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Hindustan Times
34 minutes ago
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- Hindustan Times
Mukesh Kumar bombarded with hate for donning Virat Kohli's No. 18 in England; BCCI pummeled for ‘disrespect'
India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar was shown no mercy on social media after a picture of him wearing Virat Kohli's No. 18 jersey in India A's first unofficial Test match against the England Lions at the St Lawrence Ground, in Canterbury. He was bombarded on the internet with hate messages while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was called out for "disrespecting" Kohli. Kohli retired earlier last month, ending his Test career just weeks before India's five-match tour of England. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar later revealed that the 36-year-old had already made up his mind in April. With Kohli gone, his No. 18 jersey was up for grabs, and Bengal bowler Mukesh, who previously donned the No. 49 jersey, switched his jersey number to 18. While it is yet to be confirmed whether the switch is temporary or permanent, the viral picture of him wearing Kohli's iconic jersey number left fans enraged, who not only attacked him, but also the BCCI, saying that the former India captain "deserves the same respect" as MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. For the unversed, the Indian board had retired both their jerseys after their retirement. Mukesh failed to make the Indian Test team for the upcoming five-match series against England, but has definitely created an opportunity for a late entry in case of an injury after a promising show in the India A match thus far. The 31-year-old bowler, who has represented India in 26 matches across formats, including three appearances in Test cricket, picked up three wickets in the opening game against the Lions, as he ripped through the middle-order line-up, sparking a mini collapse on Day 3 of the game. He dismissed centurion Max Holden, before getting rid of captain James Rew and Rehan Ahmed in the same spell.
India.com
39 minutes ago
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- India.com
Star Indian player smashes 70 ball century in England hours after landing, his name is...
IPL 2025 is in its final stage. At the same time, India A team is playing a series of 2 unofficial Test matches against England Lions. Meanwhile, a big news related to an Indian cricketer and Delhi Capitals batsman has come to the fore. This player has recently been signed by Wigan Cricket Club of England for the 2025 Liverpool and District Cricket Tournament. This player has caught everyone's attention by scoring a century on his club cricket debut in England. The special thing is that he reached England just a few hours before the match. Indian cricketer and Delhi Capitals batsman Ashutosh Sharma has made headlines by scoring a century in 70 balls on his club cricket debut in England. On Saturday, 31 May 2025, just hours after arriving in England from India, Ashutosh did this feat for Wigan Cricket Club in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition. His innings not only created a stir in club cricket, but also created enthusiasm among Indian cricket fans. Ashutosh Sharma reached England at 7:30 am on the day of the match and on the same day, playing for Wigan Cricket Club, played a brilliant innings of 100 runs in 73 balls. Let us tell you, this batsman of Delhi Capitals also attracted attention with his aggressive batting in IPL 2025, and now he has left his mark in club cricket in England as well. When Ashutosh Sharma came out to bat, his team had lost 3 wickets for 17 runs. After this, he along with Aveen Dalugod made a partnership of 153 runs in 23.4 overs. During this, Ashutosh batted at a strike rate of 136.99, hit eight fours and six sixes and completed his century in 70 balls to take the team out of a difficult situation. Ashutosh Sharma was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 3.80 crore in IPL 2025. This season, he scored 204 runs in 9 innings of 13 matches at an average of 29.14 and a strike rate of 160.62. During this, he also scored a half-century. New beginning in England club cricket
The Hindu
2 hours ago
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- The Hindu
‘Life moves on': Rabada looks ahead to World Test Championship final after drug ban
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said life moves on and he will never be 'Mr I-Apologise-Too-Much' after serving a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drug use at this year's SA20 competition. The 30-year-old Rabada can resume playing for his country in June, after being named in South Africa's squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's from June 11 to 15. Having already apologised for his actions in May, Rabada said he wanted to move on from the incident. 'I'm just glad to be playing again. The process was handled really well ... I think, as a player, and a man, people will have their different opinions. I can live with that,' Rabada told media on Saturday before leaving for London. 'There are some people who would have been disappointed and to those people I'm deeply sorry ... The people closest to me are the ones I felt I let down. 'But life moves on. I'll never be 'Mr-I-Apologise-Too-Much'. But I'll never condone that action.' Also read | Karun Nair hits double hundred for India A, records fourth 200-plus score of First-Class career Rabada said he has been speaking with teammates, adding that he plans to do more in the coming days to mend any rifts the incident may have caused. 'I think I owe it to them (to talk about what happened),' he said. 'They're my teammates. We've come from so far. 'I've already spoken to them and I guess we can do so in more detail when we get together for an extended amount of time.' Rabada is likely to lead the fast-bowling attack in the WTC final with seamers Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi and Dane Paterson also in the squad. Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy are the two specialist spin options.
