Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson criticised Team India for using ineffective intimidation tactics against Australia's debutant players in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Johnson said the attempts to unnerve the rookies failed as two of them performed well in Australia's 3-1 series win. He emphasised the need for experienced players to guide newcomers in handling high-pressure situations.
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Virat Kohli shared his views on retirement, stating he's playing for the joy of the game, not achievements. He highlighted the growth of Indian cricket in fitness, women's cricket, and the impact of IPL. Kohli addressed India's recent Champions Trophy win and the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of creating a fun team environment.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun, briefly trained under former India cricketer Yograj Singh in 2022. Yograj explained that people didn't want Arjun's name associated with him after he scored a hundred in the Ranji Trophy and secured an IPL contract post their 12-day training period.
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.
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist supports Shane Warne over Jacques Kallis in the debate on cricket’s greatest all-rounder, citing Warne's exceptional skills and strategic impact on the sport. Gilchrist dismisses England's Barmy Army criticisms about Australia's choice of opponents and expresses confidence in upcoming competitions. Additionally, he announces participation in a charity match to aid Lismore's 2022 flood recovery.
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.
New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs in the Champions Trophy semifinal, setting up a title clash with India. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson's centuries propelled New Zealand to 362 for 6, while South Africa's response fell short despite David Miller's unbeaten century. The final is set for March 9 in Dubai.
The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) will commence on January 11, 2025, in Dubai, featuring 34 matches over a month. The opening match will see Dubai Capitals against defending champions MI Emirates. Teams have finalised their squads, with updates including new players like Phil Salt, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar before the tournament.
A mix-up on social media led Virat Kohli's fans to mistakenly target Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi's Instagram with hate messages after GT bowler Arshad Khan dismissed Kohli for seven runs in an IPL match. RCB lost the game by eight wickets as GT, bolstered by Mohammed Siraj's bowling and Jos Buttler's half-century, secured the win.
At the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship on Saturday, Oman triumphed over Qatar by 35 runs, fueled by Jatinder Singh's 69 and Wasim Ali's quick 34. Bahrain edged out Kuwait in a thrilling low-scoring match by four runs, despite Ahmer Bin Nasir's crucial 42 for Bahrain and Imran Anwar's impressive three-wicket haul.