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The BCCI’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has put the apex body in hot waters as they missed the contractual deadline (for schedule announcement), with major financial repercussions looming. With the Indian Cricket Board deciding against sending its team across the border for the eight-team tournament, the ICC is trying to convince the host board (PCB) to accept the hybrid model in the upcoming emergency meet.

Per the Champions Trophy 2025 contractual commitment, the ICC should have released the final dates and schedule of this tournament 90 days before it begins, which is February 19, 2025; since they have missed the deadline, with the final announcement expected anytime next week, the delay seems to have affected the broadcasters, all stakeholders and business partners, piling pressure on ICC.

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On the other hand, the PCB has also expressed displeasure over ICC taking longer to solve this issue. Per a report in Cricbuzz, a senior PCB official has approached ICC CEO Geoff Allardice seeking answers to what the future holds, with the chances of them staging the tournament in Pakistan hanging by a thin thread.

<h2>Changes troubling ICC</h2>

Meanwhile, the ICC proposed a hybrid model to the PCB, suggesting Pakistan could play its matches in their country, while an alternative venue, not chosen yet, will host all India matches, including the semis or final, should India qualify.&nbsp;

In another scenario, should the PCB decide to accept it but with a condition that India and Pakistan will be placed in separate groups for Pakistan to play all league matches at home, the broadcasters are against this very idea, which affects their numbers and fan engagement, with monetary loss adding salt to the injury.

The ICC is staging an emergency meeting with the BCCI and PCB spokesperson on November 29, trying to bring everyone on the same page.&nbsp;

However, should things fall in place and Pakistan reluctantly accept the new hybrid model, where they will only travel to an alternative venue to face India and play all their remaining group matches and the semis at home, the apex body could announce the final schedule quickly. But if the PCB rejects the hybrid model and boycotts the tournament in response to BCCI’s travel stance, the tournament could be held elsewhere, with another team replacing Pakistan.

In the final case scenario, the unlikeliest of them all, the tournament could get cancelled or postponed indefinitely.&nbsp;

However, there would be severe and inevitable fallouts should any of the mentioned scenarios be adopted. Pakistan could threaten to boycott all ICC events in India in the upcoming FTP, including the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, 2025 Men's Asia Cup, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup (with Sri Lanka), 2029 Men's Champions Trophy and the 2031 ODI World Cup (with Bangladesh).

Besides, there would be separate repercussions for any team boycotting an ICC event.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The BCCI’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has put the apex body in hot waters as they missed the contractual deadline (for schedule announcement), with major financial repercussions looming.

The BCCI’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has put the apex body in hot waters as they missed the contractual deadline (for schedule announcement), with major financial repercussions looming. With the Indian Cricket Board deciding against sending its team across the border for the eight-team tournament, the ICC is trying to convince the host board (PCB) to accept the hybrid model in the upcoming emergency meet. Per the Champions Trophy 2025 contractual commitment, the ICC should have released the final dates and schedule of this tournament 90 days before it begins, which is February 19, 2025; since they have missed the deadline, with the final announcement expected anytime next week, the delay seems to have affected the broadcasters, all stakeholders and business partners, piling pressure on ICC. ALSO READ: CT 2025: 'Once Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chairman...', PCB chief says 'will do what's best for Pak cricket' On the other hand, the PCB has also expressed displeasure over ICC taking longer to solve this issue. Per a report in Cricbuzz, a senior PCB official has approached ICC CEO Geoff Allardice seeking answers to what the future holds, with the chances of them staging the tournament in Pakistan hanging by a thin thread. Changes troubling ICC Meanwhile, the ICC proposed a hybrid model to the PCB, suggesting Pakistan could play its matches in their country, while an alternative venue, not chosen yet, will host all India matches, including the semis or final, should India qualify. In another scenario, should the PCB decide to accept it but with a condition that India and Pakistan will be placed in separate groups for Pakistan to play all league matches at home, the broadcasters are against this very idea, which affects their numbers and fan engagement, with monetary loss adding salt to the injury. The ICC is staging an emergency meeting with the BCCI and PCB spokesperson on November 29, trying to bring everyone on the same page. However, should things fall in place and Pakistan reluctantly accept the new hybrid model, where they will only travel to an alternative venue to face India and play all their remaining group matches and the semis at home, the apex body could announce the final schedule quickly. But if the PCB rejects the hybrid model and boycotts the tournament in response to BCCI’s travel stance, the tournament could be held elsewhere, with another team replacing Pakistan. In the final case scenario, the unlikeliest of them all, the tournament could get cancelled or postponed indefinitely. However, there would be severe and inevitable fallouts should any of the mentioned scenarios be adopted. Pakistan could threaten to boycott all ICC events in India in the upcoming FTP, including the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, 2025 Men's Asia Cup, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup (with Sri Lanka), 2029 Men's Champions Trophy and the 2031 ODI World Cup (with Bangladesh). Besides, there would be separate repercussions for any team boycotting an ICC event. (With inputs from agencies)

