With India’s marquee Test tour of England starting just 25 days after IPL, the selectors will keep an eye on how India’s premier fast bowlers like Bumrah and Shami sustain themselves through the rigours of the league.
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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant attributes his recent success to his late coach Tarak Singh and his father's guidance. Now set to lead Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, Pant highlights the importance of mastering defense and credits his fitness to gymnastics. Pant aims to continue focusing on playing for India, considering IPL a step towards that ultimate goal.
Star Australian batter Steve Smith expressed frustration after finishing with 9,999 Test runs in the series against India. Despite a tough pitch and challenging opponents, Smith praised the team's collective effort. Mitchell Starc highlighted the gruelling series, while Nathan Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne celebrated Australia's achievement of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after ten years.
Karun Nair's impressive 89 off 40 balls marked a stellar IPL comeback, though Delhi Capitals lost to Mumbai Indians. Mumbai secured a 12-run win against Delhi, fueled by Tilak Varma's 59 and Hardik Pandya's captaincy, despite Nair's valiant effort in chasing down the 206-run target.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, aged 36, suffered a heart attack on the field during a domestic match in Dhaka. He was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club when he experienced chest pain and was hospitalised. Tamim is receiving treatment and his condition has stabilised. The Bangladesh Cricket Board canceled its scheduled meeting and members visited him at the hospital.
Temba Bavuma leads South Africa to their eighth Test win in nine matches as captain with a 10-wicket victory against Pakistan, securing a 2-0 series triumph. This feat puts Bavuma in an elite group of captains, achieving the most victories in their first nine Tests.
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Deepti Sharma's exceptional performance in the third ODI against West Indies saw her take 6 wickets for 31, making her the first Indian woman to achieve two six-wicket hauls in ODIs. The Indian team secured the series win, with Renuka Singh Thakur also contributing significantly. Deepti's remarkable figures place her among India's elite women bowlers.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledges India's 'mystery' spinner Varun Chakravarthy as a significant threat for the ICC Champions Trophy final. He plans to strategize against Chakravarthy's skills. Despite India's familiarity with Dubai conditions, Stead is optimistic about his team's adaptability and preparation, emphasising the importance of the crucial match against India on Sunday.
Ayush Mhatre, a promising 17-year-old opener from Mumbai, has been called up for trials by the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025. Despite remaining unsold in the last auction, Mhatre's impressive performances in domestic cricket have caught the attention of CSK's talent scouts. Currently, CSK sit seventh in the IPL points table with one win and two losses.