England batter Sam Hain made his debut at Newlands in a losing effort as Paarl Royals fell to MI Cape Town by 33 runs. Despite the loss, Hain cherished the iconic venue and praised both the atmosphere and young teammate Lhuan-dre Pretorius. He remains optimistic about the team's prospects in upcoming matches.
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The Union Health Ministry has urged the IPL to ban tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, at stadiums and during telecasts. Highlighting the link between these substances and non-communicable diseases in India, the ministry emphasizes the IPL's role in promoting public health, considering its vast viewership and influence on youth.
Pakistan revealed a renovated stadium in Lahore for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, marking its first major international cricket event in nearly three decades. The tournament will be held across three cities: Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. India's matches will take place in the UAE. The event starts with a tri-nation series involving Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Sunil Gavaskar praiseed Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, suggesting he could soon become India's full-time Test captain. Gavaskar appreciated Bumrah's ability to lead without putting undue pressure on teammates. Despite India's series loss to Australia, Bumrah's outstanding individual performance and effective leadership were highlighted.
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat in the fourth Test against India at the MCG. India fielded two spinners, with Nitish Kumar Reddy replacing Shubman Gill. The series is tied 1-1, making this Boxing Day Test crucial. Both teams made notable changes to their playing XIs.
Virat Kohli shared his views on retirement, stating he's playing for the joy of the game, not achievements. He highlighted the growth of Indian cricket in fitness, women's cricket, and the impact of IPL. Kohli addressed India's recent Champions Trophy win and the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of creating a fun team environment.
South Africa's tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen secured a tense two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first test, ensuring the Proteas' place in the next year's World Test Championship final. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi highlighted South Africa's cricket resurgence with performances in various formats. Captain Bavuma praised the team's journey, overcoming initial setbacks to now lead the WTC table.
India secured a dominant 150-run victory over England in the fifth T20I at Mumbai, wrapping up the series 4-1. Abhishek Sharma's 279 runs in the series and Varun Chakravarthy's 14 wickets underlined the home team's brilliance. With young talents knocking on the doors of 50-overs cricket, the upcoming ODI series is pivotal for seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Irfan Pathan emphasized the importance of Indian cricket superstars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma participating in the Ranji Trophy, as this trend benefits young players and domestic cricket. BCCI mandated their participation following consecutive defeats. Kohli, Sharma, and other key players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul played in the tournament, which helps them regain form.
Jofra Archer clean bowled Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with a fiery 147.7 kmph delivery in their IPL 2025 clash, marking his third dismissal of Gill in just 15 balls faced. The video of the wicket went viral as Archer continued his strong comeback after a record-expensive spell earlier this season.