Gus Atkinson shone on his debut year, grabbing three crucial wickets on Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand. His impressive performance included breaking a century-opening stand and dismissing Southee in his farewell match. Atkinson's 51 Test wickets in 2024 place him second only to Terry Alderman's debut year record.
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Pakistan secured a dominant 127-run victory over West Indies in the first Test in Multan, with spinners Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed sharing nine wickets. Pakistan's spinners dismissed West Indies for 123 in their chase of 251. Sajid bagged five wickets, while Abrar picked up four to seal the win.
India and Australia's third Test ended in a draw due to rain after an emotional moment between Virat Kohli and R Ashwin. Chasing 275, India were 8/0 before the match was called off. Australia declared their second innings at 89/7 after a rapid-fire batting display. The series is tied 1-1, with the fourth Test scheduled for December 26th in Melbourne.
The pitch for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final is semi-fresh, having been used two weeks ago in the India-Pakistan group stage match. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed allegations of undue advantage, stressing that conditions were challenging for all teams equally.
Several Indian cricketers, including KL Rahul, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, and Amit Mishra, along with badminton star Saina Nehwal, took to social media to extend their warm wishes for Holi. They expressed their hopes for happiness, joy, and colorful celebrations, reminding fans to enjoy responsibly. "May the splashes of colour brighten your life with laughter, love, joy and unforgettable memories. #HappyHoli," former India cricketer Virender Sehwag wrote.
Rain disrupted the opening day of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba, limiting play to just 13.2 overs. Australia reached 28/0 before heavy rain forced players off the field. India opted to bowl after winning the toss. Sunday's forecast is dry, but rain is expected for the remaining days of the match.
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Monday addressed and dismissed retirement rumours on Instagram following India's Champions Trophy win in Dubai. The rumours were fueled by Jadeja's performance in the final and his embrace with Kohli, but Jadeja clarified he's not retiring. His excellent all-round display included a pivotal bowling effort and crucial runs.
Kuwait won a thrilling match against Oman by three wickets. They secured second place in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship. Kuwait will play the UAE in the final. Oman scored 143 runs. Kuwait chased down the target with three balls remaining. Qatar won their first match against Bahrain. Bahrain was bowled out for 98 runs.
Gulbadin Naib shone brightly in ILT20 2025, scoring 381 runs and claiming 11 wickets for the Dubai Capitals. His performances, both with bat and ball, were pivotal in the team's success, including a crucial one-run win in the opener and a decisive role in the final games, leading to their tournament victory.
Tickets for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Dubai, go on sale on Monday, February 3. Fans can buy tickets for India's matches and the semi-final online. Tickets for games in Pakistan, held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, are already available. The final match tickets will be sold after the first semi-final.