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Exclusive: Karun Nair Keen To Test Himself Against The Best As Rohit, Virat Make Ranji Trophy Return

A true domestic stalwart, Karun Nair has made heads turn in the Indian cricketing spectrum with his exemplary performances. The batter finished the Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign for Vidarbha with 779 runs to his name in 9 innings, from which he remained unbeaten in 8. Nair's consistent show helped Vidarbha reach the final of India's premier 50-over domestic competition, though his team suffered a defeat in the final against Karnataka. Nair, who has featured for India in 6 Tests and 2 ODIs, last donned the national team jersey in 2017. His breathtaking show in the Vijay Hazare Trophy saw many former cricketers rally behind his name, though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar couldn't fix him in the Champions Trophy squad.

U19 Women's T20 World Cup: Unbeaten SA outplay Nigeria to qualify for Super Six

South Africa's U19 Women thrashed African counterparts Nigeria in a rain-affected T20 World Cup encounter at Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, Malaysia on Wednesday.

"People Think...": Teenage Australia Star Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On "Arrogant" Accusations

Australia opener Sam Konstas made his Test debut in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 and took the scene by storm. Right from the get go, Konstas went on the offensive against the Indian attack, even taking on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and hitting him for two sixes. He also had his fair share of fiery run-ins and exchanges with Bumrah and Virat Kohli, with opening partner Usman Khawaja even calling him "arrogant, but endearing", among other experts and fans branding him the same. Now Konstas has reacted to being called arrogant.

South Africa Great AB De Villiers Hints At Comeback, Says: "Will Walk Out And Play..."

AB de Villiers wants to play "real cricket" again. Not in the high-pressure environment of IPL but somewhere "casual" to have a bit of fun and please his children. De Villiers retired from all of forms of cricket in November 2021 to spend more time with his family. The 40-year-old former South Africa captain is now involved with multiple projects in charity and broadcasting. He is also the brand ambassador of the ongoing SA20. But in a chat with Melinda Farrell on her Youtube channel, de Villiers let it slip that he wishes to play the game again.

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali Make Big Gains ICC's Men's Test Rankings

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, and bowler Noman Ali on Wednesday made significant gains in the latest International Cricket Council's (ICC) Men's Test rankings. The pair set up Pakistan's 127-run win over the West Indies, which has the hosts ahead 1-0 in the two-Test series, as stated in a release from ICC. Saud Shakeel (753 rating points) scored 84 in the first innings, climbing three Rankings spots to 8th on the batting list, moving above Steve Smith (746, 9th) and Rishabh Pant (739, 10th). England duo of Joe Root (895) and Harry Brook (876) remain the world's top two Test batters, ahead of New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson (867).

Jasprit Bumrah Remains ICC's No. 1 Test Bowler, This 38-Year-Old Star Breaks Into Top 10

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to remain the undisputed No. 1 Test bowler, while Ravindra Jadeja maintained his top spot in the all-rounders' category, in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who had made history ahead of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia in January by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, is currently on a career-best points tally of 908. Australia's Pat Cummins (841) and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (837) are placed second and third respectively.

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill In Action: All You Need To Know About India Stars In Ranji Trophy

Rohit Sharma marks his return to Ranji Trophy cricket after nearly 10 years, but he won't be the only senior India player to watch out for in the round of games starting January 23. After the implementation of a 10-point guideline by the BCCI, which stressed on domestic cricket being mandatory, several India stars are returning to India's premier domestic competition. Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are some of the big names back, while Virat Kohli is set to make his own Ranji Trophy comeback in the following round.

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Exclusive: Karun Nair Keen To Test Himself Against The Best As Rohit, Virat Make Ranji Trophy Return

U19 Women's T20 World Cup: Unbeaten SA outplay Nigeria to qualify for Super Six

"People Think...": Teenage Australia Star Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On "Arrogant" Accusations

South Africa Great AB De Villiers Hints At Comeback, Says: "Will Walk Out And Play..."

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali Make Big Gains ICC's Men's Test Rankings

Jasprit Bumrah Remains ICC's No. 1 Test Bowler, This 38-Year-Old Star Breaks Into Top 10

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill In Action: All You Need To Know About India Stars In Ranji Trophy

Nigeria upsets New Zealand at Malaysia Cricket World Cup