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Cricket News Live Today: KKR Crowned Club Of The Year At Indian Sports Honours!
IPL 2024 season champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were announced as club of the year award winners at the Indian Sports Honours 2024 edition. The team won their third IPL title this year and had a phenomenal season overall.
Cricket News Live Today: Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli
When it comes to contemporary cricket, two names always start intense discussions - Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Kohli, a stalwart of the game with more than a decade of brilliance, has etched his name in cricket’s history. On the other hand, Babar has quickly climbed up and proved that he is not far behind. These two batting geniuses have fans glued to their performances, and it’s no wonder – both can make any opposition tremble. Let’s take a closer look at their ICC rankings, stats and records.
Cricket News Live Today: Ishan Kishan's Price Dropped To 14.5 Crore!
Now, it looks like Ishan Kishan won’t be donning that MI blue if Ashwin’s mock IPL 2025 auction is anything to go by. In a turn of events, Kishan was picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a ₹ 14.5 crore in Ashwin’s mock auction.
Cricket News Live Today: PCB Chief Rejects India's Hybrid Model Plan For Champions Trophy!
In a new statement, PCB's chairman, Mohsin Naqvi has rejected the proposal to host the mega-tournament in a hybrid model. Moreover, he firmly conveyed that should India have any issues pertaining to it, they must speak to them personally. Previously, BCCI had cited 'security concerns' as a reason for not sending the Indian players to the neighbouring soil.
Cricket News Live Today: Fans Troll 'Whitewashed' Pakistan!
As Australia sealed the series 3-0, fans on social media platforms erupted with criticism of Pakistan's poor showing. Twitter flooded with memes, harsh comments, and criticism. Pakistan's dismal performance in the T20I series against Australia has once again highlighted their inconsistencies in the shortest format.
Cricket News Live Today: PCB Appoints Aqib Javed As Pakistan's Interim Head Coach Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025
In a significant development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a bold move by appointing former fast bowler Aqib Javed as the interim head coach of the Pakistan team. He will take charge until the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025. The decision comes at a crucial time as Pakistan gears up for a packed international calendar in the lead-up to the major tournament.
Cricket News Live Today: Babar Azam Goes Past Virat Kohli! Reaches New Heights In T20Is After Blitzkrieg In Hobart
In the 12th over, Babar Azam gently punched Nathan Ellis’ good length ball to long on and quickly ran for a couple of runs. That double helped Babar surpass Virat Kohli in the list of most runs scored in T20I internationals. Babar now ranks second in the elite list with 4192 runs with Rohit Sharma leading at 4231 runs.
Cricket News Live Today: Sourav Ganguly Defends Sarfaraz Khan After Dip In Form For India
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Sarfaraz Khan, urging the team to give the young talent a fair shot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 25-24 in Australia. When asked about Sarfaraz’s ability to perform in the tough Australian conditions, Ganguly had a straightforward response: let him prove himself on the field before making judgments.
Cricket News Live Today: Banned After Positve Cocaine Test! New Zealand's Doug Bracewell Recieves Punishment
In recent news, New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell has been given a one-month suspension from all forms of cricket after testing positive for cocaine earlier this year. The 34-year-old tested positive for the banned substance following a T20 match in January 2024 between Central Stags and Wellington.
Cricket News Live Today: Pakistan Captain Receives Massive Praise From Ex-Player
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has shared his excitement over Mohammad Rizwan being named the new white-ball captain of Pakistan. Rizwan got off to a fantastic start as captain by leading Pakistan to a historic series win in Australia.
Cricket News Live Today: Ganguly Makes A Non-Debatable Choice; Urges Gambhir To Not Snub 'This' Player Vs Australia
Sourav Ganguly, one of India's most prolific players, believes that a particular player is a must-pick for the upcoming mega-clash between India and Australia and that it is guaranteed that a quality spinner like Ashwin is certain to have an impact.
Cricket News Live Today: RCB Appoint Omkar Salvi As Their Fast Bowling Coach For IPL 2025: Report
In a recent news, RCB has roped in Omkar Salvi as their fast bowling coach for the upcoming 2025 IPL season. The 43-year-old coach, is set to bring his extensive domestic experience to RCB as they continue to revamp their coaching staff in pursuit of their elusive maiden IPL title.
Cricket News Live Today: Rohit Sharma Likely To Join Indian Team And Play Warm-Up Game
In a recent news, Rohit Sharma will miss the opening Test match of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The Indian skipper will sit out due to personal reasons as he and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, recently welcomed their second child. However, according to reports, he is expected to rejoin the squad in Adelaide before the start of the second Test.
Cricket News Live Today: Why Have Pakistan Excluded Naseem And Rizwan?
On November 18, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the playing XI for the third T20I against Australia at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Fans were shocked to see two big names, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Rizwan, missing from the team XI.
Cricket News Live Today: Pakistan Confirm Playing XI For 3rd T20I vs Australia
In a significant development, Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the playing XI for the men's team's upcoming third T20I against Australia at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. As Australia have already won the series, Pakistan have decided to rest their skipper Mohammad Rizwan, with Agha Salman leading the team in the final dead rubber.
Cricket News Live Today: Ex-Opener Cautions India Against Playing Shami In Australia Tests
Former opener Aakash Chopra has advised the Indian think tank against rushing Mohammed Shami to Test cricket. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former cricketer opined that the BCCI should assess Shami's fitness properly before taking a call on his Test future.
Cricket News Live Today: Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand Again!
Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by three wickets in the second ODI in Pallekele on Sunday. With this win, the Lankans secured another series win, their fifth in 2024.