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The BCCI shared a video clip on Twitter where Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be seen revisiting his old Instagram thoughts. The seamer gave context to some of his photos from the past, including from his school days and from when MS Dhoni declared his retirement. The BCCI uploaded the clip on Twitter with the title: “BhuviOfficial relives some of his favorite Insta memories. Bhuvi talking about @msdhoni & his beloved dog is all heart.” https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1410192507900678144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1410192507900678144%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Fcricket%2Fnews-sl-vs-ind-watch-bhuvneshwar-kumar-talks-ms-dhoni-school-days-dog-alex-revisiting-instagram-memories Speaking about the clip, which he posted the day MS Dhoni declared his retirement, Bhuvneshwar Kumar replied: “Everyone knows the kind of player he is. But the…

Australian batsman David Warner has shared a fan-made photo on the social media platform, in which he and Kane Williamson are riding on a bike. The picture seems to be from a movie but the real faces have been replaced by those of the two cricketers. Since the image shows Kane Williamson and Warner without a helmet, leg-spinner Rashid Khan mentions the duo of safety measures while driving, replying to the post. David Warner uploaded the pleasant picture on his Instagram handle with the title: “This stuff makes me (laugh) we have such amazing supporters. Thanks for sending in your…

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has shown the special bonding between cricketers and fans through an open letter. In his message, he praised fans for their positive support and urged them to keep cheering the team on. The Pakistan squad recently arrived in England for a limited-overs series and is at this time in quarantine. On Sunday, the official Twitter handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared Azam’s open letter to fans through a unique video. Making cricket lovers of the nation, Azam said: “My dear cricket fans, I hope you are doing fine. Players and fans have a very great relationship. They are nothing without each…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared a photo of Team India Players Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar engaging in a PlayStation contest. Dhawan will be leading the limited-overs team during the tour of Sri Lanka while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been nominated the vice-captain of the team. The members of the team who will be part of the Sri Lanka series are experiencing a 2-week quarantine in Mumbai. On Friday, the BCCI took to their official Twitter account to share a photo of Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar looking totally engrossed in a PlayStation game. The Indian…

Aakash Chopra has criticized India’s batting strategy on the last day of the World Test Championship final. He advised that Virat Kohli’s men’s ‘surprising’ attack in the post-lunch session not only cost them 15-20 runs but also a chance to give more pressure on their opponents. Having lost 5 wickets for 109 runs, India’s lower-middle-order of Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin played their strokes alternately of battling out deliveries even though the field was spread out. They made crucial additions to the total of 170 but their quick dismissals left enough time for New Zealand to force a win. “It was only…

Former India batsman VVS Laxman has opined that captain skipper Virat Kohli earns a lot of credit for the wicket of the experienced Ross Taylor on Day 5 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Taylor was dismissed by Mohammed Shami for 11 off 37 balls in the opening session of play and, as per the VVS Laxman, the Indian skipper had a key role to play in the wicket. Shami bowled a complete delivery, and Taylor went for an uppish drive, only to be cleverly caught by Shubman Gill in the tops. After a limited start to play, New Zealand began the innings on 101 for 2 from…

Mohammad Amir has claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan just visited his house for a ‘detailed discussion’ on his retirement. Amir also declared that, if his concerns are asked, he will once again make himself available ready for selection for international cricket. Amir retired last December ahead claiming he was not able by the national team. The left-arm pacer was clearly unfortunate with the coaching staff, which included of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis. He said, at the time moment, that he wouldn’t play for Pakistan amid their ‘current mindset’. Mohammad Amir on Monday said his case was…

Indian women’s Test vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur has shown that the team has a chance to speak with the men’s team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane about batting in England. Having played a number of Test cricket, Rahane has shared some important inputs with the women’s team. The Indian men’s and women’s teams were isolating in Mumbai ahead of the England tour ahead of flying together for the UK on June 2. The Indian women’s team is planning for the one-off Test against England in Bristol that starts on June 16(Wednesday). Before the match, Harmanpreet Kaur said at a virtual press conference that…

