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2nd Test: Pakistan In Trouble After Ryan Rickelton Leads South African Run Feast

January 4, 2025 admin

Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday. Pakistan were 64-3 at the close after double centurion Ryan Rickelton led South Africa to a first innings total of 615. Kagiso Rabada struck twice and Marco…

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Sam Konstas Blamed For Usman Khawaja Dismissal After Spat With Jasprit Bumrah: “Didn’t Need…”

January 4, 2025 admin

Picture after final ball of Day 1 of India vs Australia 5th Test.© AFP The atmosphere flared up when a heated altercation between Jasprit Bumrah and young Sam Konstas unfolded towards the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Right…

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Devajit Saikia Set To Take Over As BCCI Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia Likely To Become Treasurer

January 4, 2025 admin

File photo of Devajit Saikia.© X/@assamcric Devajit Saikia on Saturday filed his nomination for the post of the BCCI secretary whereas Prabhtej Bhatia applied for the post of the treasurer, with both officials being the only applicants for the two roles. Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh’s Bhatia has applied for the treasurer’s position after…

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“These Are Quite Impactful Runs”: Sunil Gavaskar Praises Rishabh Pant’s Fifty In SCG Test

January 4, 2025 admin

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s valuable half-century were “impactful runs” in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia at the end of the day two of fifth Test and also for playing some fine shots throughout his knock “in the front of the wicket”. Pant finally…

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Sanjay Bangar Feels Rishabh Pant’s Fifty Put India In Position To Win SCG Test

January 4, 2025 admin

Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s scintillating half-century against Australia at Sydney, saying that the 27-year-old’s “bravery” has put India in a position from which India can win the Test match and draw the series. Pant scored his fifty in just 29 balls during day two of the Test match…

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“Taken The Pants Of The Aussies”: World Cup-Winner’s Funny Praise For Rishabh Pant

January 4, 2025 admin

India’s Rishabh Pant scored 61 off 33 balls against Australia on Day 2 of fifth Test.© AFP Rishabh Pant played one of the most terrific knocks of his career in Test cricket on Saturday. With the Indian top order once again failing to give the side a strong start, Pant walked in on…

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‘Cricket Ka Funding…’: Para-Athlete’s Brutal Take On Team India’s Struggles

January 4, 2025 admin

File photo of Manasi Joshi (left) and Virat Kohli.© X and AFP Para-badminton athlete Manasi Joshi has taken a brutal dig at the Indian cricket team, following its poor run at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India had a poor opening day in the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket…

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“Will Leave That Up To ICC”: Australia Head Coach Accuses India Of ‘Intimidating’ Sam Konstas

January 4, 2025 admin

Team India surrounding Australias Sam Konstas (C) after dismissal of Usman Khawaja during fifth Test.© AFP Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in an intimidating celebration. The incident took place…

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“Irrespective Of Captain…”: On Virat Kohli Taking Over Captaincy, India Star’s No-Nonsense Reply

January 4, 2025 admin

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, shared his thoughts on the leadership styles of Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma. Krishna emphasized that while every captain brings their unique approach, the team’s preparation and clarity in execution remain constant, irrespective of who is at the helm. “I think no matter who is leading, as a team…

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Rishabh Pant’s Subdued First Innings Was Surprising: Andrew Mcdonald

January 4, 2025 admin

It was not at all surprising that Rishabh Pant bulldozed the Australian attack with his stroke-play in the second innings but his ultra-defensive approach on the opening day indeed was, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said on Saturday. Pant had laboured to 40 off 98 balls, taking multiple blows on his body during…

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