Financial repercussions loom as ICC miss Champions Trophy 2025 contractual deadline date

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style by slamming an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test between India and Australia, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, which saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors win by 295 runs. Kohli had only two Test tons since 2020 and fell flat in India's home season before the Australia series. Despite failing in the first innings at Perth, Kohli impressed one and all with his 81st international hundred. Thus, former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has backed Kohli to have a memorable series Down Under following his Perth ton.

Talking on Star Sports, Dravid said, "He's been batting really well, even in South Africa a few months ago when we were there, I thought he was batting really well on a couple of difficult wickets. It's just nice for him to be able to get that hundred at the start of the series. I think he could have a big series."

During the Perth Test match, former India opener Sunil Gavaskar spoke about the visible difference in Kohli's batting approach, which helped him break his century drought.

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In this regard, Gavaskar opined, "His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, he came out to bat when India had lost two early wickets, he might have been under pressure. In the second innings, I think he gave himself a little more time to play the ball and, apart from the wider stance, I think he allowed himself to play the bounce by being a little bit more upright,” Gavaskar told the broadcasters at the end of the Perth Test.

Talking about the BGT opener, Bumrah-led India opted to bat first and bundled out for 150 on Day 1. The stand-in captain, however, led the charge with his 5 for 30 leading to Australia getting out for 104. With a 46-run lead, India recovered in style with tons from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), KL Rahul (77) and Kohli (100*). Eventually, the Aussies folded for 238 in the final innings, to lose by a whopping 295-run margin and concede a 1-0 lead.

The second Test begins from Dec 6 in Adelaide. Regular captain Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI, after missing the Perth Test due to paternity leave.

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style by slamming an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test between India and Australia, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, which saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors win by 295 runs.

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style by slamming an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test between India and Australia, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, which saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors win by 295 runs. Kohli had only two Test tons since 2020 and fell flat in India's home season before the Australia series. Despite failing in the first innings at Perth, Kohli impressed one and all with his 81st international hundred. Thus, former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has backed Kohli to have a memorable series Down Under following his Perth ton. Talking on Star Sports, Dravid said, "He's been batting really well, even in South Africa a few months ago when we were there, I thought he was batting really well on a couple of difficult wickets. It's just nice for him to be able to get that hundred at the start of the series. I think he could have a big series." During the Perth Test match, former India opener Sunil Gavaskar spoke about the visible difference in Kohli's batting approach, which helped him break his century drought. Also read: BGT 2024/25: Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden decode what worked for Virat Kohli during his Perth Test ton In this regard, Gavaskar opined, "His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, he came out to bat when India had lost two early wickets, he might have been under pressure. In the second innings, I think he gave himself a little more time to play the ball and, apart from the wider stance, I think he allowed himself to play the bounce by being a little bit more upright,” Gavaskar told the broadcasters at the end of the Perth Test. Talking about the BGT opener, Bumrah-led India opted to bat first and bundled out for 150 on Day 1. The stand-in captain, however, led the charge with his 5 for 30 leading to Australia getting out for 104. With a 46-run lead, India recovered in style with tons from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), KL Rahul (77) and Kohli (100*). Eventually, the Aussies folded for 238 in the final innings, to lose by a whopping 295-run margin and concede a 1-0 lead. The second Test begins from Dec 6 in Adelaide. Regular captain Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI, after missing the Perth Test due to paternity leave.

