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Vaibhav Tripathi Ricky Ponting has showered praises on India opener Shubman Gill. On his part, Ponting commended Gill’s swagger and exceptional skills, highlighting his potential as a promising young player. In particular, the former Australian skipper singled out Gill’s ability to essay the pull shot. Gill was the top run-getter in the just-concluded IPL 2023. In the last six months, he has also notched up a couple of Test tons, alongside scoring a double-century in an ODI, versus New Zealand. “He looks like a terrific young guy. He’s got that bit of attitude about him as well. He’s got a…

How would Jose Mourinho have been viewed as a manager if he had walked away from top-flight football in the summer of 2015, after winning a third English Premier League title with Chelsea? In 12 full seasons with Porto, Chelsea (across two spells), Internazionale of Milan and Real Madrid, Mourinho had won eight league titles. He had won the European Champions League, against the odds, with both Porto and Inter. His style, which he liked to position as the antithesis of Pep Guardiola’s tiki-taka at Barcelona, didn’t always win admirers, but there was no quibbling with the results. With each…



Vaibhav Tripathi As the World Test Championship (WTC) final approaches, Australia’s assistant coach Daniel Vettori admits that they are uncertain about India’s playing XI. Vettori speculates that India may opt for Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur as a seam-bowling all-rounder, potentially sidelining Ravichandran Ashwin. The decision India faces involves choosing between four seamers and one spinner or three pacers and two spinners. “We have been debating that. I think Jadeja will play because of the batting he brings to the table and how successful he has been at that No.6 position. Then the question will be around that fourth…





The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday named the India ‘A’ (Emerging) squad for the upcoming ACC Emerging Women’s Asia Cup 2023. India ‘A’ (Emerging) will begin their campaign on June 13, when they take on hosts Hong Kong. India ‘A’ (Emerging) Schedule at ACC Emerging Women’s Asia Cup 2023: 13-Jun-23: India ‘A’ vs Hong Kong 15-Jun-23: India ‘A’ vs Thailand ‘A’ 17-Jun-23: India ‘A’ vs Pakistan ‘A’ The tournament, which will be played in Hong Kong at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, will feature eight teams which are divided into two Groups – Group…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi The upcoming 2023 edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) will undergo a significant overhaul, introducing major changes to enhance the tournament. The Tamil Nadu-based T20 tournament is set to commence on June 12 in Coimbatore. This year’s TNPL will introduce the concept of an impact player, similar to the IPL. Additionally, the Decision Review System (DRS) will be implemented, although it will not be utilized for wides and no-balls, unlike the IPL. Another notable change for this season is the inclusion of a reserve day for the playoffs, ensuring flexibility in case of any…