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Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir have worked together at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where they helped the franchise win the IPL title in 2024. Iyer was the captain, while Gambhir was the mentor. Iyer believes Gambhir's aggressive approach and his ability to understand individual players can help the team stay clear about their roles.

Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 off 69 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 Test series whitewash. His unbeaten half-century took his tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him past Tendulkars 68. West Indies great Shivnarine Chanderpaul is third on the list with 66 fifties, while Allan Border and Rahul Dravid have 63 each. Ricky Ponting has 62.

England's batting was led by Joe Root, who remained unbeaten on 62 in the third Test, while Jordan Cox scored an unbeaten 59 as England chased down 130 with eight wickets in hand. The result gave England their second 3-0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan, after their success in the 2022/23 series. It was also England's 15th three-match Test series sweep overall.

The first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13. With traffic restrictions beginning from 1400 hours, commuters and spectators have been advised to plan their travel accordingly.

The portraits, featured in a video shared by the BCCI, showed the players in classic 1980s looks, complete with bell-bottom jeans, big sunglasses and retro hairstyles. Two days before the series, the Indian players gathered at their hotel for a photo session. But before it began, they found a table filled with AI-generated pictures of themselves.

Clarke is not sure which match the incident took place in.

Wasim Akram voiced concern over Pakistan's lack of batting talent emerging from their system. He questioned the Pakistan Super League's decade-long impact on developing batsmen for the national team. Akram suggested reviving club cricket and implementing long-term planning for improvement. He also criticized the team's batting approach during their ongoing England Test series. Patience and consistent domestic structure reform are essential for Pakistan's cricket.

Trent Boult, the former New Zealand bowler, predicts a tough challenge for India in the upcoming Test series. He highlighted KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as key players to keep an eye on. With cold temperatures and green pitches in play, the Indian side will face a significant test against a New Zealand bowling unit known for its pace and swing.

Ben Shelton made headlines with a blistering 158 mph serve that propelled him to victory in the US Open semifinals, defeating Frances Tiafoe in four competitive sets. This achievement marks Shelton's debut in a Grand Slam final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. As the match approaches, the nation holds its breath, hoping to celebrate a men's Grand Slam champion for the first time since 2003.

Ben Shelton is one victory away from a Grand Slam title. He defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling semifinal match. Shelton will now face Alexander Zverev in the championship decider. This match marks the first American men's Grand Slam final since 2003. Shelton aims to end the United States' long wait for a champion.

At 23, Bhadra is heading to her first international competition after a breakthrough domestic season that has included a 23.14-second 200m, a national indoor 60m title and an 11.22-second 100m. She will compete in the 200m and 4x100m relay at the Asian Games alongside Unnathi Bollanda. Away from athletics, Bhadra runs a handmade jewellery brand, admires Rafael Nadal and keeps her focus firmly on just one day at a time.

Razaullah Khan's Test debut at Edgbaston turned heads as he launched nine sixes, establishing a new record for a No. 9 batter. Despite this impressive performance, Pakistan faced an innings defeat. His partnership with Mohammad Abbas was vital in helping the team avoid total collapse. As the match progresses, England requires just 130 runs to secure the series victory.

As India gears up for the T20I series against Afghanistan, it faces crucial decisions in batting selection. Former cricketer AB de Villiers voices concerns over Tilak Varma's positioning in the order. With the team aiming for consistency following erratic performances, establishing clear batting roles is essential, especially with upcoming matches against Afghanistan and Japan, leading into the Asian Games 2026.

Alexander Zverev battled his way to the US Open final, showcasing resilience in a gripping match. Having triumphed at the French Open earlier this year, he now faces an American in the championship, a historic moment as the U.S. has lacked a men's Grand Slam champion since 2003. This final is a crucial chance for Zverev to cement his legacy with another prestigious title.

Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a dramatic four-wicket win against Pakistan during the Women's Asia Cup semi-final. Despite a rocky start, they rallied impressively to chase down the target. Fatima Sana, Pakistan's captain, delivered a commendable performance, yet her efforts fell short. This thrilling victory sets the stage for Sri Lanka to challenge India in the forthcoming tournament finale.

Jasprit Bumrah joined Indias full-squad training session ahead of their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The players went through warm-ups, fielding drills and an extended net session. Ishan Kishan briefly raised concerns after going down, but later walked off without apparent discomfort.

Former chief selector of Pakistan cricket, Haroon Rasheed, identifies the setbacks in the sport to Imran Khan's reforms. Rasheed highlighted that Khan dismissed a hybrid model for the domestic cricket structure, significantly diminishing the first-class teams in Pakistan. He pointed out that India's layered domestic system promotes talent depth, advocating for Pakistan to decentralise its cricket governance to enhance the game.

In a remarkable feat, Ollie Robinson has achieved a bowling average of under nineteen after his 20th match, making him the first bowler to do so since the iconic Sydney Barnes in 1914. With two crucial wickets during Pakistan's second innings at Edgbaston, Robinson joins a select group of five bowlers with this outstanding record, positioning himself among the top wicket-takers in cricket history.

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Antonina Sushkova secured a significant victory in New York.The Indo-Ukrainian pair defeated the fourth-seeded Russian team in straight sets.They demonstrated strong serving and saved crucial break points during the match.This win follows their earlier upset against the fifth seeds in the second round.Next, the duo will face American twins Kristina and Annika Penickova in the semi-finals.

In 1939, England and South Africa played a Timeless Test match without any time limit. South Africa batted for nearly three days, scoring 530 runs in their first innings. England replied with 316 runs, and South Africa then added 481 more. England chased a massive 696-run target, reaching 654/5 after ten days of play.

The AI-generated pictures have given MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer vintage hairstyles, colourful outfits and classic 1980s settings. The trend has now spread across the cricket world, with IPL teams and several cricketers joining in and sharing their own 1980s avatars.