Steve Smith achieved his 33rd Test century, his first in 18 months, despite the difficulties posed by the changed Kookaburra ball introduced in 2020. He considers the last three years the toughest of his career due to increased seam movement and harder wickets.
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Travis Head's magnificent century shifted the momentum of the third Test at the Gabba in Australia's favor. His blistering innings of 100, punctuated by 13 fours, countered India's initially tight bowling.
Ricky Ponting believes Mitchell Starc's exceptional performance in the second Test against India might have been fueled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's playful taunt about his bowling speed in the previous match. Starc's improved consistency and ability to start spells strongly, particularly with the pink ball, contributed to his success, according to Ponting.
Smaran Ravichandran's 101 off 92 balls guided Karnataka to a fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in a high-scoring final. Supported by Krishnan Srijith's 78 and Abhinav Manohar's explosive 79, Karnataka posted 348/6. Despite Dhruv Shorey's century, Vidarbha fell short, being all out for 312 in 48.2 overs.
Scott Boland praised Nitish Reddy's batting skill after the 21-year-old scored an unbeaten 105 on the third day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Boland, who previously played against Reddy, acknowledged the young Indian's ability to score in all areas of the field.
Simon Taufel, one of cricket's top umpires, will lead the match officials panel for ILT20 Season 3, with Roshan Mahanama. The tournament features experienced umpires from various countries and will commence on January 11, 2025. The opening match will see MI Emirates against Dubai Capitals. Top players like Andre Russell and David Warner will participate, ensuring an exciting event.
Interational Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah met International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in Lausanne ahead of the IOC Session. Shah emphasized cricket's growing popularity and the sport's continued inclusion in the Olympics. LA 2028 will see the return of cricket to the Olympics programme.
Despite his recent struggles with the bat, Virat Kohli's charisma remains undiminished. Kohli was greeted by adoring fans at Bhubaneswar airport after the second ODI against England in Cuttack. A viral video shows Kohli hugging a female fan amid tight security, highlighting his immense popularity.
Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh captain, has been banned from bowling in English cricket competitions due to an illegal action. An assessment revealed his elbow extension exceeded the allowed limit. The ban, effective December 10, 2024, follows a report during his stint with Surrey where he took nine wickets during their loss to Somerset.
Virat Kohli added 84 runs to his ODI runs tally, helping India defeat Australia and secure a spot in the Champions Trophy final. With 14,180 runs in 301 ODIs, Kohli is the third highest scorer in the format. What makes his run-scoring commendable is that it usually comes with controlled innings.