Jasprit Bumrah's impressive 21 wickets in three Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests have drawn significant praise, with former Australian coach Justin Langer comparing him to legendary Wasim Akram. Bumrah's two five-wicket hauls have troubled Australian openers, making him a key player in the series tied at 1-1.
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Dinesh Karthik, replacing Jos Buttler, became the first Indian in SA20, South Africa's top T20 league. After retiring from IPL, Karthik debuted for Paarl Royals, supporting BCCI's rule against active Indian cricketers in foreign leagues. Karthik, with 130 runs in 11 matches, cherished playing with Joe Root and plans to return to SA20.
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A debate ignited over Rohit Sharma's batting position for the Brisbane Test. Sunil Gavaskar suggested Rohit return to opening, with KL Rahul at No. 6. Matthew Hayden, while initially opposing changes, mistakenly referred to "Rahul Dravid," attributing it to Dravid's memorable Adelaide double century from 2003/04.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of not only winning the ICC Champions Trophy but also defeating India in Dubai on February 23. He expressed confidence in the team's capabilities and praised the renovated Gaddafi Stadium. The event celebrated the completion of stadium renovations with performances by prominent artists and a vibrant fireworks display.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed rumors of removing Imran Khan's name from an enclosure at Gaddafi Stadium due to his imprisonment on corruption charges. They confirmed that names of all enclosures remain unchanged. Imran Khan, facing a 14-year sentence, claims the accusations are politically motivated.
Australia strengthened their position in the fourth Test against India, ending the fourth day with a lead of 333 runs. Captain Pat Cummins' determined 41 and Marnus Labuschagne's 70 were crucial, while Jasprit Bumrah's 200th Test wicket highlighted India's effort. Australia's decision to extend batting raised questions, and Mitchell Starc dismissed fitness concerns.
Anil Chaudhary, after a notable tenure as an international and IPL umpire, has retired from umpiring and transitioned into commentary. He remains the most experienced umpire in IPL history. For IPL 2025, the BCCI has introduced seven new Indian umpires to gain experience in high-stakes matches.