Team India’s first practice session ahead of the IND vs SA Test in Kolkata saw Shubman Gill dive deep into red-ball prep and Jasprit Bumrah bowl solo among pacers—signaling serious intent.
Star batter Shubman Gill has expressed deep distress over the deadly Red Fort car explosion that killed 12, as heightened security envelops Kolkata ahead of the crucial India vs South Africa Test series.
Shaheen Afridi reveals he accepted the Pakistan ODI captaincy only after Mohammad Rizwan voluntarily stepped down, calling him a ‘good human’ and pledging a team-first leadership approach.
Veteran spinner R Ashwin lauds Shubman Gill’s exceptional form and adaptability across formats, calling him ‘on a purple patch’ just days before India’s Test series opener against South Africa on November 14.
Once a national-level swimmer, Xavier Bartlett has stunned the cricket world by dismantling India’s top order in just his fifth ODI—proving elite athleticism transcends sports.
In a shocking incident, Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah’s home in Lower Dir was targeted in a heavy gunfire attack—yet he remains focused on national duty ahead of the Sri Lanka ODI series.