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Ricky Ponting and Punjab Kings (PBKS) splashed out over Rs 110 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, and made three of the five biggest purchases of the two-day event. Shreyas Iyer was bought for Rs 26.75 crore, while Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh each received Rs 18 cr. However, another aspect of PBKS' auction strategy was signing as many as five Australian players in their squad, with Ponting probably having a large say in the matter. Ponting defended the decision to pick so many Australians. Punjab Kings bought all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell , wicket-keeper batter Josh Inglis , all-rounder Aaron Hardie and pacer Xavier Bartlett in the IPL 2025 mega auction. "I'll probably get some criticism. I think we have got five Aussies out of our complement of eight overseas," admitted Ponting after the auction. "But when you look at the slots that we needed, the players that we have got fitted into those roles perfectly...

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauded star Indian batter Virat Kohli for a century against Australia at Perth, pointing out how trusting his game during the second innings paid off well for him. After a terrible home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand, with horrific outings against the Kiwis in a losing cause, Virat rose above all critics, questioning and doubts with yet another magnificent ton at Perth's Optus Stadium. With this century, he shattered many records as a visiting batter and continued his love affair with playing in Australia. Speaking about Virat's ton on the latest episode of ICC Review, Ponting said, as quoted by ICC, "Virat went back to trusting his game and he looked like a different player in the second innings than he did in the first innings." Now, Virat has scored his 81st international century and continues his chase for his idol Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries. This is also his 30th Test cent...

South Africa see off a wicketless session in which they scored 101 to extend their lead to 382 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/GSQy2CJ

New Zealand Test captain expected to be available across formats for majority of summer from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/v20cE6H

After joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar penned down an emotional farewell note for his former team, Sunrisers Hyderabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru shelled out big bucks for seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction. Bhuvneshwar played his maiden IPL match in the 2011 season; following that he played 176 matches in the tournament, picking up 181 wickets. In the 2024 season of the IPL, the 34-year-old played 16 matches and bagged 11 wickets. Taking to his official social media handle, Bhuvneshwar said that after 'incredible' 11 years with the Hyderabad-based franchise, it is time for him to say goodbye to them. He praised the fans and said that their support has been constant. "After 11 incredible years with SRH, I say goodbye to this team. I have so many unforgettable and cherishable memories. Amazing victories, winning the title, getting the purple cap twice and lot mo...

Sri Lanka picked up six wickets for 111 runs in the extended opening session of the day from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/UrIM3vd

At the SCG on Wednesday morning, a crowd of around 100 people observed a minute's silence before play from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/dbwnCOx

Former Australian cricket team star Tom Moody was left a bit surprised by Sunrisers Hyderabad paying Rs 11.25 Crore to buy Ishan Kishan in the IPL 2025 Auction. The wicket-keeper batter, who was released by Mumbai Indians, was left out of the BCCI central contracts and has not played for India in the past year. However, Sunrisers went hard for his services and ended up breaching the Rs 10-crore mark to add him to their side for IPL 2025. Moody said that with SRH already having Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma as a set opening duo, Kishan's addition was 'flawed' in his opinion. "Yes, well it's flawed mate. I didn't see that coming, did not see that coming. We tried to get him four years ago and failed. I think we pushed Mumbai Indians back then right up to 15.5 crore, I think it was, way beyond their budget. But look again, a dynamic player, Sunrisers again are going to be playing a few shots at top of the order, aren't they", Moody said on ESPNCric...

After his side's disappointing defeat against India in the Perth Test, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that they will retain the same squad for the upcoming Adelaide Test, which will be starting on December 6. India staged a stunning comeback from a series whitewash against New Zealand at home, defeating Australia by 295 runs in Perth despite being bowled out for a mere 150 runs in their first innings. McDonald said that the people in the changeroom of the Perth Test will be the same as in Adelaide. "The people in that changeroom are the same people that will be in Adelaide. It is always a consideration, wherever you go in the world in terms of the personnel you pick for conditions," McDonald was quoted by ICC as saying. He also opened up on Mitchell Marsh's fitness and said that the team management knew that the Australian all-rounder was slightly underdone. "We'll wait and see. We knew that Mitch was slightly underdone coming in, but I tho...

