U-19 World Cup – England down New Zealand to join India, Australia and South Africa in semi-finals

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

TNT Sports' announcement for the Ashes series faced criticism from cricket fans as the lead commentators will be based in the UK, watching the action from 10,000 miles away. While analysts like Sir Alastair Cook and Graeme Swann will be on-site in Australia, the commentary will feature less familiar voices such as rugby union's Alastair Eykyn and cycling commentator Rob Hatch. Want More Context? 🔎