‘Straight to the pool room’; Star Aussie receives ‘Spirit of Cricket’ honour in emotional Lord’s tribute

West Indies will aim for a series-clinching victory against Bangladesh in the second T20I at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram on October 29. Bangladesh must win to keep the series alive after a disappointing performance in the first T20I. With West Indies having the momentum, Bangladesh will look to bounce back and rely on their home advantage to secure a win in the upcoming match. Full Article

Mohammed Shami, after impressing in domestic cricket, expressed his focus on performing well for Bengal and earning his way back into the Indian team. He emphasized his readiness for international cricket, highlighting his fitness and desire to contribute. Shami credited the Bengal management for their support and called for green-top wickets to showcase the team's strong pace attack in their matches. Full Article

Parthiv Patel shared a story about Ravi Shastri's motivational style during the 2018 Johannesburg Test, where Shastri's simple yet powerful message to the team before batting, "Rabada ka kabada kar de," boosted their confidence on a challenging pitch. This unique approach, devoid of technical advice, helped India secure a memorable overseas win under Virat Kohli's captaincy as they defended 247 runs against South Africa with Patel contributing a quick 16 runs at the top of the order. Shastri's fearless and energetic leadership resonated with the team, showcasing his ability to inspire and uplift his players in crucial moments. Full Article