell Exhibition Match In Hyderabad

WPL 2023, GG vs MI, Live Score Updates: Beth Mooney, Sabbhineni Meghana Start For Gujarat Giants