Abrar Ahmed and Salman Agha pick seven between them as Pakistan target series-levelling win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2JGfRZa

In a reverential tone, India skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Monday paid a massive compliment to Virat Kohli, saying the team needs his support more than the batting mainstay needs theirs. Kohli's 30th Test century, an unbeaten 100, played a big part in India's epochal 295-run win over Australia at Perth after getting rolled over for a paltry 150 in the first innings. "Obviously, I have already said that Virat Kohli does not need us, We need him. He is an experienced player. This is his fourth or fifth tour. So, he knows his cricket more than anyone else," said Bumrah in the post-match press meet. "He was in good shape. He was mentally switched on. Sometimes, as long as the career is, sometimes you bat in tough scenarios. He has always been batting in tough scenarios. So, it is always difficult to do in every match. But he was batting in a very good form and in a very good space. "And obviously, he got a good delivery in the first inning. But he was still in a g...

The Indian cricket team kept World Test Championship (WTC) Final dreams alive with a comprehensive victory over Australia in the first Test match in Perth on Monday. India were dealt a massive blow after they slumped to a 0-3 Test series loss against New Zealand at home. However, this victory in Perth means that they claimed the top spot with a PCT of 61.11. Australia lost one spot as they are second with 57.69. Sri Lanka are third with 55.56. New Zealand are also in the running with 54.55 while South Africa are currently fifth with a PCT of 54.17.  India recorded a dominant 295-run win in the first Test after dismissing Australia for 238 in their second innings on day four on Monday. With the thumping win, India lead the five-match series 1-0. It did not take long for India to complete formalities after reducing Australia to 227 for eight at tea. Chasing 534, the hosts were all out shortly after the break. Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed fight in...

SRH Full Squad, IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad impressed everyone with their aggressive brand of cricket and despite finishing runners-up in IPL 2024, the franchise showed great promise in almost all sectors. Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, they paid a mammoth sum of Rs 24 Crore for South Africa star Heinrich Klaasen . Apart from Klaasen, the 2016 champions also paid huge money to retain the Australian duo of Travis Head and Pat Cummins . When it comes to the Indian players, they went for youth as both Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy found a spot in the retention list. Full list of retained players:  Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy Full list of released players:  Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram , Rahul Tripathi , Glenn Phillips , Mayank Agarwal , Anmolpreet Singh , Upendra Singh Yadav Marco Jansen * Washington Sundar Sanvir Singh Wanindu Hasaranga * Akash Singh Shahbaz Ahamad Bhuvneshwar Kumar Fazalhaq Farooqi * Jaydev Unadkat...

India's quicks made three late inroads in a dramatic conclusion to third day to put them on track for a huge victory from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/JuECBR3

With less than two days to go before the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Delhi Capitals (DC) made it a memorable experience for some of the winners of the 'Roar Macha in Jeddah' contest, as star all-rounder Axar Patel made a surprise appearance for the fans during a virtual interaction. The contest winners, selected from thousands of video submissions showcasing their love and support for the Delhi Capitals, will travel to Jeddah to witness the auction LIVE. During the virtual meet, Axar expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support, not just for the Delhi Capitals but also for Indian cricket. "You fans are our real backbone. Everywhere we go, it feels like we are in India. Thank you so much for supporting us. Congratulations to all the contest winners. Keep supporting us because 'Roar Tabhi Toh Machega'," Axar said while interacting with the fans. The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah...

The home side couldn't take a wicket across two sessions after Jasprit Bumrah haul had bundled them out for 104 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/W391zXm

After India bowlers restricted Australia to just 104 in the first innings of the first Test in Perth, it was time for openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to take the team ahead. The left-right combination played sensible cricket, with some able assistance from Australia's sub-par fielding, and took India to a 150-plus total. The Indian duo looked super confident, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking a special liking for Mitchell Starc . One one of the occasions, Jaiswal even mocked Starc, saying: "It's coming too slow." Starc could not help but smile after hearing this. #YashasviJaiswal didn't hesitate! "It's coming too slow!" - words no fast bowler ever wants to hear! #AUSvINDOnStar 1st Test, Day 2, LIVE NOW! #AUSvIND #ToughestRivalry pic.twitter.com/8eFvxunGGv — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 23, 2024 Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul formed an exceptional partnership of 84 runs as the visitors lead by 130 runs at the ...

