Varun Chakravarthy has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January for his impressive performance against England in the T20I series, taking 14 wickets. Other nominees include Jomel Warrican and Noman Ali. Indian opener Gongadi Trisha was nominated in the women's category for her standout play in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup.
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The IPL's 'Impact Player' rule has sparked controversy, with critics calling it unfair. Meanwhile, Jemimah Rodrigues of the Delhi Capitals supports its exclusion from the Women’s Premier League, citing concerns for bowlers and alignment with international cricket norms. The Capitals are preparing intensely for the WPL final after a week-long break.
Australia's World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins is in a race against time to recover from an ankle injury ahead of the Champions Trophy. Scans will determine his availability. Meanwhile, Steve Smith will lead the Test team in Cummins's absence for the Sri Lanka tour. Josh Hazlewood, also injured, is expected to be fit for the Champions Trophy.
The BCCI is likely to seek an extension to announce India's provisional squad for the Champions Trophy by January 19, past the ICC deadline of January 12. The decision follows the selection of the squad for the T20I series against England, with ODIs and the Champions Trophy squad announcement postponed.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's spectacular fielding in his ODI debut for India against England drew praise from Axar Patel and fielding coach T Dilip. Jaiswal's stunning catch of Ben Duckett was instrumental in shifting the momentum, as India managed to bring down England from 75/1 to 77/3.
Batting maestro Virat Kohli highlighted the importance of India's victory over personal achievements after his crucial 84-run knock helped secure a win against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. Kohli stressed that team success is paramount and personal milestones occur naturally when the focus remains on winning.
Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja, 38, plans to continue his Test career as long as he feels he is contributing effectively. Despite a below-par performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Khawaja remains focused on contributing to the Australian team's success, maintaining regular communication with coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey.
Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has signaled the start of India's transition phase. Aakash Chopra believes Ashwin's decision stemmed from limited overseas opportunities, exacerbated by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's presence. Chopra anticipates more retirements may follow, reshaping the team's composition in the coming months.
India's Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is moving from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025-26 domestic season, taking on the captaincy role. The 23-year-old, after a mixed performance in recent competitions, aims to rediscover his form and make an impact with his new team. Jaiswal follows a growing trend of Mumbai cricketers moving to Goa, a path previously taken by Arjun Tendulkar, Siddhesh Lad, and Eknath Kerkar in recent years.
Faf du Plessis has been appointed as vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, announced the franchise. Selected at a base price of Rs 2 crore, du Plessis will assist captain Axar Patel. With extensive IPL experience and leadership history, the South African batter is expected to be a key asset for DC in the upcoming season.