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Jasprit Bumrah Resumes Bowling, Asked To Play Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final By Internet

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah hit the nets for the first time in over a month. He has been out of action owing to a back injury which he suffered during the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. As a result, Bumrah did not take part in the ongoing Champions Trophy. He had suffered back spasm as India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite his absence, India have advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, beating Bangladesh and Pakistan in the first two games.

Afghanistan Is Never Going To Be Taken Lightly Ever Again: Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan is "never going to be taken lightly" by any team after his "resilient" side knocked England out of the Champions Trophy with a memorable win, head coach Jonathan Trott has asserted. Ibrahim Zadran's majestic 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai's fifer trumped Joe Root's masterful hundred, as the Afghanistan registered a thrilling eight-run win against England on Wednesday. Looking ahead to their next must-win game against Australia, Trott also said that Afghanistan team will take confidence form their fine showings against the Aussies in recent World Cup outings.

"Am I Part Of The Problem Or...": Jos Buttler's Brutally Honest Take On England's Champions Trophy Exit

England's captain Jos Buttler has admitted that his team's white-ball leadership will come under scrutiny following their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy and said he needs to "consider all possibilities" about his captaincy future. After suffering an eight-run loss to Afghanistan on Wednesday evening, England crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy. It's the second straight men's ODI tournament where they've missed out on reaching the top four. “The results aren't where they need to be, and I personally need to consider all possibilities. We need to get us, as a team, back to where England cricket needs to be in the white-ball formats. And I think I've got to work out, personally, am I part of the problem or am I part of the solution?" Buttler was quoted by ICC.

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan, Australia, South Africa In Fierce Battle For Semi-Final

Afghanistan's win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday has put the Hasmatullah Shahidi-led side in contention for the semi-final spot from Group B along with Australia and South Africa. While India and New Zealand have been confirmed as semi-finalists from Group A, the hunt for a final-four spot in Group B is set to go right down to the wire. In a must-win contest for both teams, Afghanistan edged out England by eight runs in Lahore. The result means Jos Buttler and co are now officially out of contention for a semi-final spot.

Social Cricket program promotes women’s participation

RIYADH: With the inspiring rise of cricket in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation has launched the Social Cricket program, promoting women’s participation in the sport.

Bayern Munich reportedly withdraw contract offer to Joshua Kimmich

MUNICH: German media is reporting that Bayern Munich have retracted their contract extension offer to midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose deal expires at the end of the season. Kicker magazine on Thursday corroborated a report from the Bild tabloid saying Bayern decided at their supervisory board meeting on Monday to withdraw the offer they made to the player because of his hesitation in accepting it. The 30-year-old Kimmich, who has played more than 400 games for Bayern since joining as a 20-year-old from Leipzig in 2015, reportedly earns around 20 million euros ($21 million) a year at the Bavarian powerhouse. The proposed new deal reportedly included a modest pay rise. Bayern’s board member for sports, Max Eberl, told broadcaster Sky this month that talks between the two parties were positive after the club announced new contract extension deals with Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Manuel Neuer. “We’ve done our work bit by bit. We’ve had very good discussions with Joshua.

Hamilton goes fastest for Ferrari as rain in Bahrain hits F1 testing

SAKHIR, Bahrain: Lewis Hamilton was fastest in his new Ferrari on the morning of the second day of Formula 1 preseason testing as rain in the desert affected Thursday’s session. The seven-time champion’s best time was nearly four-tenths of a second faster than his former teammate George Russell of Mercedes. Carlos Sainz, Jr.

Afghanistan's Rise In ICC Events: From Underdogs To Giant Slayers

Afghanistan's remarkable rise in international cricket continues to captivate fans worldwide. Since their ICC tournament debut in 2010, the team has evolved from an affiliate member to a formidable force, earning full membership status and reaching the knockout stages of major ICC tournaments. Their journey in ODI cricket began with a thrilling one-wicket win over Scotland in the 2015 World Cup. However, it was their impressive performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup that truly announced their arrival. Afghanistan defeated three former world champions -- England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- to secure a sixth-place finish and qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Jasprit Bumrah Resumes Bowling, Asked To Play Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final By Internet

Afghanistan Is Never Going To Be Taken Lightly Ever Again: Jonathan Trott

"Am I Part Of The Problem Or...": Jos Buttler's Brutally Honest Take On England's Champions Trophy Exit

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan, Australia, South Africa In Fierce Battle For Semi-Final

Social Cricket program promotes women’s participation

Bayern Munich reportedly withdraw contract offer to Joshua Kimmich

Hamilton goes fastest for Ferrari as rain in Bahrain hits F1 testing

Afghanistan's Rise In ICC Events: From Underdogs To Giant Slayers