Williamson to lead New Zealand in England Test series
New Zealand named a fit-again Kane Williamson as captain of their enlarged squad for the Test series in England, where he will hope the triumphs of a year earlier can be repeated.
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After Three Decades, Sunil Gavaskar Returns Unused Mumbai Plot For Cricket Academy
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has returned a government plot allotted to him in Mumbai 33 years ago to set up a cricket academy, an official from the Maharashtra housing agency MHADA said on Wednesday. State Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad had last year expressed displeasure over Gavaskar not utilising the plot in suburban Bandra, where a cricket academy was proposed, even after over 30 years of the allotment.
"Back My Decision...": GT Captain Hardik Pandya Explains Surprising Call To Bat First Against Punjab Kings
The decision to go against the trend and bat first did not pay off but it is something Gujarat Titans needed to do to get out of their comfort zone ahead of the bigger battles that await them in the IPL, said skipper Hardik Pandya. Titans, who lead the IPL points table with eight wins from 10 games and are set to reach the play-offs, lost to Punjab by eight wickets on Tuesday. Titans struggled to 143 for eight which Punjab chased down in 16 overs.
"Heart Was Beating On Another Level": Sanju Samson On Batting In Front Of India Legend
Leading Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Sanju Samson has performed and executed his duties quite well considering RR's current position in the IPL Points Table. RR are placed third with six wins from 10 matches. With the bat, Samson has been up to the mark as well, scoring 298 runs in 10 matches including two fifty+ scores. In a candid chat on Breakfast With Champions, Samson touched on several topics from early on in his career and some off-field moments. One of the stories related to former RR player Rahul Dravid and how he motivated Samson during net sessions.
Kuldeep Yadav's Childhood Coach Says This India Star Is "Man Behind" His Resurgence
Kuldeep Yadav is a player reborn. After his travails with Kolkata Knight Riders in the past few seasons of the Indian Premier League, the left-arm spinner is back making life difficult for the batters. Moving to a new team -- Delhi Capitals -- has done wonders for him and brought him back into India reckoning and while Kuldeep himself has praised DC coach Ricky Ponting and team captain Rishabh Pant for motivating and showing confidence in him. However, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Dev Pandey credited current India captain Rohit Sharma for being the name behind his resurgence.
Biryani On Eid: Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Advice For Mohammed Siraj Sends Internet Into Frenzy
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri left everyone in splits as he wished fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in his own unique style on Eid on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Shastri advised Shami to concentrate on the game first and then enjoy his "Biryani". On the other hand, looking at the current dip in form for Siraj, Shastri hilariously suggested the pacer to have his "Biryani" twice. "Eid Mubarak to my Double Trouble! @MdShami11, aaj game hai ! Biryani baad. Aar ya paar. @mdsirajofficial tu do baar kha leh," wrote Shastri on Twitter.
"Ominous Signs...": Aakash Chopra Finds Chink In Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans' Armour In IPL 2022
The Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) tasted their second loss in the Indian Premier League 2022 on Tuesday as they went down to Punjab Kings by eight wickets. Despite the loss, the new franchise, playing its maiden IPL season, are firmly on top of the 10-team table with 16 points from 10 games (eight wins and two losses). However, they have looked vulnerable of late, especially in the batting department. Former Indian cricket team player Aakash Chopra felt that GT needs to pull up their socks as the race for a place in the play-offs heats up.
Cricket-New Zealand hope to see best out of rested Jamieson
(Reuters) - New Zealand head coach Gary Stead praised Kyle Jamieson on Wednesday for his decision to skip the Indian Premier League and is hopeful the towering seamer will be back to his best for the tour of England after a lean series against South Africa.