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"Yashasvi Jaiswal Is Very Hungry For Runs": Suresh Raina Backs Opener's Inclusion For Champions Trophy

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina backed left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's inclusion in the Rohit Sharma-led squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Raina gave credit to captain Rohit for keeping Jaiswal in the squad despite not playing a single ODI to date. The 23-year-old has shown impressive form in the Tests and T20Is for India last year. He was also named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year. “I think that boy is very hungry for runs. I mean, whenever we see his story, I think he has come to that level very eagerly. Hats off to the selectors, especially Rohit Sharma. Without playing ODI, you are taking that boy to the Champions Trophy. You know that he does a lot of hard work, dedication is very good. But he has a different attitude in his eyes, he has a different patience. It seems that this boy has come prepared.

"I Cannot Wait To...": Sara Tendulkar Begins New Journey, It Has A Sachin Tendulkar Connection

Marking half a decade of serving the less-privileged and the needy in ways that enable them to believe and take the lead, the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) held a close-knit celebration in Mumbai at The Bombay Club. Tributes and acknowledgements from friends, family, well-wishers, and non-profit partners, paved the event as STF reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring better living with primary focus areas of health, education, and sports for children.

"Enjoyed Fielding With Virat Kohli Because....": Suresh Raina On Star Indian Batter

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina opened up about playing alongside star batter Virat Kohli, saying that he enjoyed fielding with him because of Virat's unique passion and relentless attitude toward winning. Raina spoke exclusively to Star Sports, where he said that Virat always has his "switch on" and approaches practice with the mentality of "we would not leave until we die." "His mindset is very different. He is, as I said, I think a good teammate to have in a dressing room but he is always on the switch. When he practices, he has a different preparation, when he does fielding, whenever the chips are down, he will be the first person to come and say, let us fight, let us do fielding," he explained.

Mitchell Owen Helps Hobart Hurricanes Win Maiden Big Bash League Title

A record-equalling century by Mitchell Owen and a three-wicket haul by skipper Nathan Ellis helped Hobart Hurricanes secure their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title, beating Sydney Thunder in the final at Hobart by seven wickets on Monday. After two appearances in the final during the 2013-14 and 2017-18 editions, Hobart finally has a title to their names. They have one important name to thank, Mitchell, who slammed a 39-ball century, who slammed the joint-fastest century in the history of the tournament when it mattered the most. He ended as the top run-getter in the season with 452 runs in 11 matches at an average of 45.20, a strike rate of 203.60 and two centuries. His best score is 108.

Bad News For Virat Kohli Fans Awaiting Star's Ranji Trophy Return. BCCI Official Says, "No Live..."

Virat Kohli is expected to train with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad from Tuesday ahead of his first domestic red-ball match since 2012, as the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) prepares to ensure that all arrangements are in place for the maestro's highly-anticipated homecoming. Kohli was on Monday officially named in the Delhi squad, led by Ayush Badoni, for their final group match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium starting January 30. This will be Kohli's first Ranji match since he played against Uttar Pradesh at Ghaziabad's Mohan Nagar in 2012.

1st Time In 141 Years: Pakistan Star Noman Ali Scripts History, Achieves Mammoth Feat

Pakistan cricket team spinner Noman Ali scripted history after taking a hat-trick during the second Test encounter against West Indies in Multan. Although Pakistan went on to lose the match, Noman's feat on Day 1 cemented his position in an elite list. Within the first hour of the match, Noman took the wickets of Justin Greaves (1), Tevin Imlach (0) and Kevin Sinclair (0) to become the sixth bowler to take a Test hat-trick in the first session of play on the opening day of the match. He was only the second spinner in history to achieve the feat after Australia's Billy Bates (1883). The Pakistan spinner is also the second-oldest player (38 years, 139 days days) to take a Test hat-trick after Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath (38 years, 110 days).

Why's 'Fit' Mohammed Shami Not Playing vs England? Team Insider Says, "Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav..."

Pacer Mohammed Shami is not facing any fitness concerns but the call on him playing the remaining games in the T20I series against England will be taken by the captain and the head coach, India's new batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Monday. Shami, who has not played for India since the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, has been picked for the ongoing five-match series, the following three ODIs and the Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old not being picked for the first two T20s raised questions over his fitness but Kotak said the veteran pacer has no issues on that front.

England's Playing XI For 3rd T20I vs India: 2-0 Down But For Must-Win Match No Changes

England announced an unchanged playing XI on the eve of the third T20I against India in Rajkot, Gujarat. England continued the trend of announcing their playing XI a day before the T20I. The Three Lions are on the brink of losing the T20I series after suffering defeats in the first two games. For the third T20I, Ben Duckett and Philip Salt will open the innings for England, with captain Jos Buttler coming in at the number three spot. Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, and Jamie Overton will form a formidable middle order. Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Mark Wood will lead the pace attack, with Adil Rashid featuring as the sole specialist spinner. As in the previous T20Is, Livingstone may chip in with his leg-spin for a couple of overs.

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"Yashasvi Jaiswal Is Very Hungry For Runs": Suresh Raina Backs Opener's Inclusion For Champions Trophy

"I Cannot Wait To...": Sara Tendulkar Begins New Journey, It Has A Sachin Tendulkar Connection

"Enjoyed Fielding With Virat Kohli Because....": Suresh Raina On Star Indian Batter

Mitchell Owen Helps Hobart Hurricanes Win Maiden Big Bash League Title

Bad News For Virat Kohli Fans Awaiting Star's Ranji Trophy Return. BCCI Official Says, "No Live..."

1st Time In 141 Years: Pakistan Star Noman Ali Scripts History, Achieves Mammoth Feat

Why's 'Fit' Mohammed Shami Not Playing vs England? Team Insider Says, "Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav..."

England's Playing XI For 3rd T20I vs India: 2-0 Down But For Must-Win Match No Changes