Shahid Afridi slams Gautam Gambhir, says ‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are backbone of Indian batting’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, rejecting narratives suggesting they should be phased out of the ODI setup. He insisted the duo remains vital to India’s plans and should continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup, according to…

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IND vs SA: Shubman Gill looks set for comeback; Hardik Pandya gives training a miss | Cricket News

Shubman Gill during a practice session in Cuttack, Odisha. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: A fit-again Shubman Gill enjoying banter with best friend Abhishek Sharma on the sidelines of India’s nets session here Monday, augurs well for India as they begin their final-stage preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup at home in Feb-Mar next year.Go…

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Pandya power: Hardik enters elite list alongside Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma; becomes fourth Indian to achieve this feat | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya plays a shot during the first T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa in Cuttack, India, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP) Ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to competitive cricket with a half-century that helped India reach 175/6 in the first T20I against South Africa on Tuesday.Playing his first match after 74…

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‘Cheap sensationalism’: Hardik Pandya hits out at paparazzi after Mahieka Sharma photographed inappropriately | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya issued a strong statement on Tuesday through his Instagram Stories, calling out a section of paparazzi after an incident involving model Mahieka Sharma. Pandya condemned the intrusive behaviour, saying a private moment was turned into “cheap sensationalism.”Go Beyond The Boundary with…

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‘I really don’t see any reason’: Sourav Ganguly questions Ajit Agarkar over Mohammed Shami’s India omission | Cricket News

Sourav Ganguly, Mohammed Shami, and Ajit Agarkar Mohammed Shami‘s recent performance in domestic cricket has been exceptional, with 11 wickets in his last three matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His latest achievements include figures of 3/34 against Puducherry and 4/34 against Haryana, following his impressive 4/13 against Services.Despite being absent from the Indian…

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Ashes: ‘This series is not dead’ – Australia legend Glenn McGrath feels England stand on the cusp of ’embarrassing’ situation | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes, second left, shakes hands with teammate Shoaib Bashir (AP Photo/Gary Day) Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has issued a critical assessment of England’s performance in the ongoing Ashes series, where Australia leads 2-0.McGrath emphasised that England must secure a victory in the third Test at Adelaide to avoid further embarrassment. Tom…

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‘I’d disown him!’ — Grace Hayden thanks Joe Root for saving her dad from a naked MCG run | Watch | Cricket News

Joe Root and Grace Hayden Legendary Australia opener Matthew Hayden has dodged one of the strangest promises ever made in cricket, and his daughter Grace Hayden couldn’t be more relieved. The former opener had boldly stated that he would “walk naked around the MCG” if Joe Root failed to score a century in the ongoing…

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