Jasprit Bumrah received ICC Awards and Team of The Year caps at the Dubai International Stadium in recognition of his exceptional 2024 performances. Despite a back injury from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy keeping him out of the 2025 Champions Trophy, Bumrah's accolades highlight a remarkable year in Test and T20 cricket.
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Significant upgrades have been made to Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, including new chairs, state-of-the-art LED lights, and large digital replay screens, enhancing the overall spectator and broadcast experience. New hospitality enclosures are nearly complete, for players and officials. Pakistan will start their Champions Trophy campaign against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19.
MI Cape Town secured a 33-run victory over Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of SA20 Season 3. Reeza Hendricks hit a stylish 59, supported by Rassie van der Dussen's 43. Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling turned the game in MI Cape Town's favour. George Linde and Rashid Khan further dismantled the Royals, restricting them to 139/9.
England's ICC Champions Trophy chances have improved with opener Ben Duckett being declared fit to play. The ECB confirmed Duckett's availability after he recovered from a groin injury. He got injured while fielding in the third ODI against India. England will face Australia in their first tournament match in Lahore on 22 February.
Star India batter Virat Kohli, after his match-winning 84-run knock against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, expressed his enduring love for cricket and batting. Praising teammates Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer for their crucial contributions, Virat emphasized the importance of staying motivated for big matches and meeting team expectations for successful results.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has accepted an honorary membership from the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) in recognition of his significant contributions to cricket. The esteemed MCC announced the honor on Friday. Tendulkar holds the record for most runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Previously, Tendulkar received the Order of Australia in 2012.
Paarl Royals captain David Miller expresses his excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, praising the addition of experienced players like Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik. Miller highlights Root's on-field performance and off-field influence, alongside Karthik's extensive experience, which he believes will significantly benefit the team.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is captivating a massive audience on Star Sports Network. The first two Tests saw a staggering 86 million viewers and 12.8 billion minutes of watch time, significantly surpassing the 2020-21 series. The Adelaide day-night Test alone drew 49 million viewers, a 22% jump from the previous edition.
Smriti Mandhana's impressive 91 and Renuka Thakur Singh's five-wicket haul led India to a resounding 211-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI at Vadodara. India posted a formidable 314/9, powered by Mandhana's knock and contributions from Rawal, Deol, Kaur, Ghosh, and Rodrigues. Thakur Singh's devastating bowling spell dismantled the West Indies batting lineup, restricting them to just 103.
A viral video of Yuzvendra Chahal warmly reuniting with MS Dhoni after the CSK vs PBKS match has won hearts online. The moment follows another buzzworthy post featuring Chahal and rumoured girlfriend RJ Mahvash, who showed public support for the spinner, hinting at a blossoming friendship amid IPL 2025.
New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nations series final, with key performances from bowler Will O'Rourke, who took four wickets, and batsmen Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham, who both scored half centuries. New Zealand chased down Pakistan's total of 242 in 45.2 overs, securing victory at Karachi's National Stadium.