Author: CT Staff
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 heats up, Team India is set to face Australia in the pivotal third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, starting Saturday, December 14. After a disappointing 10-wicket loss in Adelaide, former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has recommended a significant change in India’s playing XI. The series began with India’s commanding 295-run victory in Perth, but Australia roared back in Adelaide, leveraging their pink-ball expertise to even the series. The focus now shifts to Brisbane, where both teams will aim to seize the upper hand in the five-match series. Chawla Advocates for Akash Deep Piyush Chawla has…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is generating excitement among cricket fans, but one key question remains unanswered: when will the tournament schedule be released? While the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have not provided any official updates, Star Sports, the official broadcaster in India, has stepped in to reassure fans with a new campaign. Star Sports’ Campaign Sparks Excitement Star Sports recently released a promotional advertisement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring Indian cricket superstars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, along with players from other participating nations. The ad confirms that the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed reports about a virtual meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on November 26 to discuss the uncertainty over the Champions Trophy. The ICC Champions Trophy tournament schedule has been delayed because the BCCI has said it cannot send the Indian team to Pakistan due to conflict between the two nations. “We have no information from the ICC about any meeting between us, BCCI, and ICC,” a reliable PCB source told PTI. The source also mentioned that the PCB has not received any…
Team India’s keeper-batter Rishabh Pant wowed fans with an unbelievable shot against Australian skipper Pat Cummins during the first Test match in Perth. Pant’s stunning moment came when India was struggling after losing six early wickets in their first innings. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah had chosen to bat first at the Optus Stadium on Friday, November 22. However, the decision backfired as India’s top order crumbled, managing just 73 runs for six wickets under tough batting conditions. Facing the last ball of the 42nd over, Pant played an extraordinary sweep shot to a full delivery angled around off-stump. Collapsing his…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will start its next season on March 14, 2025, and the final will take place on May 25, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. For the first time, the IPL has also announced the schedules for the following two seasons. The 2026 season will run from March 15 to May 31, and the 2027 season will happen between March 14 and May 30. An email sent to the franchises, accessed by ESPNcricinfo, mentioned these dates as “windows,” though they are expected to remain final. The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, the same number as…
India’s cricket captain Rohit Sharma is expected to join the Test squad during the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Reports suggest he will arrive on the third day of the opening Test in Perth. Rohit will miss the start of the Test series against Australia at the Optus Stadium, scheduled to begin on November 22 due to the birth of his second child. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the Indian team for the first match. Rohit Sharma to Join Test Squad on November 24 Rohit’s travel to Australia was delayed for personal reasons, but he has…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that Devdutt Padikkal has been added to the India squad for the series opener against Australia. Padikkal expressed his excitement about joining the national team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. India is dealing with challenges ahead of the five-match Test series in Australia. Skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test due to personal reasons, and Shubman Gill is unlikely to play because of a thumb injury. Devdutt Padikkal Joins Squad Before Perth Test On November 21 the BCCI shared a video confirming Padikkal’s inclusion in the…
Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has said that Sanju Samson’s father Vishwanath should apologize to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid for his controversial remarks. Hogg mentioned that the comments made by Vishwanath Samson were unnecessary and could add pressure on the wicketkeeper-batsman. Sanju Samson has secured his place in India’s T20I team with consecutive centuries as an opener. After his remarkable achievement, Vishwanath Samson made bold statements, accusing cricket legends MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, and Rohit Sharma of wasting 10 years of his son’s career. He claimed that these players didn’t give Sanju enough…
Indian cricketers have achieved significant progress in the latest ICC rankings for white-ball cricket with several players reaching career-best positions. Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson and Arshdeep Sing who played key roles in India’s T20I series win against South Africa have made notable jumps in the T20I rankings. Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the number 1 spot in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings after a stellar performance in India’s 3-1 series win over South Africa. Pandya’s contributions with both bat and ball were crucial to the team’s success earning him widespread recognition. Tilak Varma’s extraordinary performance in the South Africa…
Team India encountered another injury concern just days before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took a painful blow to the neck during a net session at the WACA in Perth on Tuesday, November 19. India is already dealing with Shubman Gill’s thumb injury, while captain Rohit Sharma is set to miss the opening Test of the high-stakes five-match series, starting November 22. Losing another player could further complicate India’s plans in Australia. Reports say Yashasvi Jaiswal was hit on his back by a ball during fielding practice at the WACA. Fortunately, he escaped any major…