BGT: 'Virat Kohli could've a big series,' Former India coach Rahul Dravid issues stern warning to Australia

Kane Williamson made an impressive return from a groin injury as he struck a solid 93 on Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and England, at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Thursday (Nov 28). The right-hander never looked out of sorts despite a lengthy injury layoff but missed out on a deserving 32nd Test ton, being out for 93 with Gus Atkinson removing him. With this, Williamson got dismissed in the nervous nineties for the first time since 2018. Since the start of 2019, he has struck 13 tons in the format. This speaks volumes about the former NZ captain's knack for countering the nervous nineties, however, his record got broken on Day 1 of the two-match series opener versus England.

Speaking about the conditions, post end of Day 1, Williamson told the broadcasters, "It was challenging, we had to work hard, some good partnerships, but the wicket was pretty good. I was just trying to adjust as to where to run (on being asked about the slippery surface), we applied ourselves well, pretty balanced day with both teams getting some rewards. An interesting day's play overall. From our perspective, we were pleased with partnerships throughout, the ball was doing a bit and we felt we got some rewards towards the end of the day."

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"The ball was doing a bit throughout, there was some sideways movement and bounce, (Brydon) Carse extracted it well, with the wind he made the ball do a bit. Was nervous (on his comeback), watched the series and the team did amazingly well there in India, it was a great achievement (to win 3-0)," he added.

Talking about the opening day's play, NZ ended at 319-8 thanks to Williamson's 93 and vital contributions from captain Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips. The latter remains unbeaten on 47, along with ex-skipper Tim Southee (10*), and will like to take his side's total beyond the 350-run mark on Day 2.

Kane Williamson made an impressive return from a groin injury as he struck a solid 93 on Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and England, at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Thursday (Nov 28).

Kane Williamson made an impressive return from a groin injury as he struck a solid 93 on Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and England, at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Thursday (Nov 28). The right-hander never looked out of sorts despite a lengthy injury layoff but missed out on a deserving 32nd Test ton, being out for 93 with Gus Atkinson removing him. With this, Williamson got dismissed in the nervous nineties for the first time since 2018. Since the start of 2019, he has struck 13 tons in the format. This speaks volumes about the former NZ captain's knack for countering the nervous nineties, however, his record got broken on Day 1 of the two-match series opener versus England. Speaking about the conditions, post end of Day 1, Williamson told the broadcasters, "It was challenging, we had to work hard, some good partnerships, but the wicket was pretty good. I was just trying to adjust as to where to run (on being asked about the slippery surface), we applied ourselves well, pretty balanced day with both teams getting some rewards. An interesting day's play overall. From our perspective, we were pleased with partnerships throughout, the ball was doing a bit and we felt we got some rewards towards the end of the day." Also read: BGT: 'Virat Kohli could've a big series,' Former India coach Rahul Dravid issues stern warning to Australia "The ball was doing a bit throughout, there was some sideways movement and bounce, (Brydon) Carse extracted it well, with the wind he made the ball do a bit. Was nervous (on his comeback), watched the series and the team did amazingly well there in India, it was a great achievement (to win 3-0)," he added. Talking about the opening day's play, NZ ended at 319-8 thanks to Williamson's 93 and vital contributions from captain Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips. The latter remains unbeaten on 47, along with ex-skipper Tim Southee (10*), and will like to take his side's total beyond the 350-run mark on Day 2.

