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‘Not even allowed to fail’: Ex-cricketer questions Sarfaraz Khan’s omission
Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sarfaraz has been affected by a perception issue. Sarfaraz has played six Tests so far, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, with three fifties and one century. His highest score in Tests is 150.
IND vs SA: ‘Skip the IPL’ – Former cricketer advises Shubman Gill to take a break
India captain Shubman Gill faces a fitness test for the second Test against South Africa after a neck spasm. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra advised Gill to take a break, suggesting skipping the IPL if workload is a concern. Gill has been a central figure, playing all major assignments this year.
Owner of IPL franchise, which never won trophy, says ‘we don’t need the auction’
An IPL franchise co-owner believes the side is in such a stable position for the IPL 2026 auction, needing only minor additions. Following a successful rebuild under their skipper and head coach, the team aims to solidify its core and achieve their ultimate goal of winning the IPL title as the 2026 auction nears.
Ashes: Bazball reaches its endgame Down Under
England enter the Ashes with their quickest pace attack in decades and a matured Bazball philosophy, aiming to end a 15-year drought in Australia. With Mark Wood, Jofra Archer and a battery of genuine quicks, Ben Stokes’ side arrives believing speed can break the long-standing barrier. For Bazball, this is the defining series: victory brings…
‘No one wanted’: Batting coach contradicts Gambhir; hits out at Kolkata wicket
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak strongly defended head coach Gautam Gambhir against criticism following the Kolkata Test loss to South Africa. “‘Gautam Gambhir, Gautam Gambhir’ (criticism) is being done. I am saying this because I am a staff and I feel bad. That’s not the way,” Kotak said on Thursday ahead of the second Test…
India’s playing XI puzzle: No Gill, Sudharsan, NKR in mix; Axar likely to sit out
India have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the second Test in Guwahati, with captain Shubman Gill ruled out due to lack of match fitness. Despite travelling with the squad and showing signs of improvement, the BCCI medical team has advised against risking him, forcing India to rethink their Playing XI combinations for the…
Hardik Pandya’s injury update: Comeback delayed; set to miss ODI series vs SA
Hardik Pandya’s return to competitive cricket has been pushed back by a few days, ruling him out of the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. The all-rounder, who was initially expected to rejoin Baroda for the early rounds of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, will now link up with his state side only at the…