Sanju Samson impressed with a fiery batting display against England, hitting 22 runs in the first over before being dismissed for 26 off 20 balls. India bowled out England for 132, with notable contributions from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, who took key wickets.
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Varun Chakaravarthy becomes the oldest Indian ODI debutant since 1974, debuting at 33 years and 164 days in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. His debut cap was presented by Ravindra Jadeja. Chakravarthy expressed his pride in the achievement and aims to make a significant impact. India lead the three-match series 1-0.
MCG curator Matt Page addressed allegations of providing subpar practice pitches to India, clarifying it's standard procedure to offer fresh pitches only three days before a Test. He emphasized the pitches' usual characteristics of pace and bounce, countering claims of intentional disadvantage amid media-stirred controversies surrounding the Indian team.
Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at 98 in Gqeberha. Draper played two Test matches for South Africa in 1950. His first-class debut was marked by a century on his 19th birthday. Draper is remembered for his continued cricketing career until 1959-60, maintaining an impressive average of 41.64.
The International League T20 is back for its third season with an impressive commentary team and thrilling cricket. The opening ceremony will feature Bollywood stars and hosts Dubai Capitals will face defending champions MI Emirates. Top international stars will participate, making the event a must-watch for cricket fans.
Team India and England arrived in Kolkata for their upcoming T20I series starting Wednesday at Eden Gardens. Both teams, preparing for the Champions Trophy, will have three training sessions before the first match. Eden Gardens will host its first international game since November 2023, with a full-capacity crowd expected.
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Rohit Sharma, known for his close-knit family, will play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025. A recent video showed 'SAR' on his gloves, which fans linked to his wife Ritika and kids Samaira and Ahaan. Rohit recently led India to a Champions Trophy win, making history as the first captain to reach finals in all ICC events.