Cricket News Live Today, October 22, 2024: Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Second Test; Warner's U-Turn on Test Comeback
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Cricket News Live Today: Virat Kohli, Mandhana With Messi And Ronaldo!
Team India and RCB legends Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana are ranked among 50 of the most marketable sportspersons, according to a star-studded list released by SportsPro 50 MM. Notably, Kohli and Mandhana are the only cricketing personalities to feature in the list.
Cricket News Live Today: Shikhar Dhawan Mimics 'Fan Waale Baba'
Shikhar Dhawan seems to have pounced on the popularity of a hilarious social media trend involving a certain ‘Pankhe Waale Baba’ of India. Quite recently, a video of a ‘Pankhe Waale Baba’, also known as ‘Fan Waale Baba’, has gone viral on social media where a man can be seen stopping a fan with his hand while sitting on the shoulders of three people.
Cricket News Live Today: Shaheen Afridi's Long-Term Potential Replacement out of third Test
Ahead of the third Test Vs England at the Rawalpindi Stadium, the host team, Pakistan have suffered a massive blow with key pacer, Mir Hamza, getting injured and is unlikely to participate in the series decider which begins from October 24.
Cricket News Live Today: Virat Kohli's Superfan Shares Wholehearted Story
A superfan of Virat Kohli recently expressed his desire to meet his idol. The fan, named Vinay Kumar, revealed that he travelled from Lucknow to Bengaluru on a bicycle and even reached the Indian team hotel in the city in a bid to meet the former India captain.
Cricket News Live Today: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy To Commence On October 26
In a significant development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has green-lighted the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. As a result, Pakistan's premier domestic red-ball competition is all set to commence on October 26.
Cricket News Live Today: David Warner Makes Himself Available For Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Legendary Australian opener David Warner has made himself available for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India on home soil. The swashbuckling southpaw bid farewell to Test cricket following Australia's triumphant home series against Pakistan earlier this year. However, the left-handed batter has expressed his desire to make a comeback into the Australian Test side for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Cricket News Live Today: Will Shubman Gill And Akash Deep Play Second Test Vs New Zealand?
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has opened up on Gill's recovery ahead of the second Test in Pune. Speaking to the media ahead of the crucial clash, the Dutch legend revealed that Gill has progressed well and will be available for the penultimate encounter.
Cricket News Live Today: England Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs Pakistan
England have announced their playing XI for the third Test at Rawalpindi, starting from October 24. Interestingly, the Three Lions have gone in with three specialist spinners, suggesting that the track will help the slow bowlers.
Cricket News Live Today: New York Leads Race to Host Olympic Cricket
Cricket’s long-awaited return to the Olympics in 2028 may not take place in Los Angeles, the host city of the Games. Instead, the spotlight is shifting to New York, making it a more favourable choice for the subcontinent’s cricket enthusiasts, especially Indian fans.
Cricket News Live Today: England Captain Heather Knight Escapes Serious Injury; Set To Feature In WBBL 2024
In a significant development for England women and Heather Knight fans, the England captain has been ruled out of a long injury after injuring her calf during the final group-stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 and will feature in the upcoming edition of Women's Big Bash League.
Cricket News Live Today: Jemimah Rodrigues' Gymkhana Membership Revoked Over Father's Suspicious Religious Acts
Jemimah Rodrigues' honorary membership at Khar Gymkhana, one of Mumbai's oldest clubs, was cancelled due to her father's religious activities held within the club's premises.
Cricket News Live Today: From 3-Test Series To Emphasis On Pink Ball Test; ICC Plans To Promote Test Cricket
The ICC is planning significant changes to revive Test and ODI cricket, with the aim of making the formats more competitive and engaging for fans. One of the major proposals is to ensure a minimum of three matches in every World Test Championship (WTC), especially for non-dominant nations.
Cricket News Live Today: 35% Body Fat And Casual Attitude Behind Prithvi Shaw's Ouster From Mumbai Squad- Reports
In the latest events, there are reports that form is not the reason behind Shaw's ouster, but rather, the MCA officials have dropped Shaw from the squad to teach him a lesson about his discipline and fitness issues.
Cricket News Live Today: ICC Pleased with Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Preparations; India’s Involvement Still Uncertain
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a thumbs-up to Pakistan’s preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. During a recent meeting in Dubai, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi presented an extensive progress report on the renovations and infrastructure upgrades of the three selected stadiums—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
Cricket News Live Today: Kane Williamson Unavailable For Second Test; To Continue Rehabilitation
According to the latest reports by ESPNcricinfo, Kane Williamson will stay at home and continue his rehabilitation.
Cricket News Live Today: Rishabh Pant Declared Fit For 2nd Test Vs New Zealand
Rishabh Pant, who sustained a knee injury during the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, has been declared fit to play the second Test in Pune scheduled for October 24, as reported by Indian Express. The injury occurred on the second day when Pant was hit on his knee, which was previously operated on after his near-fatal car accident in December 2022.