Yashasvi Jaiswal earned his first ODI call-up for the series against England and ICC Champions Trophy. Jaiswal will join skipper Rohit Sharma and his deputy Shubman Gill as a third opener. Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav also made a return.
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Sri Lanka shocked Australia with a 49-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo, thanks to captain Charith Asalanka's 127-run knock and Maheesh Theekshana’s 4-40 bowling figures. Australia, resting key players, failed to chase a target of 215, as they were bowled out for 165 in under 34 overs. Sri Lanka leads the series 1-0.
Ajinkya Rahane's blistering 98 off 56 balls propelled Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali final, chasing down Baroda's 159 with ease. Rahane's fifth half-century of the tournament, studded with 11 fours and 5 sixes, showcased his dominance. The veteran batsman leads the tournament in runs, justifying his recent IPL acquisition by Kolkata Knight Riders.
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.
The UAE has been a historic venue for iconic India-Pakistan ODI clashes, featuring epic contests such as India's 38-run victory in the 1985 Rothmans Cup, Javed Miandad's famous last-ball six in the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final, and Sachin Tendulkar's memorable century in the 1996 Pepsi Sharjah Cup. These matches have seen thrilling last-ball finishes and stellar individual performances.
Three Indian cricketers, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel, visited Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri before their second ODI against England. They sought divine blessings and were provided with tight security. The Indian team is scheduled for a practice session at Barabati Stadium with extensive security measures in place for their movements.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been a standout performer for Mumbai Indians in the WPL, leading the Orange Cap list with 493 runs and taking 9 wickets. Her partnership with Hayley Matthews has been crucial, and her ability to score briskly and all around the park has made her more dangerous. Sciver-Brunt's consistency and mentorship have been key to MI's success.
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