Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal have recovered from their injuries. They will be available for Rajasthan Royals' first match in IPL 2025 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23. Jaiswal has joined the Royals' camp after recovering from an ankle injury. Samson will join the team on Monday after clearing his fitness test.
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Jasprit Bumrah has been India's bowling star in the Border-Gavaskar series, excelling with both new and old balls. He has taken 12 wickets at an average of 7.08 with the new ball and five more with the old, disrupting Australia's batting line-up. In Brisbane’s ongoing Test, with Indian bowlers struggling, Bumrah again stepped up, claiming another five-wicket haul, further solidifying his reputation as India’s most potent bowling weapon.
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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.
Dilip Vengsarkar criticizes the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground for being excessively seamer-friendly during the final Test of the BGT. He urges the ICC to take control of Test match pitches to ensure good quality cricket for fans, highlighting how pitches can heavily influence match outcomes.
India narrowly escaped a follow-on scare against Australia in the Gabba Test, thanks to a crucial 47-run partnership between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah. Akash Deep's composed 31 runs proved vital, sparking celebrations in the Indian dressing room. With the series tied 1-1, the Melbourne Boxing Day Test promises a thrilling decider.
The Dubai Capitals secured a spot in the ILT20 Season 3 playoffs with a 26-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, largely due to David Warner's unbeaten 93. Chasing a daunting target of 218, the Knight Riders fell short despite strong starts from Andries Gous and Kyle Mayers.
Bengal keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha received a guard of honour during the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, marking his retirement from all cricket forms. Saha's career includes 141 First-Class matches and 40 Tests for India. The 40-year-old veteran last represented India in December 2021 against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium.