Delhi Capitals' left-arm medium-pacer T Natarajan faces challenges in the upcoming IPL season due to limited recent playtime and high price-tag pressure. Despite this, he leverages his experience and is optimistic about regaining form under the guidance of head coach Hemang Badani and learning from teammate Mitchell Starc.
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Tilak Varma, in only the early stages of his T20I career, has established himself as a versatile and reliable player. His recent performance against England, including an unbeaten 72, showcased his ability to expertly blend caution with aggression on a challenging pitch, as he led India to a successful 166-run chase.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill is focused on winning in IPL 2025 despite external distractions. Under his captaincy, GT has won two consecutive matches, climbing to fourth on the points table. Gill emphasised adapting to different pitch conditions and the importance of seizing opportunities despite occasional fielding errors.
India triumphed over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, marking their second ICC title in nine months. Key decisions, including promoting Axar Patel in the batting order and backing KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant, played crucial roles, while Varun Chakravarthy's unexpected inclusion bolstered their spin attack. This win marked India's second ICC title in just nine months. They had previously clinched the 2024 T20 World Cup in June, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
Sam Konstas's debut innings in the Boxing Day Test against India at the MCG drew comparisons to Andrew Symonds's iconic performance in 2006. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden lauded 19-year-old Konstas, whose aggressive 60 off 65 balls helped Australia establish a strong total. India's innings stumbled early, leaving them at 156/5 by Day 2's end, trailing by 310 runs.
A Pakistan Cricket Board official has ensured that preparations for the Champions Trophy are on track, with renovations at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi to be completed by early February. The tournament begins on February 19, with India playing their matches in Dubai as part of an agreement between the ICC, PCB and BCCI.
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.
West Indies have revealed their squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, featuring Amir Jangoo and the returning Gudakesh Motie. Jangoo, after impressing in ODIs, is set for his Test debut. With Shamar Joseph sidelined by injury and Alzarri Joseph unavailable, West Indies aim to build on past successes as they face Pakistan in January.
Suresh Raina, an IPL legend, discusses various aspects of the upcoming IPL season, focusing on CSK's chances, Shreyas Iyer's potential impact on Punjab Kings with Ricky Ponting, and Rishabh Pant's challenges at Lucknow Super Giants. He highlights MS Dhoni's dedication and the strengths of CSK’s spin department, emphasizing key players and their roles in achieving success.
R Ashwin's retirement announcement sparked tributes, including a heartfelt message from fellow spinner Washington Sundar. Ashwin responded with a playful movie quote, hinting at a potential passing of the baton. Sundar, a preferred choice of the current coaching staff, is seen as a like-for-like replacement for Ashwin.