Experienced batter Joe Root makes a return to England’s ODI squad for the upcoming India tour and the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. Root last featured in ODIs during England’s disappointing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, where the defending champions were eliminated in the group stage after winning just three out of nine matches. The 33-year-old Root has played 171 ODIs, amassing 6522 runs at an impressive average of 47.60, including 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries. Meanwhile, all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the squads as he continues to recover from a left hamstring injury sustained…
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Anmolpreet Singh made history on Saturday, December 21, by scoring the fastest-ever List A century by an Indian during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Playing for Punjab against Arunachal Pradesh at the Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground in Ahmedabad, Anmolpreet smashed a 35-ball century, breaking the previous Indian record held by Yusuf Pathan, who had scored a century off 40 balls in 2010. This remarkable feat places Anmolpreet as the third-fastest player to score a List A century globally, behind Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk (29 balls) and South Africa’s AB de Villiers (31 balls). De Villiers’ record remains the fastest century in…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to receive an additional $4.5 million (approximately Rs 38.2 crore) in compensation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after agreeing to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model. The decision came after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan, citing security concerns. Under the hybrid model, India will play its matches at a neutral venue. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra explained that the PCB will not face any financial loss by agreeing to the arrangement. In fact, Chopra noted that the…
Touring Australia is never just about facing a quality cricket team—it also means dealing with the Australian media, often regarded as an invisible 12th man. During the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the media has already stirred controversy. The situation escalated following an incident between Virat Kohli and a Channel 7 reporter at Melbourne Airport on Thursday, December 19. However, things took a sharper turn during Ravindra Jadeja’s press conference on Saturday. Channel 7’s Claims vs Reality Claim 1: Channel 7 reported that Jadeja “refused” to answer questions in English, leaving Australian journalists confused and bemused after being “invited” to the conference.…
Australia have named a revamped 15-member squad for the remaining two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Opening batter Nathan McSweeney, who struggled with just 72 runs in three Tests, has been dropped. In his place, 19-year-old Sam Konstas, who impressed with a century in the pink-ball practice match against India in Canberra, has earned his maiden Test call-up. Joining the squad are pacers Sean Abbott, Jhye Richardson, and Beau Webster, who have been added to bolster Australia’s bowling attack. However, Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out for the rest of the series following an injury sustained on…
Australia faced a major blow during Day 4 of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India as Josh Hazlewood sustained a calf injury. The fast bowler, who earlier dismissed Virat Kohli with a peach of a delivery, left the field following the injury. Hazlewood’s injury is a significant concern for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who secured his services for a staggering INR 12.5 Crores. Considering his importance to RCB’s IPL 2025 campaign, his recurring injuries have now created a dilemma for the team management. Earlier, Hazlewood missed the Adelaide Test due to a side strain and was rushed back…
Indian cricket legend R. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket following the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. The 38-year-old spinner made the decision public during a post-match press conference alongside captain Rohit Sharma after the match ended in a draw. Ashwin, who had played the second match of the five-Test series in Adelaide, was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja for the Brisbane Test. Ashwin retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 wickets from 106 matches, trailing only Anil Kumble (619 wickets). While stepping down from international cricket, Ashwin will continue his career in T20…
The Indian cricket team’s path to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final became more complicated after their third Test against Australia ended in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday. The match, plagued by rain delays and bad light, was called off just after the final session on Day 5, with both captains and the umpires agreeing to end the game. This result has made India’s route to the WTC Final more challenging, as South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Australia are also in the race for qualification. India’s chances of reaching the WTC Final are still alive, but their task is…
Ajinkya Rahane’s exceptional form in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he scored 469 runs at a strike rate of 164.56, has made him a contender for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) captaincy in IPL 2025. His experience, calm demeanor, and leadership during India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory further enhance his credentials. However, appointing him captain might not align with KKR’s long-term goals. Rahane’s IPL captaincy record is underwhelming, with just nine wins from 25 matches and a poor win percentage of 36%. His stint with Rajasthan Royals in 2019 was particularly disappointing, leading to his mid-season replacement. In a…
Rohan Jaitley, the incumbent president of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), secured a second consecutive term on Monday after a closely contested election against Kirti Azad. Jaitley, son of former Union minister Arun Jaitley, garnered 1,577 votes, defeating Azad, who received 777 votes. A total of 2,413 votes were cast, with 1,207 required to win. Jaitley’s team dominated the elections, securing all key positions. For the vice president’s post, Shikha Kumar won with 1,246 votes, defeating Rakesh Kumar Bansal (536 votes) and Sudhir Kumar Agarwal (498 votes). Ashok Sharma, backed by Jaitley’s group, emerged victorious as secretary, while Harish…