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Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

<p>The Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan has been dropped from the playing XI for the ongoing fourth T20I against New Zealand on January 19 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.</p>

Shaheen Afridi (Left) and Azam Khan of Pakistan. (Getty Images)

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'Coward captain': Fans launch brutal attack on Shaheen Afridi for dropping Azam Khan from playing XI

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Sourav Ganguly reckons Nitish Kumar Reddy is a good batter down the order who can bowl as well. He backs him to make his Test debut on November 22.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been slated to make his Test debut in Perth.

Shubman Gill will miss the Perth Test due to thumb injury.

In Rohit Sharma's absence, Jasprit Bumrah will lead Team India. 

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly speaking at an event; Nitish Kumar Reddy after losing his wicket against Australia A. 

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Ahead of the Perth Test, former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has said that Mohammed Shami should have been on the flight to Australia to play pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

Mohammed Shami returned to competitive cricket in Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 

Shami claimed seven wickets on his return.

The Bengal pacer is keen to return to the Test squad. 

Sourav Ganguly at an event; Mohammed Shami celebrating a wicket in Adelaide. 

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Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in skipper Rohit Sharma's absence in the Perth Test to kick off the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in Tests after two years.

Bumrah laid emphasis on self-belief ahead of Perth Test.

Bumrah wants to focus on preparations instead of other factors.

Indian players Virat Kohli (C), Rishabah Pant (L) and Jasprit Bumrah watch the internal practice match between India and India A cricket teams at the WACA in Perth on November 15, 2024. 

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Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant shared a light moment during the practice session in Perth as Sarfaraz Khan took  a catch with an unorthodox technique in slip cordon.

Sarfaraz Khan's catching technique left Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant in splits.

Sarfaraz scored just 21 runs in last four innings after 150 in Bengaluru Test.

The first Test in Perth will begin on November 22. 

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 In the opening Davis Cup rubber between Spain and the Netherlands, Nadal fought with all the heart and determination that had defined his career.

He was ultimately defeated 6-4, 6-4 by Botic van de Zandschulp.

 His 29-match winning streak in the competition was finally snapped.

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