The 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia winning the series 3-1, reclaiming the trophy after 2014. Travis Head topped with 448 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah set an Indian overseas series record with 32 wickets. Significant achievements included Rishabh Pant's batting strike rate record, Steve Smith's 5000 runs at home and Nitish Kumar Reddy's historic century.
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India's head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the significant roles that veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. He highlighted the unique challenge of the tournament's format and praised captain Suryakumar Yadav for his impact on the T20I squad.
Sunday's India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 featured cricket stars and celebrities. Pakistan, plagued by injuries, managed 241 runs, led by Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan. Key contributions came from India's Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya. India will now chase the target to secure a semi-final spot.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders claimed their second win in ILT20 Season 3, defeating Gulf Giants by 37 runs despite Aayan Afzal Khan's record-setting 4/16. Michael Pepper's half-century led the Knight Riders to 176/9, with the Giants struggling at 139/8. Sunil Narine highlighted the importance of teamwork and batting depth for future matches.
Australia unveiled their eleven for the fourth Test against India, with two changes including teenager Sam Konstas making his debut. Travis Head retained his spot after passing a fitness test. Scott Boland replaces the injured Josh Hazlewood, while Pat Cummins expressed confidence in Head's form as the series' leading scorer.
Sunil Gavaskar addresses the possibility of resuming India-Pakistan bilateral cricket, citing peace at the borders as essential. Political tensions and security concerns hinder discussions. India hasn't toured Pakistan since 2005-06, and major tournaments are held at neutral venues. Gavaskar stresses sustained peace for any dialogue, as back-channel diplomacy might be ongoing.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders head coach Dwayne Bravo highlights the ILT20's importance in enhancing UAE cricket, providing local players with crucial experience. Bravo draws parallels to Indian Premier League and Big Bash League's impacts, stressing community development. Sharjah Warriorz' victory, driven by Johnson Charles and key bowlers, enhances their playoff prospects.
The Sports Ministry debunked claims of converting cricket players into baseball players to win medals at international events. Baseball, unrecognised by the ministry, was never discussed at Mission Olympic Cell meetings. A BCCI official noted the impracticality of such a switch, given cricket's lucrative paths like IPL and T20 leagues, while baseball lacks governmental support.
Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling last-ball victory against Afghanistan in the first T20I, chasing down 145 with four wickets to spare. Tashinga Musekiwa's heroics in the final over sealed the win. Brian Bennett (49) and Dion Myers (32) laid the foundation with a 75-run partnership, while Karim Janat's unbeaten 54 for Afghanistan went in vain.
Shreyas Iyer continues to shine in domestic cricket with a stunning century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 312 runs in four matches. In contrast, India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav struggles with consecutive ducks. Karun Nair sets a world record with 542 runs in five games before dismissal, leading Vidarbha to an unbeaten run.