The SA20 T20 tournament in South Africa uses a points-based system ensuring fairness and excitement in rankings. Teams earn four points per win, with an additional bonus point for a commanding performance. Tiebreakers prioritize wins, bonus points, and NRR. Sunrisers Eastern Cape recently earned their third consecutive bonus point victory to remain in third position with 15 points.
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India captain Rohit Sharma praised Mohammed Shami as a stalwart of white-ball cricket during a press conference announcing India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England. Shami returns to the ODI setup after more than a year, having recovered from ankle surgery. He was also named in the T20I series squad against England.
India and Pakistan will face off in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai. Throughout history, their ODI clashes have been unforgettable, including Miandad's last-ball six in 1986, Ganguly's ton in 1998, and Zaman's special century in 2017. These matches are iconic moments in cricket history.
Parth Rekhade's remarkable three-wicket burst left Mumbai struggling at 188/7 in reply to Vidarbha's 383 on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semifinal in Nagpur on Tuesday. Akash Anand remained unbeaten on 67 amid the collapse. Vidarbha's bowlers, particularly Yash Thakur and Rekhade, kept Mumbai under pressure, as they trail by 195 runs heading into Day 3.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to form in the ICC Champions Trophy, with Kohli scoring his 51st ODI century against Pakistan, proving his fitness and determination. Rohit, rediscovering his touch, contributes quick runs. Their performances, lauded by teammates and rivals alike, affirm their importance to the Indian team despite recent struggles.
The ODI-format Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin on February 19, with England set to play only three 50-over matches against India before the prestigious tournament. England skipper Jos Buttler highlighted the appeal of the series, adding, "I think it's going to be a really exciting T20 series. There are ODIs to follow as well, so yeah, I'm just looking forward to the games."
Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to former allrounder Abid Ali, who passed away at 83. Abid Ali took 47 wickets in 29 Tests and was notable for his key role in India's historic 1971 Test wins. He was known for his lion-hearted cricket, versatile batting, and impeccable manners. Condolences were extended to his family.
Vidarbha clinched their third Ranji Trophy title after drawing the final against Kerala, thanks to their first-innings lead. Their earlier titles were in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Karun Nair's 135 added the icing on the cake for Vidarbha who clinched the trophy at Jamtha in Nagpur
Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes India's cricket culture of prioritizing iconic players' form over the team's best interests. He highlights the decision to move KL Rahul from the opener position, where he excelled, to accommodate an out-of-form Rohit Sharma. This practice, he argues, often disadvantages the team's overall performance.
India’s Rohit Sharma praised Shubman Gill's unbeaten century and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener victory against Bangladesh on Thursday. Rohit appreciated Gill's composure and Shami’s match-winning ability. India, despite facing mid-game pressure, adjusted their strategy to secure a six-wicket win. Rohit also acknowledged Bangladesh's resilient partnership after their early collapse.