New Zealand's Amelia Kerr won the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for 2024, excelling in batting, bowling, and fielding. Kerr's standout performances in T20Is, including a record 29 wickets, earned her the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year. She is the first New Zealander to receive the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
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India triumphed over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, marking their second ICC title in nine months. Key decisions, including promoting Axar Patel in the batting order and backing KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant, played crucial roles, while Varun Chakravarthy's unexpected inclusion bolstered their spin attack. This win marked India's second ICC title in just nine months. They had previously clinched the 2024 T20 World Cup in June, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
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."
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, aim for a third consecutive SA20 title when the 2025 season gets underway on 9 January. The squad includes first-to-SA20 faces like David Bedingham and Zak Crawley. Key players also feature Richard Gleeson and Roelof van der Merwe. The season kicks off against MI Cape Town, promising intense competition.
Virat Kohli has been ruled out of Delhi's Ranji Trophy matches against Saurashtra and Railways due to a persistent neck sprain. The Senior Men's Selection Committee announced a 21-member squad led by Ayush Badoni, with Rishabh Pant as the designated wicketkeeper. Kohli's recent struggles with form in the ongoing Test season were also noted.
Tom Banton's 55-ball 105 and Andre Fletcher's 96 off 50 balls propelled MI Emirates to a commanding total of 228 for 2 in the ILT20 match in Abu Dhabi. Their bowlers then dismantled the Desert Vipers, securing a comprehensive victory with ease.
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State Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj will seek an explanation from the Odisha Cricket Association regarding a floodlight malfunction that caused a 30-minute delay during the second ODI between England and India. OCA blames generator issues. Congress MLA Sofia Firdous calls for an impartial investigation.
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