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Ravi Shastri Lauds Jasprit Bumrah For "Single Handedly" Keeping India In Series vs Australia

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Rohit Sharma-led side was justified in celebrating on avoiding the follow-on during the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane, which led to the five-match series being locked at 1-1. On Day Four of the match at the Gabba, Akash Deep sliced a Pat Cummins delivery over the gully for a boundary, which helped India avoid the follow-on, leading to jubilant celebrations in the dressing room by captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli.

Watch: David Warner Left Fuming As Sydney Thunder Stars Recreate Hilarious 'Pakistan Cricket' Moment

Sydney Sixers clinched a nail-biting win over local rivals Sydney Thunder in their Big Bash League (BBL) match on Saturday. With seven required of the last two deliveries, Ben Dwarshuis hit a six of the penultimate ball off Chris Green before comfortably guiding the final for a single to seal the match. However, an incidet involving two Thunder players caught the attention of fans on social media. Spinner Tanveer Sangha and wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings were involved in a fielding mix-up, leaving captain David Warner fuming over the same.

"You Bowled A Carrom Ball": PM Modi Writes Emotional Letter To R Ashwin On Surprising Retirement

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement announcement left every cricket fan across the world stunned. Still one of the best spinners in the game, Ashwin called time on his international career midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As the Brisbane Test concluded, there was a sense of sorrow in the Indian camp, with Ashwin deciding to hang his boots. Even his teammates in the Indian dressing room were caught off-guard by the announcement. As Ashwin prepares for another chapter in his career, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt letter to the iconic spinner who emerged as one of the country's biggest match-winners in the longest format of the game.

"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.

Final List Of Candidates For BCCI Secretary, Treasurer Elections To Be Out On January 7

A.K. Joti, Electoral Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has said the final list of candidates for the secretary and treasurer's posts in the by-election will be announced on January 7 at 5 pm. The nomination window for the candidates is slated for January 3 and 4. IANS had previously reported that in a notice issued to state associations on Saturday afternoon, joint secretary Devajit Saikia said the SGM will be held at 12 noon on January 12 at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to elect a new secretary and treasurer.

Ex-India Star, A T20 World Cup Winner, Speaks Up On Arrest Warrant Over Fraud Case

After facing an arrest warrant over an alleged provident fund (PF) fraud, former India player Robin Uthappa has broken his silence into the matter. An arrest warrant has been issued against the ex-India star for the alleged fraud in connection with the PF contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him. He has time till December 27 to pay the dues of nearly Rs 24 lakh, or face arrest. While clearing the air on the matter, Uthappa said that his legal advisors will take the necessary steps to resolve the issue.

"Hard To Contain": Ex-India Captain's Honest Verdict On Travis Head Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Travis Head's ability to judge the short ball quite early is behind the Australian batter's phenomenal success in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, feels former India cricketer Ravi Shastri, while adding on a lighter note that the visitors would like to have a balm for the 'Headache'. Head, after being dismissed for 11 in his first innings of the series, has gone on to score 89, 140 and 152 in his next three outings. He played a pivotal role in the pink ball Test that Australia won by 10 wickets to level the five-match series 1-1.

Ex-India Coach Backs Virat Kohli Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Calls Him "Difference Maker"

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar believes that the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the perfect opportunity for Virat Kohli to rise to the occasion and reestablish himself as the fulcrum of India's batting lineup. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy locked at 1-1, this match is crucial for India's hopes of clinching the series and solidifying their chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Kohli's form has been a mixed bag in the ongoing series. While his century in Perth played a pivotal role in India's victory, his performances in the other matches have been underwhelming.

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Ravi Shastri Lauds Jasprit Bumrah For "Single Handedly" Keeping India In Series vs Australia

Watch: David Warner Left Fuming As Sydney Thunder Stars Recreate Hilarious 'Pakistan Cricket' Moment

"You Bowled A Carrom Ball": PM Modi Writes Emotional Letter To R Ashwin On Surprising Retirement

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

Final List Of Candidates For BCCI Secretary, Treasurer Elections To Be Out On January 7

Ex-India Star, A T20 World Cup Winner, Speaks Up On Arrest Warrant Over Fraud Case

"Hard To Contain": Ex-India Captain's Honest Verdict On Travis Head Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Ex-India Coach Backs Virat Kohli Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Calls Him "Difference Maker"