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"It's A Swollen Nerve": Gautam Gambhir Told To Use Champions Trophy Strategy In England Test Series

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir might be taking a few tricks from the Champions Trophy 2025 triumph to his next international assignment -- the 5-match Test series in England which starts in June. Gambhir famously brought 5 spinners to Dubai for the Champions Trophy, using 4 of them together in a single match. Of the lot, Varun Chakravarthy was arguably the most effective performer despite only playing 3 matches. Now, Gambhir has been backed to use the mystery spinner on the tour of England as well.

"Tu Hai Toh Dil...": On Wedding Anniversary, Jasprit Bumrah And Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Wholesome Post Floors Internet

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary on Saturday with wife Sanjana Ganesan, and the latter paid tribute to the occasion with a heartwarming post on social media. Bumrah and Ganesan, who both work within the world of cricket, got married in 2021. While Bumrah is arguably the best bowler on the planet, Ganesan is a renowned presenter. The two also have a son together, Angad, born two years after their marriage, in September 2023. Here is what their post read, on their four-year anniversary.

'Pakistan Pacers Are Good, Not The Best': England World Cup Winner's Brutal Verdict

Former England cricket team all-rounder Moeen Ali believes that the current Pakistan fast bowlers are good but they are not the best in the world. In a recent interaction, Moeen called the trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah talented but made it clear that when it comes to the best in the world, they are not at the top of the list. In a podcast alongside Adil Rashid, Moeen said that people with Pakistani backgrounds tend to claim that the pace trio is the best in the world but that is not the case. "There's this perception, especially among people with Pakistani backgrounds, that Pakistan has the best seamers. I'm like, no. They're good, but they're not the best," Moeen said.

"My Fuel Tank Was Bigger...": Glenn McGrath's Huge Remark On Jasprit Bumrah

Legendary Australian cricket team fast bowler Glenn McGrath believes that Jasprit Bumrah needs to work harder off the field in order to prolong his playing career. The star India pacer has faced a lot of fitness challenges in the recent years, In a recent interaction, McGrath said that Bumrah has found some ways to manage his stress but because of his speed and technique, he needs to be smart in his approach. The legendary pacer even used his own example and said that he had a bigger 'fuel tank' than Bumrah as his speed was lower.

Big Boost For Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-Rounder Clears Fitness Test Ahead Of IPL 2025

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is all set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad after recuperating from a side strain that kept him on the sidelines since January. PTI has learned that Nitish successfully completed all the fitness test routines, including the yo-yo test, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, and the physios have given him a go-ahead. The 21-year-old Andhra cricketer's last appearance for India was during the first T20I against England at the Eden Gardens on January 22, but he did not bat or bowl in that match. Nitish trained at nets ahead of the second T20I at Chennai, but was ruled out of that match and five-match series with a side strain.

Lando Norris Edges Oscar Piastri For Pole As McLaren Lock Out Melbourne Front Row

Lando Norris clinched pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as McLaren fired a warning shot to their rivals. In scorching hot conditions at Melbourne's Albert Park, world champion Max Verstappen came third in tense qualifying. Mercedes' George Russell will keep Red Bull's four-time world champion company on the second row. Lewis Hamilton will start in eighth on his Ferrari debut. "It's the perfect way to start the year. A big congrats to the team, everyone has done an amazing job to start with a one-two," said Norris.

Formula 1 Boss Stefano Domenicali To Visit Thailand, To Begin Talks For Race In Bangkok

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali will travel to Bangkok next week following the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in the Thai capital, he told Sky Sports.The Italian ex-Ferrari boss, who has just extended his contract to remain Formula One president and chief executive until 2029, is keen to examine new markets as the sport soars in popularity. The majority of Formula One's 24-race schedule is locked in for several years, but the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is guaranteed only until 2026. The Belgian Grand Prix struck a deal in January to allow it to stay on the calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031 in order to accommodate new races.

Aryna Sabalenka Crushes Australian Open Champion Madison Keys, Enters Indian Wells Final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka needed just 51 minutes to set up a title clash with Russian teen Mirra Andreeva, who beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 6-3. The Belarusian admitted she was out for revenge after Keys denied her a third straight Australian Open crown and she was dialed in from the first ball, roaring through the first set in 23 minutes.

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"It's A Swollen Nerve": Gautam Gambhir Told To Use Champions Trophy Strategy In England Test Series

"Tu Hai Toh Dil...": On Wedding Anniversary, Jasprit Bumrah And Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Wholesome Post Floors Internet

'Pakistan Pacers Are Good, Not The Best': England World Cup Winner's Brutal Verdict

"My Fuel Tank Was Bigger...": Glenn McGrath's Huge Remark On Jasprit Bumrah

Big Boost For Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-Rounder Clears Fitness Test Ahead Of IPL 2025

Lando Norris Edges Oscar Piastri For Pole As McLaren Lock Out Melbourne Front Row

Formula 1 Boss Stefano Domenicali To Visit Thailand, To Begin Talks For Race In Bangkok

Aryna Sabalenka Crushes Australian Open Champion Madison Keys, Enters Indian Wells Final