Mohammed Shami showcased his form with a three-wicket spell for Bengal in the Vijay Hazare Trophy preliminary quarterfinal against Haryana. Despite being slightly expensive, 3 for 61, Shami's performance boosts his prospects for a comeback to the Indian team, having been absent since the 2023 ODI World Cup because of injury and subsequent flare-up issues during rehab.
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Pakistan reached the tri-series final after defeating South Africa by six wickets in Karachi, with centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha. Rizwan's unbeaten 122 and Salman's 134 helped Pakistan chase 353, their highest in ODI. South Africa set a target of 352-5, aided by Matthew Breetzke's 83. Pakistan will face New Zealand next.
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch had a remarkable start to his Test career, taking a wicket with his first delivery against Pakistan. Bosch dismissed Shan Masood, sparking a top-order collapse that saw Pakistan fall from 36/0 to 56/4. Bosch's debut performance shifted the match in South Africa's favor, adding to the legacy of South African pacers.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the renovated historic National Stadium in Karachi, set to host the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The four-month renovation includes modern amenities like new LED floodlights, improved spectator facilities, and premium hospitality boxes. Despite exceeding the budget, finishing touches will continue post-Champions Trophy.
Delhi Capitals' left-arm medium-pacer T Natarajan faces challenges in the upcoming IPL season due to limited recent playtime and high price-tag pressure. Despite this, he leverages his experience and is optimistic about regaining form under the guidance of head coach Hemang Badani and learning from teammate Mitchell Starc.
Bowlers in IPL 2025 are celebrating the return of saliva to shine the ball, a practice banned during the pandemic. Pacer Mohit Sharma notes that saliva's weight helps the ball tail in, especially with less dew.
Star spinner Rashid Khan returns from injury to captain MI Cape Town in the 2025 SA20 season. His leadership is crucial for the team's redemption after a disappointing last-place finish in 2024. MI Cape Town has recruited Ben Stokes and Trent Boult to bolster their squad, aiming to win the championship.
Ravichandran Ashwin, recently retired from international cricket, consistently showed appreciation for India's support staff. A video shared by BCCI captures Ashwin playfully guiding the support staff as they bowl in the nets, highlighting the camaraderie within the team.
Prolific all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to join Essex for seven County Championship matches starting 2025. Thakur, with outstanding recent performances including a First-Class century and a hat-trick, aims to showcase his skills in county cricket. Essex's director praises his all-round abilities, anticipating a valuable addition to the squad, especially ahead of India's Test series in England.
Steve Smith has been appointed captain for Australia's Sri Lanka tour. He aims to mentor young players with his sub-continental expertise. Pat Cummins is on paternity leave. The series includes two Tests starting on January 29 in Galle. The Australian squad features promising talents like Nathan McSweeney, Cooper Connolly, and Sam Konstas.