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Hardik Pandya Lists Qualities He Would "Pick" From MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was all praise for all the captains he has played under in his cricketing career so far, specifically mentioning MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking to PTI, Hardik picked out certain qualities from each of the aforementioned players and how it was like playing under their leadership. In a candid chat, Hardik picked Kohli's "aggression and passion, his energy" which he thinks is "tremendous" to have in the team. As far as Dhoni is concerned, Hardik brought out factors like "composure, calmness" which had been the hallmark of Dhoni's leadership in the past.

Fair for Cricket Australia to review Langer's performance - Cummins

MELBOURNE : Australia test captain Pat Cummins praised Justin Langer for doing a "fantastic" job as head coach but said it was only fair for Cricket Australia to conduct an evaluation process before making a decision on renewing his contract.

Cricket SA's convenor of selectors explains David Bedingham's omission from higher honours

Cricket South Africa's convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang said Western Province batter David Bedingham would have been in South Africa A side conversations based on his current form.

Heather Knight feels England display in drawn Test gives boost for crucial ODIs

Heather Knight reckons England can take “real confidence” from their display in the only Test of the women’s Ashes as they head into the must-win one-day internationals.

"Future Looks Secured For Indian Team": Michael Vaughan Identifies "Exceptional" Player From India U19 Squad

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan was all praise for captain Yash Dhull after India defeated Australia to reach the final of the ongoing U19 World Cup on Wednesday. Dhull scored a breathtaking century as India reached the final of the tournament for the fourth time in as many editions. India will face England in the final of the U19 World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richard Stadium in Antigua on Saturday, February 5. After India decimated Australia in the second semi-final, Vaughan took to Twitter to praise the team, saying that the Indian cricket's "future looks secured".

Respect Justin Langer, But Not My Call Whether He Should Continue As Coach: Pat Cummins

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Thursday said that it is not up to the players to decide whether Justin Langer should continue as the head coach or not, and it is a decision of Cricket Australia. Langer's contract is set to expire later this year, and speculations are rife whether he will continue on as the coach even after winning the T20 World Cup and Ashes.

"Idea Was To Hit Mitchell Starc's Every Bouncer": Shubman Gill Recalls Gabba Test Against Australia

India's Shubman Gill might be fairly new in the international arena but he has already played certain valuable knocks which he would definitely cherish throughout his lifetime. One such performance was the 91-run show in the second innings of the fourth Test at Gabba in Brisbane against Australia in January 2021. After failing to perform in the first innings, Gill looked a completely different batter altogether in the same match when he came out to bat the second time. His crisp stores against the pacers as well as the spinners was a treat to watch as he made a remarkable half-century. In an interview to GQ India, Gill reminisced about that Test and recalled specific strategies against premier pacers like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc that paid dividends.

England Axe Managing Director Ashley Giles After Ashes Flop

Ashley Giles "stepped down" from his role as managing director of England men's cricket on Wednesday as he paid the price for a woeful 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia. The humiliating reverse followed a poor 2021 where England lost nine of their 15 Tests and were beaten in the semi-finals of the World Twenty20. "Ashley Giles is standing down as managing director, England men's cricket," said an England and Wales Cricket Board statement.

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Hardik Pandya Lists Qualities He Would "Pick" From MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Fair for Cricket Australia to review Langer's performance - Cummins

Cricket SA's convenor of selectors explains David Bedingham's omission from higher honours

Heather Knight feels England display in drawn Test gives boost for crucial ODIs

"Future Looks Secured For Indian Team": Michael Vaughan Identifies "Exceptional" Player From India U19 Squad

Respect Justin Langer, But Not My Call Whether He Should Continue As Coach: Pat Cummins

"Idea Was To Hit Mitchell Starc's Every Bouncer": Shubman Gill Recalls Gabba Test Against Australia

England Axe Managing Director Ashley Giles After Ashes Flop