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"Tu Hai Toh Dil...": On Wedding Anniversary, Jasprit Bumrah And Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Wholesome Post Floors Internet

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary on Saturday with wife Sanjana Ganesan, and the latter paid tribute to the occasion with a heartwarming post on social media. Bumrah and Ganesan, who both work within the world of cricket, got married in 2021. While Bumrah is arguably the best bowler on the planet, Ganesan is a renowned presenter. The two also have a son together, Angad, born two years after their marriage, in September 2023. Here is what their post read, on their four-year anniversary.

'Pakistan Pacers Are Good, Not The Best': England World Cup Winner's Brutal Verdict

Former England cricket team all-rounder Moeen Ali believes that the current Pakistan fast bowlers are good but they are not the best in the world. In a recent interaction, Moeen called the trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah talented but made it clear that when it comes to the best in the world, they are not at the top of the list. In a podcast alongside Adil Rashid, Moeen said that people with Pakistani backgrounds tend to claim that the pace trio is the best in the world but that is not the case. "There's this perception, especially among people with Pakistani backgrounds, that Pakistan has the best seamers. I'm like, no. They're good, but they're not the best," Moeen said.

South Africa captain Wolvaardt calls for more women's tests

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt says test cricket will always be the pinnacle of the sport and believes the women's game needs to be a showcase for more red-ball matches at the elite level.

Big Boost For Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-Rounder Clears Fitness Test Ahead Of IPL 2025

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is all set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad after recuperating from a side strain that kept him on the sidelines since January. PTI has learned that Nitish successfully completed all the fitness test routines, including the yo-yo test, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, and the physios have given him a go-ahead. The 21-year-old Andhra cricketer's last appearance for India was during the first T20I against England at the Eden Gardens on January 22, but he did not bat or bowl in that match. Nitish trained at nets ahead of the second T20I at Chennai, but was ruled out of that match and five-match series with a side strain.

"My Fuel Tank Was Bigger...": Glenn McGrath's Huge Remark On Jasprit Bumrah

Legendary Australian cricket team fast bowler Glenn McGrath believes that Jasprit Bumrah needs to work harder off the field in order to prolong his playing career. The star India pacer has faced a lot of fitness challenges in the recent years, In a recent interaction, McGrath said that Bumrah has found some ways to manage his stress but because of his speed and technique, he needs to be smart in his approach. The legendary pacer even used his own example and said that he had a bigger 'fuel tank' than Bumrah as his speed was lower.

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Call Already Taken By BCCI Before England Tests? "He Has..."

Rohit Sharma is likely to remain captain for the upcoming Test series against England after India's brilliant victory at the Champions Trophy 2025. Under Rohit's leadership, the team won all the matches in the competition to clinch the title with a victory over New Zealand in the final. Following a disastrous outing in the Test series against Australia where he scored just 31 runs in 3 matches, there were questions over Rohit's future as skipper. However, according to Indian Express, the Champions Trophy win has prolonged Rohit's career and he now has the backing of BCCI when it comes to captaincy.

Glenn McGrath Settles Unfair Advantage Row Once And For All, Says "India Know How To..."

The second half of the ICC Champions Trophy saw plenty of discussions arise on the 'unfair advantage' the Indian team enjoyed by playing all of their matches in Dubai. After India refused to travle to Pakistan for the tournament, a hybrid model was set up that saw Rohit Sharma's men playing all of their matches in Dubai. Many feel that India had an unfair advantage as they didn't have to travel to another venue for their matches and understood the pros and cons of the Dubai International stadium over the course of their stay, picking their playing XI accordingly. But, Australia pace great Glenn McGrath doesn't feel India had any advantage.

IPL Teams Can Replace Players Mid-Season. Report Reveals BCCI's 'Exceptional' Conditions

The IPL 2025 starts on March 22 with a match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before the top T20 franchise league starts, a report has claimed that the BCCI has made provisions under 'exceptional circumstances' to make partial replacement in the squad. The BCCI's communication in this regard has already been sent to the 10 franchises, according to a report in Cricbuzz. However, the players can be picked from RAPP (Registered Available Player Pool) only. The report also claimed that managers of the teams have said that this provision has never been utilised before.

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"Tu Hai Toh Dil...": On Wedding Anniversary, Jasprit Bumrah And Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Wholesome Post Floors Internet

'Pakistan Pacers Are Good, Not The Best': England World Cup Winner's Brutal Verdict

South Africa captain Wolvaardt calls for more women's tests

Big Boost For Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-Rounder Clears Fitness Test Ahead Of IPL 2025

"My Fuel Tank Was Bigger...": Glenn McGrath's Huge Remark On Jasprit Bumrah

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Call Already Taken By BCCI Before England Tests? "He Has..."

Glenn McGrath Settles Unfair Advantage Row Once And For All, Says "India Know How To..."

IPL Teams Can Replace Players Mid-Season. Report Reveals BCCI's 'Exceptional' Conditions