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Duleep Trophy: West Zone Start Favourites In Semi Final As Big Guns Eye Turnaround

Redemption will be the central theme when a clutch of cricketers from the West Zone, including Cheteshwar Pujara and Prithvi Shaw, enter the field for the Duleep Trophy semifinals against Central Zone, starting from Wednesday. For the crucial clash, the West Zone bring in Pujara, Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav and Sarfaraz Khan and all four batters need a career reboot. Pujara, a veteran of 103 Tests and over 7000 runs, has scripted tales of valour over the years. But now he finds himself out of reckoning for India. He was dropped from India's squad for the tour of West Indies after a modest outing during the World Test Championship final against Australia last month. He will be eager to make a statement of intent during the Duleep Trophy.

"His Biggest Challenge Will Be...": AB De Villiers' Has A Word Of Advice For Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is one of the batting sensations in world cricket in the shortest format. It was the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the beginning that witnessed the art of his batting and now the world cricket is also having the same pleasure. Suryakumar too continues to impress on a regular basis. Be it a powerful sweep for a four or an unbelievable scoop over the third man fence for a six, the right-handed batter has proved that he is truly a 360 degree player.

Watch: Virat Kohli Leads India's Beach Volleyball Session As Team Lands In West Indies

The Indian cricket team has reached the Caribbean islands for the all-format tour of the West Indies. Upon touchdown, the players indulged themselves in a beach volleyball session. Ishan Kishan, one of the wicket-keeper batters in the squad, turned into a cameraman, capturing the enthralling volleyball game between players. The team's superstar batter Virat Kohli was also seen showcasing his volleyball skills in what seemed like a fun session for the team ahead of the gruelling cricketing assignment that awaits them.

Watch: When MS Dhoni Recalled Ian Bell By Withdrawing Jonny Bairstow-Like Run-out Appeal

The 'spirit of cricket' debate has triggered among fans and experts on social media ever since England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow was dismissed in a controversial manner. An unaware Bairstow wandered outside his crease, only for Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey to dislodge the bails and get him out run-out. As fans discuss whether Australia were right to dismiss Bairstow in the fashion, fans recall how MS Dhoni withdrew a similar run-out appeal during an India vs England Test in 2011, allowing the already-dismissed Ian Bell to return to the crease.

"India's Bowling Always Weak, Will Not Be A Threat": Ex-Pakistan Star On World Cup Clash

The anticipation for the India vs Pakistan clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 has been building ever since the International Cricket Council announced the schedule for the showpiece event. Though the match will be taking place at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal feels his team will be the favourites in the contest. In fact, Ajmal doesn't think India even has the bowling attack to challenge the Pakistani batters in the high-profile fixture.

"Keep An Eye On Him": Sourav Ganguly Identifies India's Leg Spinner For ODI World Cup

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the management to keep an eye on veteran leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup. Chahal was part of the squad for last year's T20 World Cup in Australia but didn't play a single game as India bowed out in the semi-final after losing to England. Ganguly feels while India have other good wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi at their disposal, Chahal could be key to their chances.

"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure -- the very traits that made Mahendra Singh's side a world beater in 2011. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said if the celebrated South African mental conditioning coach can make a difference to the Indian men's team's performance, he could be asked to work till 2024 Olympics. Upton is scheduled to hold three mental conditioning sessions, starting Saturday, during the ongoing National Camp for the men's core group at SAI Centre in Bengaluru.

"Words...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Latest Instagram Post Shares Tale Of A Lion, A Tiger And A Donkey

Naveen-ul-Haq's face-off with Virat Kohli was one of the most talked about events of the IPL 2023. During a match between Lucknow Super Giants, where Afghanistan star Naveen plays, and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore things went almost out of control as the two were involved in a heated argument. Later, LSG coach Gautam Gambhir also got involved. After the incident, both cricketers social media posts became a matter of intrigue for the netizens. Almost, every time they posted something, fans found a correlation with their heated argument.

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Duleep Trophy: West Zone Start Favourites In Semi Final As Big Guns Eye Turnaround

"His Biggest Challenge Will Be...": AB De Villiers' Has A Word Of Advice For Suryakumar Yadav

Watch: Virat Kohli Leads India's Beach Volleyball Session As Team Lands In West Indies

Watch: When MS Dhoni Recalled Ian Bell By Withdrawing Jonny Bairstow-Like Run-out Appeal

"India's Bowling Always Weak, Will Not Be A Threat": Ex-Pakistan Star On World Cup Clash

"Keep An Eye On Him": Sourav Ganguly Identifies India's Leg Spinner For ODI World Cup

"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations

"Words...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Latest Instagram Post Shares Tale Of A Lion, A Tiger And A Donkey