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"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

Todd Murphy a 22-year-old inexperienced Australian spinner has somehow found a way to keep up with the veteran spinners featuring in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Murphy found a way to keep up with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Nathan Lyon. He is the talking point of the latest edition of the BGT series. "Todd has that skill that he can be a defensive bowler and he can be an attacking bowler and work around pretty much whatever is required from him in the game. For such a young and inexperienced spinner... to be able to come here and handle these tough situations and perform the role that's required has been impressive," Daniel Vettori said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo

"Was Just Really Psyched..." Grace Harris On Her Match-Winning Knock Against Gujarat Giants

Australia all-rounder Grace Harris expressed that she was raring to go out and bat in UP Warriorz chase against the Gujarat Giants after her incredible knock in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Sunday. The Aussie player stated that she had been preparing ahead of the WPL and enjoys batting with an aggressive mindset in the middle. She also thanked her skipper Alyssa Healy and coach Jon Lewis for backing her to bat with freedom. "I was just really psyched to get out there and have a bat. Have trained a lot. Love batting with a bit of freedom. Healy, the coach supports any decision," Harris said.

Watch: Sourav Ganguly's Funny New Avatar In TV Ad Shoot, Video Goes Viral

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the best captains Team India ever had. The Kolkata-born cricketer made his debut in 1992 in an ODI against West Indies and went on to score a whopping total of 11363 runs in 311 matches. He also smashed 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries and was known for being a fearless player. Apart from this, he even led Team India in 2003 World Cup, where his side finished as the first runners-up. However, the fans got to witness a completely different side of "Dada" in a recent advertisement, where the former skipper was seen promoting a biscuit brand.

India Star Becomes Youngest Cricketer To Reach 25 Million Instagram Followers

Star Indian athlete Hardik Pandya has become the youngest cricketer in the world to reach 25 million Instagram followers. Over the years, Hardik has emerged as one of the most exciting talent in Indian sports and his social media numbers re-iterates the love that fans across the world have for him. Interestingly, Hardik has more Instagram followers than some of global stars like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Max Verstappen and Erling Haaland, which is testament to the widespread fan engagement he commands across geographies.

"Ridiculous. If They Have Any Sense...": Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack On Australia Selectors

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australian selectors for their decision making while picking the team for the first two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the Australian team has been targetted by former players and experts, following the defeats in the first two Tests, Gavaskar feels that the selectors should take the blame for picking up injured players in the squad. Australia trail India 1-2 in the four-match series, having won the third Test in Indore by 9 wickets.

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.

"Don't Believe The Hype...": Ex-Australia Star's Stern Verdict On Indore Pitch

Former pacer Michael Kasprowicz doesn't understand why so much attention is being given to the pitches in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy as they are "typical" Indian wickets, on which, Australia need to "adapt and adjust". "I don't believe the hype I reckon because for all the attention around the pitches they were typically Indian wickets," Kasprowicz, one of the architects of Australia's first Test win in India in 29 years, told The Age.

"Yadav And Jadhav Are Not Same": India Star Kuldeep Explains In Hilarious Video

India left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav is widely known for amazing bowling skills on the field. The 28-year-old cricketer achieved a five-wicket, followed by a three-wicket haul during the first Test against Bangladesh in December last year. Apart from this, Kuldeep went on to play a key role in Team India's triumph over Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the ODIs, earlier this year. However, Kuldeep is also quite active on social media and known for posting hilarious videos. Recently, the spinner took to Instagram where he explains his fans the difference between 'Jadhav' and 'Yadav'.

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"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

"Was Just Really Psyched..." Grace Harris On Her Match-Winning Knock Against Gujarat Giants

Watch: Sourav Ganguly's Funny New Avatar In TV Ad Shoot, Video Goes Viral

India Star Becomes Youngest Cricketer To Reach 25 Million Instagram Followers

"Ridiculous. If They Have Any Sense...": Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack On Australia Selectors

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

"Don't Believe The Hype...": Ex-Australia Star's Stern Verdict On Indore Pitch

"Yadav And Jadhav Are Not Same": India Star Kuldeep Explains In Hilarious Video