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Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is one of the most prominent players of Team India currently. Making his debut in 2021, the 24-year-old cricketer, has played 13 ODIs and scored a whopping total of 507 runs. In T20Is, Ishan has played 24 matches and scored 629 runs, laced with four half-centuries. Ishan also smashed  a record-breaking fastest double hundred (210 off 131 balls) in the third ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh, in December last year. However, the Patna-born cricketer, who grew up in Jharkhand, stated that he has always idolized former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In a video posted on BCCI Twitter, Ishan said, "My cricketing idol while growing up was MS Dhoni , who came from the same place and also played for Jharkhand, so I really wanted to fill his shoes, and now that I am here, I will make sure that I make my team win so many other games." Secret behind jersey number @msdhoni 's autograph @ishankishan51 ahead of #INDvNZ T20I opener … [Read more...] about “Proud To Have His Autograph On My Bat…”: Ishan Kishan On Meeting His ‘Idol’ | Cricket News

India skipper Hardik Pandya on Thursday said in-form opener Shubman Gill will start the T20 series against New Zealand ahead of Prithvi Shaw , who has made a comeback to the national team. Considering Gill's sensational run in ODIs, Hardik said his selection was a no-brainer. Gill has smashed three hundreds including a double ton in his last four innings. Ishan Kishan is expected to open alongside Gill. When asked, whether Prithvi Shaw will play the first T20I, Hardik said. "No sir. Shubman has done well and will start the series. The way he is batting and was already in the team," said Hardik ahead of the first T20I. Hardik bowled with the new ball in the T20Is against Sri Lanka before doing the same in the third ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday with Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj being rested from the game. Hardik said he likes bowling with the new ball. "I have always enjoyed bowling with the new ball. Since quite a number of years whenever I bowl in the nets, … [Read more...] about Will Prithvi Shaw Play In 1st T20I vs New Zealand? Hardik Pandya Says This | Cricket News

India are set for a T20 appetizer ahead of their marquee Test series against Australia when they face the touring New Zealand in a three-match series beginning in Ranchi on Friday. With less than two weeks left for the Border Gavaskar Trophy matches against Australia that will determine India's World Test Championship Final fate, a T20 series in the midst of a packed ODI calendar ahead of the 50-over World Cup may seem purposeless. As a result, Hardik Pandya , who led a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka earlier this month, is back leading the T20 side with some regulars and fringe players in the squad. While skipper Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami are being rested, the likes of Shubman Gill , Suryakumar Yadav , Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav will get an extended run before they assemble for Test series camp at Nagpur from February 2. There is also the welcome addition of attacking Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw , who returns … [Read more...] about India Brace For T20 Appetizer vs New Zealand Ahead Of Marquee Australia Test Series | Cricket News

Ahead of India's first T20I against New Zealand in Ranchi on Friday, the Hardik Pandya -led side met with former captain MS Dhoni , who resides in the Jharkhand capital. Dhoni visited the India dressing room on Thursday and interacted with the players ahead of the first T20 against New Zealand on Friday. Dhoni first interacted with T20 skipper Hardik Pandya and then was seen giving tips to young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan . In a short video posted by the BCCI, titled, "Look who came visiting at training today in Ranchi - the great @msdhoni", the former captain was also seen interacting with opener Shubman Gill , spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as well as the support staff. Later, Hardik, speaking at a press conference, revealed that when he meets with the great captain, he does not talk about the game. "Mahi bhai is here which is good as we get to meet him. We can get out of the hotel also (to meet him). Otherwise, the way we have played in the last one month, it has … [Read more...] about “When We Meet We Try To Talk About…”: Hardik Pandya Reveals Topic Of Discussion With MS Dhoni. It’s Not Cricket | Cricket News

Australian Open 2023, Women's 2nd Semi-Final Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Magda Linette in straight sets to set up a final clash with Elena Rybakina in the women's singles of Australian Open 2023. Aryna Sabalenka took the first set against Magda Linette 7-6 (1) at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. The Belarusian lost the first two games before making a good comeback. After the set was tied at 6-6, Sabalenka dominated in the tie-breaker and won it 7-1. In the second set, Sabalenka dominated the match as she broke Linette's serve twice, registering a 6-2 win. Here are the Highlights of Australian Open 2023 Women's Singles Semi-final Between Magda Linette and Aryna Sabalenka from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park Get alerts for live updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories develop in real-time. You can manage alerts in your app's settings. Toggle January 26 2023 … [Read more...] about Australian Open, Women’s Semi-final Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Magda Linette, Sets Up Final With Elena Rybakina | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after overpowering unseeded Magda Linette 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 in a semi-final played in chilly conditions on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. Fifth seed Sabalenka's maiden Grand Slam final appearance will be against the Wimbledon champion, who earlier beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets. "I'm super happy, super happy that I was able to get this win," said the Belarusian, who had been hoping to play her compatriot Azarenka in Saturday's showpiece. "Magda's an unbelievable player. She played really great tennis," added the 24-year-old. Sabalenka came into the match as many observers' favourite for the Melbourne crown but she had never won a Grand Slam semi-final in three previous attempts. She had led world number one Iga Swiatek 4-2 in the third set of their US Open semi-final in September before a spectacular meltdown where she lost 16 of the last 20 points. That sort of mental baggage in tennis is always … [Read more...] about Aryna Sabalenka Overpowers Magda Linette To Set Up Elena Rybakina Final In Australian Open | Tennis News

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday and end the Belarusian's dream of a third Melbourne title. Rybakina won their semi-final 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and will meet Aryna Sabalenka or Magda Linette in Saturday's final. Azarenka, who won the Grand Slam in 2012 and 2013, was beaten in 1hr 41min in blustery conditions on Rod Laver Arena. The 22nd seed Rybakina had already beaten reigning French and US Open champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round and 2017 Roland Garros winner Jelena Ostapenko in the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park. And after a tight first set, the Moscow-born 23-year-old stretched away to account for a third Grand Slam champion. "I'm super happy to be in the final. Today it was a bit tougher for me because it was different conditions," said Rybakina, who represents Kazakhstan. "I couldn't play really aggressive tennis. The ball was not going so much, but I'm happy that in the end I … [Read more...] about Elena Rybakina beats Victoria Azarenka to reach Australian Open final | Tennis News

Australian Open 2023, Men's Singles Semi-final LIVE: Stefanos Tsitsipas meets Karen Khachanov in the other last-four showdown on Friday, aiming to snap a run of three semi-final losses in Melbourne, including over the past two years. Now 24, he believes he has matured and that this could finally be his year as he bids to become the youngest champion since Novak Djokovic won the title in 2011 aged 23. He has won all five previous encounters with Khachanov, most recently at the Rome Masters last year. On the other hand, Khachanov also made the semi-finals at September's US Open. He has now made the quarters or better at all four Grand Slams and will draw on the experience when he plays the Greek star. Here are the LIVE Updates of 2023 Australian Open, Men's Singles Semi-final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karen Khachanov, straight from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne: Get alerts for live updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories … [Read more...] about Australian Open 2023, Men’s Singles Semi-final Live Updates: Stefanos Tsitsipas Takes On Karen Khachanov | Tennis News