Cricket News Highlights, November 22, 2024: IPL 2025 Dates Revealed, KL Rahul Completes 3000 Test Runs

Cricket News Live Today: India All-Rounder Might Be Banned For Suspected Action Ahead Of IPL 2025!

In a major setback, all-rounder Deepak Hooda chances of securing a bid at the IPL 2025 mega auction, is now under serious threat. According to the reports of Cricbuzz, the BCCI has reportedly placed Hooda’s bowling action on the list of suspected actions.

Cricket News Live Today: Jasprit Bumrah's Wife, Sanjana Ganesan Steals The Show With Playful Reaction After His Stellar Show!

Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar performance on the first day of the opening Test against Australia in Perth has become a major talking point. His performance and remarkable bowling was appreciated by his wife, Sanjana Ganesan with a cheeky Instagram post. The stand-in captain, delivered a scintillating spell of 4/17 that left Australia struggling in response to India’s modest first-innings total of 150. 

Cricket News Live Today: 'Jasprit Unplayable'-Aussies Army Takes U-Turn After Rivalry Trash Talk Backfires!

In a swift u-turn, the Australian cricket team's official fan page, Aussies Army, heaped praise on India's comeback in the second innings after it initially trolled the visitors of falling short of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy hype in the first inning. India were bundled for 150/10 before Bumrah and co fired back to leave Australia 67/7 at stumps on Day 1.

Cricket News Live Today: 3 Uncapped Players Whom SRH Will Target During The Mega Auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) went all in to retain their core for a total of INR 75 crores that achieved success in the IPL 2024 season. Hence, ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, SRH are left with INR 45 crores purse to spend on a minimum of 13 players.

Cricket News Live Today: Australia Create Humiliating Record As Indian Bowlers Dominate Day 1!

Australia faltered dramatically, and lost their top five wickets for under 40 runs an unwanted record they now share for the second time in 44 years in home Test cricket. The last time this occurred was in 2016 during the Hobart Test against South Africa, where they were dismissed for just 17 runs before losing their fifth wicket. 

Cricket News Live Today: Bumrah's Top Memes Fire Up The Internet On Day 1 Of IND vs AUS in Perth!

The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 commenced with a high-octane clash at Optus Stadium. Earlier in the match, Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat first. Jasprit Bumrah quickly turned the tide with his formidable bowling performance on a pitch that offered good and even bounce.

Cricket News Live Today: Madness Unfolds At Perth As 17 Wickets Fall On A Record-Breaking Day!

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy rivalry delivered to the hype as Day 1 of the Perth Test was an absolute entertainer. India were bowled out for 150 batting first before Indian pacers annihilated Australia with sensational spells. Skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj’s disciplined bowling reduced the Aussies to 67/7 at stumps on Day 1.

Cricket News Live Today: 'Ghante Ka King,' Fans Slam Virat Kohli As He Falls Cheaply In Perth Test Vs Australia

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli had a poor outing with the bat, as he was dismissed cheaply in the ongoing first Test of the five-match series against Australia. Coming at number four, Kohli managed only five runs before a rising delivery from Josh Hazlewood sent him back to the dugout. 

Cricket News Live Today: How Many Catches Has Virat Kohli Dropped In International Cricket?

From 2019 till August 2024, Virat Kohli dropped 36 catches, the most by any Indian cricketer in that time period. This glaring stat came into focus once again on the opening day of the first Test match between India and Australia in the ongoing BGT, when he dropped Marnus Labuschagne in the third over of home team's innings. He is second in the list of highest dropped percentages since 2011 among the players who have got minimum 100 chances. 

Cricket News Live Today: Australia To Honour Phillip Hughes On His 10th Death Anniversary

Flags will fly at half-mast, players will wear black armbands and moments of silence will be observed. From the Sheffield Shield to the second Adelaide Test between India and Australia, the cricketing world is ready to pay its respects to the beloved cricketer. The tributes start with the Sheffield Shield games this Saturday. Hughes’ old team, South Australia, will take on Western Australia in Adelaide.

Cricket News Live Today: Steve Smith Records A Golden Duck vs India

Bumrah first got the wicket of debutant Nathan McSweeney and then got the wicket of Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith on consecutive deliveries in the 7th over of Australia's innings. The wicket of Smith though was special and he is a key batter for Australia and sending him back for a golden duck is a big achievement. Also, the way the wicket fell, it reminded fans of the World Cup 2023 final.

Cricket News Live Today: Saurabh Netravalkar Makes A Wildcard Entry For IPL 2025 Maga-Auction

USA-based Indian pacer Saurabh Netravalkar has been added to the IPL 2025 mega auction list at the eleventh hour by BCCI. The original list had 574 names, but now it’s 577 with Netravalkar, Jofra Archer, and Hardik Tamore sneaking in just before the big day.

Cricket News Live Today: KL Rahul Completes 3000 Test Runs

KL Rahul, who made his Test debut in Australia during the 2014-15, has reached 3000 Test runs in his 92nd innings during the 1st Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. 

Cricket News Live Today: IPL 2025 Likely To Begin From March 14 

In a significant development, there are reports that there has been a slight change in the IPL window for the next three seasons. According to a report from ESPN Cricinfo, the upcoming edition of IPL will begin on March 14. 

Cricket News Live Today: Aaqib Javed Drops Shocking Plans Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Pakistan’s interim white-ball coach Aaqib Javed has his sights set on one big goal, polishing the ODI side for the Champions Trophy 2025. With a packed schedule ahead, including tours to Zimbabwe and South Africa, Aaqib’s focus is to fine-tune the team’s strengths and build a strong bench for the future.