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.
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Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma faced criticism for India's 1-3 series loss in Australia. Support came from Jonty Rhodes, who noted touring in Australia is challenging. Kohli's form dipped, scoring 190 runs, while Rohit managed 31 runs in three Tests. The duo's performance will be crucial in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
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Star spinner Rashid Khan returns from injury to captain MI Cape Town in the 2025 SA20 season. His leadership is crucial for the team's redemption after a disappointing last-place finish in 2024. MI Cape Town has recruited Ben Stokes and Trent Boult to bolster their squad, aiming to win the championship.
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues secured her first international century, propelling her to 19th in the ICC Women's ODI rankings. Her 102 runs helped India achieve their highest total of 370 in the second ODI against Ireland, leading to a series win. Smriti Mandhana maintained her third place ranking, with Alyssa Healy advancing to fifth.
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