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"Ruining Babar Azam...": Kamran Akmal's Scathing Attack Towards PCB, Pakistan Management

Former Pakistani wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal believes making Babar Azam open is ruining his confidence and Pakistan's team combination. In the absence of Saim Ayub, Babar came out to open for Pakistan alongside Fakhar Zaman during the first match of the ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand. Babar, struggling for form, failed to quench his thirst for runs and returned to the dressing room after a ragged 10(23). Kamran feels Babar's confidence and the team combination are suffering due to the current lineup.

"Absolutely Mindless": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Blasted By Ex India Star

Team India completed a successful run-chase of 305 runs against England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading the charge with the bat. Though it turned out to be another comfortable victory for India, some of the Gautam Gambhir-led team management's decisions continue to baffle experts. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh didn't mince words on social media as he asked some critical questions.

Once A Teammate Of Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mumbai-Born Batter Aims To Make It Big Through ISPL

The ongoing second edition of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) is making new headlines everyday. From nail-biting run chases to mind blowing knocks, this league is delivering as per the expectations. With the backing of big names like Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan and others, ISPL T10 tournament is one of the biggest opportunities for the budding players to make their cricketing dream come true. After the immense success of the first season, the second edition is also on the verge of it's business end.

Without PV Sindhu, India Face Uphill Task At Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships

Without the services of an injured PV Sindhu, India will face an uphill task in pursuit of an elusive gold medal at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships which gets underway in Qingdao, China on Tuesday. India hope to improve on their bronze medal finish from the previous edition where Sindhu played a key role in Dubai two years ago. Her absence this year due to an injury will be a significant setback as the team embarks on its campaign in the prestigious biennial event.

"1-2 Knocks Won't Change...": Rohit Sharma's Subtle Retort To Critics After Century in Cuttack

India captain Rohit Sharma put talks around his form to bed with a brilliant hundred in the second ODI against England on Sunday. Rohit truly entertained the crowd at Cuttack, hitting 12 fours and 7 sixes, as India took 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. The India skipper found going tough over the last one year or so, producing back-to-back poor shows against New Zealand, Australia and even in the Ranji Trophy. However, after securing his 32nd ODI ton, the opening batter silenced critics in an emotional video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

"Pakistan Are Very Dangerous": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Warning For Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have "enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions" in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan have the benefit of playing at home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the World Cup in 1996. "There's always pressure when you play at home in the sub-continent – whether it's India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or Pakistan – the expectations are massive," Shastri remarked when speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has backed Afghanistan to surprise a few teams at the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to get underway on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Afghanistan are placed in the group of death, consisting of powerhouses Australia, England and South Africa. Chopra feels Afghanistan have "unlimited opportunities" despite a tough group stage fixture list. He suggested that Afghanistan have a great chance of upsetting England, especially considering the latter's recent struggles against spin bowling.

"Intentional Throw": Virat Kohli Fans Slam Jos Buttler After India Batter's Yet Another Flop Show

India continued their dominant run over England and registered a thumping four-wicket win in the second ODI on Sunday. Playing in Cuttack, the hosts displayed another brilliant performance to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead over England in the three-match series. The biggest positive for India came with skipper Rohit Sharma, who battled through his lean patch and hammered his 32nd ODI century as the hosts chased down the target of 305 in 44.3 overs. However, star batter Virat Kohli registered yet another dismal show, fetching only five runs off eight balls.

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"Ruining Babar Azam...": Kamran Akmal's Scathing Attack Towards PCB, Pakistan Management

"Absolutely Mindless": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Blasted By Ex India Star

Once A Teammate Of Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mumbai-Born Batter Aims To Make It Big Through ISPL

Without PV Sindhu, India Face Uphill Task At Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships

"1-2 Knocks Won't Change...": Rohit Sharma's Subtle Retort To Critics After Century in Cuttack

"Pakistan Are Very Dangerous": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Warning For Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy

"Intentional Throw": Virat Kohli Fans Slam Jos Buttler After India Batter's Yet Another Flop Show