Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has predicted a promising future for young Shubman Gill as a cricket leader but advises against making him captain before 2027. Lobo emphasises the potential of other cricketers like KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shreyas Iyer for leading India to a World Cup victory due to their powerful horoscopes.
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India captain Rohit Sharma's performance with the bat in the Champions Trophy was defended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing the skipper's intent rather than the amoutn of runs he has scored. Gambhir highlighted Rohit's fearless approach at the top of the order as having a positive impact on the team’s dressing room.
Delhi Capitals have appointed Matthew Mott as their assistant coach for IPL 2025. He joins head coach Hemang Badani and a strong support team. Mott has a successful coaching background with the England men's team and Australia women's team. DC have also made significant player acquisitions and will start their IPL 2025 campaign on March 24.
In a decisive nine-wicket victory, Joburg Super Kings pacers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Viljoen dominated the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Sipamla and Viljoen's impressive performances with the ball restricted the Sunrisers to 118, while Devon Conway's stroke-filed unbeaten half-century led Super Kings' successful run-chase.
Virat Kohli has re-entered the top-five in ICC's ODI batting rankings after scoring his 51st century against Pakistan. India hold three spots in the top five, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma remaining strong. Other notable movements include KL Rahul, Will Young, and Ben Duckett. Maheesh Theekshana leads ODI bowlers, while Michael Bracewell made significant gains as an all-rounder.
Trisha Gongadi became the first player to score a century in women's U-19 T20 World Cup history, leading India to a 150-run victory over Scotland with an unbeaten 110 off 59 balls. India posted 208 for 1, with support from Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke. Scotland were bowled out for 58, with Ayushi Shukla taking 4 wickets for 8 runs.
Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi commended Ibrahim Zadran's remarkable 177 runs in the Champions Trophy win against England. Zadran's record-breaking performance propelled Afghanistan to 325-7, leading to an eight-run victory. The historic win, only Afghanistan's second ODI triumph over England, generated widespread celebrations in Kabul.
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra emphasizes the necessity of adapting to Dubai's unique pitch conditions for the Champions Trophy final against India. Despite New Zealand's limited experience on this pitch, Ravindra remains optimistic about their preparation and aims to deliver a stronger performance than in their previous encounter with India.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized Shreyas Iyer's critical role in India's ODI set-up ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Iyer performed consistently during the three-match series against England, helping India secure a 3-0 whitewash.
Travis Head, achieving a unique feat, scored a century and a King Pair at the Gabba in the same year. His explosive century against India in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, after being dismissed for golden ducks earlier in the year, shocked the Indian team. Head's aggressive batting dominated the bowlers, setting the tone for Australia's campaign.