New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is uncertain for the Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder injury sustained during the semifinal against South Africa. Despite the injury, Henry, currently the top wicket-taker with 10 dismissals, returned to bowl. Coach Gary Stead remains hopeful about his recovery for Sunday's crucial match.
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Jasprit Bumrah shared his first image after being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury. He shared an Instagram post from an NCA gym with India heading to the eight-team tournament with Harshit Rana as his replacement. Concerns over his fitness led to Bumrah's exclusion.
India fought hard to draw the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja scored crucial half-centuries, and the tailenders saved India from a follow-on. The series is now level at 1-1, with two matches remaining in Melbourne and Sydney. India's top order needs to perform better in the upcoming matches.
The captains of 16 teams for the U19 Women's T20 World Cup assembled for a photo session at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The event highlighted their ambition as they posed with the tournament trophy, kicking off the competition starting on January 18 across Malaysia.
Australia aim to maintain their strong record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the fourth Test against India. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy currently tied 1-1, both teams need a result to boost their World Test Championship final hopes. Australia boasts a 57.75% win rate at the MCG, having won 67 out of 116 matches played there.
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Monday addressed and dismissed retirement rumours on Instagram following India's Champions Trophy win in Dubai. The rumours were fueled by Jadeja's performance in the final and his embrace with Kohli, but Jadeja clarified he's not retiring. His excellent all-round display included a pivotal bowling effort and crucial runs.
With rain causing a washout in the match between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi, the winless England and Afghanistan face off in a crucial Group B match in Lahore. The winner of their game stays alive in the race to semis, while the loser gets eliminated.
UAE and Saudi Arabia secured victories on Sunday in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship at the ICC Academy in Dubai. UAE defeated Oman by 24 runs, with Muhammad Waseem's all-round performance earning him Player of the Match. Saudi Arabia dominated Qatar by nine wickets, thanks to Usman Khalid's unbeaten 75. UAE remains unbeaten atop the standings, while Saudi Arabia climbs to fourth.
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With India’s marquee Test tour of England starting just 25 days after IPL, the selectors will keep an eye on how India’s premier fast bowlers like Bumrah and Shami sustain themselves through the rigours of the league.