Surrey County Cricket Club announced their new partnership with Reliance Industries Limited, co-owning the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. RIL, through its subsidiary RISE Worldwide, will hold a 49 percent share, with Surrey holding 51 percent. Nita Ambani expressed excitement about expanding the MI fan base. This partnership will commence in late 2025.
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The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has responded to the state's show cause notice regarding the floodlight malfunction during the India-England ODI on February 9. OCA has decided to deploy two generator sets per floodlight to avoid future incidents. OCA president Pankaj Lochan Mohanty assured no disturbances occurred during subsequent matches and the BCCI did not seek a report.
England's pacers, led by Mark Wood, are focussed on taking wickets to counter India's aggressive bating in the T20 series despite conceding runs. They aim to leverage Adil Rashid's spin prowess and further improve ahead of upcoming tournaments. The third T20I is set for Rajkot with India leading 2-0.
New Zealand cricket team has reached the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy after beating Bangladesh by five wickets. Rachin Ravindra made a successful return to action, scoring 112 runs. The team will next face India on March 2. The coach, Gary Stead, is pleased with the bowlers' performance and is preparing the team for the upcoming clash.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir defended Virat Kohli's ability against leg-spinners after a crucial win over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals. Gambhir dismissed criticism regarding India’s alleged advantage of playing all matches in Dubai, emphasizing team performance and preparation in neutral conditions.
Virat Kohli has already begun his preparations for IPL 2025, leading RCB's quest for their first IPL title. Following his strong performance in India's recent Champions Trophy win, where he scored 218 runs, Kohli aims to continue his impressive form in the upcoming season.
BCCI has implemented stricter regulations for IPL, including mandatory team bus travel, limitations on family presence in dressing rooms, and designated nets for practice. Fitness tests on match days are restricted, and players must wear specific caps and jerseys. These changes aim to streamline operations and ensure adherence to new protocols.
Shubman Gill, back at the Gabba where he shone in India's 2021 series win, exudes confidence ahead of the third Test. The series is tied 1-1, and India aims for a big first-innings total with the red ball after two sub-par batting performances in Adelaide. Captain Rohit Sharma, returning after missing the first Test, skipped Friday's optional training.
At the BCCI's annual Naman Awards, Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were honored as the best international cricketers. Legendary Sachin Tendulkar was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. In total, 26 awards were distributed, recognizing excellence in both men's and women's cricket across various categories.
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