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Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has had a curious journey of late. In and out of the national team over his injury issues, Hardik 'the all-rounder' has become a more reliable player for the team ever since he took up his role as a bowler more seriously. Especially in the T20 format, Hardik has been bowling a lot more consistently of late, hence becoming indispensable to the team's balance. Indian pace great Zaheer Khan, highlighting Hardik's importance as a seamer, feels that the all-rounder himself has also understood how important his role as a bowler is.

Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Barcelona will be eyeing a slim chance at top spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage, as they play Europa League champions Atalanta in their final game. Having already secured a Top 8 spot, second-placed Barcelona currently sit three points behind Liverpool in the table, and have a chance at top spot should Liverpool lose and Barcelona win. Atalanta are themselves on the brink of Top 8 qualification, currently sitting 7th on 14 points. However, with several teams sitting just a point or two behind, Atalanta's automatic Round of 16 qualification is not yet a certainty.

Gongadi Trisha Follows Mithali Raj's Footsteps, Paces Innings Like Her 'Idol'

Teen sensation Gongadi Trisha, who became the first player to score a hundred in the ongoing Women's T20 U19 World Cup, has credited her 'idol' and the legendary Mithali Raj for influencing her game, particularly in how she would pace her innings. On Tuesday, the Indian opener struck an unbeaten 110 from just 53 balls that powered India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland. India posted a huge 208/1 before bowling Scotland out for just 58 in their Super Six encounter.

Watch: Pakistan Wicketkeeper Azam Khan Produces Hilarious Run-Out Miss, Video Goes Viral

Pakistan's star wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was involved in a hilarious incident during during the 18th match of the ILT20 2025 between the Sharjah Warriors and Desert Vipers on January 25, 2025. The action happened when Azam, representing the Vipers, was behind the stumps in the role of the wicketkeeper. During the 18th over of the Sharjah Warriors' innings, a slight miscommunication in running took place between Ashton Agar and Luke Wells. As a result, both the batters ended up getting at the non-striker's end.

Real Madrid vs Brest LIVE Streaming UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Real Madrid enter their final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage with a narrow chance of making the Top 8, which would guarantee automatic qualification to the Round of 16. The defending champions currently sit on 12 points, one point behind Bayer Leverkusen who occupy 8th spot. Their opponents Stade Brestois are also on 13 points, and themselves have a chance at the Top 8 should they snatch an upset win over the 15-time champions. Real Madrid will be without star forward Vinicius Jr, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

"I Don't Let Cricket Dictate My Life": Usman Khawaja After 16th Test Century In Galle

Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. His 16th Test hundred, achieved in the second session of the day, ended a 19-month-long drought for a triple-figure score and reinforced his place in Australia's red-ball setup. Khawaja, known for his composed batting and mental resilience, opened up about how he navigates rough patches in his career. Speaking after the day's play, he emphasised the importance of faith, family, and striking a balance beyond cricket.

Hardik Pandya Slammed For Refusing India Star A Single: "Could Have Shown..."

Former batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for not backing youngster Dhruv Jurel during India's loss to England in the third T20I on Tuesday. For the unversed, Hardik refused to take a single on final ball of the 18th over after Jurel hit Jofra Archer's delivery to deep square leg. While Rayudu praised Hardik for his fighting knock, he felt the veteran all-rounder could've show more faith in Jurel. Hardik top-scored for with a 35-ball 40, but couldn't prevent India from suffering a 26-run loss in Rajkot.

Another India Star Makes Ranji Trophy Return, Joins UP Squad For Match Against MP

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium in Indore from Thursday onwards. Kuldeep, having not played any competitive cricket since the first Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru in October 2024, is making his return to the sport after a hernia surgery, as per ESPNCricinfo. With both UP and MP out of contention for the quarterfinals, Kuldeep will get some quality game time to check his fitness and rhythm ahead of the three-match ODI series against England from February 6 onwards. Kuldeep is a part of that series and in the provisional ICC Champions Trophy squad as well.

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Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Gongadi Trisha Follows Mithali Raj's Footsteps, Paces Innings Like Her 'Idol'

Watch: Pakistan Wicketkeeper Azam Khan Produces Hilarious Run-Out Miss, Video Goes Viral

Real Madrid vs Brest LIVE Streaming UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"I Don't Let Cricket Dictate My Life": Usman Khawaja After 16th Test Century In Galle

Hardik Pandya Slammed For Refusing India Star A Single: "Could Have Shown..."

Another India Star Makes Ranji Trophy Return, Joins UP Squad For Match Against MP