England captain Ben Stokes, despite experiencing another emotional setback due to a recurring hamstring injury during the third Test against New Zealand, remains resolute about his bowling workload. The injury, a recurrence of a previous one sustained in August, forced him off the field and prevented him from batting in the second innings.
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Deepti Sharma moved to fifth spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI all-rounder rankings, surpassing Amelia Kerr. She holds third in T20 all-rounder rankings and fourth in ODI bowling rankings. Chamari Athapaththu rises to seventh in ODI all-rounder rankings following her series performance. Smriti Mandhana retains second spot in ODI batting, behind Laura Wolvaardt, with Nat Sciver-Brunt in third.
Following a 10-wicket loss in Adelaide, India aims to rebound in the Brisbane Test. Cheteshwar Pujara emphasizes the need for improved batting, a revised strategy against Travis Head, and a fresh start emulating their first Test victory. India's historic 2021 win at the Gabba ended Australia's 32-year unbeaten streak, a feat they hope to replicate.
South African cricket legend Allan Donald highlights standout players Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, and Kwena Maphaka as SA20 Season 3 approaches. Bosch, from MI Cape Town, has impressed with the Titans, Yusuf, a quick bowler, will play for Paarl Royals, and 18-year-old Maphaka, also from Paarl Royals, promises to be a groundbreaking talent.
Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella's three-year suspension for a doping violation has been lifted after a successful appeal. The ICC confirmed that Dickwella presented evidence demonstrating the detected substance was not performance-enhancing and he hadn't consumed any banned substances during the Lanka Premier League.
Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur evaded tough questions about the team's recent struggles and grueling travel schedule ahead of their T20I series against the West Indies. She deflected queries about Shafali Verma's omission and the demanding itinerary, citing the need to focus on the upcoming matches.
Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket saw him taking 11 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul, in Afghanistan's 72-run win over Zimbabwe. Playing his first Test in three years, Rashid overcame a back injury. Key performances from Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam also contributed to the victory.
India's cricket team celebrated their third Champions Trophy win by donning the iconic white jackets during the presentation in Dubai. The jackets, designed by Babita M, symbolize elite success and were introduced in 2009. India's victory over New Zealand was highlighted by Rohit Sharma's commanding 76 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 34, cementing their legacy as the best.
MI Cape Town secured a 33-run victory over Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of SA20 Season 3. Reeza Hendricks hit a stylish 59, supported by Rassie van der Dussen's 43. Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling turned the game in MI Cape Town's favour. George Linde and Rashid Khan further dismantled the Royals, restricting them to 139/9.
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.