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On Kapil Dev's Viral 'Kidnapping' Video, Gautam Gambhir Lifts The Lid

After a recent video of India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev being handcuffed emerged on social media, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir had raised concerns over the well being of the latter. In the video, Dev was being forcibly led into a room by two unidentified men. Netizens, including Gambhir, questioned the nature of this video as to whether it is a genuine footage or could it be an elaborate advertising stunt? However, Gambhir took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to reveal the context behind the video.

"...Terrible for India": Pakistan Great Points Out Major Concern For Rohit And Co In World Cup

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill scored dominating centuries as India routed Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) in a rain-hit ODI on Sunday. The victory helped India gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Iyer (105) Gill (104) put on a dominant second-wicket stand of 200 to lay the foundations for India's 399 for 5 after being invited to bat in Indore. Stand-in-skipper KL Rahul's 52 and an unbeaten 72 by T20 sensation Suryakumar Yadav contributed to the mammoth total and the bowlers then combined to hand India an unbeatable lead.

Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah Set For Return As India Eye 'Rare First' Against Australia In 3rd ODI

Skipper Rohit Sharma would fancy a perfect culmination to the Indian team's World Cup preparations as hosts eye a rare clean sweep of Australia in the third and final ODI here on Wednesday. Never before in the history have India whitewashed Australia in the ODI format. In fact, neither of them have achieved such a result, home or away, irrespective of the number of matches played in a series. Given how perfectly everything has panned out for the World Cup hosts in the lead up to the mega tournament, it would only be fitting that India finish with a deserving 3-0 score-line.

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble's All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia

Once against proving his credentials in white-ball cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin put on a show with the ball as India took on Australia in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series. The marquee spinner, who hasn't been in India's scheme of things in the 50-over format for long, made a strong case for ODI World Cup selection with his performance against the mighty Aussies. As Ashwin claimed three wickets in the Indore match, he went on to shatter an all-time record that was held by the legendary Anil Kumble.

Pakistan Great's Reply On Sachin Tendulkar's Post For Arjun And Sara Wins Hearts

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to share a sweet message for his children - Arjun Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar. Sachin shared a picture of Arjun and Sara as kids on social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) along with the caption - "What a beautiful coincidence! Celebrating Arjun's birthday and #DaughtersDay on the same day. I couldn't be a happier father." Former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar shared a heartwarming message on the picture as he wrote - "Masha Allah Sachin! Wishing Arjun a happy birthday, thoughts & best wishes to Sara."

Jemimah Rodrigues' Message For Men's Cricket Team After Winning Asian Games 2023 Gold

India's Jemimah Rodrigues on Monday urged the men's team to aim for the gold after the women's team created history in the final of the Asian Games 2023. India Women's side beat Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final to clinch the gold medal here on their maiden appearance. Batting first, India posted 116 for seven on a difficult batting track before the Titas Sadhu-led bowling attack restricted Sri Lanka to 97 for eight in 20 overs. “We have spoken to the men's team. We have told them that we are bringing the gold; you guys also bring it,” an elated Rodrigues told reporters.

India vs Australia: Why Did David Warner Turn Into A Right-Hander? Teammate's 'Ashwin' Explanation

Southpaw David Warner had to employ a rather bizarre tactic of batting right-handed against R Ashwin in the second ODI because of the turn the Indian was generating from the Indore pitch, said Australia bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott. Australia were never in the hunt after India amassed 399 for five to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series on Sunday. Warner (53) and Abbott (54) were the two Australian batters who got going before the visitors suffered their fifth ODI loss in a row.

Will Axar Patel Recover In Time For Cricket World Cup 2023? Report Provides Massive Injury Update

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available for the third ODI against Australia after being given a one-match break but all-rounder Axar Patel will be given a few more days to recover from his quadricep tear ahead of the World Cup, BCCI sources said on Monday. While Ravichandran Ashwin has done decently in his two outings, the team management is still bullish about the fitness of Axar, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder. "The team management wants to give Axar full chance of recovery. His forearm and finger bruises have healed but may be in another few days, he would get fit for World Cup. India's first match is on September 8 and hence there is time.

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On Kapil Dev's Viral 'Kidnapping' Video, Gautam Gambhir Lifts The Lid

"...Terrible for India": Pakistan Great Points Out Major Concern For Rohit And Co In World Cup

Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah Set For Return As India Eye 'Rare First' Against Australia In 3rd ODI

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble's All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia

Pakistan Great's Reply On Sachin Tendulkar's Post For Arjun And Sara Wins Hearts

Jemimah Rodrigues' Message For Men's Cricket Team After Winning Asian Games 2023 Gold

India vs Australia: Why Did David Warner Turn Into A Right-Hander? Teammate's 'Ashwin' Explanation

Will Axar Patel Recover In Time For Cricket World Cup 2023? Report Provides Massive Injury Update