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"...Is the Biggest Positive": Axar Patel After Series Win vs Zimbabwe

It is a "little tough" to cool his heels after a couple of games but Axar Patel wants to put his best foot forward in his bid to use every opportunity that comes along his way. A like-for-like replacement of Ravindra Jadeja, the left-arm spinner and useful lower-middle-order batter is still not an India regular although he he has 50 plus wickets in ODIs since 2014. "It is a little tough when you play two matches and suddenly you've to sit out," Axar said at the post-match press conference after India's 13-run win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI.

Team India coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for Covid-19: Report

Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE, the team has suffered a big blow with a report saying that head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for Covid-19. Dravid did not travel to Zimbabwe for the recently-concluded three-match One-day International series, which the KL Rahul-led side won 3-0.

India's Gill dedicates maiden ton to hard-to-please dad

India's Shubman Gill dedicated his maiden international hundred to his father after getting "schooled" by him for missing the mark earlier, the top order batsman said after his match-winning 130 in the third one-dayer against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Watch: Fan Asks Shikhar Dhawan For His "Shirt" During Zimbabwe ODI. Here's His Hilarious Reaction

Shikhar Dhawan is a fun character both on and off the cricket field. He often posts hilarious stuff on social media while his on-field antics are sometimes quite funny too. In the final ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe, where Dhawan is the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team, a similar incident happened. In a video posted on social media, Dhawan could be seen wearing a jersey without his name at the back. Instead, at the place where the name of the player is usually printed, it was taped.

Kuwait vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup Qualifier: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

Kuwait and Hong Kong will be facing each other in Match No. 4 of the Asia Cup qualifiers on Tuesday at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. Hong Kong played the opening game of the tournament against Singapore and registered an 8-run victory. On the other hand, Kuwait clinched the victory by 1 wicket against UAE, in their first clash. Earlier on Monday, both UAE and Singapore went against each other, where UAE won by 47 runs. It will be interesting to see whether Kuwait will be able to dominate Hong Kong on Tuesday or not.

"Case Of Looking At Schedules": Ben Stokes On Him Playing In IPL In Future

England Test captain Ben Stokes is one of the most sought-after players in world cricket. Everyone knows what he can do on his day, and that is the main reason, he has attracted high bids whenever he has put himself in the IPL auction. However, Stokes decided to give the IPL 2022 a miss to look after his workload and give his best to England. Last year, the left-handed batter had played just one game in the tournament for Rajasthan Royals before being injured, and then later in 2021, he took a break from cricket to look after his mental well-being.

Watch: Shubman Gill's Stunning Catch Of Zimbabwe Centurion Sikandar Raza That Took India To Series Sweep

Shubman Gill could do no wrong on Monday. The 22-year-old opener smacked 130 off 97 balls, hitting 15 fours and a six, to help India reach 289/8 in 50 overs. It was the youngster's first international ton at the senior level. The breakthrough century for Gill came less than a month after he came agonisingly close, scoring an unbeaten 98 against the West Indies in Port of Spain. He shared a 140-run third-wicket partnership with Ishan Kishan, who reached his half-century before being run out by Tony Munyonga.

Bold calls pay off to revive UAE’s chances of facing India and Pakistan in Asia Cup

When UAE last made a trip to Muscat for a cricket tour, back in February, it ended joyously.

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"...Is the Biggest Positive": Axar Patel After Series Win vs Zimbabwe

Team India coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for Covid-19: Report

India's Gill dedicates maiden ton to hard-to-please dad

Watch: Fan Asks Shikhar Dhawan For His "Shirt" During Zimbabwe ODI. Here's His Hilarious Reaction

Kuwait vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup Qualifier: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

"Case Of Looking At Schedules": Ben Stokes On Him Playing In IPL In Future

Watch: Shubman Gill's Stunning Catch Of Zimbabwe Centurion Sikandar Raza That Took India To Series Sweep

Bold calls pay off to revive UAE’s chances of facing India and Pakistan in Asia Cup