The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1 as India and Australia head into the crucial Boxing Day Test at the MCG. India aims to repeat their 2020 victory at this venue, while Australia hopes to regain their historical dominance. Bumrah is nearing 200 Test wickets, and Smith is on the cusp of 10,000 Test runs.
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The BCCI is planning to stage the third edition of the Women's Premier League at four venues - Mumbai, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Vadodara. The 23-match season is expected to start on February 6 and end in the first week of March, with the final set to be held at Vadodara's Kotambi Stadium.
Rachin Ravindra shines for New Zealand with a crucial century in the Champions Trophy, showcased his calm approach under pressure. His ability to handle spin, highlighted by his performance in India, will be tested against India's spin-heavy attack in the upcoming match in Dubai. Coach Sriram Krishnamurthy praises Rachin's resilience and mental strength post-injury.
Newly-appointed RCB captain Rajat Patidar aims to learn leadership from Virat Kohli and prioritize player support. Replacing Faf Du Plessis, Patidar highlights the role of experienced teammates in navigating IPL challenges. Coach Andy Flower commends Kohli's maturity and enthusiasm for RCB's new season, emphasizing a team-focused captaincy decision rather than external recruitment.
New Zealand cricket team has reached the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy after beating Bangladesh by five wickets. Rachin Ravindra made a successful return to action, scoring 112 runs. The team will next face India on March 2. The coach, Gary Stead, is pleased with the bowlers' performance and is preparing the team for the upcoming clash.
India's absence from the ICC World Test Championship final has led to a nearly £4 million ( ~ Rs 45 crore) revenue loss for Lord's. Australia will face South Africa instead. Anticipating India's participation, initial ticket prices were high but have been lowered to encourage attendance. Ticket sales for the match and other events at Lord's remain strong.
Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan in their first ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19. Key players include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman will miss the tournament. Afghanistan's group matches are against South Africa, England, and Australia.
UAE and Saudi Arabia secured victories on Sunday in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship at the ICC Academy in Dubai. UAE defeated Oman by 24 runs, with Muhammad Waseem's all-round performance earning him Player of the Match. Saudi Arabia dominated Qatar by nine wickets, thanks to Usman Khalid's unbeaten 75. UAE remains unbeaten atop the standings, while Saudi Arabia climbs to fourth.
As LSG prepares for IPL 2025, skipper Rishabh Pant emphasizes a proactive leadership strategy. Bought for Rs 27 crore, Pant focuses on clear communication with senior and international players to achieve team alignment. He aims to foster an environment where players share thoughts freely. LSG's season opener is against Delhi Capitals on March 24.
Beau Webster will debut as Australia’s 469th Test player in Sydney against India, replacing Mitchell Marsh. The 31-year-old Tasmanian all-rounder, who switched from spin to seam bowling in 2021, has excelled with 1,837 runs and 39 wickets this season. Captain Pat Cummins aims to rejuvenate the lineup for the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy match.