As LSG prepares for IPL 2025, skipper Rishabh Pant emphasizes a proactive leadership strategy. Bought for Rs 27 crore, Pant focuses on clear communication with senior and international players to achieve team alignment. He aims to foster an environment where players share thoughts freely. LSG's season opener is against Delhi Capitals on March 24.
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New Zealand's skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's dominant performance in the Champions Trophy final, where India chased a target of 252 with six balls to spare. Key contributions came from Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Santner praised his team's efforts, especially Rachin Ravindra's consistent performances, and expressed gratitude for the team’s collective efforts throughout the tournament.
The ICC is looking for a new CEO to replace Geoff Allardice, stepping down in March after the Champions Trophy. Gaurav Saxena, currently General Manager Operations at BCCI, will join the ICC as Head of Events and Communications. This change follows the resignation of key officials and a review of the 2024 T20 World Cup in USA.
India's tailenders, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, produced a record 10th-wicket partnership of 39 runs at the Gabba, helping India narrowly avoid the follow-on against Australia. Deep's unbeaten 27 marked the second-highest score by an Indian No. 11 in Australia. Rain interruptions shortened the fourth day's play, with only 57.5 overs bowled.
A debate ignited over Rohit Sharma's batting position for the Brisbane Test. Sunil Gavaskar suggested Rohit return to opening, with KL Rahul at No. 6. Matthew Hayden, while initially opposing changes, mistakenly referred to "Rahul Dravid," attributing it to Dravid's memorable Adelaide double century from 2003/04.
18-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored an impressive 97 off 51 balls, leading the Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Pretorius and Joe Root formed a strong partnership, while Kwena Maphaka and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman excelled in bowling. Aiden Markram's 82 off 49 balls helped Sunrisers to 175/5, but it wasn't enough.
Yashasvi Jaiswal became India's highest Test run-scorer in 2024 with 1,478 runs, including two double centuries against England. He was followed by Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja. Jaiswal also made headlines by hitting 12 sixes in a single innings, tying the world record.
Kane Williamson's masterful 123 not out, his seventh century at Seddon Park, propelled New Zealand to a commanding 478-run lead over England on Day 3 of the third Test. Rain hampered play, but Williamson's innings, combined with a 107-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra (44), solidified the Black Caps' dominance.
Kuwait won a thrilling match against Oman by three wickets. They secured second place in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship. Kuwait will play the UAE in the final. Oman scored 143 runs. Kuwait chased down the target with three balls remaining. Qatar won their first match against Bahrain. Bahrain was bowled out for 98 runs.
Rajasthan Royals face Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati after both teams suffered losses in their opening matches. The Knight Riders lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru while the Royals were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams aim to bounce back, with RR captain and local boy Riyan Parag hoping for home support.