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been bold with his opinions ahead of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia, and has now criticised India's decision to not include Cheteshwar Pujara in the Test squad. Pujara - a man who has nearly 2,000 runs against Australia at an average of nearly 50 - was not included for the series, having been dropped from the Indian Test squad ever since the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 Final. Ponting stated that this could be a mistake made by the selectors. Ponting highlighted that Pujara, who would often bat for several hours, had the ability to frustrate and exhaust a bowling attack that India could miss. "I think India will definitely miss Pujara unless they can find someone to do the same job," said Ponting to Channel 7 Cricket. "I think Pujara was a big part of their success in Australia in the past, yes he made runs but he batted for long, long periods of time and real...

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir's recent crack at him about stalwart Virat Kohli's form comes down to deflecting pressure following their home series whitewash against New Zealand. The element of spice has added another layer of intensity to the rivalry between two Test heavyweights of modern-day cricket. Things started to flare up after Gambhir took a jibe at Ponting for criticizing Kohli for his recent form. The former Australian skipper's comments didn't sit well with the Indian head coach. Gambhir questioned Ponting's relevance to Indian cricket while reflecting on his remarks about the Indian stalwart. Ponting suspects that Gambhir's response was partly concocted to deflect pressure off a team that lost a home Test series for the first time in 24 years. "[As with] any leader or leadership role around international teams, they are the one who has got to take some bullets sometimes. You're the one wh...

Total of 52 men's and women's double-headers due to be staged across 20 different venues from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/US1zxgd

Team India might be coming into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the back of its worst-ever defeat in a home Test series but former cricketer Wasim Jaffer feels it's the Australian team that will be under more pressure. India have done very well against Australia in Tests, be it home or away. In fact, the touring India won their last two Test series in Australia. The expectations from the Indian team aren't any less this time, but former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the situation is much different. Jaffer and Vaughan often engage in banters on social media. On the eve of the Perth Test, the same happened. As the ex-India opening batter explained why the Australian team would be under more pressure than India, Vaughan sent a sharp reminder. "I think there's more pressure on Aus than Ind. Aus haven't beaten Ind in 10 years. They lost back to back at home. If they lose one more, heads are going to roll. They've few ageing superstars who won't get ano...

India are all set to face Australia in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test of this five-match series will kick-start from Friday in Perth. Ahead of the first match, India have already faced several downs as their skipper Rohit Sharma will not play the opening game due to the birth of his second child. In his absence, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the team. Apart from this, young batter Shubman Gill has also picked up an injury and is all but out of the first game. Former India batter Kirti Azad, who was also a part of the 1983-World Cup winning team, stated that Rohit will definitely be missed but also went on to say that "no player is indispensable". "Nobody is weak or strong by one player. But yes, Rohit, being the captain, has led from the front, he will be missed," Azad told Times Of India . "Yes. It's a point of worry. And since he's been the captain for a long time, nobody's indispensable. But then a...

An insight into what India's XI might look like for the first Test in Perth from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/hiLkV98

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates:  Sri Lanka are aiming for their first-ever ODI series whitewash victory against New Zealand, as they enter the third and final ODI of the series. Sri Lanka claimed the series victory in the second ODI itself, having taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. The island nation have been rejuvenated under the coaching of Sanath Jayasuriya , with positive results in all forms of cricket. Sri Lanka have followed up their 2-0 Test series victory over New Zealand with an ODI series victory, and will be aiming for another whitewash ahead of the T20I series in December. ( LIVE SCORECARD ) from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/B3Ax9Ty

The appointment is till the end of the Champions Trophy next year, after which the PCB will finalise the full-time coach from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SD3HFcv

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricketer Kapil Dev on Sunday advised Team India and asked them not to take excess pressure before the series. According to ESPNcricinfo, India skipper Rohit Sharma and batter Shubman Gill will miss the first Test against Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Perth. The report stated that Rohit stayed back home for the birth of his second child and will join the India squad ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, which will be kicking off from December 4. Meanwhile, Gill sustained a left-hand injury while fielding in the slips and did not return on the second day of the intra-squad match. Speaking to the reporters, Kapil Dev wished Team India luck ahead of the series. He asked India not to listen much and to express themselves. "...I just want to wish my team all the luck. Don't listen much, go and express yourself. Those who will play well will win. There is no need to take excess pressure," Kapil Dev told ...

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the list of players who registered for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, emerged the name of a 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar. Suryavanshi, who recently earned a spot in the India Under-19 India squad for the upcoming 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup, set to take place in the UAE, made headlines for becoming the youngest player in the league's history to register himself for the auction. Whether the teenager attracts any bids in the mega auction or not, only is yet to be seen, but he has already become a part of the T20 league's history.  The 2011-born started to show his cricketing talent at the tender age of 4. Vaibhav's father Sanjeev noticed his passion and decided to build a small playing area for him in the backyard of the house. At the age of 9, Vaibhav's father enrolled him in a cricket academy in the nearby town of Samastipur. It didn't take long for people...

Gautam Gambhir's "prickly" coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a "long summer" if they fail to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. Jolted by an unprecedented 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, the Gambhir-coached side now face the daunting task of defending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a five-match series against Australia, starting with the Perth Test. “Their last two series wins out here they had Ravi Shastri who was fantastic. He created a great environment, the players were energised, they played with passion, he sold them the dream and motivated them in a really light-hearted enjoyable way," Paine said on SEN Radio. “They (India) have gone to a new coach now that is really prickly, really competitive -- and that not to say that's not a good thing and a good way to coach -- but my concern is that it's not a great fit for the Indian cricket team. “If you...

Former opener Matthew Hayden declared that Australia selectors "backed themselves into a corner," which led to them picking up a non-specialist opener for the much-awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy against India. Australia found themselves stuck in an opening conundrum after Steven Smith was restored into the middle order. Options were available in the form of Sam Konastas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, but the selectors decided to hand young Nathan McSweeney his Test debut alongside Usman Khawaja. McSweeney, who usually features in the number three spot, will walk into an unknown territory when he steps up in Perth to open alongside Khawaja. Before giving his take on McSweeney's selection, Hayden opened up about promoting Smith to the opening slot. After David Warner had his last dance in Test cricket in January, Smith took the brunt on his shoulder and made his case to open for Australia. In his short-lived stint, Smtih could only garner 171 runs at 28.50, making i...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to cancel the planned trophy tour of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad - areas that fall within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The decision comes after objections from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the tour itinerary shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). A nationwide trophy tour was announced by the PCB from November 16 to 24. However, ICC has decided to leave the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) areas out of the tour. This decision came amid the ongoing controversy surrounding India's participation in the Champions Trophy after ICC informed the PCB that India will not be travelling to Pakistan for the matches. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially asked for a written explanation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over its decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy, reported Geo...

According to former head coach Ravi Shastri, India would be better off with having returning fast-bowler Mohammed Shami back in the team as soon as possible for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. After being out of competitive cricket action for 360 days due to an achilles injury needing surgery, Shami made a successful return to competitive action for Bengal in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Shami bowled for 19 overs and took an impressive 4/54 to signal that he's slowly getting back to being at his best. "If anything, I would have wanted a little more support for Jasprit (Bumrah) in the pace-bowling attack. So the quicker Mohammed Shami gets fit and is on a flight, I think it's better for India," said Shastri on the ICC Review show. If all goes well, then Shami will most likely be available for the second half of India's trip for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22 in Perth, f...

