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"Shubman Gill exceptionally talented, should stay at no. 3": Anil Kumble
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Former India captain Anil Kumble has backed Shubman Gill to excel at the No. 3 spot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kumble advised against moving Gill to an opener position, even if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test in Perth.
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Schedule for Ashes 2025-26 revealed, Perth to host series opener from Nove
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As per ESPNCricinfo, the Gabba at Brisbane will be hosting the second Test, a day-night, pink-ball affair, from December 4 onwards, while the iconic Adelaide Oval will become witness to yet another part of this new chapter of cricket's greatest rivalry during the third Test.
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Steve Smith restored to middle-order, won't open against India in BGT, con
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Smith was promoted to the role of an opener following David Warner's retirement. However, the 35-year-old had a forgettable run, as he could only garner 171 runs at 28.50, which raised concerns over him playing the role of an opener.
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WT20 WC: England's openers shine as they race to victory against Scotland
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
England, chasing a target of 110, reached the winning post in dramatic fashion with openers Maia Bouchier and Danni Wyatt-Hodge both scoring half-centuries, leading the team to a total of 113/0 in just ten overs against Scotland in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Sunday.
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"We'll keep focus on it": Shafali Verma on maintaining net run rate during
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ahead of the clash against Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 at the United Arab Emirates, Indian opener Shafali Verma said that the team's focus will be on net run rate in the upcoming match against the defending champions.
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Cummins reveals two picks for Australia's next all-format players
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Australian skipper Pat Cummins revealed his picks for country's next all-format stars, including a Big Bash League (BBL) star and an up and coming opener who had a breakout year in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
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"Greatness we are seeing in front of our eyes": Ben Duckett praises Joe Ro
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
England opener Ben Duckett expressed his admiration for Joe Root's exceptional form and the significance of his achievements after the first day's play in the ongoing Test match against Pakistan in Multan. Duckett remarked, "It is tough to know what to say about him. He's gone past Alastai
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He should open: Former Australian cricketer's take on Steve Smith ahead of
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, former opener Shane Watson backed right-hand batter Steve Smith to open the innings in the upcoming serirs following his disappointing run at the top.
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"Haryana has proved to be eye-opener for Congress," says Shiv Sena's Shrik
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"People have silently slapped Congress. Congress tried to spread their fake narrative in Haryana as well but the people have given their message to Congress and opposition parties," Shinde said.
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Have competed well against Australia: NZW opener Suzie Bates ahead of WT20
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ahead of an all-important clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC T20 Women's World Cup on Tuesday, New Zealand Women opener Suzie Bates said that they have competed "pretty well" in recent times against the defending champions.
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1st Test: Masood, Shafique centuries put Pakistan in control over England
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Test captain Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique's historic 253-run partnership put Pakistan in a comfortable seat on the opening day of the first Test against England in Multan on Monday.
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Records go for toss as Masood-Shafique put up historic stand against Engla
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique toppled records with an indelible partnership on the opening day of the first Test against England in Multan on Monday.
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