India head coach Gautam Gambhir refuted claims by Australia's Andrew McDonald that Jasprit Bumrah intimidated young opener Sam Konstas. Gambhir emphasised cricket's toughness and asserted Konstas had no right to interfere. McDonald voiced concerns about Konstas' mental state following the incident, but Gambhir dismissed the intimidation allegations.
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Virender Sehwag expects an exciting Qualifier 2 match between Sharjah Warriorz and Desert Vipers. The winner will face Dubai Capitals in the final. He praises UAE cricket venues and the ILT20 league's progress, wishing to see Indian players participate. Sehwag highlights ILT20's benefits for UAE and Middle Eastern cricket development.
Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran's impressive fifties led Karnataka to the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket win over Haryana. After an early setback, the duo's 128-run partnership ensured successful chase of 238, finishing at 238/5 in 47.2 overs. Karnataka bowlers, led by Abhilash Shetty, restricted Haryana to 237/9.
Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket saw him taking 11 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul, in Afghanistan's 72-run win over Zimbabwe. Playing his first Test in three years, Rashid overcame a back injury. Key performances from Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam also contributed to the victory.
Dubai Capitals ended Desert Vipers' undefeated streak with a six-wicket win, thanks to stellar performances from Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan, who restricted Vipers to 139. Gulbadin Naib scored an unbeaten 78 off 51 balls, leading the team to victory. Vipers coach Tom Moody acknowledged their shortcomings but remains optimistic about their prospects in the tournament.
Sunil Gavaskar addresses the possibility of resuming India-Pakistan bilateral cricket, citing peace at the borders as essential. Political tensions and security concerns hinder discussions. India hasn't toured Pakistan since 2005-06, and major tournaments are held at neutral venues. Gavaskar stresses sustained peace for any dialogue, as back-channel diplomacy might be ongoing.
Ryan Rickelton, wicketkeeper-batter for MI Cape Town, aims to cement his spot in the team and return to the Test side. He values guidance from Hashim Amla and sees wicketkeeping as complementary to batting. Rickelton plays for personal and team success, finds joy in the game, and aims to make an impact in the upcoming SA20 season.
The second season of the Indian Street Premier League reaches its final stage with the top four teams: Majhi Mumbai, Falcon Risers Hyderabad, Srinagar Ke Veer, and KVN Bangalore Strikers. The first qualifier sees top-placed Majhi Mumbai facing Hyderabad, while the Eliminator features Srinagar against Bangalore. Key players include Rajat Mundhe, Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, Kisan Satpute, and Sagar Ali.
Harshit Rana's initial promise in international cricket might not secure him a spot in the Champions Trophy, with Arshdeep Singh being preferred due to his superior economy rate, swing ability, and experience. Former selectors and coaches vouch for Arshdeep's left-arm advantage and performance on the Dubai track, making him the likely partner for Mohammed Shami.
Former Indian cricketer Salil Ankola supports Mohammed Shami's call to lift the saliva ban for bowlers to generate reverse swing. Along with South Africa's Vernon Philander and New Zealand's Tim Southee, they argue that bowlers need an edge in modern, high-scoring cricket. However, Venkatesh Prasad advises caution due to hygiene concerns.