Australian cricketer Matt Renshaw opens up about his chances of replacing retired opener David Warner. While admitting he feels like an outsider in the race, Renshaw emphasizes his experience playing in Asian conditions. He is focused on enjoying his current form and is optimistic about future opportunities, including the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has signaled the start of India's transition phase. Aakash Chopra believes Ashwin's decision stemmed from limited overseas opportunities, exacerbated by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's presence. Chopra anticipates more retirements may follow, reshaping the team's composition in the coming months.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) is gearing up for its third season with a mini-auction in Bengaluru on December 15 (Sunday). 120 players, including nine capped Indians and 29 overseas players, are vying for just 19 open slots. Gujarat Giants hold the largest purse, while Delhi Capitals have the least.
Despite a six-wicket defeat against Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants' Mark Adair praised his team's efforts and determination. He highlighted their strong performance and positive mindset, emphasizing their ability to bounce back. Adair expressed confidence in the team's potential and the professional environment within the franchise as they prepare for their next match against Dubai Capitals on January 18th.
Kevin Pietersen has called for prioritizing domestic summer cricket in England for the sport's growth. He expressed concerns over the packed international schedule leading to player fatigue and less engagement with local fans. Despite maintaining high performance levels, the team faces a challenging future with fixtures against Zimbabwe and India in 2025.
Afghan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi was fined 15% of his match fee for dissenting an umpire's decision during the second ODI against Zimbabwe. He disputed a not-out LBW call against Craig Ervine, receiving a demerit point. Despite this, Afghanistan triumphed by a record 232 runs, propelled by Sediqullah Atal's century and Abdul Malik's 84. The final ODI is scheduled for Saturday.
Sachin Tendulkar, 51, was honored with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI's Naman Awards ceremony for his extraordinary 24-year cricket career. Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were recognized as the best male and female international cricketers for 2023-24.
Vidarbha captain Karun Nair continued his red-hot form with an unbeaten 44-ball 88, leading his team to 380 for 3 against Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final. Nair has now amassed 752 runs in the tournament, including four consecutive tons. Openers Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod also scored centuries.
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria views the ICC's hybrid model approval for India-Pakistan matches during the 2025 Champions Trophy as advantageous for India, suggesting the PCB's hosting of the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028 is merely a consolation. He emphasised the importance of ensuring security and smooth operations, highlighting the potential impact on Pakistan cricket's reputation.
Virat Kohli's struggles continued in Australia, with another dismissal on a delivery outside off-stump during India's chase of 340 runs. Kohli's performance has been below par this tour, averaging 27.83 across four Tests. India face a daunting task of achieving a record fourth-innings run chase or batting out for a draw.