NZ vs Eng, 1st Test: Comeback man Kane Williamson departs in nervous 90s for first time since 2018

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to host a virtual meeting about the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (CT 2025) hosting row. A potential voting on the issue is likely during the meeting, on Nov 29 (Friday), as the mega event is only a few months away (scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year). Ahead of the meeting, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains 'clear' in its view that any decision on hosting the marquee tournament should be made based on 'equality'. Further, he backed Jay Shah -- who is set to step down as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief and take over as ICC chairman early next month -- would take a fair call with India adamant to not travel to Pakistan for CT 2025.&nbsp;

"Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said while addressing a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium&nbsp;on Thursday morning (Nov 28), "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman and my team is talking to them constantly. We're still clear in our stance that it's not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and they don't play cricket here. Whatever will happen, will happen based on equality. We've told the ICC very clearly, and what happens next we'll let you know."

Notably, CT 2025 is set to be held across three venues in Pakistan. However, India have not travelled to their neighbouring country since 2008, due to political tension, and their government has once again denied them permission (also happened during the 2023 Asia Cup). Thus, the final schedule of the tournament hasn't been out. As ICC is eager to put an end to all this commotion, Naqvi stated that PCB will not accept a 'hybrid model' and do 'what is best for Pakistan cricket'.

Naqvi had earlier said, "Our stance is clear: they (BCCI) need to give us in writing any objections they may have. Until now, no discussion of the hybrid model has happened, nor are we prepared to accept one."

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In his recent claim, Naqvi added, "Whatever we do, we will make sure the best outcome for Pakistan is achieved. But I repeat, and I am sure you know what I mean, it's not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don't come here."&nbsp;Pakistan travelled to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. India is set to host many ICC events, such as the 2025&nbsp;Women's ODI World Cup and also co-host the 2026 T20I World Cup (alongside Sri Lanka). Thus, if India do not visit Pakistan, Naqvi's statement indicates that PCB might also come up with similar issues going ahead.

Lastly, Naqvi backed Shah, who is set to take over as ICC chief on&nbsp;Sunday (Dec 1), to take a fair call on this issue. "[Jay Shah] takes charge in December, and I'm sure once he moves from the BCCI to the ICC, he will think about the ICC's benefit, and that's what he should do. Whenever anyone assumes such a role, he should only consider the interests of that organisation."

Naqvi concluded by saying, "I promise you that we'll not just sell our rights out just for more money. This will never happen. But we'll do whatever is best for Pakistan."

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to host a virtual meeting about the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (CT 2025) hosting row. A potential voting on the issue is likely during the meeting, on Nov 29 (Friday), as the mega event is only a few months away (scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year).

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to host a virtual meeting about the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (CT 2025) hosting row. A potential voting on the issue is likely during the meeting, on Nov 29 (Friday), as the mega event is only a few months away (scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year). Ahead of the meeting, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains 'clear' in its view that any decision on hosting the marquee tournament should be made based on 'equality'. Further, he backed Jay Shah -- who is set to step down as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief and take over as ICC chairman early next month -- would take a fair call with India adamant to not travel to Pakistan for CT 2025. "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said while addressing a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday morning (Nov 28), "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman and my team is talking to them constantly. We're still clear in our stance that it's not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and they don't play cricket here. Whatever will happen, will happen based on equality. We've told the ICC very clearly, and what happens next we'll let you know." Notably, CT 2025 is set to be held across three venues in Pakistan. However, India have not travelled to their neighbouring country since 2008, due to political tension, and their government has once again denied them permission (also happened during the 2023 Asia Cup). Thus, the final schedule of the tournament hasn't been out. As ICC is eager to put an end to all this commotion, Naqvi stated that PCB will not accept a 'hybrid model' and do 'what is best for Pakistan cricket'. Naqvi had earlier said, "Our stance is clear: they (BCCI) need to give us in writing any objections they may have. Until now, no discussion of the hybrid model has happened, nor are we prepared to accept one." Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah regains No. 1 spot after heroics in BGT opener In his recent claim, Naqvi added, "Whatever we do, we will make sure the best outcome for Pakistan is achieved. But I repeat, and I am sure you know what I mean, it's not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don't come here." Pakistan travelled to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. India is set to host many ICC events, such as the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup and also co-host the 2026 T20I World Cup (alongside Sri Lanka). Thus, if India do not visit Pakistan, Naqvi's statement indicates that PCB might also come up with similar issues going ahead. Lastly, Naqvi backed Shah, who is set to take over as ICC chief on Sunday (Dec 1), to take a fair call on this issue. "[Jay Shah] takes charge in December, and I'm sure once he moves from the BCCI to the ICC, he will think about the ICC's benefit, and that's what he should do. Whenever anyone assumes such a role, he should only consider the interests of that organisation." Naqvi concluded by saying, "I promise you that we'll not just sell our rights out just for more money. This will never happen. But we'll do whatever is best for Pakistan."

