The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 is poised to be a major event, featuring six teams and the participation of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Suraj Samat highlights the platform's role in nurturing aspiring cricketers, with expanded marketing efforts, scholarships, and celebrity support enhancing its appeal. The tournament will feature six teams — Chennai Singams, Majhi Mumbai, Tigers of Kolkata, Bangalore Strikers, Srinagar Ke Veer, and Falcon Risers Hyderabad — competing for the coveted title.
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Former India captain MS Dhoni had a warm exchange with Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid after Rajasthan's six-run win over Chennai in the IPL. Nitish Rana's 81 and Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wickets were pivotal in Rajasthan's win, despite Chennai's valiant chase led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
India face a crucial Sydney Test against Australia, with its World Test Championship final hopes at stake. India's win percentage is behind top contenders Australia and South Africa. Victory is essential to stay in the hunt, alongside needing favourable results from Australia's series against Sri Lanka. Failure to win in Sydney would end India's WTC campaign.
Yashasvi Jaiswal will play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir on January 23. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma trained with Mumbai's team, but it's unclear if he will play in the Ranji match, focusing on preparation for the Champions Trophy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir stressed the importance of domestic cricket for player development.
Newly-appointed RCB captain Rajat Patidar aims to learn leadership from Virat Kohli and prioritize player support. Replacing Faf Du Plessis, Patidar highlights the role of experienced teammates in navigating IPL challenges. Coach Andy Flower commends Kohli's maturity and enthusiasm for RCB's new season, emphasizing a team-focused captaincy decision rather than external recruitment.
Former cricketer Basit Ali advises Babar Azam on technical improvements, suggesting changes in stance and bat positioning for better performance in the upcoming PSL. Despite recent setbacks, Ali predicts Azam will excel in the tournament starting April 11. The three-match ODI series against New Zealand begins March 29, with Pakistan's young squad showing promise.
Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson criticised Team India for using ineffective intimidation tactics against Australia's debutant players in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Johnson said the attempts to unnerve the rookies failed as two of them performed well in Australia's 3-1 series win. He emphasised the need for experienced players to guide newcomers in handling high-pressure situations.
India will tour Australia in October and November for eight white-ball matches, including three ODIs and five T20Is across eight cities. The series aims to build on last season's record attendance and engagement. Australia will also host South Africa in August, with games in Darwin, Cairns, and Mackay returning after long intervals.
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
The UAE has been a historic venue for iconic India-Pakistan ODI clashes, featuring epic contests such as India's 38-run victory in the 1985 Rothmans Cup, Javed Miandad's famous last-ball six in the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final, and Sachin Tendulkar's memorable century in the 1996 Pepsi Sharjah Cup. These matches have seen thrilling last-ball finishes and stellar individual performances.