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"He Was The One Who...": Rohit Sharma Reveals Truth Behind Virat Kohli's No. 3 Stunt

Since India's usual number three Shubman Gill had to sit out of this match with a stiff neck, Virat Kohli walked out in to bat in that position after eight years. However, he perised for a nine-ball duck. After stumps on Day 2, India captain Rohit Sharma said it was Kohli's decision to bat in that position. "The experienced players are the ones who have to take that extra responsibility. It is a good sign. This time, it was Virat. He was the one who was ready to do that. We asked him whether he can bat at number three," Rohit revealed.

"Brian Lara Ki Tarah Maara": Pakistan Star Tells Teammate. His Reaction Viral

Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali put Pakistan in the driver's in the second Test against England in Multan. After Pakistan set England a daunting target of 297, Sajid dismissed Ben Duckett (0) and Noman had Zak Crawley (three) to leave England on 36-2 after an exciting day three. Ollie Pope and Joe Root were unbeaten on 21 and 12 respectively with England still needing 261 and two full days of cricket left. Sajid was the hero in the first innings after he grabbed a record-equalling seven wickets to hand Pakistan a lead of 75.

South Africa Stun Defending Champions Australia To Enter Women's T20 World Cup Final

A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday. South Africa thus exacted revenge for their loss in the last summit clash at home, when Australia won by 19 runs to lift their sixth title. Put in, Australia were stopped at a modest 134 for five as Beth Mooney top-scored with a 42-ball 44 in the first semifinal. Ayabonga Khaka (2/24) was the most successful bowler for South Africa, even as others chipped in nicely.

India Star To Miss New Zealand Series Due To 12th Board Exam

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Thursday retained as India captain for the three Women's ODIs against New Zealand while the selectors also picked four uncapped players for the series starting October 24. Days after India's early exit from the T20 World Cup, questions were raised about Harmanpreet's future as captain after another failure in an ICC event. However, the selectors have decided to stick with her for the moment. The games against New Zealand in Ahmedabad will also mark the start of preparations for the ODI World Cup which India hosts next year.

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Rohit Sharma's Replacement For Australia Test, Shubman Gill Snubbed

With reports suggesting India captain Rohit Sharma is expected to miss one or two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans and experts have been mulling the various options in the team that could be used to replace him. While Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the clear captaincy pick in Rohit's absence, the hunt for an opening batter is on. Shubman Gill remains one of the biggest candidates for the role but Indian cricket team legend Anil Kumble feels KL Rahul is a better choice.

Denmark Open: PV Sindhu Enters Second Round; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Sumeeth-Sikki Exit

Indian shuttlers endured a tough day at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament on Wednesday, with the country's challenge in both women's and mixed doubles ending in heartbreaking first-round defeats. The women's doubles pairing of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought valiantly but ultimately fell to Malaysia's fifth-seeded duo, Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah, in a grueling three-game match. After taking the first game 21-19, the Indian pair couldn't maintain their momentum, losing 17-21 and 15-21 in a battle that stretched for over an hour.

PV Sindhu Edges Past Han Yue To Enter Denmark Open Quarter-Finals

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu overcame a sluggish start to defeat world number seven Han Yue of China in a thrilling contest, progressing to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Thursday. Sindhu, a former world champion and currently ranked 18th, won 18-21 21-12 21-16 in a second-round match that lasted 63 minutes. This marks her first win over a top-10 player since defeating Han in the Malaysia Masters final in May.

"Not Going Home": Shakib Al Hasan Unlikely To Travel To Bangladesh For His Final Test

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to travel to his native country for his final Test match, against South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, due to protests against him in the city. Shakib was included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against the Proteas, which was going to be his final appearance in the format. "I am not sure where I am going next, but it is almost sure that I am not going home," Shakib told ESPNcricinfo.

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"He Was The One Who...": Rohit Sharma Reveals Truth Behind Virat Kohli's No. 3 Stunt

"Brian Lara Ki Tarah Maara": Pakistan Star Tells Teammate. His Reaction Viral

South Africa Stun Defending Champions Australia To Enter Women's T20 World Cup Final

India Star To Miss New Zealand Series Due To 12th Board Exam

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Rohit Sharma's Replacement For Australia Test, Shubman Gill Snubbed

Denmark Open: PV Sindhu Enters Second Round; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Sumeeth-Sikki Exit

PV Sindhu Edges Past Han Yue To Enter Denmark Open Quarter-Finals

"Not Going Home": Shakib Al Hasan Unlikely To Travel To Bangladesh For His Final Test