Rashid Khan, after lifting the IPL 2022 trophy, faced setbacks with Mumbai Indians Cape Town (MICT) finishing last in the SA20 league's first two seasons. However, his leadership turnaround in the third season, coupled with strong performances from teammates, culminated in MICT winning the SA20 title, marking a significant achievement for him and the franchise.
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Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash. Pakistan made one change with Imam-ul-Haq replacing the injured Fakhar Zaman. India fielded an unchanged lineup. This crucial match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium will see both teams vying for a chance to advance in the tournament.
Quetta Gladiators' bowler Usman Tariq faces scrutiny as his bowling action was reported as suspect during a Pakistan Super League T20 match against Lahore Qalandars. This isn't the first time Tariq's action has been questioned; he was previously reported last year.
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.
Paarl Royals maintained their unbeaten home run in SA20, defeating Durban's Super Giants by six wickets. Pursuing 144, Dayyaan Galiem secured victory with a six off the penultimate delivery. Pretorius and Hermann's 91-run stand was crucial, while superb bowling from Maphaka and Fortuin restricted the Super Giants to 143 for 7.
In the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur and Renuka Singh, Smriti Mandhana leads the Indian women's cricket team in their first bilateral series against Ireland. India looks to maintain their winning streak after recent victories against the West Indies, with notable performances expected from Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, and Jemimah Rodrigues.
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder replaced England's Brydon Carse in Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2025 after Carse was ruled out due to a toe injury. Mulder, who recently played in the Champions Trophy, joins SRH for Rs 75 lakh. The 27-year-old has represented South Africa in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
India, trailing 2-1 in the Test series, face a challenging task against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The final match begins on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where India have a poor record, winning only once since 1947.
The BCCI has proposed sending two personal chefs on tours to meet the nutritional needs of Indian cricketers, addressing varied diet requirements and the importance of maintaining fitness. This step is due to objections over personal chefs in team hotels. Specific needs and exceptions will be considered.
Shubman Gill's composed 87-run knock, alongside Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel's crucial contributions, led India to a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI. Despite early setbacks, Gill remained positive, adapting well to the challenging pitch. The match was notable for the absence of Virat Kohli, with Gill stepping up as vice-captain and excelling under pressure.