Sunil Kumar's autorickshaw came to a halt as he watched his son Vignesh Puthur debut for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner impressed with a 3-wicket haul, capturing the attention of cricket fans and earning praise from Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni.
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Jitesh Sharma, the RCB star, attributes his passion for wicketkeeping to Adam Gilchrist, emphasizing the importance of technique. He focuses on maintaining a 'box' alignment for optimal defensive positioning. After stints with Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, RCB acquired him for Rs 11 crore ahead of IPL 2025, where he has already shown promising form.
Chennai Super Kings, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, are gearing up for IPL 2025 with the goal of clinching their sixth title. After a lackluster 2024 season under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK hopes to bounce back, leveraging their strong batting lineup and balanced bowling attack. CSK's dominance can be attributed to the legendary Dhoni, under whose captaincy the team has secured five titles, reached the final ten times, and advanced to the playoffs on 12 occasions.
With Josh Hazlewood out for the rest of the India series due to a calf injury, Australian captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are prepared to shoulder increased bowling responsibilities. The series is currently tied 1-1. Cummins and Starc are expected to play in the remaining Melbourne and Sydney Tests, barring any unforeseen issues.
Harshit Rana's 3-33 on his T20I debut helped India secure a 15-run victory over England, giving them a 3-1 series lead. Rana's entry as a concussion substitute proved decisive. Despite England’s Saqib Mahmood’s remarkable triple-wicket maiden, India, powered by Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, posted 181/9 and defended it successfully.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is under fire for reducing match fees for players in the National T20 Championship amid financial concerns. Several cost-cutting measures have affected domestic cricket, including travel standards and player contracts. Amidst the backlash, star players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah have withdrawn from the championship, raising concerns about their priorities.
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Virat Kohli has been included in Delhi's squad for their final Ranji Trophy league game against Railways, set to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium starting January 30. Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy cricket after over 12 years, aiming to improve his recent batting form seen in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.