Back‘Best after Bumrah!’ Karthik’s old Bhuvi verdict goes viral after MI masterclass

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‘Best after Bumrah!’ Karthik’s old Bhuvi verdict goes viral after MI masterclass

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Dinesh Karthik's high praise for Bhuvneshwar Kumar has resurfaced after the pacer's match-winning IPL 2026 performance. Kumar's stellar 4/23 against Mumbai Indians, followed by a crucial batting cameo, has reignited calls for his T20I return, with Ravichandran Ashwin backing the 'BringBackBhuvi' campaign. He currently leads the Purple Cap race.

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Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must prepare for consistent short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. Teams identified this strategy during the IPL and are now targeting him with pace and bounce, a tactic Patel expects to continue.

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Ashwin backs unchanged India XI for 4th T20I vs England, despite Samson calls

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for an unchanged playing XI in the fourth T20I against England, emphasizing stability despite Sanju Samson's omission and the team's poor form. Ashwin believes this approach sends a strong message and fosters security within the squad, even if Samson misses out again.

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Ashwin Backs Unchanged India XI for 4th T20I vs England, Urges Stability

Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for an unchanged Indian playing XI in the 4th T20I against England, prioritizing stability despite recent losses and calls for Sanju Samson's inclusion. He believes the young batting unit will improve with experience.

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Developing·59m ago

Ashwin Criticizes Samson's Omission from India Squad as 'Unfair'

Ravichandran Ashwin slammed selectors for dropping Sanju Samson from the T20I squad for the Zimbabwe tour, calling it 'just unfair'. He warned that frequent team changes create player insecurity and harm India's T20 setup.

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Ben Stokes' Cryptic Post Fuels Speculation Amid ICC Probe into ECB

Ben Stokes reignited retirement speculation with a cryptic "Sack him..." social media post after reports emerged of an ICC investigation into the ECB over footage of his retirement announcement. The ICC alleges the ECB breached broadcasting standards by releasing dressing room footage before the match concluded.

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Ben Stokes' Cryptic Post Fuels Speculation Over Retirement Announcement

Ben Stokes reignited retirement speculation with a cryptic social media post after reports emerged of an ICC investigation into the ECB over footage of his announcement. Stokes posted "Sack him..." on a report about the ICC's allegations.

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‘Best after Bumrah!’ Karthik’s old Bhuvi verdict goes viral after MI masterclass

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