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Champions Trophy Venue Resolution Soon? Report Claims ICC Meeting On This Date. There's A Jay Shah Factor

The all-powerful board of the International Cricket Council will meet virtually on November 29 to finalise the much-delayed schedule of the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in February-March next year. The cause of the delay has been India's refusal to play in Pakistan considering the tense relations between the two countries. India has not toured Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

Brought up in penury, the sensational Yashasvi Jaiswal says he now uses the experience gained from those difficult days as ammunition to conquer the battles on and off the field. Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against Australia, and is poised to take over the mantle of being India's batting mainstay from the great Virat Kohli, who also made a century after a long time. Having moved to Mumbai from Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi at age 11 to train at Azad Maidan, Jaiswal lived in tents with the groundsmen.

Watch - 7 All Out: African Team Registers Embarrassing 'Lowest Ever' Record In T20Is

Ivory Coast set a new record for the lowest total ever recorded in a T20 international when they were bowled out for just seven by Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday. It was three runs fewer than the previous record of 10, set by the Isle of Man when they lost to Spain in 2023 and equalled by Mongolia against Singapore in September. Nigeria won the toss and elected to bat first in the T20 World Cup sub-regional Africa qualifier, racking up an imposing 271-4 in their 20 overs. Selim Salau smashed 112 from 53 balls before retiring while Isaac Okpe's 65 not out from 23 balls included six sixes and three fours.

Gaby Lewis 'privileged' to skipper Ireland ahead of Bangladesh series

New Ireland women's cricket captain Gaby Lewis believes she is more than ready to take on the role ahead of the ODI series against Bangladesh.

IPL 2025 Auction: End Of The Road? 5 Big-Name Stars Ignored By Franchises

The IPL 2025 auction saw the 10 franchises spend a massive Rs 639.15 crore to sign 182 players the included 62 overseas stars. From Rishabh Pant commanding a record-breaking price of Rs 27 crore to 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becoming the youngest player to be signed for the tournament, there was no shortage of brilliant stories in the auction. However, there were some big names that failed to get any buyers and for some of them, it can be the end of the road as far as IPL is concerned. Here's a look at 5 major superstars who went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction -

'He Doesn't Need Our Support': Jasprit Bumrah's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

In a reverential tone, India skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Monday paid a massive compliment to Virat Kohli, saying the team needs his support more than the batting mainstay needs theirs. Kohli's 30th Test century, an unbeaten 100, played a big part in India's epochal 295-run win over Australia at Perth after getting rolled over for a paltry 150 in the first innings. "Obviously, I have already said that Virat Kohli does not need us, We need him. He is an experienced player. This is his fourth or fifth tour. So, he knows his cricket more than anyone else," said Bumrah in the post-match press meet.

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent apologises to co-star as she asks 'are you alright?'

BBC Breakfast Sally Nugent swiftly supported colleague Jon Kay as he shared a personal revelation from his youth. The pair returned to our screens Tuesday morning, delivering the day's headline stories from the iconic red sofa.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI, Live Streaming: Zimbabwe will be squaring off against Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday in Bulawayo. The hosts will be high on confidence as they have taken 1-0 lead in the series. However, Pakistan will be eyeing a solid comeback in order to level the series. Earlier on Sunday, Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened 1st ODI match. The home team scored 205 all out after 40.2 overs thanks mainly to a 62-run eighth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava (48) and Sikandar Raza (39).

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Champions Trophy Venue Resolution Soon? Report Claims ICC Meeting On This Date. There's A Jay Shah Factor

"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

Watch - 7 All Out: African Team Registers Embarrassing 'Lowest Ever' Record In T20Is

Gaby Lewis 'privileged' to skipper Ireland ahead of Bangladesh series

IPL 2025 Auction: End Of The Road? 5 Big-Name Stars Ignored By Franchises

'He Doesn't Need Our Support': Jasprit Bumrah's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent apologises to co-star as she asks 'are you alright?'

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch