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"India Better Or Pakistan?": PM Narendra Modi Settles Cricket Debate In Own Style

India and Pakistan remain two of the greatest rivals in cricket but it's not a secret that the former has taken significant forward strides in the sport. The Indian team doesn't just enjoy an enviable head-to-head advantage against Pakistan in ICC events, the manner in which India's stars have performed against Pakistan in recent outings, speaks of the gulf between the two sides. When India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked about the better team between the two, he settled the debate with pure facts.

Mumbai Indians Star Breaches PSL Contract To Join IPL, Fuming PCB Sends Legal Notice

As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to announce its schedule parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), some clashes were bound to erupt. With players made to decide between the two franchise leagues, IPL was bound to be preferred because of multiple reasons -- ranging from better remuneration to exposure. South Africa's Corbin Bosch ditched his Pakistan Super League contract as 5-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians came calling for his services, as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams. But, those in the Pakistan cricketing spectrum are understandably not happy.

R Ashwin Reveals MS Dhoni Failed To Give Him 'Gift' He Wanted For 100th Test. Later, A Surprise

One of India's finest cricketers of his generation, Ravichandran Ashwin hung his boots from the international stage during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin retired as an India international with 106 Test caps to his name. But, that wasn't the original plan. The veteran spin-bowling all-rounder has admitted that he wanted to retire after playing the 100th Test, which he did in Dharamsala against England. But postponed the plan a little. In the 100th Test, Ashwin had even asked his former captain, MS Dhoni, to be present, but that didn't happen.

"Who Brought Him Into Team?": PCB Blasted Over Another 'Selection Blunder'

Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad tore into Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over all-rounder Shadab Khan's selection in the team for the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. Shehzad's remarks came after Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in the series-opener in Christchurch. Shadab bowled just two overs, conceding 18 runs without picking up a wicket, as New Zealand chased down a total of 92 in 10.1 overs to go 1-0 up in the five-match series. Shehzad voiced his concerns over Shadab's recent form, questioning the logic behind his selection. "You're talking about Shadab, tell me, what performance has he delivered? Who brought him into the team? Let this series pass first. The PCB has a different plan with Shadab, and he was included in the team for a different purpose," Shehzad said in an interview, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.

KKR Sent Major 'Conflict' Warning Over Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy Appointment

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has expressed concerns over Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained the reason behind the decision, saying that Rahane's IPL captaincy experience made him the automatic choice to lead the team this season. Mysore also explained that Venkatesh Iyer, who was the other candidate to lead the team, will be part of the leadership, hinting at future opportunities for the all-rounder.

IML 2025 Prize Money: Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters Earn Staggering Prize After Clinching Trophy

India Masters etched their name in history by clinching the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title, after defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in a grand finale that revived the magic of cricket's golden era on Sunday. Led by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, India Masters produced a clinical all-round performance to outclass Brian Lara's West Indies Masters to lift the coveted title in the presence of close to 50,000 fans at the SVNS International Stadium. Courtesy of the title-clinching victory, the Tendulkar-led said also earned a stunning amount of prize money.

Virat Kohli's Sharp Retort To Criticism Over 'Brand Promotion' On Social Media

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli recently shared insights into digital detox and redefining his relationship with social media, explaining why he no longer posts personal content. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab's Indian Sports Summit, Kohli reevaluated his social media presence, confessing that the intense attention and traction he receives online can be overwhelming. Kohli shared his deliberate efforts to limit his time on social media platforms. The cricket legend's decision to reevaluate his social media presence comes after realizing the intense scrutiny he faces online.

'They Can Decide When To Stop Playing': Ajaz Patel On 'Greats' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's ODI Future

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel feels that India batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have the right to take a call on their ODI future amid speculations around their retirements from the format following Champions Trophy win. Kohli was in sublime touch during India's title-winning campaign in Dubai last week as India defeated New Zealand in the final to claim their third tournament title. The 36-year-old amassed 218 runs from five matches at an average of 54.50. He scored a match-winning unbeaten century against arch-rivals Pakistan before scoring a crucial 84 against Australia in the semi-final.

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"India Better Or Pakistan?": PM Narendra Modi Settles Cricket Debate In Own Style

Mumbai Indians Star Breaches PSL Contract To Join IPL, Fuming PCB Sends Legal Notice

R Ashwin Reveals MS Dhoni Failed To Give Him 'Gift' He Wanted For 100th Test. Later, A Surprise

"Who Brought Him Into Team?": PCB Blasted Over Another 'Selection Blunder'

KKR Sent Major 'Conflict' Warning Over Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy Appointment

IML 2025 Prize Money: Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters Earn Staggering Prize After Clinching Trophy

Virat Kohli's Sharp Retort To Criticism Over 'Brand Promotion' On Social Media

'They Can Decide When To Stop Playing': Ajaz Patel On 'Greats' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's ODI Future