Cricket News Highlights, November 12, 2024: South Africa Likely To Host Champions Trophy If Pakistan Rejects Hybrid Model

Cricket News Live Today : Dinesh Karthik Predicts Gerald Coetzee's Future In IPL Mega Auction

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has backed young South African paceman Gerald Coetzee to set the cash registers ringing at the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction

Cricket News Live Today : For Breaking Chair! Reece Topley Fined 15% Of Match Fee After Hilarious Incident

England's leading pacer, Reece Topley was penalised by the ICC for breach of player code of conduct. He was forced out from the first T20I against West Indies following a knee injury, and in displeasure, he took the chair and hit it onto the handrail.

Cricket News Live Today : IPL 2025 Streaming Likely Not Available For Free

A new website jiostar.com has been launched as part of the merger between Reliance and Hotstar. It is speculated to be an OTT platform, however, no official confirmation as been made yet. 

Cricket News Live Today : India Gets NOC For Pakistan Visit From Sports Ministry; Squad Named For Blind T20 World Cup

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced the final 17-member squad for the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind, scheduled from November 22 to December 3, 2024, in Lahore and Multan, Pakistan. CABI received the NOC from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on November 4, 2024, but the team awaits clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Cricket News Live Today : Virat Kohli Instead Of Rohit Sharma - Is Cricket Australia's Promotion For BGT Fair And Square?

India await their toughest test as they face their fiercest rivals, Australia in a gruelling 5-match Test series, starting from November 22. The series provides a great chance for the India side to do the unthinkable and defeat the Aussies for the third successive time in their own backyard.

Cricket News Live Today: India Takes New Policies In Secret Training Camp To Avoid Public Viewing

In recent news, the Indian team has taken extraordinary and different steps to prepare ahead of their much-anticipated five-match Test series against Australia. After a recent series loss to New Zealand, the Team faced heavy criticism and to make a remarkable comeback the management is taking no chances with their preparations.

Cricket News Live Today: Akram Reveals ₹56,000 Payment For His Cat's Haircut

Pakistan’s cricketing legend, Wasim Akram has everyone talking but this time, it’s not about cricket. It’s about his cat’s insanely expensive haircut. While doing commentary in Australia for the Pakistan vs Australia ODI series, Akram shared a story that left everyone wide-eyed.

Cricket News Live Today: ICC To Face Huge Financial Loss Due To India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Fiasco

With Pakistan's threats to boycott the tournament and after India refuses to travel to Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is now facing the possibility of severe financial repercussions.

Cricket News Live Today: David Warner's Test Replacement Reveals His Plan To Tackle Jasprit Bumrah In BGT

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney, who is set to debut against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said he has been preparing for the "unique" challenge of facing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

Cricket News Live Today: Najmul Hossain Shanto Ruled Out Of West Indies Tests

In a significant development, Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is all set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies due to a left groin injury. 

Cricket News Live Today: Sanju Samson Celebrates 30th Birthday With Teammates Amid Stellar Form In T20Is!

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson celebrated his 30th birthday in style as he travelled with the Indian squad from Gqeberha to Centurion ahead of the third T20I against South Africa. The talented wicketkeeper-batter, who has been in sensational form, marked the occasion with his teammates on the plane and bus and was seen enjoying his time with the team. 

Cricket News Live Today: Kohli, Babar And Tendulkar's Record Broken; Gurbaz Scripts History With 8th ODI Ton!

Afghanistan's experienced keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz stood tall with the bat, powering his side to a commanding five-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Monday night. Bowling first, Afghanistan restricted the Tigers to a respectable 244-run total before Gurbaz's scintillating century and Azmatullah Omarzai's whirlwind finishing ensured their remarkable win. 

Cricket News Live Today: South Africa To Host Champions Trophy If Pakistan Rejects Hybrid Model - Report

However, the ICC, keen to avoid a boycott from India, is urging Pakistan to consider a hybrid model. According to a report by Sports Tak, one of the latest options on the table is shifting the event to South Africa if the PCB disagrees with a proposed hybrid model. 

Cricket News Live Today: Pakistan To Withdraw From ICC Champions Trophy If India Forces Hybrid Model- Report

The political tussle between India and Pakistan might lead to the latter's withdrawal from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy event. Notably, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has the exclusive right to host the tournament on home soil. However, the BCCI informed the ICC that the Indian team didn't get the government's approval for travelling to the neighbouring country. 

Cricket News Live Today: Gurbaz, Omarzai Shine!

Afghanistan sealed a tense run-chase against Bangladesh in the third ODI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 11. The outcome also helped Afghanistan clinch their three-match rubber by a 2-1 margin.

Cricket News Live Today: Pakistan To Avenge India For Champions Trophy Refusal!