Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has secured a 49% stake in The Hundred franchise Trent Rockets for just under £40m, with the entire franchise valued at £79m. Nottinghamshire retains 51% ownership. Southern Brave is later expected to be sold to Delhi Capitals' co-owners, finalizing the investment in all seven Hundred teams.
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Shardul Thakur's resilient 113 not out rescued Mumbai from a dire situation against Jammu & Kashmir. Despite severe cramps, his partnership with Tanush Kotian helped Mumbai gain a 188-run lead. This performance serves as a strong reminder of Thakur's tenacity and skill, even as questions about his future in international cricket linger.
South Africa triumphed over Pakistan by 10-wickets in the second Test at Cape Town, securing their seventh consecutive World Test Championship victory and matching India's record. This win helped Temba Bavuma's team clinch the series and guaranteed a top-place finish in the 2023-25 WTC edition. South Africa's winning streak began in August last year.
New Zealand faces uncertainty over the fitness of their key bowler Matt Henry ahead of the Champions Trophy final against India. Henry, the tournament's leading wicket-taker, injured his right shoulder during the semifinal match against South Africa. Coach Gary Stead is hopeful of his recovery, with the team giving Henry every chance to play in the crucial match.
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria views the ICC's hybrid model approval for India-Pakistan matches during the 2025 Champions Trophy as advantageous for India, suggesting the PCB's hosting of the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028 is merely a consolation. He emphasised the importance of ensuring security and smooth operations, highlighting the potential impact on Pakistan cricket's reputation.
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan's 97-run partnership helped Pakistan recover to 143-4 after a shaky start against the West Indies on the first day of the first Test in Multan. Their innings was crucial after Jayden Seales struck early, leaving Pakistan at 46-4. The match faced initial delays due to fog and poor air quality.
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