CT 2025: 'Once Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chairman...', PCB chief says 'will do what's best for Pak cricket'

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday.

<h2>Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test</h2>

With the pink-ball Test in running, Gill will face a race against time to be fit for the all-important contest. However, media reports state that he is unlikely to be in the Playing XI due to the extent of the injury. He suffered a thumb injury in the warm-up match against the WACA Simulation side before the Perth Test. In case Gill fails to recover, the Indian team will likely show faith in either Dhruv Jurel or Devdutt Padikkal for the second Test.

While Gill’s absence could be a huge factor, the Indian team will be boosted by the return of skipper Rohit Sharma. He landed in Australia after missing the opening contest due to paternity leave and will be available for the day-night Test match. His availability will likely force either Jurel or Padikkal to drop out with KL Rahul will squeeze into the middle order.

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<h2>India to push for a 2-0 lead</h2>

With the second Test set to start on December 6, the Indian team will look to hold on to the momentum heading into the contest. Rohit’s men will have a two-day match against Prime Minister’s XI on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Canberra before taking guard in Adelaide. With momentum, the visitors will have the golden opportunity to extend their lead and keep pace for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday. Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test With the pink-ball Test in running, Gill will face a race against time to be fit for the all-important contest. However, media reports state that he is unlikely to be in the Playing XI due to the extent of the injury. He suffered a thumb injury in the warm-up match against the WACA Simulation side before the Perth Test. In case Gill fails to recover, the Indian team will likely show faith in either Dhruv Jurel or Devdutt Padikkal for the second Test. While Gill’s absence could be a huge factor, the Indian team will be boosted by the return of skipper Rohit Sharma. He landed in Australia after missing the opening contest due to paternity leave and will be available for the day-night Test match. His availability will likely force either Jurel or Padikkal to drop out with KL Rahul will squeeze into the middle order. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka A side abandons Pakistan tour mid-way due to violent protests in Islamabad India to push for a 2-0 lead With the second Test set to start on December 6, the Indian team will look to hold on to the momentum heading into the contest. Rohit’s men will have a two-day match against Prime Minister’s XI on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Canberra before taking guard in Adelaide. With momentum, the visitors will have the golden opportunity to extend their lead and keep pace for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill likely to miss pink-ball Test in Adelaide due to thumb injury - Report

Family and teammates paid tribute to late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday, marking 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting.

Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain after he was hit by a rising ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in November 2014.

Images of 25-year-old Hughes lying helpless on the pitch as players rushed to his aid shocked the world cricket community, sparking an outpouring of grief and calls to make the game safer.&nbsp;

"Phillip was a loving, humorous and an infectious person to be around," his family said in a statement released on the 10-year anniversary of his death.

"He played cricket for all the right reasons and had the ability to take it all in his stride.&nbsp;

"He loved being a part of a team and representing Australia for the game he loved so deeply."&nbsp;

Former teammate David Warner said Hughes would have been just as good, "if not better", than himself and fellow batting great Steve Smith.&nbsp;

"I'd like to think he was probably a more complete player than what I was," he told Australia's NewsCorp.&nbsp;

Darren Lehmann -- Australia's coach at the time of Hughes' death -- said the promising batsman would have gone on to play "120 Test matches, there's no doubt about that".&nbsp;

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"He would've just gone from strength to strength, the way he played," he told national broadcaster ABC.&nbsp;

Cricket Australia said Hughes' memory would live "forever in our hearts", declaring he would be "forever 63 not out" -- his score at the time he was struck.&nbsp;

The governing body has announced a series of events to mark the anniversary, coinciding with the second Test between Australia and India beginning December 6.&nbsp;

Players in upcoming domestic matches across the country will wear black armbands in his honour.

