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India Eye Paris Revenge Against Germany In Test Series As International Hockey Returns To Delhi

International hockey will return to the capital after a 10-year gap when Olympic bronze-medallists India take on world champions Germany in a two-Test bilateral series starting in New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to test some new faces and extract revenge for a recent heartbreak inflicted by the visitors. For the last 10 years, the capital's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, once considered the spiritual home of the game, has not hosted any international match.

"People Want To See That": Marnus Labuschagne Says He Can Bowl Bouncers, Wants To Test Virat Kohli

When India tour Australia for a five-match Test series in November, Virat Kohli could be in for a surprise challenge. That's what Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne believes, who said that he thinks he can bowl bouncers up to 135 kmph, in an interview with Australian channel Channel 7. Labuschagne said that while he had never hit the 135 kmph mark, he has gotten quite close. In the interview, Labuschagne engaged in some friendly banter, saying that he'd like to see whether Kohli would duck his bouncers.

"Sarfaraz Khan Will Sit Out, But...": BCCI Sent Triple-Centurion Reminder On India XI For 2nd Test

The Indian cricket team suffered an embarrassing eight-wicket loss at the hands of New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. A poor batting display in the first innings saw India lose the game despite making a remarkable comeback in their second essay. The Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for a mere 46 while it scored 462 in the second innings. In India's fightback, young batter Sarfaraz Khan played a crucial role by scoring 150 off 195 balls with the help of 18 fours and three sixes.

"Rohit Sharma Gave Me 10 Minutes": Sanju Samson On Being Dropped From T20 World Cup Final Plans

India's victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign didn't feature wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson in any many. Despite the fact that Rishabh Pant was making his return to the national side after a long injury layoff, Team India decided to stick with him over picking an in-form Samson. However, right before the final against South Africa, India captain Rohit Sharma had asked Samson to be ready as there was a big chance he would be playing in the title clash. However, it all changed just minutes before the toss.

Giant Windbreaks, Outsized Fans And Patio Heaters: Here's How Pakistan Aim To Beat England In 3rd Test

The Pakistan vs England three-match Test series is perfectly poised at 1-1 after two matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The visitors won the first game by an innings and 47 runs, but Shan Masood-led Pakistan bounced back with a 152-run victory in the second game. What worked in favour of Pakistan in the second game was the fact that the pitch assisted their spinners in a great manner. Right-arm off break bowler Sajid Khan and left-arm orthodox Noman Ali accounted for all the 20 England wickets that fell in the game. As a result, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is keen to prepare another turning track for the third and deciding game of the series that is set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

"Is R Ashwin Not Fully Fit?": Ex-India Star Questions Inclusion Of Washington Sundar For New Zealand Tests

After losing the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma-led India made a change in their squad. They added Washington Sundar in the team for the remaining two Tests against the Blackcaps. The player, who bowls right-arm off-spin and bats left-handed, was not there even in the reserves of the squad that was announced earlier for the ongoing Test series. While the new entry surprised many, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has tried to understand the reason behind the new entry.

Hockey Set To Be Axed From 2026 Commonwealth Games. Report Reveals Possible Reason

Hockey is set to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games as the host city of Glasgow looks to cut costs, several media reports here stated but both the the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) remained tight-lipped on the matter. Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing to ensure a trimmed programme that would be easy on the budget.

Exclusive: Mohammed Shami Keen On Australia Tour, Set To Take Domestic Cricket Route

The ongoing Test series against New Zealand is a good opportunity for India to prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. The five-match Test series will be played in the Down Under, starting from November 22. The conditions in Australia will be challenging but Rohit Sharma and co are highly confident, courtesy of India's victory over there in the previous two editions of the BGT. Ahead of the highly-anticipated series, fans around the world are waiting for the return of India pacer Mohammed Shami.

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India Eye Paris Revenge Against Germany In Test Series As International Hockey Returns To Delhi

"People Want To See That": Marnus Labuschagne Says He Can Bowl Bouncers, Wants To Test Virat Kohli

"Sarfaraz Khan Will Sit Out, But...": BCCI Sent Triple-Centurion Reminder On India XI For 2nd Test

"Rohit Sharma Gave Me 10 Minutes": Sanju Samson On Being Dropped From T20 World Cup Final Plans

Giant Windbreaks, Outsized Fans And Patio Heaters: Here's How Pakistan Aim To Beat England In 3rd Test

"Is R Ashwin Not Fully Fit?": Ex-India Star Questions Inclusion Of Washington Sundar For New Zealand Tests

Hockey Set To Be Axed From 2026 Commonwealth Games. Report Reveals Possible Reason

Exclusive: Mohammed Shami Keen On Australia Tour, Set To Take Domestic Cricket Route