Hardik Pandya credited his late father’s blessings for his success after India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy title. He played a crucial role in the tournament, excelling with both bat and ball. Pandya also discussed his journey, mindset as a senior player, and his role as an all-rounder. Eight years ago, in the 2017 final against Pakistan, he played a valiant knock of 76 in a challenging chase of 339 runs but fell short of lifting the trophy.
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Steve Smith will lead Australia in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka as Pat Cummins is on paternity leave and attending to an ankle issue. The squad is without Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh. Travis Head is Smith's deputy.
India's Jasprit Bumrah is nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year for his exceptional 2024 performance. Competitors include England's Joe Root and Harry Brook, Australia's Travis Head, and Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis. Bumrah's consistent performance across conditions stands out.
Pakistan secured a commanding 2-0 series lead against South Africa with an 81-run victory in the second ODI. Babar Azam (73) and Mohammad Rizwan (80) laid the foundation with a crucial 115-run partnership. Late fireworks from Kamran Ghulam (63 off 32) propelled Pakistan to 329.
Rishabh Pant's return to Ranji Trophy for Delhi after nearly eight years ended with a brief stay at the crease, scoring just 1 run. Saurashtra's Dharmendrasinh Jadeja dismissed Pant. The match also featured a memorable moment when a supporter touched Pant's feet. Delhi collapsed at 188 runs, with Saurashtra's Ravindra Jadeja taking five wickets.
Shikhar Dhawan shared his early cricket struggles with underprivileged children, highlighting his journey from performing chores for minimal playtime to becoming a pivotal Indian cricket team player. Throughout his 13-year international career, Dhawan made notable contributions with impressive stats across formats, ultimately retiring in August 2024 after a successful stint in domestic and international cricket.
The second season of the ILT20 was highly competitive with teams closely matched. Key players like Dushmantha Chameera, Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Perera, and Sikandar Raza made significant impacts. While Pooran and Perera were vital for MI Emirates, Chameera and Raza played crucial roles for their respective teams. Hasaranga’s contributions, despite limited games, were crucial for Desert Vipers.
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.
Beau Webster debuted for Australia in the fifth Test against India in Sydney. His family's hurried trip to Sydney caused a viral social media request for a dog sitter. Webster, called up just 24 hours before the Test, bowled 13 overs without taking a wicket. Australia ended Day 1 at 9 for one after dismissing India for 185.
England captain Jos Buttler has indicated that all possibilities are open regarding his captaincy after England's early exit from the Champions Trophy following a defeat to Afghanistan. Despite Joe Root's century, England lost by eight runs, highlighting another disappointing ICC tournament for Buttler's leadership.