Irfan Pathan emphasized the importance of Indian cricket superstars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma participating in the Ranji Trophy, as this trend benefits young players and domestic cricket. BCCI mandated their participation following consecutive defeats. Kohli, Sharma, and other key players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul played in the tournament, which helps them regain form.
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PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals with a solid win against Manami Suizu at the India Open Super 750. Kiran George also kept India's hopes alive in men's event, defeating France's Alex Lanier after a thrilling comeback. Sindhu faces Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, while Kiran takes on Hong Yang Weng in their next 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.
Sam Konstas, the young Australian batter, is leaving the Sri Lanka tour to join New South Wales for their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland. At 19, he gained recognition last December for his performance against India's pace attack. Despite not being selected for Australia’s first Test win, he looks forward to gaining more first-class experience.
KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 propelled Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which is also Rahul's home ground.
India and New Zealand clash in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai. Key factors include Matt Henry's pace, Varun Chakravarthy's spin, and the batting prowess of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. The pitch conditions are crucial, favoring spinners. India benefited from Rohit Sharma's opening starts despite criticism.
ICC chairman Jay Shah attended the Brisbane 2032 Olympic committee meeting, discussing cricket's exciting future in the Olympics. Shah played a key role in cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, highlighting its global fanbase and potential for growth. He believes Olympic participation will boost the sport's reach into new markets.
During the second Test in Adelaide, a floodlight malfunction twice interrupted play. Nathan Lyon clarified he inadvertently caused the outage while requesting lights for net practice. Australia ultimately won that match, leveling the series 1-1. Rain washed out the first day of the third Test.
A Pakistan Cricket Board official has ensured that preparations for the Champions Trophy are on track, with renovations at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi to be completed by early February. The tournament begins on February 19, with India playing their matches in Dubai as part of an agreement between the ICC, PCB and BCCI.
Rocky Flintoff, son of former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff, scored a century batting at number nine for England Lions against a Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane. His 108 off 127 balls helped the Lions reach 319 and secure a 72-run lead. Following his father's guidance, Flintoff's performance continues his impressive rise in cricket.