Rishabh Pant has been named the captain of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants for the 2025 season after being the most expensive player in last year's auction. Pant, who previously captained Delhi Capitals, will work with head coach Justin Langer and team mentor Zaheer Khan. The team includes notable players like Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, and Avesh Khan.
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Young Pakistani batter Hasan Nawaz made history by scoring the fastest century for Pakistan in T20 Internationals. He achieved this feat in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand, leading his team to a commanding 9-wicket victory in Auckland. The fourth T20I between the two sides is set to take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday (March 23), while the fifth and final T20I will be held at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday (March 26).
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