India secured a dominant 150-run victory over England in the fifth T20I at Mumbai, wrapping up the series 4-1. Abhishek Sharma's 279 runs in the series and Varun Chakravarthy's 14 wickets underlined the home team's brilliance. With young talents knocking on the doors of 50-overs cricket, the upcoming ODI series is pivotal for seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
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India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah revealed teammate Mohammed Siraj bowled with a niggle during the third Test against Australia. Despite the injury, Siraj showed fighting spirit, picking up two wickets. Bumrah praised Siraj's commitment and positive attitude, even when not fully fit, emphasising his valuable contribution to the team.
Zimbabwe's captain Craig Ervine led the team with 75 runs, supported by Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, to reach 243 against Afghanistan. Rashid Khan took four wickets for 94 runs. Afghanistan struggled in their second innings, trailing by 40 runs at 46-3, with Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza causing early damage.
Kusal Perera's blistering 101 off 46 balls powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run win over New Zealand in the third T20 match, securing a consolation victory. Despite earlier series losses, Perera's record-breaking century, alongside partnerships with Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka, showcased the visitors' resilience. New Zealand fought hard but fell short at 211-7.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has retained national selector Aaqib Javed as interim head coach for the New Zealand white-ball tour, with the process of appointing a permanent head coach underway. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain, and Mohammad Rizwan continues to lead the ODI team.
Melbourne Stars' Glenn Maxwell showcased exceptional athleticism with a sensational boundary catch in their Big Bash League match against Brisbane Heat. Maxwell's effort saw him leaping over the fence, grabbing the ball mid-air, and completing the catch after re-entering the field of play, helping dismiss Will Prestwidge.
SRH captain Pat Cummins is not concerned about the back-to-back defeats in IPL 2025. Despite losses to Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, he feels it's too early to worry. Cummins considers slight adjustments could change their fortunes. Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Starc credited teamwork for their win, while skipper Axar Patel praised the execution of their plans.
Riyan Parag's debut as captain for Rajasthan Royals saw his team lose two consecutive matches in IPL 2025. Parag has already become the first player from Assam to lead an IPL team. Regular captain Sanju Samson is expected to return on April 5. Despite his efforts, the Royals recorded significant defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ricky Ponting believes Mitchell Starc's exceptional performance in the second Test against India might have been fueled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's playful taunt about his bowling speed in the previous match. Starc's improved consistency and ability to start spells strongly, particularly with the pink ball, contributed to his success, according to Ponting.
India's cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, secured a 3-0 series victory against England using an aggressive approach that players had the freedom to adopt. Rohit emphasized the importance of continuing this strategy while preparing for the Champions Trophy. Key performances came from Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, with England captain Jos Buttler acknowledging India's dominance.