Shreyas Iyer's potential Test comeback is questioned by Ravichandran Ashwin, who argues that strong IPL performances shouldn't be confused with Test credentials. Despite Iyer's key role in KKR's title win and leading PBKS in IPL 2025, Ashwin believes formats should remain distinct, praising Iyer's ODI contributions but emphasising format-specific evaluations.
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Australia are on the brink of sealing a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka, needing just two more wickets as the hosts finished day three at 211 for 8. Angelo Mathews' significant 76-run innings ended shortly before stumps, with Nathan Lyon leading Australia's bowling attack. Sri Lanka are ahead by only 54 runs in their second innings.
Yograj Singh has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy despite their poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. He emphasizes the importance of their presence in grooming young talent. Singh also praised the IPL's role in improving Indian cricket and lauded the BCCI's support for women's cricket.
Ricky Ponting hailed Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Series as one of the best fast-bowling displays ever. Bumrah became the highest Indian wicket-taker in Australia with 64 wickets. Despite back spasms, his impactful bowling enabled India to fiercely contest the series, making him the 'Player of the Series' with 32 wickets.
The Indian cricket team has arrived in Brisbane for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting December 14th at the Gabba. The series is currently tied 1-1. The Gabba pitch is expected to offer its traditional pace and bounce, but its fresher pre-Christmas condition might play a different role compared to India's 2021 victory there in January.
Torrent Group is set to acquire around two-thirds stake of Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital Partners, valuing the deal at Rs 7,500 crore. The agreement, pending BCCI approval, will be finalized before the IPL season starts in March. The deal marks the first majority stake sale of an IPL team since 2008.
Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson will undergo shoulder surgery following a dislocation from a freak incident, ruling him out of the Big Bash League season. Richardson's decision aims to improve shoulder stability and prevent future injuries, with hopes for a full recovery by the 2025/2026 summer.
Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sam Konstas being considered for the middle order. Smith notes the experience will benefit Konstas, even if he doesn't play, recalling his own development in similar situations.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi clarified the division of responsibilities within team management following Jason Gillespie's resignation as Test coach. Gillespie cited frustration over poor communication and a diminished role after being removed from the selection panel. His departure follows a series of coaching changes, raising concerns about stability within Pakistan's cricket team.
Asked whether it was difficult to make Dhoni take up the captaincy again, Fleming said, “No, he understood the situation. Ruturaj didn’t want to go but it’s an unfortunate situation.” CSK host Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai on Friday.