India's legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes the current Test team's bowling attack heavily relies on Jasprit Bumrah. While Mohammed Siraj provides support, Gavaskar emphasizes the need for Siraj to take more wickets. Debate continues regarding the spinner position, with some advocating for Washington Sundar over Ravichandran Ashwin for the Brisbane Test, while others prioritize consistency and back Ashwin's retention.
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Australia secured the second spot in the World Test Championship standings after a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka. They confirmed their place in the final following their 3-1 Border-Gavaskar series victory over India. South Africa topped the standings to qualify for the final, slated for June 11 at Lord's.
In the final T20I against England, India achieved their highest-ever Powerplay score of 95/1, surpassing their previous best of 82/2. Openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma capitalised on the batting-friendly conditions, with Abhishek's explosive 58 runs off 21 balls leading the charge. Both teams made one change to their line-ups aiming for a win.
India and New Zealand, both unbeaten, will face off in the final Group A match of the Champions Trophy with a chance to top the group. India have shown vulnerability against spin during their two matches in the tournament so far, which the New Zealand spinners led by captain Mitchell Santner could exploit.
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.
Australia faces significant challenges ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy with key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitch Marsh likely to miss out due to injuries. Coach Andrew McDonald has hinted at a potential new captain, with Steve Smith and Travis Head as the frontrunners for the role.
Rain significantly interrupted the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs were possible, with Australia reaching 28/0 before play was abandoned. Extended playing hours are scheduled for the remaining days to compensate for lost time, although rain is forecast throughout the Test. The five-Test series is currently tied at 1-1.
Pakistan cricket is facing instability, particularly affecting star player Babar Azam, whose performance has declined amid frequent changes in leadership and management. Saeed Ajmal criticised former cricketers' harsh comments and urged a more supportive environment. The removal of Babar and Rizwan from captaincy roles is viewed as a hasty decision that may further harm the team's prospects.
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert delivered a stunning 22-ball 45 in the second T20I against Pakistan, highlighted by four sixes off a single over from Shaheen Afridi. Despite a rain-shortened match, Seifert's explosive innings put New Zealand in a strong position to win, chasing a 136-run target.
New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill has announced his retirement from international cricket after a 14-year career, scoring 23 centuries and a total of 14,877 runs in ODIs, T20Is, and Tests. He holds the national record for the most runs in T20Is with 3,531 runs.