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1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies

Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. India have won each of their last eight T20Is against the West Indies in the shortest format since November 2019. But to maintain this dominating run, India will have to dig deep from rapidly depleting reservoirs of both resources and confidence to keep the ship afloat.

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

From the cricket field to the hockey pitch, Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju claim the World Chess Championship title on Thursday, becoming the youngest world champion in history. At just 18 years old, Gukesh's victory against reigning champion Ding Liren of China marked a monumental achievement, as he became only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to hold the title.

Sara Tendulkar Spotted Cheering For India During 3rd Test Against Australia

Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, was spotted in the stands on Day 1 of the third Test encounter between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Sara was cheering from the stands with former cricketers Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh sitting on the seats behind her. However, there was not much play in the first session of Day 1 as heavy rain impacted play and according to forecasts, couple of days' play can get affected by the rainfall and thunderstorms.

Harry Kane To Remain England's Captain, Confirms Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel, England's manager confirmed that Harry Kane would continue as country's captain, putting to rest any speculation about leadership changes under his reign. The Bayern Munich striker, who has been a cornerstone of England's recent successes, has retained Tuchel's trust. The German tactician, who was unveiled as Gareth Southgate's successor in October, addressed the media on Friday following the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw. England will face Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra in Group K, with their campaign starting in March.

'Pat Cummins Delighted...': Experts Blast Rohit Sharma's Call To Bowl First In 3rd Test

India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. Rohit's decision was centred around the overcast conditions prevailing at Brisbane, an area that has seen an unforeseen amount of rainfall in recent days. Rohit's decision was slammed, in particular, by former England captain Michael Vaughan and former Australia batter Matthew Hayden. Vaughan went as far as to saying that opposition captain Pat Cummins would've been delighted with the outcome despite losing the toss.

Australia Star Responsible For Lights Going Off During 2nd Test Against India? Big Reason Revealed

The second Test match between India and Australia in Adelaide saw the lights go out on two occasions leading to disappointment for both players and fans. While India fast bowler Harshit Rana's reaction to the incident has already gone viral, experienced Australia spinner Nathan Lyon revealed the exact reason behind the events. During Day 1 of the third Test match in Brisbane, Lyon revealed that he wanted the lights to be on in the training pitches and asked the light coordinator to turn on the lights for him. However, the coordinator mistakenly hit the wrong button and the lights for the main ground were turned off.

Mohammed Siraj Receives Harsh Treatment From Gabba Crowd Over Travis Head Controversy - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was booed heavily by a part of the crowd at The Gabba, Brisbane on Day 1 of the third Test match against Australia on Saturday. As Siraj got ready to bowl the second over of the Australian innings, boos rang from different parts of the ground. The reaction was because of the controversy surrounding Siraj and his send-off to Travis Head during the second Test match in Adelaide. Siraj and Head were both punished for the controversy with the India fast bowler ever receiving a 20 per cent fine while Head was sanctioned and awarded one demerit point.

"Nahi Ho Raha...": Jasprit Bumrah's Frustration Caught On Stump Mic During 3rd Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was heard complaining about the lack of swing during Day 1 of the third Test encounter against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Only 13.2 overs of play was possible in the first session of the match due to rain and the conditions were predominantly overcast. However, there was very little swing on offer for the fast bowlers and Bumrah was heard complaining about it on the stump mic. During the fifth over of the match, Bumrah tried to alter his length in order to find more movement off the pitch. However, he realised that there was no swing on offer.

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1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

Sara Tendulkar Spotted Cheering For India During 3rd Test Against Australia

Harry Kane To Remain England's Captain, Confirms Thomas Tuchel

'Pat Cummins Delighted...': Experts Blast Rohit Sharma's Call To Bowl First In 3rd Test

Australia Star Responsible For Lights Going Off During 2nd Test Against India? Big Reason Revealed

Mohammed Siraj Receives Harsh Treatment From Gabba Crowd Over Travis Head Controversy - Watch

"Nahi Ho Raha...": Jasprit Bumrah's Frustration Caught On Stump Mic During 3rd Test Against Australia