Australia clinched a historic women's Ashes whitewash, dominating England with an innings and 122-run victory in the pink ball Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Displaying superior depth and strength, the hosts triumphed across all formats, highlighting their continued supremacy since securing the Ashes in 2015.
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India celebrated a historic win in the Champions Trophy final, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai. Skipper Rohit Sharma scored 76, leading the team to their third title. KL Rahul contributed with an unbeaten 34, sealing the victory with six balls remaining. The win sparked widespread celebrations and congratulatory messages on social media from fans, former cricketers, and politicians.
Lucknow Super Giants aim for their first home win this season against Punjab Kings at Ekana International Stadium, with skipper Rishabh Pant eager to make a mark. After a narrow loss to Delhi Capitals and a strong comeback against Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG looks to continue their momentum, relying on top-order batsmen and a strategic spin attack.
Niki Prasad, once overlooked for the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, has been chosen as India's captain for the 2025 edition after leading the team to victory at the U-19 Asia Cup. She emphasises teamwork and draws inspiration from Harmanpreet Kaur, preparing to defend their title in Malaysia.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape secure a playoff spot with a dominant win over Durban's Super Giants. Captain Aiden Markram attributes success to disciplined execution and strong starts. He praises the team's resilience and the exceptional home crowd support, fostering newfound confidence for a strong championship push in the SA20 League.
India's Arshdeep Singh attributes his T20 cricket success to continuous improvement and constructive criticism. Playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Arshdeep supports new captain Shreyas Iyer's player-centric approach. With 99 international T20 wickets, he thrives on high-pressure situations and emphasizes patience and learning from mistakes to achieve success.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledges India's 'mystery' spinner Varun Chakravarthy as a significant threat for the ICC Champions Trophy final. He plans to strategize against Chakravarthy's skills. Despite India's familiarity with Dubai conditions, Stead is optimistic about his team's adaptability and preparation, emphasising the importance of the crucial match against India on Sunday.
Australia's Test opener Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the squad for the fourth Test against India after struggling against Jasprit Bumrah. Teenage prodigy Sam Konstas receives his first call-up. McSweeney, a non-specialist opener, averaged a meager 14.40 in three Tests. His dismissal by Bumrah four times in six innings sealed his fate.
Kuwait won a thrilling match against Oman by three wickets. They secured second place in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship. Kuwait will play the UAE in the final. Oman scored 143 runs. Kuwait chased down the target with three balls remaining. Qatar won their first match against Bahrain. Bahrain was bowled out for 98 runs.
Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma faces significant challenges in returning to Test cricket after not being part of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. Ponting suggests it might be a long and difficult road back for Rohit, considering India's next Test match is months away and Rohit is at the back end of his career.
Simon Taufel, one of cricket's top umpires, will lead the match officials panel for ILT20 Season 3, with Roshan Mahanama. The tournament features experienced umpires from various countries and will commence on January 11, 2025. The opening match will see MI Emirates against Dubai Capitals. Top players like Andre Russell and David Warner will participate, ensuring an exciting event.