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"Half The Facts...": Prithvi Shaw's Cryptic Post After Mumbai Cricket Association's 'Came To Hotel At 6' Claim

Prithvi Shaw continues to stay in the headlines for his reported on field acts as well as off the field actions. The player for long has been out of contention for the Indian cricket team. Shaw last played an international game in July 2021 and has since failed to make a cut in the India XI across formats. This is not it as Shaw also failed to keep his place in the Mumbai team, of late. The player has not been picked in the side's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting December 21.

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Cricket lovers rejoiced when legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan asked a question on the Gentlemen's Game during the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Putting forward a question for INR 6.40 lakh, Amitabh asked the contestant a tricky question on Test cricket. Over the last few years, the longest format of the game has undergone a big reform, with huge totals being put on the board while most matches are ending in results. Mr. Bachchan asked a question from the year 2022 when a certain team scored over 500 runs on Day 1 of a Test match, becoming the first to do so.

"Even If We Can't Connect...": Shikhar Dhawan's Heart-Wrenching Birthday Post For Son Zoravar

Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan shone in the world of cricket to get immense fame, but his personal life has been really hard of late. Having been separated from his wife Ayesha Mukherjee, Dhawan has not been able to meet his son Zoravar in person for two years now. On Thursday, Zoravar turned 10 and an emotional Dhawan could not hold himself back from putting up a heart-wrenching post for his son. "No matter the distance, even if we can't connect as we once did, you will always be in my heart. Wishing you a year filled with madness, love, and happiness, Zora beta!" wrote Dhawan on Instagram.

On Travis Head's Bizarre 'Hole' Celebration vs India, Pat Cummins Offers Hilarious Explanation

Australia star Travis Head has not only tormented India with the bat during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, his bowling kickstarted India's downfall on Day 5 of the fourth Test in Melbourne. With Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant well set and the game heading towards a draw, Head got Pant out. However, after taking the wicket, Head reacted with a rather bizarre celebration, putting his finger into his hole-shaped other hand, and drawing criticism from fans. However, Australia captain Pat Cummins has given an explanation behind it.

"Genius": Former Australia Captain Michael Clarke Impressed With Young Nitish Kumar Reddy

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been underrated throughout the BGT series and rooted for his promotion in the batting order. Nitish has introduced himself to the world with swagger in style in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the first innings of the Boxing Day Test, when India found itself reduced to 191/6, Nitish set the MCG ablaze with a memorable performance. He toyed with Australian bowlers and delivered a swashbuckling performance in 'Pushpa' style to celebrate his fifty. He didn't slow down from there, instead upped the ante to convert it into his maiden Test ton.

"Better Than Hardik Pandya...": Sunil Gavaskar's Huge Praise To Nitish Reddy After First Test Ton

Arguably India's brightest shining light from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 - apart from the sensational Jasprit Bumrah - has been the emergence of Nitish Kumar Reddy. At the age of 21, Reddy was brought into Test cricket amid scepticism, and that too on a daunting tour of Australia. Four Tests later, it seems as if Nitish Reddy will be part of India in whites for years to come. Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar took his hat off to the selectors for trusting Reddy, and even compared him to Hardik Pandya.

"Put My Finger On...": Travis Head Breaks Silence On Controversial Celebration After Dismissing Rishabh Pant

After being strongly criticized for his controversial gesture during the Boxing Day Test vs India, Australia cricketer Travis Head has given clarification for his act. The incident occurred during the final session of Day 5 when Head got the wicket of Rishabh Pant at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant, who had been playing a brisk innings of 30, was dismissed while trying to play a big shot. Following the wicket, Head celebrated by pointing one finger into a circularly shaped hand, a gesture that sparked widespread debate.

'Never Going To Be As Good As A Top-Order Or Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar On India Star

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the Indian cricket team for its selection for the fourth Test vs Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rohit Sharma and co. had dropped Shubman Gill for the game at MCG to make place for spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar. India went on to suffer a 184-run defeat in the game as the batters failed to even take the game to a draw. Disappointed with the result, Majrekar pointed out that India shouldn't have dropped Gill.

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"Half The Facts...": Prithvi Shaw's Cryptic Post After Mumbai Cricket Association's 'Came To Hotel At 6' Claim

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

"Even If We Can't Connect...": Shikhar Dhawan's Heart-Wrenching Birthday Post For Son Zoravar

On Travis Head's Bizarre 'Hole' Celebration vs India, Pat Cummins Offers Hilarious Explanation

"Genius": Former Australia Captain Michael Clarke Impressed With Young Nitish Kumar Reddy

"Better Than Hardik Pandya...": Sunil Gavaskar's Huge Praise To Nitish Reddy After First Test Ton

"Put My Finger On...": Travis Head Breaks Silence On Controversial Celebration After Dismissing Rishabh Pant

'Never Going To Be As Good As A Top-Order Or Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar On India Star