Ravindra Jadeja attributes his recent success in ODIs to his preparation in domestic cricket, particularly his performance in a Ranji Trophy match. His stint helped him maintain his bowling rhythm, enabling him to excel in the ongoing series against England ahead of the Champions Trophy.
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Australia faces setbacks as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries, with Steve Smith or Travis Head likely to replace Cummins as captain. Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis are also out, leaving the team with significant selection challenges ahead of the tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan.
At a BCCI awards ceremony in Bengaluru in 2018, young Nitish Kumar Reddy had a memorable fanboy moment with his idol Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Anushka kindly arranged a photo session, creating a treasured family memory. The Reddy family reunited with Kohli in Melbourne on Saturday, adding another cherished photo to their collection.
Tilak Varma moved to second place among T20 batters and could potentially overtake Travis Head for the top spot with good performances in the next matches. Varun Chakravarthy jumped to fifth among bowlers after a strong showing against England. Adil Rashid regained the No.1 spot among T20I bowlers following three economical performances against India.
Paarl Royals captain David Miller expresses his excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, praising the addition of experienced players like Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik. Miller highlights Root's on-field performance and off-field influence, alongside Karthik's extensive experience, which he believes will significantly benefit the team.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the last two Tests against India. He has a calf strain. Hazlewood is upset about the timing of this injury. He missed the second Test with a side strain. He calls the calf strain random. Scans confirmed the strain. Hazlewood wants to be fit for the Sri Lanka tour.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav's over-aggressive approach in the ongoing T20I series against England has been critiqued by former England captain Michael Vaughan. Vaughan suggests that Surya should focus on spending time in the middle and choosing the right balls to hit, emphasizing the need for sensible batting to rebuild innings.
Varun Chakravarthy showcased his bowling prowess with a five-wicket haul, restricting England's run rate effectively on a sluggish pitch. Despite India's loss, he earned the Player of the Match award and emphasized his focus on future challenges and continuous improvement, particularly working on perfecting his flipper.
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