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Babar Azam's blunt reply to presenter's 1992 WC reference about Imran Khan's 'caged tigers' team talk: 'I just said...'
England lifted their second T20 World Cup title on Sunday after the side defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Jos Buttler-led English team chased down a 138-run target with an over to spare, as Ben Stokes played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 52 off 49 deliveries. Stoke's innings had preceded a brisk Powerplay for England where they scored 49 runs, albeit with the loss of three wickets.

'Always found him difficult to play even in T20s': Watson singles out unknown villain for Australia ahead of India Tests
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia's biggest challenge on this tour of India would be negating India's spin threat of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

'Agar nahi aana to bhaad mein jaaye': Javed Miandad brutally attacks BCCI over India's Asia Cup stance
Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has launched a scathing attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over India's Asia Cup stance. Miandad wants the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strict action against the BCCI.

'I expected Yuvi to join in but he walked past me': Ex-India coach recalls when Yuvraj did not train with Virat Kohli
Yuvraj Singh's talent was not just limited to bowl and the bat, but he was also regarded as one of the most agile fielders, especially inside the 30-yard circle.

'He should open with Rohit not only in 1st Test but entire series': Harbhajan's clear-cut winner between Gill and Rahul
Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on India's opener debate (Shubman Gill vs Kl Rahul) ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Who should open for India in the 1st Test? Harbhajan has a clear-cut winner.

'Shreyas Iyer literally smacked him in a side game’: Karthik’s warning for key Australia bowler in Hazlewood’s absence
Success has been hard to come by for Australia in India, with their last series win in 2005 itself being their first in over three decades at the time. While a lot will depend on how their batters fair against the spinning conditions, there will also be pressure on their spinners, particularly spearhead Nathan Lyon, to deliver.

'Being a Sri Lankan, I’m hoping...': Mahela Jayawardene drops blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy prediction
n conversation with popular sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene has revealed his prediction for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.
'Indians would respect...': Mitchell Johnson shares game-changing advice for Australia ahead of 1st Test against India
Former Australian pacer and full-time cricket pundit Mitchell Johnson also reserved high praise for Nathan Lyon ahead of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

'I will break Umran Malik's record in PSL': Pakistan rookie pacer's bold statement on comparison with Indian
While Umran Malik's thunderbolts has been the talk of the town in India, he has also gained immense fame across the border, which is renowned for producing world class pacers.

Terror attack near Quetta stadium halts match; Babar Azam, Shahid Afridi taken to safety
The Pakistan Cricket Board had organised the exhibition match between Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi after pressure from Baloch fans that Quetta also get the status of a PSL venue. Babar Azam leads Zalmi while the Gladiatiors are led by former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

'They can understand pitches only if they play': Suresh Raina puzzled by Australia's call to not play tour games
The visitors have chosen not to play a tour game, preferring instead to train in their facilities with doctored pitches to mimic the spinning conditions that will be found in India. The decision has caused a stir.

'Rohit is far better batsman than Kohli, dominated world cricket in last 10-12 years': PAK pacer's staggering rationale
Virat Kohli and incumbent India captain Rohit Sharma have been two stalwarts of modern era cricket, each a genius in their own way. For long have experts and veteran cricketers, along with fans, discussed who is the better batter between the two, but the debate continues. However, veteran Pakistan pacer Sohail Khan gave a staggering explanation in giving his verdict on the the long-standing debate as he sided with Rohit.

'Virat Kohli's best is yet to come': Ex-Pakistan captain makes unusual 'Kumar Sangakkara' claim on India star
The former Pakistan captain made a rather unusual remark on Virat Kohli as the Team India star gears up for a return to Test cricket against Australia.

'Told physio, 'no problem if I don't play cricket after this'': Vihari's incredible remark on batting with broken wrist
Hanuma Vihari batted with a fractured wrist during the quarter-final of the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh earlier this week.

'Ummeed toh maine kisi ne nahi lagaayi hai': Umar Akmal's blunt remark on brother Kamran's appointment as PCB selector
Umar Akmal had a rather blunt remark when he was asked about his brother Kamran's appointment in the PCB selection committee.

'Jealousy at its peak': Twitter attacks Harbhajan Singh after his cryptic tweet on Australia using Ashwin doppelganger
Harbhajan Singh came up with a cryptic response to Australia using Ravichandran Ashwin's doppelganger to prepare for the upcoming four-Test series against India.