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Ignored India Star Praises "Captain" Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "Team's Man"

Cheteshwar Pujara feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah possesses all the qualities of being a good skipper and India should look at him as long term captaincy candidate once Rohit Sharma steps down. In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team to their most dominant win in Australia. "He is (a viable long term captaincy option) with any doubt," Pujara said on ESPN Cricinfo. "The way he has showed that in difficult circumstances when we had a tough series at home and when you are playing a first Test match in Australia and to put up a show like that."

"Proud Moment": Suresh Raina Wishes Jay Shah On Starting tenure As ICC Chairman

Former cricketer Suresh Raina on Monday congratulated Jay Shah on starting his tenure as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. Shah on Sunday started his tenure as the new International Cricket Council (ICC) chief. Suresh Raina took to his official X handle and hailed Jay Shah on starting his tenure as the new ICC chairman and said that it is a proud moment for India. "Proud moment for India! Congratulations to @JayShah bhai on being elected as the ICC Chair! Your dedication and passion for cricket will surely make a difference," Raina wrote on X.

Australia Great's Blunt Warning To Team Ahead Of India Pink Ball Test

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has criticised the Pat Cummins-led side for lacking winning mindset in the 1st Test against India in Perth. India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of a five-match series to go 1-0 up in the series. The legendary pacer wants Australia to show a bit more fight in the remainder of the series, saying that the hosts lacked intensity in Perth. He also highlighted how youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana won the mental battle against the senior pros in the Australian side.

KKR's Big Captaincy Gamble, Rs 1.5 Crore Buy To Lead. Not Venkatesh Iyer Says Report

Kolkata Knight Riders' failure to bring back skipper Shreyas Iyer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction has left the franchise bosses with plenty to ponder. The name of Venkatesh Iyer, the franchise's top buy at INR 23.5 crore in the mega auction, has surfaced for the leadership role but it seems like the 2024 champions have another player in mind. As per a report, Ajinkya Rahane is the No. 1 candidate to lead KKR in the IPL 2025 season. Rahane, bought in the auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore, was reportedly purchased with the sole option of leading the team.

Travis Head Breaks Silence After Josh Hazelwood's Comments Suggesting Divide In Australian Team

Australian big-hitter Travis Head on Monday asserted there is no "divide" between his team's struggling batters and its potent bowling attack as they geared up to bounce back in the pink-ball Test against India, starting here on December 6. Australia suffered an embarrassing 295-run loss as their batters struggled to cope with the bouncy Perth pitch, managing just 104 & 238 in their two innings. On day three of the Test, pacer Josh Hazlewood, who picked four wickets in first essay, made a comment that seemed to suggest frustration with the team's batters. triggering speculation of tensions in the dressing room.

Australian Star Keen To Face Jasprit Bumrah, Throws Down Challenge In Subtle Manner

The Indian team got the better of Australia's Prime Minister XI as the two sides squared off in the pink-ball warm-up game in Canberra. While Rohit Sharma's men kept the upper hand throughout the fixture, Australia's Sam Konstas showcased his talent with a brilliant hundred in the match. However, Konstas didn't get the opportunity to face India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested from the day-night practice game. Konstas has now expressed his desire to face Bumrah in a match, while expressing confidence in his own batting abilities.

India vs Japan, ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024, Live Score: Japan Bounce Back In Style As India Go 2 Down

India vs Japan Live Updates, ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024: Japan skipper Koji Hardgrave Abe won the toss and opted to bowl against India in their ACC U19 Asia Cup match on Monday in Sharjah. India will be coming to this clash after facing a shocking 43-run loss against the arch-rivals Pakistan. On the other hand, Japan also faced a big defeat by 243 runs against the hosts UAE. Both the teams are now looking to bounce back, in order to get their campaign on track. (Live Scorecard)

Rohit Sharma-Led Team India Depart From Canberra For Adelaide Test vs Australia

After taking part in the two-day warm-up match against Prime Minister's XI, Rohit Sharma-led Team India on Monday departed from Canberra for the Adelaide Test, which will be starting from December 6. Earlier on Sunday in the warm-up match, a four-wicket haul by pacer Harshit Rana, along with commanding knocks from Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, helped India secure a five-wicket win against Australia's Prime Ministers' XI at Canberra's Manuka Oval. While leaving, skipper Rohit and star India pacer Mohammed Siraj were seen taking selfies with the fans who were waiting outside the team hotel in Canberra.

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Ignored India Star Praises "Captain" Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "Team's Man"

"Proud Moment": Suresh Raina Wishes Jay Shah On Starting tenure As ICC Chairman

Australia Great's Blunt Warning To Team Ahead Of India Pink Ball Test

KKR's Big Captaincy Gamble, Rs 1.5 Crore Buy To Lead. Not Venkatesh Iyer Says Report

Travis Head Breaks Silence After Josh Hazelwood's Comments Suggesting Divide In Australian Team

Australian Star Keen To Face Jasprit Bumrah, Throws Down Challenge In Subtle Manner

India vs Japan, ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024, Live Score: Japan Bounce Back In Style As India Go 2 Down

Rohit Sharma-Led Team India Depart From Canberra For Adelaide Test vs Australia