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill scored a century and a half-century, individually, in the intra-squad game to prepare for the WTC final. India lock horns with New Zealand in a prize clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, which starts on June 18 (Friday). The BCCI publish a couple of images from Day 2 of the intra-squad game. Opener Shubman Gill, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, and pacer Ishant Sharma were the star players during the match. It’s Day 2 of the intra-squad match simulation. After @RealShubmanGill got a steady start with 85 off 135 deliveries, @RishabhPant17 found his groove with a 121* off…

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has continued his COVID-19 support work by sending critical care beds and medical equipment to the rural areas of Himachal Pradesh. The World Cup winner, who runs a charity called YouWeCan which works with cancer patients, sent fresh sets of medical stocks to Theog and Rohru in Himachal. Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to post a couple of pictures of the same. He captioned the photo: “Trucks with COVID critical care beds and medical equipment left from Delhi for Theog and Rohru in Himachal Pradesh last evening. Support our exciting journey to change healthcare for…

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has clear to take a short break from cricket, his county side Sussex approved on June 10. However, this decision comes after Ollie Robinson was suspended from international cricket after his Test debut at Lord’s. The Englishman was disciplined after racial tweets from the past fixed up on the day of his Test debut. https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1401629972901634049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1401629972901634049%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Fcricket%2Fnews-ollie-robinson-takes-short-break-cricket-tweet-saga Ollie Robinson will not be a part of Sussex’s first 2-games in the Vitality T20 Blast. The fast bowler will now give some time with his family as he deals with what has ensued over the last week. “Ollie Robinson…

On 8 March 2021, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah took to Twitter to declare the first Test for the Indian women’s team in seven years. That match is ready to take place in a little over a week from now in Bristol under the team’s tour of England. While the tour will also cover 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is, the However main focus in the media has been on the one-off Test, and clearly so, given that this will be the first time they play single in nearly a decade. Former India skipper Anjum Chopra welcomed the judgment with open arms, approving…

Former Indian skipper and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has given a unique answer for never coaching the national side. He announced on Sunday that he’s a ‘terrible watcher’ of the sport and can’t view a game from the hobby for long periods, a quality that goes against the job of a coach. Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest openers to have ever played the game, is also a respected name in reporting circles and known for speaking straight from his shoulder. Still, the nearest he got to coach the Indian team was when he was named advisor during the home series…

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has told that he won’t be surprised if India success in their upcoming limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka. He assumes that a young team of white-ball experts, including the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, possesses the needed spunk and skills to defeat a full-strength Sri Lanka team. MSK Prasad made these remarks in an interview with Starsport. He also told about Yadav and Kishan’s splendid outings excursion in their debut series against England, assuming that the new line of Indian cricketers is brave and eager to grab their chances with both hands.…

Ajit Agarkar believes New Zealand have long lived with their ‘underdog’ tag with consistent appearances over the years in primary ICC tournaments. The former fast-bowler continued that India won’t be liable for minimizing the Black Caps at the nearing World Test Championship final. New Zealand has achieved the final in the last 2 fifty-over World Cups. They have different shots to win a major ICC event when they fight with India on June 18. Usually regarded as ‘dark horses’ or ‘underdogs’ before all major tournaments, Ajit Agarkar believed that the Kiwis have long shed that prestige. “I think the underdog tag has gone away from New…

Former captain Salman Butt has asked serious questions over Misbah-ul-Haq’s blame as the head trainer of the Pakistan team. As per the Butt say, every coach must train in something, but Misbah-ul-Haq obviously fits no particular domain. Although Misbah-ul-Haq is the head coach of the Pakistan team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also picked Younis Khan as the national team’s batting coach. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt questioned why a separate batting coach was required when Misbah-ul-Haq himself was such a better batsman during his playing days. Querying PCB’s coaching appointments, Butt added: “Misbah-ul-Haq is a very fine man, and he is…

Virat Kohli and other team members of the Indian squad were seen going to the gym on Monday (May 31) before their World Test Championship (WTC) clash with New Zealand. The inaugural Test championship final against is set to take place in Southampton on June 18. The BCCI took to Twitter to post a clip of the players preparing ahead of the WTC final. In the 38-second clip, the likes of team member Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Kohli, and Mayank Agarwal can be seen working out in the gym. https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1399337662339633153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1399337662339633153%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Fcricket%2Fnews-watch-virat-kohli-co-sweat-ahead-wtc-final The full video time of 2-minutes…