England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday expressed confidence in India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s abilities, praising him as a strong leader. Despite recent losses, McCullum believes Gambhir will bring out the best in his team. Gambhir's emphasis on team unity, along with McCullum's faith, suggests a promising future for Indian cricket under his guidance.
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Imran Tahir, at 45, displays his brilliance, aiding Joburg Super Kings in a 28-run victory over Durban's Super Giants. His impressive catch symbolizes JSK's determination. Tahir credits the spin trio for their performance and highlights the team's growing momentum and unity as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Afghanistan sealed a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, winning the two-Test series with standout performances from Rashid Khan, who took 11 wickets, and centurions Rahmat Shah and Ismat Alam. Zimbabwe, overnight at 205-8, failed to add a run, with Khan and other bowlers quickly wrapping up the game, overcoming early rain interruptions.
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