Ajinkya Rahane reaffirms his passion for Test cricket after leading Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy semifinals with a century. In red-hot form, Rahane maintains positive hopes for an India recall, focusing now on domestic success. He supports BCCI's decision on senior players in domestic cricket, emphasising the benefit to young cricketers and the sport's growth.
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Former India captain MS Dhoni had a warm exchange with Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid after Rajasthan's six-run win over Chennai in the IPL. Nitish Rana's 81 and Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wickets were pivotal in Rajasthan's win, despite Chennai's valiant chase led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The PCB's absence from the podium at the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai has sparked criticism, particularly from former player Shoaib Akhtar. Despite hosting the tournament, Pakistan did not have any representatives present at the trophy presentation after India's victory over New Zealand.
Australian opener Nathan McSweeney discussed the challenging experience of facing Jasprit Bumrah early in his Test career. He acknowledged Bumrah's unique skills while emphasising the learning opportunity it presented. McSweeney reflected on his dismissals by Bumrah in Perth and Adelaide, highlighting his growing confidence and eagerness for the upcoming Gabba Test.
After auction snub and exclusion from the Test squad, Shardul proves doubters wrong with important performances for LSG.
Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign is in jeopardy after a six-wicket loss to India, prompting top-order batsman Saud Shakeel to call for significant changes. Despite a 104-run partnership, Pakistan's batting collapsed, leading to an underwhelming total of 241. With bottom placement in Group A and a crucial match against Bangladesh next, their tournament future looks bleak.
South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, playing for Joburg Super Kings, has been sidelined from the SA20 tournament due to a hamstring strain. His absence is a significant loss as he was a potential replacement for injured Anrich Nortje. Coetzee's participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy remains uncertain, adding to South Africa's fast-bowling concerns.
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.
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape return to form with a 58-run bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead. Zak Crawley, Tom Abell, and Marco Jansen led the batting effort, while Liam Dawson and Simon Harmer spearheaded a sharp bowling performance, restricting the Giants to 107.
Australia took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 184-run win over India in the Boxing Day Test. Pat Cummins, who was named Player of the Match, praised the team for their all-round effort. Cummins contributed significantly both with bat and ball. Australia's strategic play, including not declaring to reduce India's chances, was key to the victory.