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Mitchell Santner to lead NZ T20I squad against India; Lister new face

AUCKLAND: Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand side for the three-match T20I series against India this month, with left-arm swing bowler Ben Lister earning his maiden call-up in the squad announced on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Rashid Khan hits out at Australia’s decision to abandon Afghanistan series

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan has threatened to withdraw from the Big Bash in protest at Australia abandoning their upcoming ODI series against his country

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

'We would like to have a left-hander but we know the quality of our right-handers': Rohit Sharma on Ishan Kishan

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma would ideally like to have a left-hander in the top-order but categorically stated that he doesn't want to tinker with the combination of players just for the heck of it.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

I am 100% batter and 100% wicket-keeper: KS Bharat

NEW DELHI: KS Bharat’s primary job over the past one year has been to keep himself ready if India had to play him in a Test match. He realizes he is most likely to be asked to come in for the injured Rishabh Pant for the home Test series against…

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Mandeep, Gurnoor ensure first innings lead for Punjab against J&K

VALSAD: Veteran skipper Mandeep Singh and young Gurnoor Brar hit half centuries as Punjab took a vital first innings lead of 46 runs against Jammu and Kashmir in a Group D Ranji Trophy match on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Always considered myself as 100 percent keeper, who can open batting if need be, says KS Bharat

NEW DELHI: In line to make his Test debut against Australia next month, wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat is ready to fill in the shoes of the injured Rishabh Pant and be a marauder like him too if the situation demands.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan

The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

KALYANI: Bengal will have to show a lot of composure if they hope to defeat Baroda with the hosts -- three down for 53 in their pursuit of a tricky target of 177 in a Ranji Trophy Group A match at the end of third day.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Switched to hard lengths on KL Rahul's advice, says Mohammed Siraj

NEW DELHI: India paceman Mohammed Siraj gave full credit to wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for his three-wicket haul in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023