Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott praised his team's resilient performance in their eight-run victory over England, which keeps them in contention for the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals. The win demonstrates Afghanistan's progress under Trott's guidance and sets the stage for a crucial match against Australia.
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Mumbai's lower order rescued the team from a perilous 101 for six to 278 for eight on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana. Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian's crucial 165-run partnership played a pivotal role. Haryana bowlers Anshul Kamboj and Sumit Kumar initially dominated, but Mumbai found stability thanks to Mulani and Kotian's resilience.
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.
Rinku Singh’s powerful shot broke a press box window during a T20 match, and due to repair difficulties and financial constraints, the window remains unfixed. The ground management might have him autograph the damage during his next visit while focusing on more urgent stadium maintenance needs.
Dwayne Bravo is set to mentor Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL season, replacing Gautam Gambhir. With 631 wickets and 17 T20 titles, Bravo aims to instill his champion mentality and mold the next generation. KKR retains their core team, with Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain and Ajinkya Rahane as the new captain.
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.
Greg Chappell analyzes how cricket legends like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Joe Root face their eventual decline, termed "Elite Performance Decline Syndrome." He observes subtle shifts in their approach, marked by increased caution and a struggle to recapture peak fluency.
Rajat Patidar's blistering 66 not out off 29 balls powered Madhya Pradesh to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 semifinal. Venkatesh Iyer's two crucial wickets restricted Delhi to 146/6. Despite early setbacks, Patidar's six sixes and four fours, combined with Harpreet Singh Bhatia's unbeaten 46, steered Madhya Pradesh to the final against Mumbai.
In the Champions Trophy match in Dubai, Pakistan faced an early setback against India. They lost both openers, Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, due to sharp fielding and bowling by Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya. Pakistan needs to win to stay in the tournament. India, meanwhile, can qualify for the semi-finals if they win.
Majhi Mumbai and Tiigers of Kolkata showcased impressive performances in the Indian Street Premier League on Friday. Mumbai won against Srinagar Ke Veer by seven wickets, with standout batting from Mohammed Nadeem, Amit Naik, and Karan More. Kolkata secured their first victory of the season, defeating Chennai Singams by five wickets, led by Fardeen Kazi's explosive half-century.