The South African squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy has been announced, with Temba Bavuma leading the team in the tournament. Recently recovered fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje make their return to the squad. The team includes three spinners and five fast bowlers. Under Bavuma’s leadership, South Africa’s Test team reached the final of the World Test Championship, and similar expectations are placed on them for the Champions Trophy. South Africa is placed in Group B alongside Australia, England, and Afghanistan. Nortje and Ngidi’s Return Nortje was sidelined last month due to a leg injury, which caused him…
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Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has accused former captain Virat Kohli of shutting the doors for Ambati Rayudu ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup. Rayudu was a contender for selection, but when the team was announced, his name was missing. After that, Rayudu retired from international cricket. Questions Raised About Kohli In an interview, Uthappa said that if Kohli disliked a player or felt that someone wasn’t right, they were excluded from the team. Rayudu is an example of this. “You would feel bad for him. Every player works hard to reach this level. Everyone has their own preferences,…
A significant revelation has emerged from last week’s meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which was attended by Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Discussions about Rohit’s successor in the leadership role have reportedly intensified, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the race to take over. However, Rohit is said to have informed the selectors and BCCI officials that he wishes to continue as captain in both Tests and ODIs for a few more months before likely ending his international career. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, Rohit is not ready…
A case of misbehavior with India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma has come to light at Delhi Airport. Abhishek shared the details of the incident and condemned it through his Instagram story on Monday, January 13. He mentioned that due to the ill-treatment by a staff member at Delhi Airport, he missed his flight. Abhishek was on his way for a vacation. It is worth noting that Abhishek Sharma has been selected for the Indian team for the 5-match T20 series starting from January 22. Sharing the story on Instagram, Abhishek condemned the incident in strong words. The Indian cricketer claimed…
The New Zealand squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced. Mitchell Santner will lead the team, with Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson, and Devon Conway making their return to the ODI squad. These three players were not part of the New Zealand team for the home ODI series against South Africa, as Williamson and Conway were playing in the South African T20 League, while Ferguson was part of the Big Bash League. No Boult or Southee in the team The New Zealand Cricket Board has selected an experienced squad, and Ben Sears has also been given a chance after…
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin from February 19 next month. This time, the tournament will be hosted by Pakistan under a ‘hybrid model.’ The matches will be held across three cities in Pakistan (Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore) and in Dubai. The opening game will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Meanwhile, the Indian team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. There has been a delay in the selection of the Indian team, as the BCCI has requested more time. A major update related to the Champions Trophy has now come to light.…
South African cricket legend and former captain Shaun Pollock has revealed that the ICC Cricket Committee is working on providing bowlers with more leniency on wides, as the current rules are too strict, especially when batsmen move at the last moment. In ODIs and T20s, batsmen often disrupt the bowler’s line and length by moving late in the crease, leading to balls being called wide. Pollock is Part of the ICC Cricket Committee Pollock stated, “I am part of the ICC Cricket Committee, and we are considering giving bowlers more freedom regarding wide balls. I feel the current rules are…
The Champions Trophy, hosted by Pakistan, is set to begin on February 19. The ICC has set a January 12 deadline for announcing squads for the tournament. However, the BCCI might delay the announcement. According to media reports, it was expected that Team India’s Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar would adhere to the ICC’s guidelines and announce the squad on time. But recent updates suggest that the BCCI might request an extension. Meanwhile, the Indian team for the 5-match T20 series against England is expected to be announced within two to three days. When Will the Team Be Announced? For its…
Team India’s all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja might be dropped from all formats after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Reports suggest that the team management has not been satisfied with his recent performances. The management is focused on building a strong core for the 2027 ODI World Cup and is unsure if Jadeja fits into their plans. Currently, Jadeja plays Tests and ODIs, having retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. His last ODI was the 2023 World Cup final. Jadeja has struggled in the lower order as an all-rounder, which has been a concern for India. His batting performances in…
Virat Kohli has been known for scoring heavily in Australia, but his recent tour there was quite disappointing. In the five-Test series, he managed to score only 190 runs at an average of 23.75. He was caught behind off outside-off-stump deliveries in eight innings, raising questions about his technique and career. He also faced criticism for not playing domestic cricket, with cricketing legends like Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar advising him to participate in the Ranji Trophy. Meanwhile, there is now a claim circulating on social media that Kohli might play County Cricket in England to prepare for the Test…