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.
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R Ashwin identified India and New Zealand as top contenders for the Champions Trophy, citing India's home advantage in Dubai and New Zealand's strong lineup. He warned not to underestimate Australia despite their player injuries, and discussed the prospects of South Africa and the importance of tri-series tournaments for reviving ODI cricket.
Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's limited-overs captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals. "I'm going to stand down as England captain, it's the right decision for me and the team," the 34-year-old said at a press conference. England failed to retain either their T20 and 50-over World Cup titles under Buttler's captaincy.
A proposal to split Test cricket into two divisions, enabling more frequent matches between India, Australia, and England, is under discussion. Supporters argue this will enhance competition, while critics fear it may harm smaller teams. The two-tier system's implementation is eyed post-2027, raising concerns about economic imbalance and development of Test cricket.
Michael Clarke, former Australian cricket captain, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Clarke, known for his outstanding performance, achieved over 8600 Test runs, 28 centuries, and a triple century at the SCG. Praised for his leadership, especially after the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Clarke expressed his honor during the Sydney ceremony.
The latest ICC rankings show New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Finn Allen rising in T20I rankings. Babar Azam has slipped to 8th. Australia's Travis Head leads T20I batters. Among bowlers, Jacob Duffy has achieved a career-best ranking of 12th. In ODIs, Netherlands' Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren have moved up the bowlers' rankings.
Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma faces significant challenges in returning to Test cricket after not being part of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. Ponting suggests it might be a long and difficult road back for Rohit, considering India's next Test match is months away and Rohit is at the back end of his career.
India cricketers Harshit Rana and Nitish Rana defended head coach Gautam Gambhir after heavy criticism following India's 1-3 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The debate intensified as former player Manoj Tiwary also criticized Gambhir, despite some successful T20I performances under his tenure.
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.
Travis Head continued his dominance against India with a second consecutive century (103*) in the third Test at the Gabba. His blistering knock, alongside Steve Smith's steady 65*, propelled Australia to 233/4 at tea on Day 2. This marked Head's third century in seven innings against India in Test cricket. He also scored a century to win Australia the 2023 ODI World Cup final against India.