ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma retains top spot, Virat Kohli at five as Babar drops to a new low | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam. Agencies: IANS, AP In the latest ICC men’s ODI player rankings released on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma maintained his top position in batting with 781 rating points, while several Pakistani players showed significant movement, however Babar Azam dropped two spots to seventh place with 709 points, marking his first time…

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IND vs SA: When centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin weren’t enough to save India from defeat | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin’s 222-run stand remains one of the most iconic stands in the India-South Africa Test series. The two teams face off once again on Friday, November 14 (Images via Getty) As India and South Africa gear up for their much-awaited Test series starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, memories of one…

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Revealed! Dhruv Jurel to play Eden Test vs South Africa – Ryan ten Doeschate confirms India’s combination | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday confirmed that in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel will feature in the playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, beginning Friday. The 24-year-old, who has been in stellar touch with the bat, has forced his way into the lineup, while young all-rounder…

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‘A clear indicator India’s moving on’: Ex-India assistant coach’s bold take on Mohammed Shami’s Test snub | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has offered a striking perspective on Mohammed Shami‘s omission from India’s squad for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, calling it “a clear indicator” that the team management is now looking ahead to the future.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Board of…

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Security beefed up for Sri Lanka team after Islamabad blast; PCB chief assures ‘fool-proof’ safety | Cricket News

Sri Lanka players during the first ODI. (AP Photo) Security has been tightened around the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan after a deadly suicide bombing rocked Islamabad on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The blast, which occurred outside a judicial complex in the capital, has heightened concerns as Sri Lanka…

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‘We’re expected to perform like robots’: Emotional Haris Rauf opens up on criticism, failure vs India, Asia Cup ban | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf celebrates after the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has hit back at critics questioning his consistency and temperament, saying that cricketers are “humans, not robots” and that failure is part of the game. His emotional remarks came after delivering a match-winning spell in…

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‘We’ve done everything possible’: Ben Stokes defends England’s lack of warm-up games ahead of Ashes opener in Perth | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. (Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at criticism over his team’s limited preparation for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying the squad has done “everything possible” to be ready for the challenge of winning a Test Down Under for the first time in…

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