Cricket News Live Today, October 26, 2024: CSK CEO Confirms MS Dhoni's Participation In IPL 2025; Afghanistan A Beat India A In Emerging Asia Cup 2024 Semifinal
Cricket News Live Today, October 26, 2024 (Source: @BharatTechIND/X.com)
Cricket News Live Today: Irfan Pathan Urges Rohit, Kohli And Senior Players To Step Up After NZ Series Loss
India faced a tough setback as New Zealand outplayed them with a 113-run victory in the second Test, clinching a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Following this defeat, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan encouraged the senior players to take charge.
Cricket News Live Today: IPL 2025: JioCinema To Show Exclusive Coverage Of Retention List On October 31
In a significant announcement, the stage is set for IPL 2025 as the the highly anticipated retention lists ahead of tournaments auction will be unveiled on a special broadcast on JioCinema at 4.30 PM on October 31.
Cricket News Live Today: India Face Major WTC Setback After Embarrassing Home Series Loss To New Zealand In Pune
India suffered a significant blow after New Zealand defeated Rohit Sharma and Co by 113 runs at the recently concluded second Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune Today (October 26). This result not only cost India a valuable Test series defeat but also caused a drop in their WTC points percentage (PCT).
Cricket News Live Today: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Applauds Pakistan's Dominant Series Win Over England!
After, Pakistan delivered an historic nine-victory win in the third and final Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed pride and satisfaction over Pakistan's remarkable performance. He praised the teams 'brilliant performance' and commended on team’s resilience and skill.
Cricket News Live Today: 'He Is Ready...': CSK CEO Confirms MS Dhoni's Participation In IPL 2025!
The CSK CEO Kasi Viswanthan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will be taking part in the next edition of the Indian Premier League. The India legend earlier stated that he would like to enjoy the last few years of his career. Now the air being cleared, the CSK management does not see any more objections about including the former captain in their plans for the next edition.
Cricket News Live Today: McCullum Praises Pakistan's Spin Duo After Crashing To 2-1 Series Defeat!
England’s cricket team faced a tough 2-1 series defeat against Pakistan, with head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledging there were “no excuses.” Despite the strong start in the first test, England faltered in Multan and Rawalpindi, where spin-friendly pitches created challenges they couldn’t overcome. McCullum admitted surprise at how long it took Pakistan to prepare such spin-heavy conditions, which have often troubled England in the subcontinent. Yet, he praised Pakistan’s bold approach and strategic use of the surfaces.
Cricket News Live Today: Rohit Sharma Opens Up On What Led To India's Shambolic Defeat To New Zealand!
On Saturday, India faced a heartbreaking loss in the second Test match between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Everyone firmly believed that Rohit Sharma and co would bounce back stronger than ever after the crushing defeat in first Test. However, fortunes were quick to turn around and not for good.
Cricket News Live Today: Fans Troll Gautam Gambhir's Coaching On Twitter After India's Pune Test Loss!
Now, in the Pune Test, India suffered a crushing 113-run defeat against the visitors as once again their batting order crumbled under pressure. Meanwhile, fans on Twitter have begun to further criticise India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, blaming that the highly awaited 'Gambhir Era' has turned out to be one of the worst coaching era's ever.
Cricket News Live Today: Rohit Sharma Gives Excuse After India's Crushing Defeat!
While acknowledging the collective failure, Skipper Rohit Sharma struck a notably bold and candid tone in his post-match press conference after the match, where he remarked, “12 saal mein ek baar toh allowed hai yaar.”
Cricket News Live Today: Mitch Santner Registers Second-Best Match Figures For Visiting Spinner In India
Santner who took 13-wickets in the match, broke several records, and one them includes registering the second-best match figures by a visiting spinner in India.
Cricket News Live Today: Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes The First Indian Batter To Smash 30+ Sixes In A Calendar Year
India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is in fine touch with the bat, entered the history books on Monday, October 26, after he became the first Indian player in the history of red-ball cricket to smash 30 sixes in Test cricket in a calendar year.
Cricket News Live Today: Noman Ali, Sajid Jolt England Again As Pakistan Clinch Series 2-1
Noman Ali and Sajid Khan collectively engineered a comprehensive win for Pakistan over the visiting Englishmen on Day 3 of the Rawalpindi Test. The outcome also helped the Pakistan cricket team to seal their three-match series by a 2-1 margin.
Cricket News Live Today: Najmul Shanto To Step Down As Bangladesh Captain
In a significant development around Bangladesh cricket, there are reports that Najmul Shanto has offered his resignation as Bangladesh captain to BCB and does not want to captain the side after the conclusion of the South Africa series.
Cricket News Live Today: Fans Troll Indian Captain After Another Failure vs NZ
Rohit Sharma secured yet another batting failure, this time falling for just eight against New Zealand in the decisive innings of the Pune Test. In pursuit of 359 runs, the Indian captain was entrapped by visiting spinner Mitchell Santner in just the sixth over of the innings.
Cricket News Live Today: 'Prayer Meetings, No Conversion' - Jemimah Rodrigues' Father Breaks Silence On Gymkhana Row
Jemimah Rodrigues’ father broke his silence and claimed innocence, stating that he held prayer meetings in accordance with the Gymkhana’s rules and that the conversion charges are completely false and baseless.
Cricket News Live Today: Sajid Khan Reveals How Pakistan Used Urdu To Fool English Players In Rawalpindi Test
According to Sajid, the goal was not just to plan but to misguide England’s spinning pair, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, who know Urdu.
Cricket News Live Today: ‘Harshit Rana Completely Gambhir’s Choice…’- BCCI Source Reveals Details Of BGT Selection
Speaking with the PTI, a source close to the BCCI said that Gambhir has been advocating for the inclusion of Rana in the Indian team since the start of Team India’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year.
Cricket News Live Today: 'I Was The Only One...' - MSD Describes How His Friends Lost Hope During The T20 WC 2024 Final
In a recent promotional event for the software brand, MS Dhoni was asked about the gripping action of the T20 World Cup final. The host of the event, Tanmay Bhatt, asked MSD if he, too, was watching the match and feeling nervous. The legend's answer reflected his calm and cool mentality, which signified him during his playing days.
Cricket News Live Today: Thala To Continue! MS Dhoni Confirms His Availability For IPL 2025
One of the most influential and popular names is MS Dhoni. The World Cup-winning skipper has been a legend of the game for the Indian team and his IPL franchise, CSK. Rumours about his availability for the upcoming season of the Grand League have been going on for a long time. However, the superstar has made a statement that will delight the CSK and MSD fans.
Cricket News Live Today: Afghanistan A Beat India A!
Afghanistan A jolted heavyweights India A in the second semifinal at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on October 25.