Temba Bavuma, meanwhile, is making positive progress in his recovery from a left elbow injury and will undergo a fitness test on November 18 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/AxVjUn6

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a brand-new visual identity for the men's and women's ICC Champions Trophy. The latest development comes amid India's reported refusal to travel to Pakistan for next year's men's edition. The ICC Men's Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February-March next year. However, the Indian goverment is reluctant to send its team across the border, a decision which has been communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI has also proposed a hybrid model for the tournament so India can play their matches at a venue outside Pakistan. However, it has been reported that the Pakistan government has told the PCB not to move any game outside the country. As the PCB and BCCI continue to be loggerheads, the ICC has released a new video which shows Pakistan as the hosts for the eight-team tournament next year. The video hi...

Arjun Tendulkar , son of legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar , has put Goa in a commanding positions against Arunachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy plate match on Wednesday. Arjun picked his maiden five-wicket haul in First Class cricket as Arunachal Pradesh were bowled out for 84 on Day 1 by Goa. He returned figures of 5/25, dismissing Neelam Obi, Nabam Hachang, Chinmay Patil, Jay Bhavsar and Moji Ete. The 25-year-old was ably supported by Mohit Redkar (3/15) and Keith Pinto (2/31) as Arunachal Pradesh's innings folded in 30.3 overs. Tendulkar got the ball rolling with the wicket of Hachang (0) in the second over of the match. He was on a hattrick after dismissing Obi and Bhavsar off consecutive deliveries in the 12th over. Patil and Ete were his final two scalps before Redkar and Pinto joined the party and cleaned Arunachal's tail. Arjun's exploits comes after Mumbai Indians (MI) decided not to retain him for IPL 2025. In all likelyhood, Arjun will be part of th...

Neser looks set to be unavailable until after the Brisbane Test but Richardson is closing in on a Sheffield Shield return from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/TfhgaCO

The Indian cricket team decided to not play a single practice match ahead of the Test series against Australia but the cricketers are taking part in a secret training camp in Perth, according to a report by  The West Australian . The report revealed that the WACA ground in Perth is currently under lockdown and public viewing has been barred to keep the practice sessions under wraps. Heavy restrictions have also been imposed on the staff including phone use. India will also undergo match simulation in order to prepare for the first Test match starting November 22. The decision to play the practice match against India A was taken following the series loss against New Zealand at home. The series whitewash resulted in a lot of criticism from both fans and experts alike. Rohit explained the reason why India did not opt for any practice game. "Look, you know, rather than practice match, we planned a very match simulation kind of a thing with India A," he said. "I think som...

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a 'fanboy' moment, as he posted a picture on Instagram with Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. From the post, it appeared that Ashwin and Anand had been on a flight together. India's first chess grandmaster, Anand is a five-time World Chess Champion. The duo hail from the same state, Tamil Nadu, but Anand is 16 years older than Ashwin. In July, Ashwin had stepped into the world of chess, becoming the co-owner of the franchise American Gambits in the Global Chess League 2024. "A fanboy moment and a flight journey to savour forever with the legendary Vishwanathan Anand," is how Ashwin captioned his Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashwin (@rashwin99) Anand became India's first-ever chess grandmaster in 1988, paving the way for the sport in the country. At his prime, Anand was the No. 1-ranked chess player in the world, a position he hel...

A replacement for the allrounder will be named in the coming days after he was struck in the Perth ODI from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OtrghSA

South Africa's Lizelle Lee created history on Sunday as she recorded the highest individual score since the women's Big Bash League was launched in 2015. Lee hammered 12 sixes in a record unbeaten 150 for the Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday during the WBBL match against the Perth Scorchers. The 32-year-old opener also slammed 12 fours in her 75-ball blitz as the Hurricanes posted a whopping total of 203/3 in 20 overs. Later, they bundled out the Scorchers for 131 and won the match by 72 runs. LIZELLE LEE CREATED HISTORY IN WBBL Lizelle Lee smashed 150* runs from just 75 balls including 12 fours & 12 sixes, highest individual score in WBBL history pic.twitter.com/NaZwdMGiF4 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 10, 2024 Lee's blockbuster knock also surpassed the previous best of 136 hit by Brisbane Heat's Grace Harris last year, with Lee's 12 sixes also a new benchmark for the T20 competition. Lee's exploits were a big turnaround after she had scored just ...

