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Najmul Hossain Resigns as Bangladesh Test Captain Following Series Defeat

Najmul made his decision known after the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Prithvi Shaw Acknowledges Career Stumbles, Blames Poor Choices and Loss of Focus

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as a future star, candidly admits to making poor choices and losing focus on cricket, leading to a decline in his career. After being dropped due to fitness issues and going unsold in the IPL, Shaw seeks a fresh start by leaving the Mumbai Cricket Association to play for Maharashtra.

India vs. England: Former Cricketer Calls for Shardul Thakur's Omission, Favors Kuldeep Yadav in Second Test

Following India's Test defeat against England, Sanjay Manjrekar suggests a bowling lineup change. He wants Kuldeep Yadav to replace Shardul Thakur. Manjrekar highlights the need for quality spinners in the team. He notes that English conditions are now favorable for spin bowling. Manjrekar also expects more tactical awareness from Ravindra Jadeja, especially on pitches offering assistance.

Gavaskar Calls for Kuldeep Yadav's Inclusion in Second Test Amid Bumrah Fitness Concerns

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

Shubman Gill's Captaincy "Reactive," Lacks Kohli-Sharma Aura, Says Nasser Hussain

Following India's defeat in the Leeds Test, former England captain Nasser Hussain critiqued Shubman Gill's captaincy debut, noting a lack of commanding presence compared to Kohli and Sharma. Hussain echoed Ravi Shastri's concerns about India's search for a seam-bowling all-rounder and highlighted issues with slip catching and lower-order batting collapses, which contributed to England's victory.

Rishabh Pant's Unorthodox Batting Revolutionizes Cricket, Says Greg Chappell

The former Australia captain drew a parallel between Pant and Adam Gilchrist

Shadman Islam Defends Bangladesh Batters After Day 1 Setbacks Against Sri Lanka

Shadman defended his team's batters after they finished the opening day on 220/8

Jaiswal's Fielding Under Fire: Video of MCG Catch Drops Resurfaces After Headingley Errors

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's century in the Leeds Test, his fielding woes became a talking point after dropping four catches, a first for an Indian in a Test innings. An old video of him missing catches in a previous match resurfaced. However, coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah defended Jaiswal, citing difficult conditions.

Chopra Grabs Ostrava Golden Spike Win, Eyes Further Improvement After 85.29m Throw

Neeraj Chopra won the Ostrava Golden Spike title at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event with a best throw of 85.29m. The Olympic champion expressed dissatisfaction despite the win and recalled watching the event as a child and dreaming of winning.

ICC Test Rankings: Pant Hits Career High, Bumrah Holds Top Bowler Spot, Root Still King

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.

Fielding Flaws Exposed: Former Selector Blasts India's Test Defeat Against England

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.

Gambhir Backs India's Tailenders After Headingley Test Collapse; Cites Dropped Catches, Workload Management as Factors

India's head coach also reiterated that despite the loss, Jasprit Bumrah would play just two more Tests as per a pre-series plan

UEFA Upholds Fines for Real Madrid Stars Mbappé, Rüdiger & Ceballos After Appeal Fails

UEFA has rejected Real Madrid's appeal to overturn the disciplinary sanctions handed to Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé and Dani Ceballos for "improper conduct."

Cunha Takes No. 10 as Rashford's Man United Future in Doubt Amid Transfer Rumors

New Manchester United signing Matheus Cunha will wear the No. 10 shirt previously worn by Marcus Rashford, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday.

TRAGIC: Speeding Suspected in Fatal Crash That Killed Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and Brother

Spanish police believe Liverpool player Diogo Jota was driving over the speed limit when he and his brother died in a car crash last week.

Smith's Century Roars Barmy Army to Life, Edgbaston Test Grips Fans

Jamie Smith's explosive batting display at Edgbaston ignited the Barmy Army, overshadowing the Bharat Army's chants. Smith's counter-attacking century fueled England's fightback, prompting improvised songs and spirited exchanges between the rival fan groups. The Barmy Army's rediscovered voice echoed through the Eric Hollies stand, celebrating Smith's crucial innings and England's resurgence.

Akmal Blasts PCB's Azhar Mahmood Appointment, Cites "Lack of Seriousness"

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has strongly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for appointing Azhar Mahmood as the interim Test team coach. Akmal questioned the logic behind this decision, drawing parallels to Mickey Arthur's controversial role.

Chess Sensation: Nine-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Holds Magnus Carlsen to Draw in Online Tournament OR Chess World Stunned: 9-Year-Old Indian Player Draws Against Magnus Carlsen; Carlsen Reaches Unprecedented Freestyle Chess Rating

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.

SA20 Teams Granted Six Retentions Ahead of Player Auction

72 slots are to be filled in the auction which also sees the introduction of the RTM card for the first time

Black Caps and White Ferns Gear Up for Action-Packed Home Summer Against Global Cricket Giants

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams