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"When One Has Played More Than 100 Tests...": Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Big Revelation

Ignored Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his disappointment at not featuring for the national side in the recent past. Pujara, who was hailed as a strong contender for the No. 3 spot in the batting order, has not played for India since June 2023. Although he was being considered for a return in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia, the selectors ended up not going through with it. Pujara said that he is still motivated due to the love of the game and is ready to play whenever needed.

India's Squad For England Tour: Rohit Sharma To Lead, Two IPL Stars Set To Return For Tests: Report

Rohit Sharma is all set to captain the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against England with the BCCI shortlisting around 35 players fro the tour, according to a report by Times Of India. While there was some speculation over Rohit's position following the series loss against Australia, he is expected to stay as captain. The report also claimed that the selectors are keen to find a steady middle-order batter who can No. 5 or 6 with Karun Nair and Devdutt Padikkal being the top contenders. However, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel have reportedly not part of the selectors' shortlist as of now.

"93,000 Pakistan Soldiers Surrendered...": Shahid Afridi Blasted By World Boxing Medallist Over Pahalgam Comment

World championship medallist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri gave a fiery reply to former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi, whose comments on the Pahalgam terrorist attack have left many Indians infuriated. After the attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives, Afridi appeared on Pakistani television and blamed India's security forces, questioning their efficiency while also throwing negative light on India's sportsmanship. Bidhuri, who won a bronze medal at the 2017 World Boxing Championships in Germany, defended the Indian forces and drew comparison between the state of sporting affairs in both countries while taking the example of the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League.

"The Guy You're Praising Wanted Me Dropped": Cheteshwar Pujara's Wife Makes Staggering Revelation

One of the most dependable Test cricketers India has produced, Cheteshwar Pujara, is a man of a few words but impeccable character. Over the years in his international cricketing career, Pujara earned many draws for India and played a crucial role in several victories. But the batter is no longer a part of India's team in any of the three formats. Pujara, who last played for India in 2023, has often produced fine knocks, making selectors contemplate his return. But his fortunes have still not changed.

On Shikhar Dhawan's Kargil Reminder, Bizarre 'Fantastic Tea' Reply From Shahid Afridi

Amid a tense standoff between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, a war of words has erupted on social media between retired cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Shahid Afridi. The former Pakistan captain's controversial comments over the Pahalgam attack prompted a sharp reply from Dhawan. As the former India opener reminded Shahid Afridi of the past India-Pakistan confrontations, including the Kargil war, the ex-cricketer from across the border gave a bizarre response. Even former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria doubled down on Afridi, calling him a 'hypocrite'.

"Sachin Hit Me Into A Tree": WI Great, In Praising Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Reveals Major Story

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop recalled bowling to a teenage Sachin Tendulkar in 1990 and how he "shocked the living daylights" out of him with a powerful hit and went to compare the legends' exploits with those of 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter who became the youngest T20 centurion and fastest Indian with an Indian Premier League (IPL) century during the match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday. Bishop, who took 279 scalps for WI between 1988-1998, was speaking in a video by ESPNCricinfo after Suryavanshi's 35-ball century against GT.

R Ashwin Reveals What Made Him Contemplate Retirement: "When I Didn't Start In Perth..."

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin finally revealed what led to his international retirement midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin decided to announce his retirement after the third Test match at The Gabba - a decision that took the cricketing world by surprise. During an interaction on the Mike Testing 1, 2, 3' podcast, Ashwin said that he wanted to retire after the Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai where he scored a century and claimed a six-wicket haul. However, he decided to prolong his career due to his good form and sensational run of results.

"Kargil Mein Haraya...": Shikhar Dhawan Rips Into Shahid Afridi For Insulting Indian Army After Pahalgam Attack

A day after former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi made unsavoury comments about the Indian Army, Shikhar Dhawan has given a strong reaction. The comment and the reaction come days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, that claimed 26 lives. The incident has resulted in one of India's worst face-offs with Pakistan. Days after the attack, Afridi, a veteran of 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20Is, mocked Indian Army and media for their take on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

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"When One Has Played More Than 100 Tests...": Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Big Revelation

India's Squad For England Tour: Rohit Sharma To Lead, Two IPL Stars Set To Return For Tests: Report

"93,000 Pakistan Soldiers Surrendered...": Shahid Afridi Blasted By World Boxing Medallist Over Pahalgam Comment

"The Guy You're Praising Wanted Me Dropped": Cheteshwar Pujara's Wife Makes Staggering Revelation

On Shikhar Dhawan's Kargil Reminder, Bizarre 'Fantastic Tea' Reply From Shahid Afridi

"Sachin Hit Me Into A Tree": WI Great, In Praising Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Reveals Major Story

R Ashwin Reveals What Made Him Contemplate Retirement: "When I Didn't Start In Perth..."

"Kargil Mein Haraya...": Shikhar Dhawan Rips Into Shahid Afridi For Insulting Indian Army After Pahalgam Attack