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Ashton Agar was tested by short balls after negotiating with off-spinner by defending with one hand as he braved injury to walk out to bat.

Ashton Agar shared a 15-run partnership with Joel Curtis.

Agar faced five deliveries but did not score one run. 

Ashton Agar

Watch: Australia all-rounder takes body blows like Pujara, bats with one hand like Graeme Smith despite injury in domestic cricket

Former Australia speedster Jackson Bird picked up seven wickets in the ongoing Sheffield Shield clash between South Australia and New South Wales.

Jackson Bird played nine Test matches for Australia. 

Jackson Bird's last Test outing was against England in December 2017. 

Jackson Bird celebrating wicket

6.5-foot giant makes history; Bowler claims 7 wickets against Australian side in a record-breaking performance

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RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final

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The last time Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer played each other in a T20 final was at RCB's homeground a few months ago. 

Rajat Patidar scored an unbeaten half-century in SMAT final.

Suryansh Shedge finished the run chase with a cameo.

Mumbai beat Madhya Pradesh at RCB's homeground. 

Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer

What happened when Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer went up against each other in a T20 tournament final? This uncapped player made the difference

Varun Aaron believes Virat Kohli gets charged up in a big final when he picks a battle with someone and that's what he is going to do in IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings.

Virat Kohli was dismissed cheaply by Kyle Jamieson in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1.

Kohli averages well above 50 in IPL matches in Ahmedabad.

Kohli is RCB's leading run-scorer in the ongoing season. 

Kyle Jamieson, Virat Kohli

'Virat Kohli will try to pick a battle with somebody': Former Gujarat Titans bowler's prediction for IPL 2025 final

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Predicted Playing XI: Punjab Kings may have to make one forced change if Yuzvendra Chahal is not fit to play.

Harpreet Brar may walk into the side if Yuzvendra Chahal isn't fit. 

There is a big question mark over Tim David's availability due to hamstring injury.

It will be interesting to see if Rajat Patidar continues to back Liam Livingstone.

Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Predicted Playing XI: Two match-winners doubtful due to injuries, Patidar may take brave call by including this overseas player

The Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians recorded a five-wicket defeat against the Punjab Kings in the second qualifier and got knocked out of the tournament

PBKS defeated MI by 5 wickets to reach the final

MI got knocked out of IPL 2025 with the defeat against PBKS

Hardik Pandya in this frame

'Don't know why...': Ex-India star slams Hardik Pandya's decision-making during PBKS clash

Shreyas Iyer played a stunning unbeaten knock of 87 runs from 41 deliveries in the second qualifier against Mumbai Indians 

Shreyas Iyer carried PBKS to victory over MI in the second qualifier

PBKS reached the IPL final for the first time in 11 years

Shreyas Iyer in this frame

'Went to my room...': PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer reveals he 'hardly slept' following remarkable knock against MI

Based on the statistical review of domestic and international performances across formats, a list of 20 players has been selected for central contracts.

Williamson, Conway, Allen, Seifert and Ferguson are not part of the central contract list.

Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi and Josh Clarkson have been dropped from the central contract list. 

Muhammad Abbas, Zak Foulkes, Adi Ashok and Mitchell Hay have been added to the list. 

Ish Sodhi, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand announce central contracts for 20 players, 4 newbies added whereas 2 India-born players dropped

Two-time T20 World Cup Champions West Indies will miss the services of their star batter Nicholas Pooran in T20I series against England and Ireland.

Jason Holder, Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford have returned to the T20I squad.

Test captain Roston Chase will leave after England series.

Jyd Goolie has received maiden call-up for Ireland T20I series. 

Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran

West Indies announce T20I squad for England and Ireland series, IPL's six-hitting machine opts out and Holder, Russell make comeback

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