England's Harry Brook risks a two-year IPL ban after pulling out of his Delhi Capitals contract, citing his commitment to England's upcoming series. IPL's new rule disallows overseas players who withdraw before the season. Brook had opted out of the 2024 IPL following personal loss. Delhi Capitals have yet to name a new captain or Brook's replacement.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test hundred against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, becoming the third youngest Indian to do so in Australia. His remarkable 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar helped India reach 358/9 on Day 3, overcoming a follow-on threat despite trailing by 120 runs.
Interational Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah met International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in Lausanne ahead of the IOC Session. Shah emphasized cricket's growing popularity and the sport's continued inclusion in the Olympics. LA 2028 will see the return of cricket to the Olympics programme.
Zimbabwe's captain Craig Ervine led the team with 75 runs, supported by Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, to reach 243 against Afghanistan. Rashid Khan took four wickets for 94 runs. Afghanistan struggled in their second innings, trailing by 40 runs at 46-3, with Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza causing early damage.
Sairaj Bahutule has resigned from his position as the bowling coach at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru due to personal reasons. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to India's cricket coaching staff and worked with multiple national teams across various series and tournaments.
Kolkata Knight Riders gear up to defend their IPL title against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with new captain Ajinkya Rahane at the helm. Shah Rukh Khan, the team's co-owner, delivered an uplifting message to the squad, expressing confidence in Rahane and coach Chandrakant Pandit. KKR aim for their fourth title amidst a star-studded opening at the Eden Gardens.
India aim to maintain their decade-long unbeaten streak at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia in the Boxing Day Test. Having drawn once and won twice since 2014, India seeks a fourth consecutive positive result at this historic venue. These matches include a significant 2018 victory, breaking a long-standing winless drought, and a 2020 triumph under Rahane's captaincy.
KKR's Venkatesh Iyer acknowledges pressure from his high transfer fee. He looks forward to collaborating with vice-captain Dwayne Bravo, under captain Ajinkya Rahane. Mentor Dwayne Bravo and head coach Chandrakant Pandit express confidence in the team's preparations. Rahane, honoured to lead, emphasises playing simple and teamwork. Team gears up for the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Akash Deep, having recovered from a back injury, is now 100% fit and eager to play for LSG. He is optimistic about his team’s potential, despite initial setbacks. He also appreciates the mentorship of Zaheer Khan at LSG for improving his skills.
Mohammed Siraj's impressive spell of 3 for 19 contributed to Gujarat Titans' victory against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the IPL on Wednesday. His exclusion from India's Champions Trophy squad has seemingly motivated him, and he showcased his worth with exceptional bowling, helping restrict Bengaluru to 169/8.