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KL Rahul Has Accepted His New Role As Number 6 Batter: Coach Sitanshu Kotak

KL Rahul's demotion to No. 6 has been discussed threadbare but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter has accepted the new role wholeheartedly, which has given the batting a lot more depth. Rahul has enjoyed immense success as the No. 5 batter, scoring over 1,000 runs at an average in excess of 50, but since the ODI series against Sri Lanka last year, he has been batting a position down. However, Rahul has shown signs of adapting to the demands of the rather unfamiliar slot, and it was evident when he made an unbeaten 42 against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal.

Virat Kohli, India Batters' Special Practice Session Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Indian batters on Friday extensively honed their skill against left-arm and off-spin variations ahead of facing New Zealand's Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. The top and middle-order batters faced the in-house spin quartet of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, before taking on an ensemble of local spinners.

"If He Fails In One Innings...": Brutal Take On India Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

KL Rahul has been one of Team India's unsung hero during its journey to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Rahul scored a vital 42 in India's semi-final run chase against Australia, staying unbeaten at the end and taking India home. Such has been Rahul's impact, that head coach Gautam Gambhir has staunchly defended him through any criticism. However, Rahul has had to bat a position lower - from No. 5 to No. 6 - for India, in order to fit in Axar Patel. Legendary India cricketer Anil Kumble hailed Rahul, and also stated that he should return to his original position.

Former England All-Rounder Moeen Ali Terms ODIs "Worst Format". Gives Reason

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come down heavily on the "terrible rules" favouring batters and leading to the "death" of the 50-over format with an increasing number of players opting to freelance in T20 leagues. Moeen has played 138 ODIs for England, scoring 2,355 runs besides taking 111 wickets. He has also featured in 68 Tests in which he has scored more than 3000 runs and took 200 plus wickets. He retired from international cricket in September last year and will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL.

Pakistan Great Rips Into Babar Azam's Father Over 'Insulting Post' After Champions Trophy

The absence of Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam from the nation's T20I series against New Zealand rose a few eyebrows. Even Pakistan's white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan wasn't picked for the assignment, triggering intense chatter on social media. Even Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique took to social media to share his views on his son's omission from the shortest format side. Though Siddique shared his son's exclusion in a positive manner, he did fire a warning to the country's legendary cricketers who have been criticising the star cricketer for his below-par performances.

"I Might Be Wrong": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Verdict On Mohammed Shami-Roza Controversy

All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised India's marquee pace bowler Mohammed Shami for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan. Shami was spotted consuming an energy drink during India's semi-final in the ICC Champions Trophy against Australia. The visual triggered an unwanted controversy, as some people started to ask how Shami skipped his 'Roza'. Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has reacted to the row, saying sports and religion should not be mixed together.

"Small, Smaller, Smallest": Yuzvendra Chahal Drops Epic IPL Post Amid Divorce Drama

India and Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has uploaded a funny video on social media in which he could be seen teaching superlatives, having donned the jersey of his new Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings (PBKS). While turning a professor for the English grammar class, Chahal smartly uses the names of PBKS players as the superlatives of different words. He begins with an example, "Small, smaller, smallest." Then proceeds with "fast, faster, Lockie Ferguson". "Tall, taller, Marco Jansen" is what follows it.

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, Former Treasurer Ashish Shelar To Represent India In Asian Cricket Council

BCCI vice-president and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla will represent India on the Board of Directors at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) while former treasurer and BJP heavyweight Ashish Shelar will be the Executive Board Member in the continental body, secretary Devajit Saikia announced on Friday. With BCCI secretary Jay Shah taking over as the Chair of the International Cricket Council, his position on the ACC Board became vacant. Till recently he was President, ACC. "On behalf of the BCCI Office Bearers and Apex Council, we wish both of them a successful tenure as the ACC works towards promoting, developing and strengthening cricket in Asia," Saikia was quoted as saying in a press release.

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KL Rahul Has Accepted His New Role As Number 6 Batter: Coach Sitanshu Kotak

Virat Kohli, India Batters' Special Practice Session Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

"If He Fails In One Innings...": Brutal Take On India Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Former England All-Rounder Moeen Ali Terms ODIs "Worst Format". Gives Reason

Pakistan Great Rips Into Babar Azam's Father Over 'Insulting Post' After Champions Trophy

"I Might Be Wrong": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Verdict On Mohammed Shami-Roza Controversy

"Small, Smaller, Smallest": Yuzvendra Chahal Drops Epic IPL Post Amid Divorce Drama

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, Former Treasurer Ashish Shelar To Represent India In Asian Cricket Council