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Sunil Gavaskar's "Viratball" Warning To England's "Bazball" Ahead Of Test Series
Will England's ‘Bazball' succeed in India? This is a question the entire cricketing universe is asking ahead of the 5-match series between the two countries. As India and England gear up for the red-ball assignment, many see Egland's attacking approach as their biggest weapon against Indian spinners. Indian spinners tend to dominate in home conditions, no matter the team they are up against. But, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar thinks India have ‘Viratball' to counter England's ‘Bazball' in the next assignment.
Usman Khawaja In Contention To Feature In 2nd Test Against West Indies
Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in contention to face West Indies in the second Test of the series at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, according to ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet in the first Test in Adelaide. In the second innings, Australia were asked to chase down 26 to emerge victorious in the series opener. With the scores level, West Indies pacer Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded through from around the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old Khawaja as he tried to move his head from the line of the ball but it struck him on the chin.
Sinner comes through Khachanov test to reach quarter-finals
MELBOURNE : Jannik Sinner was far from his best but found a way to come out on top in the key moments as he reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-4 7-5 6-3 win over Karen Khachanov on Sunday.
'Test cricket Will Die If...': West Indies All-Rounder's Explosive Verdict
West Indies cricket team all-rounder Jason Holder expressed his concern regarding the future of Test cricket and said that the current financial model can end up damaging the longest format of the sport. Holder, who is currently part of Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 league, said that the 'big three' controls all the revenue and it is difficult for 'smaller territories' like the West Indies to compete due to the massive financial disparity. The West Indies cricketer added that one way to save Test cricket is to create a specific window for the matches and also introduce an uniform 'minimum wage' for all cricketers.
"Their Spinners Are Better": England Great Backs India Ahead Of Test Series
Former England captain Michael Atherton reckons India's superior spin attack will win them the five-Test home series against Ben Stokes and Co. The first Test begins in Hyderabad on Thursday. England decided to prepare for the tour in Abu Dhabi rather than playing a tour game in India. Only Jack Leach is a seasoned spinner in the England squad with the others being the inexperienced Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed. India boast of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.
Australia's Khawaja set to return to training for Brisbane test
MELBOURNE : Australia opener Usman Khawaja looks increasingly likely to play the second test against West Indies in Brisbane this week after completing concussion protocols on Sunday.
Revealed: The safety concerns that plagued Emirates Old Trafford ahead of huge concerts and Ashes test
Safety officials expressed concern to Lancashire County Cricket Club about stewarding or medical care at its ground four times since 2021, according to a council report.