South Africa's coach Rob Walter remains optimistic despite the team's failure in the ICC semifinal against New Zealand. The Proteas fell short by 50 runs. Walter emphasized the importance of learning from each game and remains focused on the 2027 ODI World Cup at home.
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Shardul Thakur showcased his resilience with a quickfire 51, rescuing Mumbai from a precarious position on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. Despite his impressive performance and expressing disappointment over being overlooked for the national team, he remains focused.
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.
Debutant Amir Jangoo's stunning unbeaten century (104) propelled the West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the final ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Chasing 322, Jangoo and Keacy Carty (95) forged a crucial partnership after an early wobble. Bangladesh's 321/5, built on Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali's record 150-run stand, proved insufficient.
India won their third Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets, thanks to a strong spin bowling performance and Rohit Sharma's 76 runs. KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 helped seal the victory with six balls remaining. The Indian team received a grand welcome at their Dubai hotel following their win, remaining undefeated throughout the competition.
India is set to start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai. Adjustments in the bowling line-up are crucial due to recent injuries and conditions. Key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul are expected to lead India's challenge in the tournament.
Ireland secured a 63-run victory over Zimbabwe in their one-off Test match in Bulawayo on Monday, driven by Matthew Humphreys' impressive six-wicket haul. Ireland's captain praised the team's preparation for Test cricket, while Zimbabwe's skipper acknowledged batting struggles. Both teams now move on to a series of one-day internationals and T20 matches in Harare.
Rishabh Pant played an important role by scoring 40 runs for India despite battling injuries on the first day of the fifth Test in Sydney. Pant hopes to avoid further injuries in his future innings. He looks forward to working with Justin Langer at the Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 IPL after being acquired for INR 27 crore.
Rishabh Pant missed India's training due to viral fever and KL Rahul will continue as the preferred wicketkeeper for the Champions Trophy match against Pakistan. Coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Rahul is the first-choice, following his strong performances, including a confident display against Bangladesh, securing his position in the playing XI.
Delhi Capitals' young batter Ashutosh Sharma led his team to a thrilling 1-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants with an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls. His heroics under pressure were reminiscent of his exceptional Ranji Trophy debut, where he scored 123 off 84 balls against Gujarat, showcasing his potential as a game-changer.