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Family and teammates paid tribute to late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday, marking 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting.

Family and teammates paid tribute to late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday, marking 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting. Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain after he was hit by a rising ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in November 2014. Images of 25-year-old Hughes lying helpless on the pitch as players rushed to his aid shocked the world cricket community, sparking an outpouring of grief and calls to make the game safer. "Phillip was a loving, humorous and an infectious person to be around," his family said in a statement released on the 10-year anniversary of his death. "He played cricket for all the right reasons and had the ability to take it all in his stride. "He loved being a part of a team and representing Australia for the game he loved so deeply." Former teammate David Warner said Hughes would have been just as good, "if not better", than himself and fellow batting great Steve Smith. "I'd like to think he was probably a more complete player than what I was," he told Australia's NewsCorp. Darren Lehmann -- Australia's coach at the time of Hughes' death -- said the promising batsman would have gone on to play "120 Test matches, there's no doubt about that". ALSO READ | Sri Lanka A side abandons Pakistan tour mid-way due to violent protests in Islamabad "He would've just gone from strength to strength, the way he played," he told national broadcaster ABC. Cricket Australia said Hughes' memory would live "forever in our hearts", declaring he would be "forever 63 not out" -- his score at the time he was struck. The governing body has announced a series of events to mark the anniversary, coinciding with the second Test between Australia and India beginning December 6. Players in upcoming domestic matches across the country will wear black armbands in his honour. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Australia marks 10 years since tragic death of cricketer Phillip Hughes

Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has slammed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) owner N Srinivasan and made some serious allegations. Modi and Srinivasan have been at the loggerheads for long. Modi levelled serious charges, saying the Chennai owner used to rig IPL auctions and bring in local umpires for CSK's home games.&nbsp;

Speaking on a YouTube podcast, Modi said, "He (N Srinivasan) didn’t like IPL, he didn’t think IPL will work, but when it started to work, everybody got on the bandwagon. He was member and secretary of the board also, so he was the biggest adversary of mine. I went up against him, so he did many things, umpire fixing, he said, ‘I did it'.”&nbsp;

“I accused him for it. He would change the umpire and I didn’t think two things about it. But then I realised he is putting Chennai umpire in Chennai games, it’s an issue for me. That’s called fixing, so when I tried to expose those, he went totally against me,” he further revealed.

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Modi added, "Yes, that I did because Srinivasan said I want Flintoff. But when you are trying to do an event like IPL and I did it single-handedly, you need to remove every thorn, what is bigger for the game. Every player is only for three months."

In IPL 2009 auction, the former England all-rounder Flintoff was roped in by the Dhoni-led CSK franchise for INR 75 million (INR 7.5 crore). The former English captain only played three matches in the cash-rich league, scoring 62 runs and claiming two scalps.&nbsp;

Talking about Srinivasan-led CSK, the five-time IPL champions were banned for two years on account of spot-fixing after the owner's son-in-law, Gurnath Meiyappan, was arrested in 2013 due to his involvement in betting and trading of inside information to bookies during the league.&nbsp;

CSK had a good outing in the just-concluded two-day IPL 2025 mega auction, bagging new players such as Noor Ahmed, Sam Curran, Rahul Tripathi, R Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, etc.

Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has slammed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) owner N Srinivasan and made some serious allegations. Modi and Srinivasan have been at the loggerheads for long.

Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has slammed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) owner N Srinivasan and made some serious allegations. Modi and Srinivasan have been at the loggerheads for long. Modi levelled serious charges, saying the Chennai owner used to rig IPL auctions and bring in local umpires for CSK's home games. Speaking on a YouTube podcast, Modi said, "He (N Srinivasan) didn’t like IPL, he didn’t think IPL will work, but when it started to work, everybody got on the bandwagon. He was member and secretary of the board also, so he was the biggest adversary of mine. I went up against him, so he did many things, umpire fixing, he said, ‘I did it'.” “I accused him for it. He would change the umpire and I didn’t think two things about it. But then I realised he is putting Chennai umpire in Chennai games, it’s an issue for me. That’s called fixing, so when I tried to expose those, he went totally against me,” he further revealed. Also read: IPL 2025: 'Thank you...', KL Rahul reacts as he parts ways with LSG to join DC Modi added, "Yes, that I did because Srinivasan said I want Flintoff. But when you are trying to do an event like IPL and I did it single-handedly, you need to remove every thorn, what is bigger for the game. Every player is only for three months." In IPL 2009 auction, the former England all-rounder Flintoff was roped in by the Dhoni-led CSK franchise for INR 75 million (INR 7.5 crore). The former English captain only played three matches in the cash-rich league, scoring 62 runs and claiming two scalps. Talking about Srinivasan-led CSK, the five-time IPL champions were banned for two years on account of spot-fixing after the owner's son-in-law, Gurnath Meiyappan, was arrested in 2013 due to his involvement in betting and trading of inside information to bookies during the league. CSK had a good outing in the just-concluded two-day IPL 2025 mega auction, bagging new players such as Noor Ahmed, Sam Curran, Rahul Tripathi, R Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, etc.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has revealed the reason behind their marquee player Rishabh Pant's exit from the team. Pant, one of the most fearsome T20 players in the world, wasn't retained ahead of the recently-concluded mega auction.&nbsp;

"My heart wanted him back in the auction, and I tried getting him back. Kiran also was like, it is OK," Jindal said while talking to RevSportz.

"We will make up later. Both of us will make up with him after the auction if we get him, we will figure it out. We tried, but then the price became too high. So, it was nothing to do with ownership. It was a joint decision that we took," he added.

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As for the reason behind not retaining Pant, Jindal noted: "I think we were very aligned as an ownership group. It was a collective decision that was taken. We had a lot of discussions with Rishabh. There were things that we expected of Rishabh that we did not get last season or in the previous seasons and we gave him honest feedback on that," Parth said.

"We both, GMR, JSW, we are one family. We are one, we are united and it was a decision we took. We gave him feedback. Feedback was not taken as we expected it to be taken. He took an emotional call. He has also grown up in this franchise and he was a young boy when he started," he added.

The batter, however, went on to become the costliest buy in IPL history after being acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million). While DC tried to use Right-to-Match (RTM) option to retain the southpaw, the price became too steep for them.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has revealed the reason behind their marquee player Rishabh Pant's exit from the team.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has revealed the reason behind their marquee player Rishabh Pant's exit from the team. Pant, one of the most fearsome T20 players in the world, wasn't retained ahead of the recently-concluded mega auction. "My heart wanted him back in the auction, and I tried getting him back. Kiran also was like, it is OK," Jindal said while talking to RevSportz. "We will make up later. Both of us will make up with him after the auction if we get him, we will figure it out. We tried, but then the price became too high. So, it was nothing to do with ownership. It was a joint decision that we took," he added. Also Read: Gujarat's Urvil Patel hits fastest T20 ton by an Indian a day after going unsold in IPL auction As for the reason behind not retaining Pant, Jindal noted: "I think we were very aligned as an ownership group. It was a collective decision that was taken. We had a lot of discussions with Rishabh. There were things that we expected of Rishabh that we did not get last season or in the previous seasons and we gave him honest feedback on that," Parth said. "We both, GMR, JSW, we are one family. We are one, we are united and it was a decision we took. We gave him feedback. Feedback was not taken as we expected it to be taken. He took an emotional call. He has also grown up in this franchise and he was a young boy when he started," he added. The batter, however, went on to become the costliest buy in IPL history after being acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million). While DC tried to use Right-to-Match (RTM) option to retain the southpaw, the price became too steep for them.

