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Ravindra Jadeja's wife and Gujarat Minister, Rivaba Jadeja, sparked controversy by claiming "the rest of the team all indulge in vices" on overseas tours, while praising Jadeja's discipline. Her remarks raised concerns about the conduct and public image of Indian cricketers.

David Willey revealed that players favor the PSL over the IPL due to the "certainty and security" of game time. He noted that sitting on the bench for 10-11 weeks in the IPL is a "defining factor," leading veterans like Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali to choose the PSL.

Irfan Pathan stated Shubman Gill's poor form (duck in 2nd T20I) is intensified by Sanju Samson's bench status. Pathan emphasized Gill must score runs to keep his T20I spot, noting Samson’s 178 SR as an opener cannot be ignored for long.

Suryakumar Yadav conceded India’s defeat in the 2nd T20I was due to over-reliance on Abhishek Sharma and the top-order failure (Gill 0, SKY 5) in the chase of 214. He admitted, "We can't rely on Abhishek all the time" and that he should have "batted a little deeper" to anchor the innings.

Smriti Mandhana made her first public statement since calling off her wedding, saying, "I don't think I love anything more than cricket." She explained that wearing the Indian jersey helps her "keep all your problems aside" and provides her ultimate focus and motivation.

Virat Kohli jumped two places to No. 2 in the latest ICC ODI Batting Rankings, now just 8 points behind Rohit Sharma. The rise follows his Player of the Series performance against South Africa ($302$ runs), showcasing his resurgence to elite form.

Australia names a strong 15-man squad for the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide. Captain Pat Cummins returns from a back injury, providing a major boost. However, Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the entire series with a hamstring/Achilles issue. Usman Khawaja is also retained.

Jitesh Sharma addressed the competition with Sanju Samson for the wicketkeeper spot, stating, "We both are not playing for different teams." He emphasized their professional friendship and acceptance of the team's combination choices ahead of the T20I series.

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Shubman Gill was chosen as opener ahead of Sanju Samson because "Shubman had played before him." SKY stressed that Samson was given "enough opportunities" and his ability to bat anywhere from No. 3 to No. 6 is vital for team flexibility.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal confirmed their wedding is "called off" and unfollowed each other on Instagram, ending weeks of speculation. Mandhana stated her focus is now on cricket, while Muchhal threatened legal action against "baseless rumours."