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel built a strong case for a possible Test eleven inclusion with his second successive fifty but it was not enough to prevent India A going down to Australia A by six wickets on the third day of the second and final unofficial Test in Melbourne on Saturday. With this defeat, India A lost the two-match series 0-2, as the visitors had earlier lost the first unofficial Test by seven wickets at Mackay. Resuming from overnight 73 for 5, Jurel, who made a valiant 80 in the first innings, once again stood tall amid the ruins with a patient 68 off 122 balls during which he hit five boundaries. Jurel shared vital 94 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy (38) before being dismissed. Prasidh Krishna (29) and Tanush Kotian (44) also played good hands to take India to 229 in their second innings, setting a paltry target of 168 for the hosts. Off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli (4/74) turned out to be the star performer for Australia A in India's second innings, complemented wel...

The ongoing unofficial series between India A and Australia A was marred by a ball-tampering controversy last week. In the unofficial first Test in Mackay, the India A players had to deal with ball tampering allegations after the on-field umpires changed the ball used by them overnight. After taking three early wickets overnight, the India A players were visibly disappointed, and were seen arguing with umpire Shawn Craig, about the ball given to resume play. While India A lost the match, former Australia captain David Warner had also questioned the decision to change the ball in the morning. On the decision to change the ball, the umpire alleged India A of altering the condition of the cherry.  "When you scratch it, we change the ball. No more discussion, let's play. No more discussion; let's play. This is not a discussion," the umpire was heard as saying on air. However, Cricket Australia (CA) squashed all the allegations against the India A players, saying that ...

A new state government was recently elected with Olympic plans set to be reassessed but a brand new venue is not part of the plan from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/FL79wyH

The T20I series between T20 World Cup 2024 finalists -- India and South Africa -- is set to kick off in Durban on Friday. The two teams squared off in the championship finale a few months ago, where India pulled themselves out of the jaws of defeat to secure their second T20 World Cup title. For South Africa, the series doesn't just offer an opportunity to exact revenge but also to test themselves against a new-look Indian side that has come to the fore after the retirement of Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma , and Ravindra Jadeja . As the Suryakumar Yadav -led Indian side looks to begin the South African adventure with a win, the weather gods can pour cold water on the plans. According to AccuWeather, Durban is expected to witness intermittent showers in the evening. Weather reports suggest that the chances of rain increase to over 40% after 4:00 PM local time (match to start at 5:00 PM local time). Only at 10:00 PM local time, do the chances of rain come under 40%. The situation, he...

Rishabh Pant has once again proven himself as one of the most valuable players in the Indian cricket team. The star suffered a horrific car crash in December 2022 and missed more than a year of action as he was recovering from it. He made his comeback to competitive cricket with IPL 2024 before winning the T20 World Cup with the Indian team. The southpaw was also part of India's three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka. After this, Pant played the Duleep Trophy for India B, but interestingly, he was not made the skipper and instead played under Abhimanyu Easwaran 's captaincy. While the move surprised many cricket pundits, it also raised doubts over Pant's value as a captain. However, Pant's terrific performances in the following two Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand have once again put him among the most valuable players. Former India crickter Aakash Chopra praised the wicketkeeper-batter's comeback and asked whether it was a right choice to not name hi...

Charli Knott threatened in the chase for Brisbane Heat but the target proved out of reach from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ckDahlf

India A players expressed dissatisfaction over the condition of the replaced ball provided during the final day's play against Australia A in their first unofficial Test, a report has claimed, even as David Warner and Ed Cowan have called on Cricket Australia to clarify what transpired. On the final day of the four-day game in Mackay last week, the umpires provided the Indian players with a different ball to use at the start of play. The Indian players, particularly Ishan Kishan, were unhappy with the decision with the wicketkeeper-batter terming it "a very stupid decision." A report in Sydney Morning Herald said on Wednesday that the argument from the Indian camp was not about the replacement of the ball but the condition of the ball which was provided as a replacement. "What has not been known before now is that the angst on show from India A, led by Ishan, was not because the ball had been changed," the media house said on its website. "Instead, it wa...