New Zealand is gearing up for the Champions Trophy final against India, with concerns about overcoming the challenge posed by India's Varun Chakravarthy. Additionally, they are hoping for the fitness of their leading wicket-taker, Matt Henry, to avoid a significant blow.
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India have countered criticism about the team's advantage of playing all Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, sparked by their refusal to tour Pakistan. Former cricketer Brad Haddin claims this has only added pressure on them, he also suggests that Australia may capitalise on the situation in the semif-inal.
Team India and England arrived in Kolkata for their upcoming T20I series starting Wednesday at Eden Gardens. Both teams, preparing for the Champions Trophy, will have three training sessions before the first match. Eden Gardens will host its first international game since November 2023, with a full-capacity crowd expected.
Rajat Patidar, in his first term as RCB captain, achieved a historic win against CSK at Chepauk after 17 years. His exceptional leadership and personal performance were acknowledged by teammates, including Phil Salt, showcasing Patidar's strategic decisions and impactful innings in the game's most critical moments.
South Africa claimed a decisive 10-wicket win over Pakistan at Newlands, topping the World Test Championship standings. Despite Pakistan's resilient 478-run second innings, South Africa quickly chased the 58-run target. Having already secured their spot in the WTC Final against Australia at Lord’s in June, South Africa continued their unbeaten home streak, marking their seventh consecutive Test win.
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 96 and Harleen Deol's 45 set up a strong total for Gujarat Giants, leading to an 81-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. Gujarat's bowlers, including Deandra Dottin and Kashvee Gautam, dismantled UP's batting lineup, moving the Giants to second place in the points table.
Rob Walter has resigned as South Africa’s white-ball coach, with his tenure marked by significant achievements, including the team's first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final appearance in 2024 and a semi-final spot in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. CSA will soon announce his successor.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is under fire for reducing match fees for players in the National T20 Championship amid financial concerns. Several cost-cutting measures have affected domestic cricket, including travel standards and player contracts. Amidst the backlash, star players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah have withdrawn from the championship, raising concerns about their priorities.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the last two Tests against India. He has a calf strain. Hazlewood is upset about the timing of this injury. He missed the second Test with a side strain. He calls the calf strain random. Scans confirmed the strain. Hazlewood wants to be fit for the Sri Lanka tour.
Simon Katich advises Australian batsmen to prioritize strike rotation and solid defense against Jasprit Bumrah's accurate bowling. He cautions against reckless aggression, citing Australia's second-innings collapse in Brisbane. Katich also suggests replacing the injury-prone Mitchell Marsh with Beau Webster for the Boxing Day Test.