Well, it was a quite day for cricketing fans but we saw a couple of Indian Premier League (IPL) stories. With the mega auction coming up in a few months, don’t be surprised if any major player switch allegiance. Talking about major players, one is Rinku Singh, who has openly discussed his second-favorite franchise – the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Apart from this, it looks like Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are looking to fill the void left by Gautam Gambhir and are eyeing Zaheer Khan in a role of a mentor ahead of IPL 2025.
Rinku Singh from KKR to RCB
Explosive finisher Rinku Singh has expressed interest in joining RCB if he leaves KKR. The IPL 2024 winner shares a good rapport with Virat Kohli, who has gifted him bats as well. With Dinesh Karthik retired, RCB seeks a finisher, and Rinku is a potential fit. “RCB, because Virat Kohli is there,” Rinku told Sports Tak.
Zaheer Khan to LSG!
Zaheer Khan is in talks to become the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The former Indian fast bowler could replace Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel, who have both left the team. Zaheer’s experience and mentorship skills are seen as valuable assets for the franchise. New mentor Zaheer Khan for LSG loading? Seems like it.
Pakistan playing XI vs BAN
Pakistan has named its team for the first Test against Bangladesh. Shan Masood will captain the side, with Saud Shakeel as his deputy. The squad includes star batters Babar Azam and a strong pace attack led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and a returning Naseem Shah. The match starts on August 21 in Rawalpindi. Fast bowler Aamir Jamal, meanwhile, is out due to injury.
MS Dhoni at Dhaba for lunch date
A recent photo of MS Dhoni enjoying a simple meal at a roadside eatery has captured hearts. Despite being a cricketing legend with countless trophies, Dhoni’s down-to-earth nature continues to endear him to fans. His ability to connect with the common man, even after achieving unparalleled success, shows why he rules people’s hearts.
Champions Trophy problem with PCB
The PCB faces hurdles in hosting the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite insisting on holding the entire tournament in Pakistan, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi admits potential date changes due to ongoing security arrangements. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s stadium infrastructure lags behind international standards, requiring further development.
Why no Rohit-Kohli at Duleep Trophy?
Sunil Gavaskar remained puzzled by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence from the Duleep Trophy. Despite BCCI’s claim that stars will play to prepare for the Bangladesh Test series, these key players are resting out. Gavaskar worries they’ll lack match practice. Other absentees include Bumrah (rest), Shami (injury), and Pandya (focused on white-ball cricket). Gavaskar expressed concern about Rohit and Kohli going into the Test series without sufficient match practice.
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