Over 160 British parliamentarians urged the ECB to withdraw from the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, protesting the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights. ECB's Chief Executive Richard Gould advocates for a coordinated ICC-wide stance for impact. England's match against Afghanistan is scheduled for February 26 in Lahore, with the tournament hosted by Pakistan in a hybrid model.
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The Mumbai Cricket Association has set a Guinness World Record for the largest cricket ball sentence using 14,505 red and white balls at Wankhede Stadium as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. The achievement honors late cricketers and will inspire aspiring players as the balls will be distributed to young cricketers in schools, clubs, and NGOs.
Shardul Thakur showcased his resilience with a quickfire 51, rescuing Mumbai from a precarious position on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. Despite his impressive performance and expressing disappointment over being overlooked for the national team, he remains focused.
Sujan Mukherjee, the pitch curator of Eden Gardens, clarified that no Kolkata Knight Riders official requested specific pitch requirements for their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mukherjee emphasised he maintains good relations with KKR and prepared the pitch following BCCI guidelines. Despite initial criticism, he maintains that he never denied any request from the team.
The Indian cricket team held a training session in Adelaide before the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Most batters practiced in the nets, while bowlers Bumrah and Siraj were rested. Meanwhile, Brisbane's weather forecast for the first day of the Test is not thretening, showing partly cloudy skies and maxium temperature in early 30s.
Rashid Khan, after lifting the IPL 2022 trophy, faced setbacks with Mumbai Indians Cape Town (MICT) finishing last in the SA20 league's first two seasons. However, his leadership turnaround in the third season, coupled with strong performances from teammates, culminated in MICT winning the SA20 title, marking a significant achievement for him and the franchise.
Mohammed Siraj dismissed Usman Khawaja and signaled Australian fans to 'keep quiet' amidst their booing following a previous clash with Travis Head. Australia reached 53 for 2 at lunch, leading by 158 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a century for India, aiding his team to reach 369 before falling to Nathan Lyon. Nitish has accumulated 293 runs so far in his maiden Test series.
Varun Chakaravarthy becomes the oldest Indian ODI debutant since 1974, debuting at 33 years and 164 days in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. His debut cap was presented by Ravindra Jadeja. Chakravarthy expressed his pride in the achievement and aims to make a significant impact. India lead the three-match series 1-0.
The CSK icon’s reluctance to bat higher up the order is confusing both fans, experts
India's T20 cricket team, under the guidance of coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, has adopted a fearless, high-risk, high-reward batting strategy. This approach has led to impressive high scores and a recent series win against England, emphasizing intent and selflessness despite occasional setbacks.
Simran Shaikh became the highest-paid player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, fetching Rs 1.90 crore from Gujarat Giants. Deandra Dottin, G Kamalini, and Prema Rawat also secured significant deals. However, Sneh Rana went unsold. Teams bolstered their squads with international and domestic talent for the upcoming season.