MI Cape Town clinched the top spot in the SA20 league with a dominant 95-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals, maintaining an undefeated home record. Sediqullah Atal and Connor Esterhuizen starred in a 133-run opening partnership, while off-spinner Dane Piedt's performance earned him Player of the Match honors.
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Shubman Gill's recent batting struggles in Australia are under scrutiny. Dinesh Karthik points to a technical issue, linking it to excessive white-ball cricket. Gill has not converted starts into substantial scores. Karthik suggests Gill's approach is more suited to Indian pitches and has advised him to adapt his technique for overseas conditions.
Tim Southee, New Zealand's second-highest Test wicket-taker and all-time top wicket-taker across formats, retired after a 16-year career. The 36-year-old concluded his Test journey with 391 wickets, just shy of the 400 mark. His final match was a victory against England at his home ground, Seddon Park.
Australia's Steve Smith equalled the Big Bash League record for most centuries with a remarkable unbeaten 121 runs off 64 balls for the Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers. Smith’s knock, which included ten fours and seven sixes, contributed to the Sixers' total of 222 for 3. Sixers won the contest by 14 runs.
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist supports Shane Warne over Jacques Kallis in the debate on cricket’s greatest all-rounder, citing Warne's exceptional skills and strategic impact on the sport. Gilchrist dismisses England's Barmy Army criticisms about Australia's choice of opponents and expresses confidence in upcoming competitions. Additionally, he announces participation in a charity match to aid Lismore's 2022 flood recovery.
Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra lost his cool during an IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians due to his team's late-order collapse, losing five wickets in 13 balls. Despite this, Gujarat, led by Sai Sudharsan's 63 off 41 balls, secured a 36-run win. Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna played key roles in the victory.
India began training in Adelaide after a 10-wicket loss to Australia. The team held a net session to prepare for the third Test in Brisbane. Batters practiced defensive and aggressive techniques. India need a series win to improve their World Test Championship standing. The series is currently tied 1-1. India aim to turn things around in the next match.
Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has announced his retirement from international cricket after his 100th Test match against Australia. At 36, he has scored 7,172 runs in Tests and 1,316 runs in ODIs, deciding to retire due to his recent form and the limited number of Test matches played annually.