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Watch: Delhi Capitals Share Video Of Rishabh Pant's "Unorthodox Shots"

Rishabh Pant the cricketer is known for his daredevilry with a bat in hand. Pant has made a name for himself in international cricket with his penchant for unorthodox shots, which produce maximum impact. While he has payed the price for playing such high risk shots too, no one can deny the fact that Pant is a great entertainer as a batter. Before making it big in the Indian team, Pant showcased his full range of shots in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his franchise Delhi Capitals.

KL Rahul Donates Rs 31 Lakh For Budding Cricketer's Treatment

India opener KL Rahul has come to the rescue of an 11-year-old budding cricketer in need of an urgent Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), donating Rs 31 lakh for the treatment of a rare blood disorder. In December, Varad Nalawade's father Sachin, an insurance agent, and mother Swapna Jha, started a campaign to raise Rs 35 lakh they needed to pay for their son's treatment. Rahul's team got in touch with the organisation associated with the campaign as soon as they came to know about Varad.

Wriddhiman Saha Explains Why He Won't Name "Journalist" Who Threatened Him

Wriddhiman Saha on Tuesday took to Twitter to explained the reason behind why he is not revealing the name of the "journalist" who had sent "threatening" messages to him for saying no to an interview. Saha had, on Sunday, shared screenshot of messages he received from the "journalist" following the Indian selection committee's decision to drop him from the Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka.

Indian Cricketers' Association Issues Statement In Favour Of Wriddhiman Saha, Condemns Journalist's "Threats"

The Indian Cricketers' Association on Tuesday released a statement and the body condemned the "threatening message" sent by a journalist to wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha. The ICA has also welcomed the BCCI's decision to probe the issue. "We acknowledge the fact that the media plays a very important role both in the growth of our game and the players but there's always a line that must never be crossed. What has happened in Saha's case is totally unacceptable and we call for the respective press organisations too to take up the matter and ensure such things are not repeated," ICA President Ashok Malhotra said in an official statement.

Wriddhiman Saha Says He Will Not Reveal Identity Of Journalist

Wriddhiman Saha has received an outpouring of support after sharing a screenshot of messages he received from a journalist following the Indian selection committee's decision to drop him from the Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka. Speaking to PTI, BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal had said the board would look into the matter and that BCCI secretary Jay Shah "will certainly speak to Wriddhiman". However, in an interview with The Indian Express, said that he would not reveal the identity of the journalist to the board because it was "never my intention to harm somebody's career, to pull a person down."

"Definitely Ahead Of Hardik Pandya": Wasim Jaffer Makes Huge Statement About Young All-rounder's 2022 T20 World Cup Chances

Former Team India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has made a big statement about all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer after the youngster made a big impact with the bat, in the finisher's role, during the recently concluded T20I series against West Indies. In a candid short chat with ESPNcricinfo, Jaffer explained how Venkatesh Iyer's all-round abilities and the recent performances put him "ahead" of Hardik Pandya in the race to bag the coveted all-rounder's place in the squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup later this year. Jaffer agreed to the fact that Iyer's bowling gives him an "edge" and surely makes him a "real contender now".

"360-Degree Player": Kieron Pollard's Big Praise For India's Batting Star

India completed a clean sweep over West Indies in the recently concluded T20I series in Kolkata to add to the 3-0 win in the ODIs. Suryakumar Yadav played in the anchor's role in the third and final T20I on Sunday, scoring 65 off just 31 balls, smashing seven sixes and a solitary four. With India struggling at 93 for four after a top-order collapse, Suryakumar and Venkatesh Iyer (35 off 19) stitched a 91-run stand for the fifth wicket, taking the team to a total of 184 for five.

"Not Hurt" By Wriddhiman Saha's Comments, He "Deserved Honesty And Clarity", Says Rahul Dravid

India's head coach Rahul Dravid said he is not at all "hurt" that veteran keeper Wriddhiman Saha revealed a very classified conversation that he had on his future but at the same time wanted to give the Bengal wicketkeeper clarity about his position in the team. Wriddhiman Saha had told the media that head coach Dravid had asked him to consider retirement during a private conversation after the South Africa series.

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Watch: Delhi Capitals Share Video Of Rishabh Pant's "Unorthodox Shots"

KL Rahul Donates Rs 31 Lakh For Budding Cricketer's Treatment

Wriddhiman Saha Explains Why He Won't Name "Journalist" Who Threatened Him

Indian Cricketers' Association Issues Statement In Favour Of Wriddhiman Saha, Condemns Journalist's "Threats"

Wriddhiman Saha Says He Will Not Reveal Identity Of Journalist

"Definitely Ahead Of Hardik Pandya": Wasim Jaffer Makes Huge Statement About Young All-rounder's 2022 T20 World Cup Chances

"360-Degree Player": Kieron Pollard's Big Praise For India's Batting Star

"Not Hurt" By Wriddhiman Saha's Comments, He "Deserved Honesty And Clarity", Says Rahul Dravid