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BCCI Vice President Shuts Down Pakistan Journalist On CT 2025 Final In Lahore Query: "Australia Should've..."

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday said it is "very categorical and clear" that resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is subjected to Indian government's clearance. The senior BCCI official, who is in Lahore on the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board to watch the Champions Trophy semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa, also said India team doesn't depend on favourable pitches to excel. "As far as you are asking about (cricket) between the two countries, it is very categorical and clear that it is the (Indian) government's decision. Whatever the government of India says, we will go as per them," Shukla told the Pakistan media on Wednesday.

IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar's Blistering Fifty In Vain As Australia Masters Beat India Masters By 95 Runs

It's a battle etched in cricketing folklore -- one that has thrilled generations of fans, and on Wednesday, it unfolded once again under the floodlights at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, where a jam-packed crowd were treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually help their side notch up their first win of the ongoing International Masters League season. Cometh the hour, cometh the master blaster --Tendulkar brought back memories of the epic Desert Storm in Sharjah with an electrifying 33-ball 64, setting the perfect tone for India Masters' run chase.

"He's A Clown": More Drama In Pakistan Cricket As Coach Faces Brutal Criticism From Jason Gillespie

Former Australia speedster Jason Gillespie took a jibe at Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed for undermining them during their stint with the Men in Green and running a campaign "behind the scenes" to take their role across all formats. Three months into quitting his job as Pakistan's red-ball head coach, Gillespie broke the silence on his sudden exit and accused Aaqib of "undermining" him and the former white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten. Aaqib served as the chief selector when Gillespie and Kirsten oversaw Pakistan's team across all formats. However, a couple of months into their respective stints, Kirsten left his role in October last year after six months into his contract.

'Aap Dono Baatein Karo...': Ravindra Jadeja Delivers Mid-Over 'Googly' To Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul

Indian cricket team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja came up with a stunning comment for Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Jadeja, who is well known for finishing his overs in record time, was bowling for some time but was not happy with the turn off the pitch. In the middle of the over, as India were trying to put pressure on the batters, Rohit and Rahul got into a conversation about whether the bowler should try something different or if they should make some changes to the field. However, Jadeja was heard on stump mic interjecting their conversation and saying that while they decide, he will just finish his over.

Former Pakistan coach Gillespie labels successor Javed a 'clown'

Former Pakistan test coach Jason Gillespie labelled his successor Aaqib Javed a "clown" and accused the former fast bowler of undermining him and ex-white-ball coach Gary Kirsten in order to take charge of the national team across all formats.

Sachin Tendulkar Turns Back The Clock, Slams Explosive 33-Ball 64 - Watch

A jam-packed crowd was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after the Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually help their side notch up its first win of the International Masters League 2025 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday. Shane Watson scored 110 not out and Ben Dunk 132 not out as Australia scored 291/1. Xavier Doherty claimed 5-25 as India Masters were bowled out for 174, losing by 95 runs. It's a battle etched in cricketing folklore — one that has thrilled generations of fans, and on Wednesday, it unfolded once again in Vadodara.

Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson Wants New Zealand To Learn From India Defeat In Final

Kane Williamson stressed New Zealand must take lessons from their group-stage defeat by India when they meet again in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. New Zealand cruised into the Dubai showdown with a convincing 50-run win over South Africa in their semi-final in Lahore as Williamson and Rachin Ravindra hit hundreds. The duo set up New Zealand's 362-6 -- the highest total in tournament history -- before Mitchell Santner (3-43) led an effective spin attack to restrict South Africa to 312-9.

South Africa Star Reignites 'Unfair Advantage' Row After Semifinal Loss: "Not Ideal..."

South Africa batsman David Miller said his team's hop to Dubai and back ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to New Zealand in Lahore was "not ideal". The tangled scheduling of the event came into question as Australia and South Africa both had to fly to Dubai from Pakistan ahead of the semi-finals. South Africa were there for less than 24 hours before jetting back again without playing a game. Australia stayed and lost in the last four to India. The haphazard scheduling was a result of India playing all their games in Dubai after refusing to travel to tournament hosts Pakistan for political reasons.

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BCCI Vice President Shuts Down Pakistan Journalist On CT 2025 Final In Lahore Query: "Australia Should've..."

IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar's Blistering Fifty In Vain As Australia Masters Beat India Masters By 95 Runs

"He's A Clown": More Drama In Pakistan Cricket As Coach Faces Brutal Criticism From Jason Gillespie

'Aap Dono Baatein Karo...': Ravindra Jadeja Delivers Mid-Over 'Googly' To Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul

Former Pakistan coach Gillespie labels successor Javed a 'clown'

Sachin Tendulkar Turns Back The Clock, Slams Explosive 33-Ball 64 - Watch

Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson Wants New Zealand To Learn From India Defeat In Final

South Africa Star Reignites 'Unfair Advantage' Row After Semifinal Loss: "Not Ideal..."