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"Virat Kohli Is Like A Duck Getting Into...": Ex-BCCI Chief Selector's Prediction For Australia Tour Is Massive

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia, former cricketer M. S. K. Prasad backed stalwart batter Virat Kohli to come back in to form during this series. In 2024 in Tests, Virat has scored 245 runs in five Tests and ten innings at an average of 27.22, with just one fifty and best score of 70. In the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 though, Virat has been rather solid. He has scored 556 runs in eight Tests at an average of 42.76, with a century and three fifties in 14 innings, with best score of 121.

Smriti Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj To Script History As India Clinch ODI Series vs New Zealand

Charismatic India batter Smriti Mandhana finally played a knock befitting her calibre as India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the deciding game to seal the three-match Women's ODI series 2-1 on Tuesday. Mandhana (100 off 122 balls), who wasn't able to showcase her class at the top of the order in the two previous games, made her 8th ODI hundred century, the most by an Indian in the forma. India coasted to the 233 run target in 44.2 overs. New Zealand had recovered to reach 232 for five from a precarious 88/5 courtesy Brooke Halliday (86 off 96 deliveries).

Chennai Super Kings Name All 5 Retentions Two Days Before Deadline? Cryptic Post Sets Internet Ablaze

Only two days remain for the IPL 2024 retention deadline, and rumours are flying thick and strong. One team which will be under focus is five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. There has been a lot of deliberations on who will be their No. 1 pick. The most intriguing part of their retention is whether MS Dhoni will be playing the next IPL or not. While he can be retained as an uncapped player, since he retired from international cricket over five years ago, some have said that he should be retained as a capped players.

India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav Out Of Action For Few Months. Report Reveals Reason

Concerns arose when the BCCI announced on October 25 that speedster Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, would miss India's four-match series against South Africa scheduled from November 8-15, due to injury. Sources have told IANS that Mayank, who took four wickets in India's 3-0 series victory against Bangladesh, is likely to be sidelined for a few months because of a back problem. Mayank is currently at the BCCI's newly inaugurated Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

East Bengal vs Bashundhara Kings Live Streaming AFC Challenge League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

East Bengal vs Bashundhara Kings Live Streaming: After a draw against Paro FC, East Bengal will aim for a better result against Bangladesh's Bashudhara Kings in their second match of the AFC Challenge League. Dimitri Diamantakos scored again as East Bengal FC (EBFC) came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Bhutan's Paro FC (PFC) in their opening match of the AFC Challenge League. The result saw the Red and Gold Brigade (EBFC) snap their losing streak this season.

Ramiz Raja Breaks Silence On Viral '6 Losses' Comment On Shan Masood. Says, "My Goal..."

Pakistan great Ramiz Raja triggered a row after a part of his interview with the team's Test captain Shan Masood surfaced on social media. Despite Pakistan's dramatic series win against England, Ramiz asked Masood some objectionable questions, making fans on social media as well as Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir furious. However, Ramiz has now issued a clarification, saying it wasn't his goal to belittle the Pakistan captain. Ramiz also went on to take a swipe at Pakistan cricket's fans, saying they are only alive on social media.

Not KL Rahul: Lucknow Super Giants Complete First Signing Of IPL 2025 For Rs 18 Crore - Report

Lucknow Super Kings completed their first formal signing for IPL 2025 as West Indies wicket-keeper batter Nicholas Pooran was retained by the franchise for Rs 18 crore. According to Cricbuzz, Pooran visited the Kolkata office of the RPSG group on Tuesday to meet team owner Sanjiv Goenka and complete the formalities of his retention. Pooran joined LSG in 2023 for a price of Rs 16 crore and media reports have suggested that he can replace KL Rahul as the captain for the 2025 season.

Fresh Setback For Mohammed Shami? Star's Name Missing As Report Claims Gujarat Titans Will Retain...

Gujarat Titans are set to retain their captain Shubman Gill alongside star spinner Rashid Khan and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan ahead of the IPL mega auction. Uncapped hitters Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan are also expected to be retained by the franchise. "Shubman, Rashid and Sai will be retained by the franchise," said an IPL source. Gill, who is seen a future leader in the Indian cricket setup, had captained Titans for the first time earlier this year when the side finished eighth out of 10 teams.

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"Virat Kohli Is Like A Duck Getting Into...": Ex-BCCI Chief Selector's Prediction For Australia Tour Is Massive

Smriti Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj To Script History As India Clinch ODI Series vs New Zealand

Chennai Super Kings Name All 5 Retentions Two Days Before Deadline? Cryptic Post Sets Internet Ablaze

India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav Out Of Action For Few Months. Report Reveals Reason

East Bengal vs Bashundhara Kings Live Streaming AFC Challenge League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Ramiz Raja Breaks Silence On Viral '6 Losses' Comment On Shan Masood. Says, "My Goal..."

Not KL Rahul: Lucknow Super Giants Complete First Signing Of IPL 2025 For Rs 18 Crore - Report

Fresh Setback For Mohammed Shami? Star's Name Missing As Report Claims Gujarat Titans Will Retain...