With Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement, have we seen the last of the Test specialists? | Cricket News

37-year-old Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) Mumbai: 66 million years. That’s how long ago one will have to go back to trace the extinction of dinosaurs.With Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement on Sunday, the last Test-only player has become extinct. After all, we live in times where…

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‘Got out before we reached’: Sehwag’s son blames Delhi traffic for first cricket memory | Cricket News

Virender Sehwag and his children (Images via Getty Images & Screengrab/@DelhiCapitals) Virender Sehwag’s career is remembered for its fearless strokeplay and ability to change the course of a match in a single session. The former India opener was the first from the country to hit a triple century in Tests and once held the record…

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201 international wickets, one favourite: Sachin Tendulkar’s pick will surprise you | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar is celebrated as one of the greatest batters in cricket history, but his bowling remains an often-overlooked part of his game. Though never a frontline bowler, Tendulkar’s versatility made him a valuable part-time option. He could bowl medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin, often stepping in to break…

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‘Ghar ki murgi daal barabar’: Virender Sehwag’s son recalls father’s humorous words – Watch | Cricket News

Virender Sehwag and his son Aryavir Sehwag (Images via Getty Images & X/Screengrab) Virender Sehwag carved a reputation as one of the most destructive openers in world cricket, remembered for his fearless strokeplay and the ability to dominate attacks in no time. The former India batter was the first from the country to register a…

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Virat Kohli’s emotional note for Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘Thank you for making my job easier at 4’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for ex-teammate Cheteshwar Pujara following his Test retirement (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Virat Kohli has penned a tribute for his long-time teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, two days after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India captain took to Instagram on Tuesday, posting a…

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Sunil Gavaskar hits out: ‘Focus on your country’s cricket, let us worry about ours’ | Cricket News

Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticized foreigners for commenting on India’s selection debates and asked them to focus on their own cricket (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Sunil Gavaskar has taken strong stand to overseas cricketers commenting on India’s team selection, especially in the wake of Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the Asia Cup squad. The former…

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Sarfaraz Khan on fire! Back-to-back tons send strong message to selectors ahead of Windies Tests | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: Showcasing his laudable consistency and making an emphatic statement ahead of India’s Test season starting in October against West Indies, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan slammed his second hundred – an unbeaten 109 off just 109 balls, his innings studded with nine fours and five sixes, against Haryana in their…

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After blasting Gautam Gambhir, ex-India player accuses MS Dhoni of favouritism – ‘He did not like me’ | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni After calling Gautam Gambhir a “hypocrite,” former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has accused MS Dhoni of “favouritism” and blamed him for not getting dropped despite scoring a century.“I think MS Dhoni, Duncan Fletcher, and the selectors will be the ones who will be able to answer that because till now,…

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Asia Cup | Suryakumar Yadav on his injury status – ‘I knew how the recovery is going to be’ | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Suryakumar Yadav’s road from injury to captaincy has been all about patience, planning, and perseverance. Spending the last few weeks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), the star batter shared how a structured rehabilitation process and world-class facilities helped him make a strong comeback ahead of the Asia Cup.“I’m…

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