Rohit Sharma silenced critics with a Player of the Match performance, guiding India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. His aggressive approach, stemming from team strategy discussions, paid off as he scored 76 runs. This victory marks India's third Champions Trophy title, showcasing their consistent bowling and strong team depth.
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Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance led Gujarat Giants to a six-wicket victory against UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. Gardner's contributions with 2 for 39 in bowling and a swift 32-ball 52 in batting were pivotal. Priya Mishra's 3 for 25 and essential partnerships propelled Gujarat to chase down 143 with two overs remaining.
India's legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes the current Test team's bowling attack heavily relies on Jasprit Bumrah. While Mohammed Siraj provides support, Gavaskar emphasizes the need for Siraj to take more wickets. Debate continues regarding the spinner position, with some advocating for Washington Sundar over Ravichandran Ashwin for the Brisbane Test, while others prioritize consistency and back Ashwin's retention.
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.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is confident in his team's fast-bowling attack, led by young speedster Nahid Rana, as they face India in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday. Shanto believes the seamers, including the impressive 22-year-old Nahid, can challenge any team. Despite not being favorites, Shanto insists they can defeat any team with proper execution.
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.
Major League Cricket’s third season starts at Oakland Coliseum, California, in an effort to boost cricket in the U.S. Matches will be held in Oakland, Dallas, and Florida, with the finals in Dallas. The San Francisco Unicorns, supported by Silicon Valley investors, will call the Coliseum home.
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