Australia secured a spot in the World Test Championship final by defeating India in the fifth Test in Sydney. The win also marked Australia's first series win against India in a decade. Captain Pat Cummins expressed his delight at holding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and qualifying for the WTC final. Australia will face South Africa in June.
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Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan's red-ball coach after being excluded from the national team's selection for the South Africa series. He faced a difficult environment created by some PCB officials who sidelined him in key decisions. The board disregarded his recommendations, appointed a different coach, and failed to consult him on squad selections, ultimately leading to his departure.
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 96 and Harleen Deol's 45 set up a strong total for Gujarat Giants, leading to an 81-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. Gujarat's bowlers, including Deandra Dottin and Kashvee Gautam, dismantled UP's batting lineup, moving the Giants to second place in the points table.
Shafali Verma's blistering 80 not out led Delhi Capitals to a dominant nine-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League. The victory made DC the first team to qualify for the playoffs, while RCB suffered their fourth consecutive home defeat.
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Kusal Perera's blistering 101 off 46 balls powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run win over New Zealand in the third T20 match, securing a consolation victory. Despite earlier series losses, Perera's record-breaking century, alongside partnerships with Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka, showcased the visitors' resilience. New Zealand fought hard but fell short at 211-7.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri attributes Sam Konstas' on-field aggression to youthful exuberance during his Test debut against India. Shastri advises Konstas to focus on scoring runs and believes the upcoming Sri Lanka tour will aid his growth. Ricky Ponting notes Konstas must adjust his aggressive play to succeed as a Test opener.
Mayank Agarwal was one of the key reasons behind Karnataka winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for a record fifth time in the 2024-25 edition. Mayank finished as the edition's second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 651 runs in 10 matches. However, Mayank's glorious run arrived after perseverance under immense pressure internally and externally. The cricketer was motivated to send a message to those who wrote him off.
Chennai Super Kings' newly acquired Noor Ahmad proved his Rs 10 crore worth in his IPL debut, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs in their victory over Mumbai Indians. Despite Mitchell Santner's lackluster performance, the Afghan left-arm chinaman's spin-bowling showcased his value and secured CSK's win.
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