Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed young Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre for Rs 30 Lakh as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is out for the rest of IPL 2025 due to an elbow injury. Mhatre impressed CSK scouts during mid-season trials. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) also signed Smaran Ravichandran as a replacement for the injured Adam Zampa.
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Explosive New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earns his first international call-up for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka, marking Mitchell Santner's captaincy debut. Jacobs' impressive domestic performance and recent IPL contract secured his spot. The Blackcaps will play three T20s starting Saturday, followed by three ODIs, their final series before the Champions Trophy.
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MS Dhoni, former India and CSK captain, highlighted the importance of wicketkeeping for reading the game effectively. Despite stepping down from captaincy, he continues to be a key figure in guiding the five-time IPL champions. Dhoni praised Ruturaj Gaikwad's leadership, mentioning he handled most decisions independently. CSK commenced their IPL 2025 season with a win and will face RCB next.
David Warner praised 19-year-old Sam Konstas for his bold debut in the Boxing Day Test against India, where he impressed with a 60 off 65 innings, including a challenging 18-run over against Jasprit Bumrah. Warner urged selectors and fans to support Konstas' fearless approach, emphasizing its potential to inspire other players.
David Payne, Gloucestershire's T20 Blast star with 33 wickets, joins Desert Vipers for the 2025 ILT20, aiming to regain his spot in England's white-ball squad. After a successful T20 Blast campaign, where he prioritized white-ball cricket, Payne is eager to showcase his skills in the UAE. He believes the Vipers' strong squad and balanced attack make them title contenders.
India won their third Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets, thanks to a strong spin bowling performance and Rohit Sharma's 76 runs. KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 helped seal the victory with six balls remaining. The Indian team received a grand welcome at their Dubai hotel following their win, remaining undefeated throughout the competition.
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