Mohammad Shami and Champions Trophy- (Source:@Johns/X.com)
Saturday, November 30, was filled with cricketing action across the globe. Breaking updates from Champions Trophy to massive setback for Australia in BGT. In case you missed the cricketing action yesterday, one cricket has got you covered.This article will shed light on the five big updates that took place on Saturday, November 30.
Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out Of Adelaide Test
In a massive blow to the Australian comeback hopes, star pacer, Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the Pink-Ball Test Vs India due to a low-grade left side injury. On Saturday, Cricket Australia confirmed that the 33-year-old will miss the match against India but could return for the 3rd Test match in Brisbane.
Uncapped pacer, Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett have been called in as replacements for Hazlewood as Australia sweat hard on his injury status.
South Africa Move To 2nd On WTC Table
South Africa registered a commanding 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test of their series has catapulted the Proteas to second place in the WTC standings, with a PCT of 59.26. This victory has dramatically shifted the balance of the table and made the race for the top two spots even tighter.
With South Africa now sitting directly behind India, their ascent in the points table is putting additional pressure on India’s chances. This win has given South Africa an edge and increased the intensity of the competition for India.
Pakistan Beat India in Under-19 Asia Cup 2024
Pakistan Under-19 beat India Under 19 by 44 runs in match number three of the 2024 Under-19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 30. Shahzaib Khan played starring role with the bat at the top of the order before the ‘Boys in Green’ collectively strangulated the Indian batting line-up.
India now will face Japan and UAE in their next two matches and would hope to win them to remain in contention to qualify for next rounds.
PCB Reportedly Approves Hybrid Model For Champions Trophy 2025
In a significant development, the PCB has reportedly agreed to a hybrid model but put forward a special condition in front of the ICC. Amid the tussle between the two boards, it looks like finally a decision is set to come as PTI reported that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has bowed down to BCCI's demands.
The two boards were set to hold an emergency meeting on November 29, but the meeting was adjourned twice. In the latest events, the PTI reported that PCB has agreed to a hybrid model but put a condition that all ICC events should follow the same till 2031.
Shami Suffers Fresh Injury Scare
In a concerning health update, India’s senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami injured his lower back during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 edition. Featuring in the Bengal vs Madhya Pradesh contest, Shami pulled his lower back while trying to stop a ball with his foot.
After sustaining a heel injury that kept him out for 8 months, the pacer suffered knee injury which ruled him out from the first half of the Border-Gavaskar Series.