India's vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah, emphasized the team's transitional phase following their struggles in the Brisbane Test. He has taken an impressive 18 wickets in the series so far, including a six-wicket spell in the first innings of the third Test in Brisbane, but India's batting disappointed once again. The series is level at 1-1.
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England's Harry Brook surpasses Joe Root to become the No. 1 Test batter in the latest ICC Test rankings, reaching 898 rating points after his century against New Zealand. Root praises Brook as the "best player in the world." Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja maintain their top spots in the bowlers' and all-rounders' rankings, respectively.
Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh's playful dance during the rain delay at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy went viral. Harbhajan, on commentary duties, recounted the incident, explaining how Kohli teased him about his outfit resembling actor Jeetendra's, leading to an impromptu dance-off. Their lighthearted exchange highlights the camaraderie between the two cricketers.
Joburg Super Kings bolstered their playoff hopes with a decisive victory over Paarl Royals, led by Faf du Plessis' 87 off 55 balls. Spinner Donovan Ferreira's three wickets significantly restricted Royals. Despite injury challenges and inconsistency, the team remains optimistic about the playoffs. Ferraira highlighted calm leadership from Du Plessis for their steadiness.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, an 18-year-old talent, scored a formidable 83 off 52 balls, leading Paarl Royals to a six-wicket victory over MI Cape Town at Boland Park. Pretorius' excellent performance, aided by teammates, helped the Royals move to joint second place in the SA20 standings.
Devajit Saikia is poised to become the next BCCI secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia the treasurer at the BCCI Special General Meeting. Saikia has been acting as secretary since Jay Shah’s move to the ICC. The election is expected to be unopposed at the Mumbai headquarters. Saikia represents Assam Cricket Association, and Bhatia is a BCCI Apex Council member.
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for health issues. He was admitted on December 21 but has now recovered and is back home. At his discharge, he expressed his determination to continue playing cricket and advised fans to avoid alcohol.
South Africa's cricket captain, Temba Bavuma, is determined to lead his team to their first World Test Championship Final. Currently topping the standings, they face a crucial two-Test series against Pakistan. Winning just one game secures their spot at Lord's in June. Bavuma emphasized the significance of the championship, calling it a "World Cup" for red-ball cricketers.
The BCCI has proposed sending two personal chefs on tours to meet the nutritional needs of Indian cricketers, addressing varied diet requirements and the importance of maintaining fitness. This step is due to objections over personal chefs in team hotels. Specific needs and exceptions will be considered.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to elect a new secretary and treasurer in a Special General Meeting (SGM) scheduled for January 12th in Mumbai. The positions became vacant after Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar resigned.
India, trailing 2-1 in the Test series, face a challenging task against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The final match begins on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where India have a poor record, winning only once since 1947.