Varun Chakravarthy's standout performances, including a five-wicket haul, have bolstered India's Champions Trophy campaign. Former cricketer Murali Vijay praised Chakravarthy's skills and mental toughness, highlighting his potential for a long international career and India's strong overall cricketing form.
Related news
Ravichandran Ashwin recalls MS Dhoni's brilliant tactics during the 2013 Champions Trophy final, where Dhoni predicted and executed strategic moves to dismiss Jonathan Trott and others. Dhoni's leadership helped India secure a victory, with Ishant Sharma taking crucial wickets and Ashwin bowling the final over. Dhoni's choices demonstrated his unmatched game awareness and confidence in his team's abilities.
England's Harry Brook surpasses Joe Root to become the No. 1 Test batter in the latest ICC Test rankings, reaching 898 rating points after his century against New Zealand. Root praises Brook as the "best player in the world." Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja maintain their top spots in the bowlers' and all-rounders' rankings, respectively.
Australian pacer Scott Boland caused significant damage to India's batting lineup by dismissing key players Jaiswal, Rahul, and Kohli in the fifth Test at the SCG. Rishabh Pant stabilized the innings with a knock of 61. Kohli's struggle against Boland continued, with Boland dismissing him for the fourth time in the series.
Pretoria Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in SA20 with a dominant win over Joburg Super Kings, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance led by Migale Pretorius' 3 for 22. Pretoria easily chased down JSK's target of 99, powered by Marques Ackerman's 39, achieving victory in just 12 overs. Pretoria Capitals are now fifth on the points table.
Australia faces significant challenges ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy with key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitch Marsh likely to miss out due to injuries. Coach Andrew McDonald has hinted at a potential new captain, with Steve Smith and Travis Head as the frontrunners for the role.
Inzamam-ul-Haq criticised Sunil Gavaskar's claim that Pakistan couldn't beat India's B team, urging respect for Pakistan's cricket history. Gavaskar's remarks, stating India's B team could easily defeat Pakistan, sparked controversy. Inzamam called for Gavaskar to reconsider his comments, stating the Indian legend should uphold his legacy with more respectful remarks.
Harbhajan Singh encourages Virat Kohli to enjoy cricket and mentor young players during his return to the Ranji Trophy. Despite recent challenges, Harbhajan believes spending time on the crease will help Virat regain his form. Kohli's fans filled the stadium, showing their unwavering support for the cricket star.
Travis Head continued his dominance against India with a second consecutive century (103*) in the third Test at the Gabba. His blistering knock, alongside Steve Smith's steady 65*, propelled Australia to 233/4 at tea on Day 2. This marked Head's third century in seven innings against India in Test cricket. He also scored a century to win Australia the 2023 ODI World Cup final against India.
R Sai Kishore, a standout left-arm spinner in India's domestic circuit, has become a central figure in the Gujarat Titans' bowling lineup this IPL season. Benefiting from the departure of Noor Ahmad, Kishore's impressive performances, including a critical 2 for 22 spell against RCB, underline his evolution and skill.
Vidarbha clinched their third Ranji Trophy title after drawing the final against Kerala, thanks to their first-innings lead. Their earlier titles were in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Karun Nair's 135 added the icing on the cake for Vidarbha who clinched the trophy at Jamtha in Nagpur