Cricket News Live Today, October 21 2024: India A Squad Revealed For Australia Tour; Jos Buttler Ruled Out Of West Indies ODIs
Gaikwad will lead India A in Australia [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]
Cricket News Live Today: India A Squad Announced For Australia Tour
On Monday, October 21, the BCCI announced the India A squad for the upcoming Australia tour. The apex board of cricket in India released a 15-member squad that would be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhimanyu Easwaran as his deputy.
Cricket News Live Today: India A Swat Aside UAE In Emerging Asia Cup
India A pulverised UAE in an easy run-chase to register their second successive win in the ongoing 2024 ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup at Al Amerat. The outcome also helped the ‘Boys in Blue’ take the top spot on the Group B points table.
Cricket News Live Today: Harmanpreet Kaur Included In ICC's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team Of The Tournament
On Monday, October 21, ICC released the team of the tournament for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 following another successful edition of the prestigious T20 event in the world.
Cricket News Live Today: Mohsin Naqvi Reviews Gaddafi Stadium's Renovation Work
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, made an early morning visit to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today (October 21) to assess the ongoing construction work as part of the stadium's upgrade project for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Cricket News Live Today: Jos Buttler Ruled Out Of West Indies ODIs
In a significant development, swashbuckling English batter Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International series against West Indies. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named Liam Livingstone as the ODI captain in Buttler's absence.
Cricket News Live Today: India To Surprise New Zealand With Black-Soil Pitch In Pune Test
According to a reports a bald and slow-turning pitch is in the making. The tracks at the MCA stadium are prepared with black soil unlike Mumbai, thus the ball will come slowly and late onto the bat in Pune.
Cricket News Live Today: Mohammed Shami On His Future IPL Team Amid Retention Debate
Mohammed Shami attended an event where he answered many questions regarding his fitness and IPL future. He claimed that he is almost back to his full fitness, and when asked about his favourite IPL team other than GT, he stated that he is okay with playing for any franchise that likes him and trusts his skills.
Cricket News Live Today: Shreyas Iyer's Future As KKR Captain Uncertain; Not Likely To Be Top Retention Ahead Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Shreyas Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title win in the 2024 IPL and there were hopes that he would be the top retention of KKR ahead of mega auction. However, now according to a report from TOI, the franchise is not likely to make him the top retention and Andre Russell is the front-runner to become the number 1 retention.
Cricket News Live Today: Mitchell Starc Issues A Warning To Rohit's India With A Fiery Spell In Sheffield Shield
Australia's star seamer Mitchell Starc is making headlines as he has issued warning shots to Rohit Sharma and company with his brilliance in the ongoing Sheffield Shield Trophy.
Cricket News Live Today: Shaheen's Place In Danger? PCB Approaches Mohammad Amir For Champions Trophy 2025: Reports
In a significant development around Pakistan cricket, there are reports that the PCB is looking to bring back Mohammad Amir to their ODI set-up. According to a report from Ejaz Wasim Bakhri, the PCB, in an attempt to uplift the standard of cricket within Pakistan, sees Amir as a crucial asset.
Cricket News Live Today: Fans Of Shakib Al Hasan Attacked During Protest In Dhaka Amid BAN vs SA 1st Test!
In a shocking turn of events, a group of people attacked fans of Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan during a protest outside the Mirpur cricket stadium in Dhaka on Sunday (October 20). The protest, which had been ongoing for several days, was held in response to Shakib's ban from playing his farewell Test match against South Africa in Bangladesh.
Cricket News Live Today: PCB Approached Mohammad Amir For Champions Trophy 2025!
In a significant development around Pakistan cricket, there are reports that the PCB is looking to bring back Mohammad Amir to their ODI set-up. According to a report from Ejaz Wasim Bakhri, the PCB, in an attempt to uplift the standard of cricket within Pakistan, sees Amir as a crucial asset.
Cricket News Live Today: PCB Inducts Huge Heaters And Fans To Dry Rawalpindi Pitch Ahead Of PAK vs ENG 2nd Test!
The Rawalpindi pitch underwent an unusual preparation ahead of the third Test between Pakistan and England, with heaters being employed to dry the surface. The external heat is expected to eliminate the moisture from the surface, leading to favourable conditions for spinners. This comes after the hosts won the second Test on a track turner at Multan.
Cricket News Live Today: MS Dhoni Keeps CSK Guessing On His IPL 2025 Participation!
The preparations for IPL 2025 are in full swing. The franchises are busy finalising their retention list for the upcoming season as the mega-auction is around the corner and will take place in the last week of November 2024. Talking about Chennai Super Kings, they are still contemplating over MS Dhoni, who has maintained suspense over his participation in IPL 2025. In the latest events, CSK CEO broke his silence on Chennai's plans regarding Dhoni and stated that the franchise want thala to play for another year for the Men in Yellow.
Cricket News Live Today: Rishabh Pant Sparks Rumours Of Rift With Rohit Sharma Through A Cryptic Post!
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stirred a wave of speculation on social media on Sunday (October 20) after sharing a cryptic Instagram story just hours after India’s eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the opening Test. The defeat at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium marked New Zealand's first Test win on Indian soil in 36 years.
Cricket News Live Today: Suzie Bates Surpasses Indian Legend Mithali Raj; Creates New World Record!
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, New Zealand’s cricket star Suzie Bates etched her name in history by surpassing a long-standing record held by India’s legendary cricketer Mithali Raj. Bates achieved this milestone in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, played at the Dubai International Stadium, marking her 334th international appearance.
Cricket News Live Today: Amelia Kerr Plays Guitar, White Ferns Sing In Joy!
From hugging each other in happiness to putting on their singing hats, the White Ferns spent quite some time soaking in the winnings feeling. In a new video shared by ICC, the New Zealand women, led by Amelia Kerr with a guitar, are seen singing their hearts out at the stadium, with the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 trophy right in front of them. The New Zealand players sang a stunning Maori song to celebrate their maiden T20 World Cup victory.
Cricket News Live Today: Pravin Amre Set To Part Ways With Delhi Capitals Ahead OF IPL 2025!
After nearly a decade of dedication and significant contributions, Pravin Amre, the long-serving assistant coach of Delhi Capitals (DC), is set to part ways with the franchise ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This move comes as part of a broader overhaul within the team, with the GMR Group, the co-owners of DC, taking over the franchise's operations for the next two seasons.
Cricket News Live Today: Rabada Reaches 300 Test Wickets Landmark!
With Rahim's wicket, Rabada became the sixth South African bowler to reach the landmark of 300 Test wickets.
Cricket News Live Today: CSK, MI, SRH And KKR To Lead Bids In The Hundred!
In a significant development, several prominent Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have expressed interest in acquiring stakes in The Hundred, operated by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Cricket News Live Today: Virat Kohli Leaves Bengaluru In Disguise!
India star Virat Kohli was seen leaving Bengaluru in disguise after the team's humiliating loss against New Zealand in the first Test.
Cricket News Live Today: Sophie Devine Gets Emotional After T20 World Cup Win!
Under the leadership of Sophie Devine, the White Ferns won the game by a convincing margin of 32 runs and lifted their first-ever world title. The veteran got emotional after the win as she had to wait for a long time to get her hands on the trophy.
Cricket News Live Today: BCCI Ex-Selector Questions Siraj's Place In Test Team
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has expressed concerns over Mohammed Siraj’s performance in the first Test against New Zealand, stating that the management should address any pressure the pacer might be experiencing.