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"Maybe The Occasion...": DC Head Coach At A Loss For Words After 3rd-Straight WPL Final Loss

Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty says maybe the occasion got to the players as his team lost its third straight final in the Women's Premier League.Delhi Capitals should have chased down 150 against Mumbai Indians but fell short by eight runs on Saturday night. They had lost to RCB last season and Mumbai the year before. "Everyone's hurting a huge amount at the moment. I think 99 percent of the time you back yourself to chase 150 on that wicket there. Big match finals, maybe the occasion just got to the players but full credit to Mumbai Indians for the way they defended that total.

Shahid Afridi Blasted For 'Pakistan Is In ICU' Remark: "Personal Agendas..."

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani has slammed ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi over his recent criticism of the country's men's cricket team. Sharing his views on Pakistan's white-ball squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, Afridi said the "cricket in Pakistan is in ICU", and slammed all-rounder Shadab Khan's inclusion. "On what basis has he been recalled. What are his performances in domestic cricket or otherwise that he had been picked again," said Afridi during a media interaction.

91 All Out: Pakistan Suffer Humiliating Defeat In 1st T20I vs New Zealand

Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday after failing to defend a meagre score of 91. The tourists began the five-match series in disastrous fashion, reduced to 11-4 at the end of the fifth over after towering paceman Kyle Jamieson ran amok with the new ball. They were eventually dismissed for their lowest score in a T20 on New Zealand soil and the home side romped to 92-1 off just 10.1 overs. Jamieson claimed three of the first four wickets to finish with 3-8 off four overs.

"Humiliation": Pakistan's 9-Wicket Defeat Against New Zealand In 1st T20I Triggers Meme Fest

Pakistan were embarrassed yet again on the international cricketing stage as New Zealand secured a thumping 9-wicket victory over the Salman Agha-led side, with almost half the overs to spare. Pakistan were bowled out for a paltry score of 91 runs and New Zealand only needed 61 balls to chase down the target. Pakistan's horror show at Chirstchurch in the series opener on Sunday. Seeing Pakistan getting annihilated on the international stage again, social media went into a meltdown, with fans unleashing memes.

India Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy All But Rules Out Test Call-Up. Explains Why

India mystery spinner Varun Charavarthy has opened up on his ambitions of playing Test cricket for the country. Charavarthy was the X-factor as India clinched the Champions Trophy last week in Dubai. In three matches, the 33-year-old picked nine wickets, tournament's second best tally after New Zealand's Matt Henry. Despite saying that he has ambitions to play Test cricket for India, Chakravarthy admitted that he won't be able to manage the rigors of bowling more than 20 overs in a day's play.

"Can't Talk About Favourite Chhole Bhature Place": Virat Kohli Blasts Broadcasters During RCB Event

Virat Kohli remains one of the most influential sportspersons in the world. In India, the chatter around the cricketer, as well as his personal life, grabs plenty of eyeballs. Even in cricketing shows, discussions around Kohli's cricketing and non-cricketing lifestyles keep fans intrigued. When Virat Kohli made his Ranji Trophy return earlier this year, even the kind of food he had with his teammates during lunch became an intense talking-point. In the past, some broadcasters have even discussed Kohli's love for chhole bhature and how he developed a resistance towards that temptation to become what he is today.

"Don't Want To Sit Alone And Sulk": 'Disappointed' Virat Kohli Slams BCCI's 'Family Diktat'

Star India batter Virat Kohli has batted for the presence of families on Team India's tours, saying that having them around brings a balance and normalcy, especially when players face tough times, reported ESPNCricinfo. Virat's comments come after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced directives restricting players' family time on tours following India's 3-1 drubbing to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. It ruled that players' immediate families, their partners and children, can only join them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour of over 45 days. On shorter tours, players can be accompanied by their families for up to a week.

"Keep Mouths Shut": Pakistan Great Tears Into Ex Stars For Degrading Babar Azam

The cricketing affairs in Pakistan have gone from bad to worse over the last couple of years. Changes in leadership, management, coaches and even selectors haven't shown any signs of progression. In fact, the musical chairs system in Pakistan cricket has destabilised the careers of many, including the country's biggest cricketing talent Babar Azam. Over the last couple of years, Babar's form has hit rock-bottom and the player has twice been stripped of captaincy responsibilities too. Even after Pakistan's early Champions Trophy exit, Babar's performances were singled out by many former stars.

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"Maybe The Occasion...": DC Head Coach At A Loss For Words After 3rd-Straight WPL Final Loss

Shahid Afridi Blasted For 'Pakistan Is In ICU' Remark: "Personal Agendas..."

91 All Out: Pakistan Suffer Humiliating Defeat In 1st T20I vs New Zealand

"Humiliation": Pakistan's 9-Wicket Defeat Against New Zealand In 1st T20I Triggers Meme Fest

India Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy All But Rules Out Test Call-Up. Explains Why

"Can't Talk About Favourite Chhole Bhature Place": Virat Kohli Blasts Broadcasters During RCB Event

"Don't Want To Sit Alone And Sulk": 'Disappointed' Virat Kohli Slams BCCI's 'Family Diktat'

"Keep Mouths Shut": Pakistan Great Tears Into Ex Stars For Degrading Babar Azam