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Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad gives stunning answer to 'dinner with Sachin Tendulkar or training with MS Dhoni' question
Ruturaj Gaikwad was asked this question, albeit with a bit of a twist. In a video titled 'Quick hits with Ruturaj Gaikwad' shared by the BCCI on its Twitter handle, Gaikwad was asked to pick between having dinner with Sachin Tendulkar or engaging in a fitness session with MS Dhoni.

'Give him chance in Gill’s place': Ex-Pakistan star backs star batter to feature in IND playing XI for 3rd T20I vs NZ
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has backed an 'exciting young cricketer' to replace Indian opener Shubman Gill for the third and final T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand.

'Rohit, Kohli, Pujara's main task will be to...': Chappell outlines India's 'Big Three' challenge against Australia
Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell opined that batting icons Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara will have to establish 'mental superiority' over one of Australia's finest bowlers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

'If he had gotten out to that shot...': Karthik points out major issue in Suryakumar Yadav's batting after 31-ball 26
It was a match in which no batter could hit a six and the likes of Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, who are known to be big hitters, had to bide their time.

Murali Vijay announces retirement from all forms of international cricket
Veteran India opener Murali Vijay on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket to explore "new opportunities in the world of cricket and the business side of it". He last played for India in December 2018 during the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia.

'You can compare my fitness with a 25-year-old': Pakistan veteran says he is 'not even thinking about retirement'
Pakistan had put up a strong showing in the 2021 T20 World Cup before being knocked out in the semi-finals by eventual champions Australia and veteran players Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik were an important part of the squad.

Shafali Verma's India take home whopping reward as BCCI announces cash prize for newly-crowned U-19 T20 WC winners
With Shafali Verma and Co. ending the long wait for a world title in Indian women's cricket on Sunday, the BCCI has announced a whopping cash reward for the Women In Blue.

Shafali's India beat England by 7 wickets to win U-19 World Cup, secure maiden ICC trophy in Indian women's cricket
Shafali Verma-led Team India outclassed England by 7 wickets to win the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday. This is also the first time that the Indian women’s team has won a World Cup title at any level.

'He is not smashing the selection doors. He's burning them': Ashwin's huge remark on Indian youngster after Test snub
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke in detail about the Indian player after the latter didn't find a place in the squads for the first two Tests against Australia.

'That's not realistic': Australia coach reveals massive 'bowling' setback for visitors ahead of first Test against India
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed a big setback for the side as it prepares for the Test series against India.

'Pehle ek toh poori kar lein': Pakistan star's savage reply to 'should we follow India in making two teams' question
The Pakistan star had a blunt response when a reporter asked him if the cricket board should follow India in making two teams for different formats.

'Spoke to Dhoni at 2015 World Cup. He told me to...': Afghanistan star reveals million-dollar advice from 'idol' MSD
The Afghanistan star revealed a million-dollar advice from his ‘idol’ MS Dhoni when the duo had a chat during the 2015 World Cup.

'No one can replace that': Chappell's massive statement on Rishabh Pant's absence for India vs Australia Test series
Ian Chappell spoke in detail about how India might suffer due to Rishabh Pant's absence in the upcoming Test series against Australia.

India's Predicted XI for 2nd T20I vs New Zealand: Time running out for Hooda, Ishan; Eyes on Shaw in must-win match
India's Predicted XI for 2nd T20I vs New Zealand: Despite the loss in the first T20I, it is unlikely that India will make any drastic changes to the side that played in Ranchi.

'Comparison with Kohli makes no sense. Babar is just starting': Misbah's blunt 'no one can match him' claim
Misbah-ul-Haq had a rather blunt take when asked about the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.

'Wish he will recover soon': Australia star's heartfelt message for Rishabh Pant ahead of Test series in India
Rishabh Pant had been the star of India's famous win in Australia the last time the two sides played a Test series against each other.