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Rishabh Pant Hit On Body, Virat Kohli Tested In Nets As India Train Behind Black Cloth

Star batter Virat Kohli began preparations ahead of the 1st Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting from November 22. Kohli was seen batting in the nets at the WACA Ground, the other venue in Perth. He was the first Indian player to reach Australia, along with his family. Kohli is aiming to recover from a lean patch, having scored just 93 runs in the recent 0-3 Test loss at home to New Zealand.

10 Overs, 0 Wickets: Mohammed Shami Makes Poor Return To Competitive Cricket In Ranji Trophy

India pacer Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal struggled in their Ranji Trophy Group C game against Madhya Pradesh in Indore on Wednesday. Electing to field first, MP were 103/1 at stumps after bowling out Bengal for 228 in their first innings. The visitors need an outright win to keep their slim quarterfinal hopes alive. Bengal's attack is depleted by injuries to Ishan Porel and Rishav Vivek, while Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are on national duty. All eyes are now on Shami to not only prove his fitness but also rejuvenate his state team's campaign.

Yashavi Jaiswal's Brother Quit Cricket, Mumbai As Both Couldn't Afford 2 Meals; Now He Is Ranji Trophy Star

Tejasvi Jaiswal, elder brother of star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, was in the news recently, having scored his maiden First-Class half-century in the 4th round of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. A southpaw, just like his brother, Tejasvi scored 82 runs with the bat in his only innings and picked a wicket in the Ranji game for Tripura against Baroda at Agartala. While Yashasvi is enjoying life as an all-format India cricketer, having embarked on his first Test tour of Australia, Tejasvi once had to quit cricket so that his brother could achieve his dreams.

France, Italy And Portugal Target Nations League Quarter-Finals

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals. With European champions Spain and Germany already qualified for the last eight, six spots are still to be filled going into the final two rounds of group matches over the next week. Unbeaten Italy and Portugal require just a point to advance, while France are well positioned too ahead of the visit of Israel on Thursday -- a game that will be played surrounded by a large police presence.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Backs Manolo Marquez, Says Asian Cup Qualification Is India's 'Minimum Goal'

India may still be searching for their first win under Manolo Marquez nearly four months into his tenure but goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Wednesday backed the head coach and said qualifying for the next AFC Asian Cup is the team's "minimum" target. The Indian football team's last victory was a 1-0 win against Kuwait in the World Cup Qualifiers on November 16 last year. Since then, the side has struggled, losing seven of its last 11 matches and falling in FIFA rankings from a sub-100 position in July 2023 to 125.

Mark Waugh Sees ODI Cricket 'Phasing Out' Beyond Major Tournaments

As Australia grapples with a tight international schedule, cricket legend Mark Waugh foresees a future where One-Day International (ODI) cricket is largely reserved for major tournaments like the ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy. Waugh, reflecting on Australia's recent 1-2 ODI series loss to Pakistan with a second-string side, has voiced a realistic yet bittersweet prediction: that the traditional 50-over format may be squeezed out in favour of the shorter T20 format and Test matches outside of high-stakes competitions.

2018 Was The Best T20 Year For Me: KL Rahul Recalls His 14-Ball Fifty For Punjab Against Delhi Capitals

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul relives his incredible 14-ball fifty, he scored in the 2018 IPL while playing for Punjab Kings (erstwhile Kings XI Punjab) and called it the best T20 year of his career. KL Rahul, who was acquired by Punjab for Rs 11 crore in the auction for IPL 2028, scored a match-winning 51 off 14 balls against Delhi Capitals, the tournament's fastest half century at the time, in his second match for the franchise as Punjab Kings snapped 64 runs in five overs in their chase of 167.

Mohammad Rizwan's Direct Message To Suryakumar Yadav And Co Amid BCCI's Champions Trophy Travel Refusal

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are at loggerheads after the Indian government refused to send the Indian cricket team across the border for next year's ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI recently informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of the Indian government's decision to not send team to Pakistan, thus proposing a hybrid model for India's matches. However, the Pakistan government has asked the PCB not to organise any games outside the country, having been awarded the rights to organise the entire tournament at home.

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Rishabh Pant Hit On Body, Virat Kohli Tested In Nets As India Train Behind Black Cloth

10 Overs, 0 Wickets: Mohammed Shami Makes Poor Return To Competitive Cricket In Ranji Trophy

Yashavi Jaiswal's Brother Quit Cricket, Mumbai As Both Couldn't Afford 2 Meals; Now He Is Ranji Trophy Star

France, Italy And Portugal Target Nations League Quarter-Finals

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Backs Manolo Marquez, Says Asian Cup Qualification Is India's 'Minimum Goal'

Mark Waugh Sees ODI Cricket 'Phasing Out' Beyond Major Tournaments

2018 Was The Best T20 Year For Me: KL Rahul Recalls His 14-Ball Fifty For Punjab Against Delhi Capitals

Mohammad Rizwan's Direct Message To Suryakumar Yadav And Co Amid BCCI's Champions Trophy Travel Refusal