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'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months – making magnificent 163 in the 2023 World Test Championship final and a match-winning 137 in the ODI World Cup final later that year.

Ahead Of Brisbane Test vs India, Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Names "The Hardest Thing" In Cricket

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Gabba, Australia skipper Pat Cummins said that its a matter of pride of winning a Test match on the Australian soil. The third Test of the series is set to begin on December 14 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Following a resounding 295-run defeat to the visitors at Perth's Optus Stadium--where standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal were on display--the hosts bounced back strongly.

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie Quits As Pakistan Coach. Here's Why

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday. Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are already in the Rainbow Nation for the white-ball leg of the tour. Aaqib is currently the interim coach of Pakistan white ball outfits.

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

The West Indies wrapped up a clean sweep of their one-day international series with Bangladesh on Thursday as Amir Jangoo became just the second West Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut. The hosts slipped to 234-6 chasing 322 to win the third and final match in St Kitts, but Jangoo guided them to a four-wicket victory with a sublime 104 not out off only 83 balls. "It is surreal. It is an amazing feeling," said Jangoo. "A lot of hard work, finally paying off. Not sunk in yet, but it feels amazing. I just did not want to make a duck on debut."

Australia Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs India, Make One Big Change

Australia's Josh Hazlewood was cleared of injury Friday to reunite with fellow pace spearheads Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the crunch third Test against India in Brisbane. The five-match series is finely poised at 1-1 after the visitors won the first game in Perth by 295 runs before crumbling to a 10-wicket defeat with the pink ball in Adelaide. Hazlewood took five wickets in Perth but picked up a side strain that ruled him out of the next clash. Scott Boland performed admirably in his place, but it was not enough to save him.

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

Over the past few weeks, a lot has been said and written about former India cricketer Vinod Kambli's health struggles. Recently, Kambli attended a function honouring the late Ramakant Achrekar, who coached him and Sachin Tendulkar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Several videos went viral on social media where Kambli even struggled to properly conduct himself. However, Kambli has now opened up on his health struggles. The 52-year-old is doing 'better' but suffered a health scare about a month back.

Amid Massive Pressure On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Takes Big 'Initiative' For Team India

He used to be the cynosure of all eyes at training sessions during his captaincy days and Virat Kohli was once again the centre of attention as he addressed his teammates here on Thursday. After the demoralising 10-wicket defeat in the Adelaide day/night game, the visitors needed a bit of inspiration going into the crucial third Test of the series, and the youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom. The team huddles before the start of the training session has been a constant feature for years now and Kohli used to do a lot of talking during his days in charge.

"It Came To My Mind That Sachin Tendulkar Didn't Help": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence

One of the most talented Indian cricketers of his time, Vinod Kambli didn't quite touch the heights he was once destined to. The former India cricketer's career went on a downward spiral and never witnessed a comeback. His friend and former teammate Sachin Tendulkar, who started his career alongside Kambli, went on to become arguably the greatest batter of all time. As the two ex-cricketers met during their former coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial, the soul-shattering contrast between their health and current status sent a shockwave across the country.

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'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

Ahead Of Brisbane Test vs India, Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Names "The Hardest Thing" In Cricket

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie Quits As Pakistan Coach. Here's Why

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

Australia Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs India, Make One Big Change

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

Amid Massive Pressure On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Takes Big 'Initiative' For Team India

"It Came To My Mind That Sachin Tendulkar Didn't Help": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence