Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon emphasises that Australia's Test team is highly motivated to achieve greatness, targeting a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka. He acknowledges key milestones yet to be achieved, such as winning the Ashes in England and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, and highlights the squad mentality and potential within the team.
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Star spinner Rashid Khan returns from injury to captain MI Cape Town in the 2025 SA20 season. His leadership is crucial for the team's redemption after a disappointing last-place finish in 2024. MI Cape Town has recruited Ben Stokes and Trent Boult to bolster their squad, aiming to win the championship.
Ricky Ponting highlights Mohammed Shami's pivotal return for India in the series against England, essential for upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy. Ravi Shastri stresses the importance of managing Shami's workload in ODIs as his performance and fitness will be key, easing pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and providing crucial bowling depth for India.
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.
Virat Kohli urges a collective effort to make India a 'Sports Forward Nation' by 2036, emphasizing a holistic approach that includes infrastructure and public education. He highlights the progress in women's sports, praising female athletes for their self-driven success and stressing the need for continued support and infrastructure development across all sports.
Suresh Raina highlights the crucial roles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India's success in the ICC Champions Trophy. He praises Rohit’s improved strike rate and aggressive captaincy, emphasizing the need for key performances from spinners and proper team combinations to navigate the tournament challenges.
MI Cape Town secured a 27-run victory over Pretoria Capitals in a SA20 contest, eliminating the Capitals from playoff contention. Dewald Brevis scored an unbeaten 73, and Reeza Hendricks added 77 runs. Despite a lightning interruption, the match saw 417 runs scored. Pretoria Capitals' coach acknowledged missed opportunities and emphasized the need for better squad composition for future tournaments.
Australian pacer Scott Boland caused significant damage to India's batting lineup by dismissing key players Jaiswal, Rahul, and Kohli in the fifth Test at the SCG. Rishabh Pant stabilized the innings with a knock of 61. Kohli's struggle against Boland continued, with Boland dismissing him for the fourth time in the series.
Rajasthan Royals face Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati after both teams suffered losses in their opening matches. The Knight Riders lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru while the Royals were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams aim to bounce back, with RR captain and local boy Riyan Parag hoping for home support.
Jay Shah, ICC chairperson, has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board. This independent group will address crucial issues in cricket during the event at Lord's on June 7 and 8. This symposium aims to bring together the most influential voices in the sport to debate and shape the future of cricket.