Tuesday, May 05
He said, "Hey Virat Kohli, I'm trying to film with you," while also highlighting India as one of his biggest audience bases.
Star batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn from Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Railways, a decision confirmed by Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh. Kohli had previously met the BCCI mandate by playing two games, scoring impressively. His absence means he won't face pacer Himanshu Sangwan before joining the India squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
Marnus Labuschagne shone on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, impacting the game with both bat and ball. He engaged in a brief verbal spat with England captain Ben Stokes before being dismissed for 48. Labuschagne also claimed a crucial wicket, showcasing his bowling prowess which his teammates acknowledge as a practiced skill.
Joe Root's commanding 160 at the Sydney Test propelled England to a strong position, holding a significant lead over Australia. The captain emphasized creating positive experiences for young teammates touring Australia for the first time, aiming to build confidence and break past tour baggage. Root's century also saw him equal Ricky Ponting's record for overseas Test centuries in Australia.
Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR following a BCCI directive, triggering Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup over security concerns. Beyond the controversy, the pacer has enjoyed a solid IPL career. He has played 60 matches across five teams, taking 65 wickets, with standout seasons for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