NDTV
2 hours ago
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- NDTV
England Lions vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: After Tom Haines, Max Holden Also Eyes Ton; Lions On Top
England Lions vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test Day 3, Live Updates: England Lions gained some momentum as the duo of Tom Haines and Max Holden are dealing in boundaries against India A. The hosts began the day from 237/2 on Day 3 of the ongoing 1st Unofficial Test against India A in Canterbury. At Stumps, Tom Haines (103*) and Max Holden (64*) remained unbeaten at the crease as the hosts trail by 320 runs. Earlier on Day 2, forgotten India star Nair continued his terrific form in red-ball cricket, scoring his double ton. Karun scored 204 runs off 281 balls with the help of 26 fours and one six. Dhruv Jurel (94) and Sarfaraz Khan (92) also played crucial knocks but missed out on deserved centuries. (Live Scorecard) Listen to the latest songs, only on Listen to the latest songs, only on Listen to the latest songs, only on
NDTV
2 hours ago
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- NDTV
England Lions vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Lions Duo Deal In Boundaries As India A Eye Wickets
England Lions vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test Day 3, Live Updates: England Lions gained some momentum as the duo of Tom Haines and Max Holden are dealing in boundaries against India A. The hosts began the day from 237/2 on Day 3 of the ongoing 1st Unofficial Test against India A in Canterbury. At Stumps, Tom Haines (103*) and Max Holden (64*) remained unbeaten at the crease as the hosts trail by 320 runs. Earlier on Day 2, forgotten India star Nair continued his terrific form in red-ball cricket, scoring his double ton. Karun scored 204 runs off 281 balls with the help of 26 fours and one six. Dhruv Jurel (94) and Sarfaraz Khan (92) also played crucial knocks but missed out on deserved centuries. (Live Scorecard) Listen to the latest songs, only on Listen to the latest songs, only on Listen to the latest songs, only on 62.6 1 Shardul Thakur to Tom Haines 1 run, played towards mid on. 62.5 0 Shardul Thakur to Tom Haines No run. 62.4 0 Shardul Thakur to Tom Haines No run. 62.3 0 Shardul Thakur to Tom Haines No run, played towards covers. 62.2 0 Shardul Thakur to Tom Haines No run, played towards mid on. 62.1 1 Shardul Thakur to Max Holden 1 run, played towards fine leg. 61.6 0 Harshit Rana to Tom Haines No run, played towards mid off. 61.5 1 Harshit Rana to Max Holden 1 run, played towards covers. 61.4 2 Harshit Rana to Max Holden 2 runs, played towards mid wicket. 61.3 0 Harshit Rana to Max Holden No run. 61.2 0 Harshit Rana to Max Holden No run. 61.1 0 Harshit Rana to Max Holden No run, played towards point. 60.6 0 Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines No run, played towards covers. 60.5 0 Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines No run, played towards mid off. 60.4 0 Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines No run, played towards covers. 60.3 0 Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines No run. 60.2 2 Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines 2 runs, played towards mid wicket. 60.2 1 nb Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines No ball. 60.1 0 Anshul Kamboj to Tom Haines No run, played towards covers. 59.6 0 Harshit Rana to Max Holden No run, played towards point.
