The South African cricket team arrives in Lahore, Pakistan for an ODI tri-series with New Zealand and Pakistan. Led by Temba Bavuma, the team includes Gerald Coetzee back from injury and six uncapped players. The tri-series serves as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy beginning February 19. Matches start on February 8 at Gaddafi Stadium.
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Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have advanced to the second and third positions, respectively, in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings following their recent century innings. They are closing in on Pakistan's Babar Azam, the current top-ranked batsman, as a thrilling competition for ranking supremacy looms ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket saw him taking 11 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul, in Afghanistan's 72-run win over Zimbabwe. Playing his first Test in three years, Rashid overcame a back injury. Key performances from Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam also contributed to the victory.
Ricky Ponting praises Travis Head's exceptional performance, particularly his recent 140 against India, highlighting his potential to become a batting great. Ponting compares Head's aggressive style to Adam Gilchrist, emphasizing his fearless approach and ability to deliver under pressure in crucial matches like the World Test Championship and World Cup finals.
Kolkata Knight Riders have initiated a pre-season training camp in Mumbai for their domestic players as they prepare to defend their IPL title. The main camp begins on March 12 in Kolkata. KKR's campaign kicks off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 while the team considers Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer as potential captains.
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.
Smriti Mandhana climbed to the second spot in ICC Women's ODI batting rankings after stellar performances in the series against Ireland. Deepti Sharma reached fourth in bowling rankings and sixth among all-rounders. Australian Ashleigh Gardner led the all-rounders' list, delivering outstanding performances in the Ashes.
India's skipper Rohit Sharma has been dropped for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, marking a crucial decision by the team management. His poor performance in the series, where he managed just 31 runs across five innings, led to this judgment. His exclusion raises questions about his future in the longest format of the game.
KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 led Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Karnataka man Rahul, playing on his home ground, utilized his experience to adapt to the tricky surface.
Australia captain Pat Cummins sets a new record in Test cricket by dismissing India's Rohit Sharma six times. Cummins surpasses Richie Benaud's previous record. Cummins' tactical excellence has repeatedly outmaneuvered Rohit, including dismissing him four times in the current series. Other notable captains include Imran Khan and Kapil Dev. The five-match Test series is currently locked at 1-1.