England's batter Harry Brook emphasizes the need for his team to pressure India to even the T20I series after their loss in Kolkata. He praised Jos Buttler's performance and aims to contribute significantly in the upcoming matches, hoping to be a match-winner for England at the Chepauk stadium.
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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.
Steve Smith achieved his 33rd Test century, his first in 18 months, despite the difficulties posed by the changed Kookaburra ball introduced in 2020. He considers the last three years the toughest of his career due to increased seam movement and harder wickets.
Joburg Super Kings secured a narrow six-run win over MI Cape Town in a rain-affected SA20 match. Bowler Tabraiz Shamsi discussed the difficulties bowlers face, particularly on flat wickets with small boundaries, and expressed no sympathy for batters. Despite a challenging target of 140, JSK remained confident and emerged victorious through the DLS method.
Kerala and Gujarat have progressed to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals in contrasting fashions. Kerala narrowly edged Jammu and Kashmir by a one-run first-innings lead, while Gujarat dominated Saurashtra with an innings and 98 runs win. Despite not having players in the top 20 run-scorers, both teams exhibit strong team spirit and determination to excel.
Mohammed Shami returned to international cricket after 14 months, playing in the third T20I against England. Shami was included in the squad after recovering from ankle surgery and replaced Arshdeep Singh. His selection came amid fitness concerns following his absence from the first two matches.
Usman Khawaja wore a black armband during the Sydney Test against India to honor the late Melissa Prince, wife of his friend Ashwell Prince. Melissa passed away on Sunday after battling cancer. Khawaja and Prince became close friends during their time playing for Lancashire in English County cricket.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a full ticket refund policy for two abandoned Champions Trophy matches in Rawalpindi. Matches on February 25 and February 27 were canceled due to rain. Eligible ticket holders can claim refunds at select TCS outlets between March 10-14. Hospitality ticket holders are excluded from refunds.
England's Jamie Smith returns for their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore. Absent from the previous ODI series against India, Smith will bat at No. 3 and keep wickets. England has included Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood in their pace attack.
Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill believes teams could soon score 300 runs in an IPL match. The rapid evolution of the game and the Impact Player rule in the IPL adds to the excitement. Gill reflected on his early IPL experiences and the importance of balance in the squad. Gujarat Titans will start their season against Punjab Kings.
Former batter Umar Akmal criticizes Babar Azam for not building a strong bench during his captaincy, attributing Pakistan's current team struggles to his leadership. Umar expressed disappointment at being ignored despite good domestic performance, suggesting Babar's strategic shortcomings hurt the team.