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Days After Retirement, Shikhar Dhawan Makes A ‘Comeback’ In This League

August 26, 2024 admin

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC) just days after announcing his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan who established himself as a modern-day white-ball great is known for his explosive batting and vibrant personality. Dhawan’s transition into the LLC marks a new chapter in his already…

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Waqar Younis, Misbah Ul Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq Among Five Mentors Appointed For New Domestic Event

August 26, 2024 admin

File image of Waqar Younis© AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday named stalwarts Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis as mentors of five teams taking part in the Champions Cup domestic tournament. The big names in Pakistan cricket have been appointed mentors on three-year contracts following a transparent…

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“Whose Throat Should They Grab?”: Ignored Pakistan Star’s Rant On Defeat Against Bangladesh

August 26, 2024 admin

As Pakistan cricket team hits an all new low, one of its discarded stars, Ahmad Shehzad, didn’t mince words in his criticism on social media. Shehzad has been criticising the Pakistan team over a long time, be it with regards to his exclusion from national selection or other matters. Now, Shehzad has found…

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Focus On Suryakumar Kumar, Shreyas Iyer And Sarfaraz Khan In Buchi Babu Meet

August 26, 2024 admin

India dasher Suryakumar Yadav will turn up for Mumbai in their Buchi Babu contest against TNCA XI, beginning in Coimbatore on Tuesday, with an aim to get his Test career back on track. Shreyas Iyer, also part of Mumbai’s squad, too will be looking to make a statement in the pre-season event, having…

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“Could’ve Continued Longer”: Ex India Star On Virat Kohli Quitting Test Captaincy

August 26, 2024 admin

Virat Kohli is India’s most successful Test captain, winning 40 of his 68 Tests.© X (Twitter) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels Virat Kohli could’ve continued leading the Test team for a longer period. Kohli stepped down as the Test captain of Team India in January 2022 following the side’s defeat to…

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Australia Name Fit Again Darcie Brown In T20 World Cup Squad, Jess Jonassen Misses Out

August 26, 2024 admin

Pacer Darcie Brown, who has recovered from her foot injury, was on Monday named in Australia’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup even as the defending champions left out experienced spinner Jess Jonassen. Brown, who pulled out of the tour of Bangladesh in March due to a foot injury, is now fully…

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“Not Sure If It’s A Scam”: R Ashwin Doubles Down On IndiGo Airline After Harsha Bhogle’s Complaint

August 26, 2024 admin

Just a day after cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle slammed IndiGo Airline for troubling an elderly couple over blocked seats during a flight, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has come out all guns blazing against the same airline. Ashwin, narrating his own experience of booking a flight on the airline recently, claimed that blocking seats…

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Rohit Sharma Hails “The Ultimate Jatt” Shikhar Dhawan Following Retirement

August 25, 2024 admin

The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed his long-time opening partner Shikhar Dhawan following his international and domestic cricket retirement, calling him “The Ultimate Jatt”. Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday after an illustrious career that saw him flourish as a dependable and swashbuckling opener across all formats, most…

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Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: How “Gabbar” Became A Modern-Day White-Ball Great

August 25, 2024 admin

After India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his decision to retire from the international and domestic circuit, here is a look at the remarkable cricketing journey of the southpaw batter that began in Delhi and ended with an everlasting impression globally. The fans of Indian cricket were left tongue-tied after Dhawan announced his retirement…

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“One Of My Finest Knocks”: Mushfiqur Rahim On His Match-Winning 191

August 25, 2024 admin

Former Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim showcased his resilience by scoring a remarkable 191 runs, forging a record-breaking partnership with Mehidy Hasan, as Bangladesh effectively countered Pakistan’s pace attack in the first Test. Bangladesh clinched a thrilling final day victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series in Rawalpindi on Sunday….

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