Sam Konstas, recently selected for Australia's Test squad, was dismissed for a duck in a Big Bash League match against the Sydney Sixers. It was the first match for Konstas after being named in Australia's Test squad and he was dismissed by Sixers' Akeal Hosein, chopping on a ball back onto his stumps.
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Cricket Australia announced that spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who played a key role in the Test series victory in Sri Lanka, has been cited for a suspect bowling action. He will undergo tests to determine the legitimacy of his action, and if found illegal, he will be prohibited from bowling until corrected.
Glenn Maxwell has agreed with his exclusion from Australia's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour, understanding the selectors' decision to field uncapped all-rounder Cooper Connolly. Maxwell, who last played in 2017, prioritizes opportunities for new players in subcontinent conditions while refraining from future Test cricket plans.
South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, urged the national men's cricket team to boycott Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan to support Afghan women who face severe repression under Taliban rule. McKenzie argued for solidarity, echoing concerns from activists and organisations about the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan.
Australia's struggling opener Nathan McSweeney has been dropped for the Boxing Day Test against India after a string of low scores. Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas has joined the squad, potentially opening alongside Usman Khawaja, whose form is also under scrutiny. Selectors might reshuffle the batting order given inconsistencies from other players. Scott Boland will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood.
India's Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is moving from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025-26 domestic season, taking on the captaincy role. The 23-year-old, after a mixed performance in recent competitions, aims to rediscover his form and make an impact with his new team. Jaiswal follows a growing trend of Mumbai cricketers moving to Goa, a path previously taken by Arjun Tendulkar, Siddhesh Lad, and Eknath Kerkar in recent years.
Delhi Capitals have appointed Matthew Mott as their assistant coach for IPL 2025. He joins head coach Hemang Badani and a strong support team. Mott has a successful coaching background with the England men's team and Australia women's team. DC have also made significant player acquisitions and will start their IPL 2025 campaign on March 24.
The ICC has announced pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia, giving four 'very good' ratings and one 'satisfactory'. Cricket Australia's Peter Roach praised the quality of the pitches, highlighting the curators' efforts. The series ended with Australia securing a place in the World Test Championship final.
In a thrilling SA20 match at Kingsmead, Durban's Super Giants narrowly defeated the Pretoria Capitals by two runs. Despite an impressive 154-run partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks, Pretoria couldn't chase DSG's target of 210, finishing at 207/6. Key performances from Noor Ahmad, Chris Woakes, and Keshav Maharaj turned the game in DSG's favour.
The Desert Vipers attained a dominant 10-wicket win over the Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20's third season, with Mohammad Amir taking four wickets and Fakhar Zaman scoring an unbeaten 71. Zaman and Alex Hales's aggressive start led the Vipers to a comfortable chase, solidifying their top position in the rankings at Dubai International Stadium.