Marcus Stoinis, Australian all-rounder, retires from ODIs after 74 matches, to focus on T20Is. Cricket Australia will replace him for the ICC Champions Trophy. Stoinis, a pivotal ODI player, helped in the 2023 ODI World Cup win. Coach McDonald praised his contributions and leadership. His exit coincides with injury concerns for Cummins and Hazlewood.
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Rajat Patidar, in his first term as RCB captain, achieved a historic win against CSK at Chepauk after 17 years. His exceptional leadership and personal performance were acknowledged by teammates, including Phil Salt, showcasing Patidar's strategic decisions and impactful innings in the game's most critical moments.
Australia clinched a thrilling six-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India at Sydney, securing the series 3-1 and a spot in the World Test Championship final. Scott Boland's superb 6-45 performance played a crucial role, and captain Pat Cummins praised the team's collective effort. The match remained competitive as Australia lost three wickets before lunch, including Steve Smith who fell tantalisingly close to the 10,000-run milestone, just one run short of becoming the fourth Australian... Expand
Harbhajan Singh argues India will likely have an edge over Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy by being more familiar with Dubai pitches. He highlights opportunities for players like Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and supports Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to prove their worth despite recent criticism.
The SA20 cricket competition is focusing on the playoffs this week. The first Qualifier between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals will be at St George’s Park. The Eliminator match will be in Centurion, followed by the grand final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The event promises intense action and exciting matches leading up to the final.
India vs England T20I series begins on January 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This five-match series features key players like Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel for India, and Jos Buttler and Harry Brook for England. Both teams aim for a strong performance ahead of the Champions Trophy.
The upcoming white-ball series between India and England sees Gautam Gambhir and Brendon McCullum headlining as respective coaches. McCullum praised Gambhir's leadership and is tasked with revitalizing England's team after past disappointments. Gambhir aims for success in the Champions Trophy to secure his position, while McCullum focuses on creating a positive environment for England.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape cemented their playoff position with a second consecutive bonus point win against Durban's Super Giants, led by Marco Jansen's stellar bowling. The team restricted their opponents to 115/8, then successfully chased the target, with contributions from key batsmen, securing a convincing victory.
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes young fast bowler Harshit Rana could be a significant asset for India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. With Jasprit Bumrah out due to injury, Rana's strong performances in the recent England series make him a promising replacement, potentially adding an X-factor to the team.
Jasprit Bumrah's impressive 21 wickets in three Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests have drawn significant praise, with former Australian coach Justin Langer comparing him to legendary Wasim Akram. Bumrah's two five-wicket hauls have troubled Australian openers, making him a key player in the series tied at 1-1.