India's 2024 cricket journey saw mixed results, culminating in a disappointing loss to Australia. The team aims for a stronger 2025, facing key tournaments like the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. Notable events include the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, England Tests and ODIs, and possibly World Test Championship final at Lord's.
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India endured a tough Day 2 at the Gabba Test, with Australia reaching a commanding 405/7. Centuries from Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) propelled the hosts. A heated moment saw Mohammed Siraj's errant throw nearly injure Ravindra Jadeja, drawing a sharp rebuke. Jasprit Bumrah secured a five-wicket haul for India on the second day.
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav is gearing up for a comeback ahead of the white-ball series against England starting January 22. After recovering from a chronic left groin issue, Kuldeep shared a video of his bowling practice on Instagram. He is aiming for 300 international wickets as India looks forward to the ICC Champions Trophy starting February 19.
The SA20 final on February 8 at the Wanderers will be played before a sold-out crowd for the third consecutive year. Tickets for the season finale have sold out faster than the previous year. Fans are encouraged to purchase playoff tickets to see the top teams compete for final spots.
MI Cape Town secured a significant win at Newlands, defeating Sunrisers Eastern Cape and advancing to the SA20 Playoffs. A stellar fielding performance and strong bowling from Corbin Bosch and Kagiso Rabada dismissed Sunrisers for 107. Openers Rickelton and van der Dussen executed a flawless chase. Bosch lauded the team's unity and consistency as they prepare for the playoffs.
Mohammad Yousuf expressed excitement about Pakistan hosting their first ICC event in 29 years and praised the PCB's effort in renovating the stadiums. He remains realistic, acknowledging New Zealand and India as formidable opponents. Yousuf encouraged the Pakistani team to play calculated cricket and address weaknesses exposed in recent matches to capitalise on home advantage.
KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 led Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Karnataka man Rahul, playing on his home ground, utilized his experience to adapt to the tricky surface.
Skipper Rohit Sharma expressed satisfaction with India's near-perfect performance against England in the first ODI, emphasizing the importance of ticking all the boxes in terms of bowling and batting. Rohit praised Axar Patel's crucial 47-ball 52 and Shubman Gill's match-winning 87, which helped India recover from early setbacks and secure a four-wicket win.
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin with eight top ODI teams, starting February 19 in Pakistan. India will play all their matches in Dubai. The final is scheduled for March 9. The groups, prize money, squads, and match dates have been announced.
After a setback against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, aim to rebound against a struggling Rajasthan Royals side. Karun Nair's impressive form bolsters Delhi's batting, while their spin attack, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav, poses a threat. Rajasthan Royals seek consistency, hoping Jofra Archer finds his rhythm to strengthen their bowling unit in this crucial encounter.