Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, aim for a third consecutive SA20 title when the 2025 season gets underway on 9 January. The squad includes first-to-SA20 faces like David Bedingham and Zak Crawley. Key players also feature Richard Gleeson and Roelof van der Merwe. The season kicks off against MI Cape Town, promising intense competition.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a strong start to their IPL season with a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals. SRH managed a formidable total of 286/6, which could be pushed to 300 in an upcoming match against the weakened Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack.
Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan in their first ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19. Key players include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman will miss the tournament. Afghanistan's group matches are against South Africa, England, and Australia.
Shreyas Iyer expressed his joy on India's 2025 Champions Trophy win, noting his contribution in crucial moments. With 243 runs, Iyer was the top scorer for India, playing a key role in their victory against New Zealand. Iyer highlighted the collective effort in securing this triumph, marking his first ICC trophy win and fifth title in a year.
Star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday became the fifth Indian spinner and 13th Indian bowler to take 300 international wickets. Achieving this milestone against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, he recorded figures of 3/40, helping India bowl out their rivals for 241. Kuldeep's achievement highlights his stellar contributions to India's spin attack.
India's 2024 cricket journey saw mixed results, culminating in a disappointing loss to Australia. The team aims for a stronger 2025, facing key tournaments like the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. Notable events include the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, England Tests and ODIs, and possibly World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Rishabh Pant played an important role by scoring 40 runs for India despite battling injuries on the first day of the fifth Test in Sydney. Pant hopes to avoid further injuries in his future innings. He looks forward to working with Justin Langer at the Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 IPL after being acquired for INR 27 crore.
Star batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma have secured places in the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year 2024, comprising top players from several countries. Mandhana led the ODI run charts with 747 runs, while Deepti impressed with 186 runs and 24 wickets across 13 matches.
The Dubai International Stadium buzzed with excitement as the ILT20 Season 3 opens with music, dancing, and fanfare. Defending champions MI Emirates face Dubai Capitals in the first match. Captains posed with the trophy, and cricket legends like Ian Bishop and Shoaib Akhtar joined the celebrations. The tournament promises thrilling cricket and top performances.
South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, urged the national men's cricket team to boycott Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan to support Afghan women who face severe repression under Taliban rule. McKenzie argued for solidarity, echoing concerns from activists and organisations about the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan.