Michael Clarke, former Australian cricket captain, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Clarke, known for his outstanding performance, achieved over 8600 Test runs, 28 centuries, and a triple century at the SCG. Praised for his leadership, especially after the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Clarke expressed his honor during the Sydney ceremony.
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Saim Ayub is undergoing ankle injury rehabilitation in London after fracturing it during a match. Care is being provided by top sports injury experts, with the hope he recovers for next month's Champions Trophy. Ayub, highly regarded by former England captain Nasser Hussain, is part of Pakistan's provisional squad.
The revamped RCB squad has achieved significant wins this season. They secured victories against Kolkata Knight Riders, CSK, and MI in away matches, yet stumbled against the Titans at their home ground. They aim to treat that defeat as a one-off incident, particularly considering the Capitals' formidable bowling arsenal.
Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sam Konstas being considered for the middle order. Smith notes the experience will benefit Konstas, even if he doesn't play, recalling his own development in similar situations.
Maharashtra cricketer Ankit Bawne is serving a one-match suspension from the BCCI for contesting an umpire's decision during a Ranji Trophy match last year, causing him to miss the current game against Baroda. Bawne remained on the field for 15 minutes disputing the decision. The team respects BCCI's decision and looks forward to Bawne's return.
Mumbai Indians won their first IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders with a convincing performance. Despite this, former England captain Michael Vaughan questioned Rohit Sharma's place in the team due to his poor batting form. While Vaughan acknowledged Rohit's past contributions, he stresses the need for immediate improvement to maintain his position in the playing XI.
India's Mohit Sharma shared a balanced view of BCCI's revised policy restricting family members on tours. A day earlier, Virat Kohli, however, had strongly emphasised the importance of family presence for players' mental well-being. Players' spouses and families are allowed only after the first two weeks on tours exceeding 45 days or for a week on shorter tours.
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Veteran umpires S Ravi and CK Nandan will mentor them. Michael Gough, Chris Gaffaney and Adrian Holdstock are the three international umpires part of IPL 2025. Notable absentees include Kumar Dharmasena and Anil Chaudhary.
Shubman Gill showcased his batting prowess with an impressive 52-ball 46 against Pakistan in Dubai, reminiscent of master balster Sachin Tendulkar's style. After a challenging tour in Australia, Gill has returned to form, hitting a century against Karnataka and excelling in recent matches. He enjoys a successful partnership with Rohit Sharma, providing thrilling performances in ODIs.