The Dubai International Stadium buzzed with excitement as the ILT20 Season 3 opens with music, dancing, and fanfare. Defending champions MI Emirates face Dubai Capitals in the first match. Captains posed with the trophy, and cricket legends like Ian Bishop and Shoaib Akhtar joined the celebrations. The tournament promises thrilling cricket and top performances.
Related news
India's 2024 cricket journey saw mixed results, culminating in a disappointing loss to Australia. The team aims for a stronger 2025, facing key tournaments like the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. Notable events include the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, England Tests and ODIs, and possibly World Test Championship final at Lord's.
The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, starting December 14, is likely to be affected by rain, with showers predicted throughout the five-day match. The series is currently tied 1-1. The Gabba pitch is expected to be fresh, offering pace and carry, and assistance to the fast bowlers in overcast conditions.
Veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik makes history as the first Indian to participate in South Africa's premier T20 tournament, SA20. Karthik shares his experience with teammate Joe Root and highlights the mix of seasoned players and young talents in the Paarl Royals team. He emphasizes the popularity of SA20 in India and the excitement around the diverse squad dynamics.
Ajinkya Rahane's blazing 98 off 56 balls propelled Mumbai to a resounding six-wicket victory over Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semifinal. Rahane's explosive innings, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes helped Mumbai chase down Baroda's modest 159-run target in just 17.2 overs.
India's emphatic six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, highlighted by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten ton, sparked joy on social media. Kohli surpassed 14,000 ODI runs, leading India to a win with 45 balls to spare. Fans and celebrities celebrated the triumph, while Pakistan face an uncertain path ahead in the tournament.
Chennai Super Kings, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, are gearing up for IPL 2025 with the goal of clinching their sixth title. After a lackluster 2024 season under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK hopes to bounce back, leveraging their strong batting lineup and balanced bowling attack. CSK's dominance can be attributed to the legendary Dhoni, under whose captaincy the team has secured five titles, reached the final ten times, and advanced to the playoffs on 12 occasions.
India clinched a thrilling two-wicket win over England in Chennai in the second T20I, with Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72 steering the team to victory after a top-order collapse. Ravi Bishnoi also played a crucial role, scoring 9 runs and praising Tilak's performance as one of the best in T20s. Their efforts secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
India's Jasprit Bumrah is nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year for his exceptional 2024 performance. Competitors include England's Joe Root and Harry Brook, Australia's Travis Head, and Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis. Bumrah's consistent performance across conditions stands out.
Pakistan Cricket Board will send Saim Ayub to London for treatment after he fractured his right ankle during the second Test against South Africa. Ayub's injury has caused concern over his Champions Trophy availability. He will consult a specialist in London and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood will accompany him.
Sunil Gavaskar criticises Virat Kohli's shoulder bump with Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG as 'simply not cricket.' Gavaskar suggests that Kohli's reaction to Australian fans' booing increased pressure on his teammates and contributed to his inconsistent performance throughout the series. Kohli’s on-field antics were coupled with his struggles in form. After scoring an unbeaten century in Perth, he failed to maintain consistency throughout the series.