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Jonny Bairstow Brings Out 'Bazball' For Yorkshire On Return To Action

English batting wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow returned to the crease for the first time after eight months for Yorkshire. With his timely comeback, England have recieved a major boost ahead of the upcoming Ashes Test series. Bairstow turned out for the Yorkshire second XI against Nottinghamshire in what was his first hit-out since breaking his leg in September last year, and the 33-year-old looked comfortable as he compiled a steady 97 at Headingley.

'Gave Me The Biggest Headache...': Ex-England Coach's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

Journey of the defending champions Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 has been like a roller coaster ride so far. The Hardik Pandya-led side has played five matches and lost two of them. Their first defeat came against Kolkata Knight Riders while the other one came against Rajasthan Royals. Skipper Hardik Pandya, who left everyone impressed with his leadership skills and performance in the last edition, is yet to deliver a promising innings this year. However, former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood praised the India all-rounder and called him a "rockstar".

David Warner Returns As Australia Name Squad For WTC Final, First Two Ashes Tests

Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall. Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over. But the 36-year-old will head to England as part of a 17-man squad that also includes Josh Inglis as cover for wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and Marcus Harris and Matthew Renshaw as back-up batters.

England Coach Brendon McCullum Lands In Soup Over Betting Advertisements

England head coach Brendon McCullum's appearance in online betting advertisements has landed him in a fix with the country's cricket board (ECB) probing if it is in breach of the governing body's anti-corruption rules. The former New Zealand captain had appeared in online advertisements after joining betting organisation '22Bet' as an ambassador in January. He had shared a video on his Facebook page on March 27 promoting 22Bet's markets on the Indian Premier League.

"We've Been Very Clear...": Ben Stokes Reveals His Ashes 'Pitch' Plans

England captain Ben Stokes has warned Australia that he has asked for "fast, flat wickets" to take the attack to the Ashes holders later this year. Stokes is hoping to lead England to their first Test series victory over Australia since 2015 and he believes pitch conditions will be crucial. The all-rounder wants groundsmen at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, Headingley and The Oval -- the five venues staging Ashes Tests -- to produce the kind of quick pitches that will allow England to use the aggressive game-plan he has deployed with great success since taking over as captain.

Watch: England Great Graeme Swann Does "Naagin" Dance During IPL 2023 Commentary. Internet Amazed

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one big celebration of T20 cricket. Over the last decade and half, IPL has privided enough entertainment on the cricket field and off it too. Even the most serious cricketers sometimes bring out their humorous side at the sidelines of this tournament. The same was visible from England spin great Graeme Swann, who is one of the experts for IPL 2023's digital broadcasters Jio Cinema, ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Ahead of the match, Swan could be see doing the 'Naagin' dance with his fellow commentators.

India's Nitin Menon In Umpires' Panel For Ashes: Report

Nitin Menon, the only Indian in the ICC elite panel of umpires, will finally realise his "dream" when he gets to officiate in the iconic Ashes in England in June-July. The 39-year-old from Indore will be the on-field umpire in the third and fourth Test of the marquee series between England and Australia starting June 16. "He will be officiating in the Ashes," a BCCI official told PTI. The third Test will be played in Leeds from July 6-10 while the fourth Test will be in Manchester (July 19-23). Menon will be the TV umpire in the fifth and final Test at the Oval in London from July 27-31.

After Babar Azam Goes Unsold In The Hundred Draft, James Anderson's Outrageous Claim

England pacer James Anderson expressed his disappointment after Pakistan captain Babar Azam was overlooked during the Hundred draft last week. During the Hundred draft last week, 30 men's cricketers were picked across the eight teams and overall 64 players were picked up across the men's and women's categories. While Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were picked by Welsh Fire, Babar went unsold, having entered the draft with a reserve price of 100,000 british pounds (approx. Rs 8.2 lakh).

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Jonny Bairstow Brings Out 'Bazball' For Yorkshire On Return To Action

'Gave Me The Biggest Headache...': Ex-England Coach's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

David Warner Returns As Australia Name Squad For WTC Final, First Two Ashes Tests

England Coach Brendon McCullum Lands In Soup Over Betting Advertisements

"We've Been Very Clear...": Ben Stokes Reveals His Ashes 'Pitch' Plans

Watch: England Great Graeme Swann Does "Naagin" Dance During IPL 2023 Commentary. Internet Amazed

India's Nitin Menon In Umpires' Panel For Ashes: Report

After Babar Azam Goes Unsold In The Hundred Draft, James Anderson's Outrageous Claim