Srinagar Ke Veer reached the ISPL season 2 final by defeating Falcon Risers Hyderabad by eight wickets. Sagar Ali’s unbeaten 53 off 26 balls, including five sixes, was crucial. Despite early setbacks, Sagar and Sanskar Dhyani's 64-run partnership clinched the win. Hyderabad’s Mansoor KL scored 46 not out, recovering the team from 24 for 5.
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Interational Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah met International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in Lausanne ahead of the IOC Session. Shah emphasized cricket's growing popularity and the sport's continued inclusion in the Olympics. LA 2028 will see the return of cricket to the Olympics programme.
Former England pacer Steve Harmison has criticised Virat Kohli for his altercation with debutant Sam Konstas during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, suggesting Kohli should be given a ban for his conduct. Harmison advised Konstas to avoid provoking players, especially ahead of the Ashes series against England. Kohli received a demerit point and 20% fine for his actions during the incident.
Ravindra Jadeja attributes his recent success in ODIs to his preparation in domestic cricket, particularly his performance in a Ranji Trophy match. His stint helped him maintain his bowling rhythm, enabling him to excel in the ongoing series against England ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Steve Smith is set to lead Australia in the Test against Sri Lanka, and is just one run away from reaching 10,000 Test runs. Stand-in captain for the unavailable Pat Cummins, Smith downplayed the milestone and is focused on the match. Australia aim to strengthen its position as top-ranked, while Sri Lanka seeks to reclaim the Warne-Murali Trophy.
Virat Kohli shared his views on retirement, stating he's playing for the joy of the game, not achievements. He highlighted the growth of Indian cricket in fitness, women's cricket, and the impact of IPL. Kohli addressed India's recent Champions Trophy win and the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of creating a fun team environment.
The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) will commence on January 11, 2025, in Dubai, featuring 34 matches over a month. The opening match will see Dubai Capitals against defending champions MI Emirates. Teams have finalised their squads, with updates including new players like Phil Salt, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar before the tournament.
Tim Southee, New Zealand's second-highest Test wicket-taker and all-time top wicket-taker across formats, retired after a 16-year career. The 36-year-old concluded his Test journey with 391 wickets, just shy of the 400 mark. His final match was a victory against England at his home ground, Seddon Park.
KL Rahul will be rested from India's upcoming eight-match white-ball series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. He will return for the Champions Trophy in February. In the meantime, Rahul opted out of Karnataka's squad for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy to rest after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's batting prowess was on display again as he helped India avoid the follow-on against Australia at the Gabba on Tuesday. His unbeaten 39-run partnership for the 10th wicket came a day after he reminded a reporter of his record 35 runs in a single Test over against Stuart Broad.