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Shaheen Afridi Takes Top Spot In ICC ODI Bowler Rankings, Babar Azam Remains At No 1 Among Batters

Just months before the start of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the Number 1 ranking after the ICC issued the latest Men's ODI Bowler Rankings. The left-arm quick regained his place as the top bowler in the 50-over format on the back of his impressive displays during Pakistan's historic series triumph over Australia. During the three ODIs, Shaheen took eight scalps, averaging 12.62 and ended the series as the second-highest wicket-taker.

"They'll Go Very Hard At Rohit Sharma": Ex-Australia Star's Blunt Warning For India Skipper

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia, former leg-spinner Kerry O'Keeffe believes that the Baggy Greens will go really hard on opposition skipper Rohit Sharma in the upcoming all-important Test series. Over the years, India has regained an upper hand over Australia in the series. India has won its previous four series against Australia in a row, including two wins in Australia in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons. This has made India a much more successful side in the series, with India winning the BGT 10 times and Australia winning it five times, with their last series win coming in during the 2014-15 season. Their last series win in India was in 2004-05.

"Do or Die": India Star Abhishek Sharma Issued Blunt Warning Ahead Of 3rd T20I

India are all set to face South Africa in the third T20I of the four-match series in Centurion on Wednesday. This will be a crucial match as the series is currently level 1-1 and both the teams need to give their best to gain an unassailable lead. Talking about the second encounter in Gqeberha, the hosts dominated the proceedings as Suryakumar Yadav and co were restricted to 124/6. Later, the Proteas chased down the target with one to spare. India's shocking batting collapse has raised many questions on the team selection.

Pakistan Government's Firm Stance On Champions Trophy, Report Says PCB Told To...

The impasse over the ICC Champions Trophy's model continues after the Pakistan government has reportedly asked the board not to shift any game outside the country. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of the Indian government's decision to not send its team across the border. However, Pakistan also remained determined to not let a single match go outside the country, having won the rights to organise the entire tournament at home.

In Desperate Measure, BCCI Schedules Practice Match For Indian Team. But, No One Can Watch

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s decision to cancel a warm-up match against India A, ahead of the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, met with plenty of criticism. Considering the poor form that many Indian cricketers have displayed off late, the Indian team has reportedly decided to schedule an intra-squad 3-day practice match. However, the board wants to hold the match behind closed doors, with no public viewing possible. In the process, the BCCI wants to keep all matters internal ahead of the start of the series.

Ricky Ponting Out As Commentator For India vs Australia 1st Test Due To 'IPL Factor'

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth, starting November 22, due to commitments with their respective IPL teams for the mega auctions in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24 and 25. According to Australian newspaper 'The Age', "Channel Seven could be without Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for parts of the Perth Test due to a clash of commitments, and Australia may lose a vital backroom coach for the start of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series in a potential stand-off with Indian cricket."

Ricky Ponting's Virat Kohli Remark Labelled "Bad Move" By Brett Lee After Gautam Gambhir's Rant

If history has taught cricket teams anything, it's that poking Virat Kohli isn't the best of ideas. More often than not, the talismanic Indian batter has gone on to do more damage with his bat after being provoked, than being left alone. Australia legend Ricky Ponting's remarks, questioning the Team India star's place in the Test team, hence, have been labelled a 'bad move' by his former teammate Brett Lee. Ponting's comments were also criticised by India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, who asked him to think more about the Australian team, than the Indian.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav To Make One Bold Change?

After beating South Africa in the first T20I by 61 runs, Team India faced a shocking defeat in the second match by three wickets. Suryakumar Yadav and co suffered an immense batting collapse in Gqeberha and posted a total of 124/6. Later, Varun Chakarvarthy provided India with some hope as he scaled five wickets but the Proteas went across the line with six balls to spare. With the four-match series being levelled at 1-1, India will aim to bounce back in style in the third T20I on Wednesday in Centurion.

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Shaheen Afridi Takes Top Spot In ICC ODI Bowler Rankings, Babar Azam Remains At No 1 Among Batters

"They'll Go Very Hard At Rohit Sharma": Ex-Australia Star's Blunt Warning For India Skipper

"Do or Die": India Star Abhishek Sharma Issued Blunt Warning Ahead Of 3rd T20I

Pakistan Government's Firm Stance On Champions Trophy, Report Says PCB Told To...

In Desperate Measure, BCCI Schedules Practice Match For Indian Team. But, No One Can Watch

Ricky Ponting Out As Commentator For India vs Australia 1st Test Due To 'IPL Factor'

Ricky Ponting's Virat Kohli Remark Labelled "Bad Move" By Brett Lee After Gautam Gambhir's Rant

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav To Make One Bold Change?