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'Some Commentators...': Pat Cummins' Blunt Take On Rumours Of Split In Australia Team

Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Thursday put an end to the disharmony rumours in his side and said that there's a great feeling around the team. The notion of divide within the Australia camp began when seasoned pacer Josh Hazlewood, on Day 3 of the Perth Test, said, "You probably have to ask one of the batters that question. I'm sort of relaxing and trying to get a bit of physio and a bit of treatment, and I'm probably looking mostly towards the next Test and what plans we can do against these batters." Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Cummins said that the team is looking great and some of the commentators got that 100 per cent wrong. He added that the team don't make too much of these rumours.

Araijeet Singh Hundal's Four Goals Hand India 5th Title In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey

Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash to win a hat-trick of titles in the men's junior Asia Cup in Muscat on Wednesday. This was India's fifth title in the continental tournament, having previously won the crown in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023. The tournament was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Araijeet converted three penalty corners in the fourth, 18th and 54th minutes besides finding the net from a field effort in the 47th minute. Dilraj Singh (19th) was the other goal getter for India.

Ryan Rickelton Hits First Test Ton For South Africa Against Sri Lanka

Ryan Rickelton made a battling century as South Africa overcame a shaky start on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Thursday. The left-handed Rickelton hit 101 as South Africa reached 269 for seven at the close. Rickelton, 28, has been a peripheral figure in the South African Test team since making his debut two-and-a-half years ago. He was playing in only his eighth Test out of a possible 19 and came into the match with a highest score of 42.

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: New Zealand named an unchanged team Thursday as they look to hit back in the second Test against England, resisting the urge to recall batsman Will Young or field a specialist spinner. A day after the visitors announced they would play the same XI that won the series-opener in Christchurch by eight wickets, the Black Caps followed suit for the match starting in Wellington on Friday. Four seamers will spearhead the home attack despite spin being the decisive factor in the most recent Test at the Basin Reserve. (Live Scorecard)

Zimbabwe Pip Pakistan In T20I Thriller For Consolation Win

Zimbabwe grabbed a consolation two-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling final T20I on Thursday, with tailender Richard Ngarava getting them over the line with one ball to spare. Pakistan, seeking a series sweep after winning the first two matches by 57 runs and 10 wickets respectively, rested several key players and made 132-7 off 20 overs in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe responded strongly initially with opener Brian Bennett scoring 43, but the Pakistan bowlers hit back and the loss of home captain Sikandar Raza (19) spelt trouble.

"Power Vacuum At BCCI": Inside Details Revealed By Report After Jay Shah's Exit From BCCI

With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant and as officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next course of action. Following the constitutional amendment in 2022, the secretary is the most influential office-bearer in the BCCI, having "all powers in relation to cricketing and non-cricketing matters" with the CEO working under his supervision.

World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Play Out Yet Another Draw In 8th Game

Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out their fifth draw on the trot in a nervy eighth game of the World Chess Championship to remain level on points in Singapore on Wednesday. The drawn match left both the players on an identical tally of 4 points each, still shy of 3.5 points in order to win the championship. The two players signed peace after 51 moves. It was the sixth draw of the 14-round match.

Champions Trophy Hybrid Model 'Finalised', Says Report. But India Will Have To Pay Heavy Price For ICC's Decision

The International Cricket Council has reached a consensus to conduct next year's Champions Trophy in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing "in principle" to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027. According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new President Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday. "It's been agreed in principle by all parties that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in the UAE and Pakistan with India playing its matches in Dubai. It's a win-win situation for all stakeholders," the ICC source told PTI.

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'Some Commentators...': Pat Cummins' Blunt Take On Rumours Of Split In Australia Team

Araijeet Singh Hundal's Four Goals Hand India 5th Title In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey

Ryan Rickelton Hits First Test Ton For South Africa Against Sri Lanka

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

Zimbabwe Pip Pakistan In T20I Thriller For Consolation Win

"Power Vacuum At BCCI": Inside Details Revealed By Report After Jay Shah's Exit From BCCI

World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Play Out Yet Another Draw In 8th Game

Champions Trophy Hybrid Model 'Finalised', Says Report. But India Will Have To Pay Heavy Price For ICC's Decision