‘Ricky stepped out of the flight’: IPL teams hopeful to have full squads for remainder of tournament | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Ricky stepped out of the flight’: IPL teams hopeful to have full squads for remainder of tournament | Cricket News – The Times of India

Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer with coach Ricky Ponting during a training session. (PTI Photo) The India-Pakistan conflict has triggered a mixed response from overseas players in the IPL, creating uncertainty about their return for the rest of the tournament. While some coaches, like Ricky Ponting, are staying put, a significant number of players, spooked…

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Pak hopeful of talks on terrorism, Kashmir with India after ceasefire deal

Pak hopeful of talks on terrorism, Kashmir with India after ceasefire deal

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has signalled Islamabad’s willingness to discuss key issues with India – including Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty, and terrorism – following a high-stakes ceasefire understanding reached between the two nuclear-armed nations over the weekend. Asif’s remarks came in the aftermath of a tense four-day military standoff, marked by cross-border drone…

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Champions Trophy: Towhid Hridoy hopeful century vs India will build confidence

Champions Trophy: Towhid Hridoy hopeful century vs India will build confidence

Bangladesh’s rising star Towhid Hridoy reflected on his maiden ODI century against India in their Champions Trophy opener on February 20, calling it a defining moment in his career. Hridoy believes the innings will instill confidence and propel his performance in future matches. Despite Bangladesh’s defeat, the young batter’s resilience against a strong Indian bowling…

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PCB hopeful of injured Saim Ayub’s return for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

PCB hopeful of injured Saim Ayub’s return for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub will remain in London this month for rehabilitation under the care of two renowned sports injury specialists as the country’s cricket board (PCB) remains optimistic about his recovery from an ankle injury ahead of the Champions Trophy next month.Ayub sustained an ankle fracture while fielding during the second…

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Australia ‘very hopeful’ of Cameron Green boost for World Test Championship final | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia ‘very hopeful’ of Cameron Green boost for World Test Championship final | Cricket News – Times of India

Cameron Green (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia chief selector George Bailey on Thursday said that he is ‘very hopeful’ of star all-rounder Cameron Green featuring in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s in June.Green underwent a lower back stress fracture surgery last year in October and is currently in recovery.On…

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‘Nothing is for certain’: Pat Cummins hopeful he and Mitchell Starc would play remaining Tests against India | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Nothing is for certain’: Pat Cummins hopeful he and Mitchell Starc would play remaining Tests against India | Cricket News – Times of India

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: If grounds remain as seam-friendly as they have been in Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane during the five-Test series against India, Australia skipper Pat Cummins feels he and fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc will need to take on more responsibilities in Josh…

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