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Ricky Ponting has stated that Trent Boult's choice to play franchise T20 cricket instead of being contracted with New Zealand was inevitable given the packed schedule. He further pointed out the financial incentives of playing T20s for franchises and Boult's need to save for retirement.

Virender Sehwag has finally revealed the things that occurred on the field during Sachin Tendulkar's mesmerizing knock against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup, recounting how the batter remained focused despite the sledging. He went on to comment on the India-Pakistan rivalry and what it entails.

The two-time Olympic medalist and recently-crowned Commonwealth Games champion PV Sindhu withdrew from the next World Badminton Championships due to a stress fracture injury. After Sindhu pulled out, her coach Park Tae-Sang would be travelling to Korea to receive medical attention for back ailment.

Ben Stokes has expressed excitement at the prospect of returning to play Test cricket when he leads England in the first Test against South Africa, stating he is keen to rediscover their venom. The skipper went on to discuss his side's strategy for the game and what it all boils down to eventually.