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India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test was one of the finest innings ever played by a visiting batter in Perth, Australia. It is in fact the highest score by a visiting batter at the new Optus Stadium.

The old West Australia Cricket Association (WACA) was spicier than the Optus stadium but not by any standard the Optus stadium pitch is easier to bat. The same was on display when 17 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Test with Jaiswal getting out for a duck.

The India batter, however, showed great resilience on the dried yet bouncy and difficult pitch while facing arguably one of the best bowling attacks of all time.

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Jaiswal, who was just playing his 15th Test, went on to score his fourth Test hundred off 205 balls – only marginally faster than his slowest hundred, which came off 215 balls on his debut against West Indies.

Jaiswal's other two hundreds came in India off less than 160 balls – which shows the batter demonstrated great restraint on his naturally attacking game and curbed his instincts to bat out hard periods of time in Perth.

In total, Jaiswal batted 297 balls in Perth and 211 of them were dot. Most of his runs in Perth – 28 – came from the square leg region – indicating that he let the ball come to him before tucking it away.

As for his boundaries, seven or eight boundaries came from the third-man point-cover region – showing how late he played to score those runs given the bounce on the pitch.

Jaiswal's innings ensured that make-shift opener KL Rahul had enough time to get in the groove as well as the pair put together a 201-run partnership for the opening wicket – the most for India in Australia.

India eventually went on to win the match by 295 runs and skipper Jasprit Bumrah also praised the young batter calling his innings the best so far.

With four more matches to go in the series, India would be hoping for more such mature innings from 22-year-old Jaiswal.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test was one of the finest innings ever played by a visiting batter in Perth, Australia.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test was one of the finest innings ever played by a visiting batter in Perth, Australia. It is in fact the highest score by a visiting batter at the new Optus Stadium. The old West Australia Cricket Association (WACA) was spicier than the Optus stadium but not by any standard the Optus stadium pitch is easier to bat. The same was on display when 17 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Test with Jaiswal getting out for a duck. The India batter, however, showed great resilience on the dried yet bouncy and difficult pitch while facing arguably one of the best bowling attacks of all time. Also Read: Gujarat's Urvil Patel hits fastest T20 ton by an Indian a day after going unsold in IPL auction Jaiswal, who was just playing his 15th Test, went on to score his fourth Test hundred off 205 balls – only marginally faster than his slowest hundred, which came off 215 balls on his debut against West Indies. Jaiswal's other two hundreds came in India off less than 160 balls – which shows the batter demonstrated great restraint on his naturally attacking game and curbed his instincts to bat out hard periods of time in Perth. In total, Jaiswal batted 297 balls in Perth and 211 of them were dot. Most of his runs in Perth – 28 – came from the square leg region – indicating that he let the ball come to him before tucking it away. As for his boundaries, seven or eight boundaries came from the third-man point-cover region – showing how late he played to score those runs given the bounce on the pitch. Jaiswal's innings ensured that make-shift opener KL Rahul had enough time to get in the groove as well as the pair put together a 201-run partnership for the opening wicket – the most for India in Australia. India eventually went on to win the match by 295 runs and skipper Jasprit Bumrah also praised the young batter calling his innings the best so far. With four more matches to go in the series, India would be hoping for more such mature innings from 22-year-old Jaiswal.

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KL Rahul parted ways with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during the two-day IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On the first day of the auction proceedings, Rahul was up for grabs as the Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him for INR 140 million (INR 14 crore) with LSG not using the Right To Match (RTM) card. Rahul led the Lucknow franchise from IPL 2022-24. However, the franchise failed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2024 and a lot of questions were raised on Rahul's strike rate. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka's animated chat with Rahul during the 2024 edition also made a lot of noise. Hence, his exit was always on the cards.

After his departure, Rahul reacted on X with a heartfelt post. He wrote on the social media platform, "Grateful to the coaches, teammates and the fans who made this journey with LSG unforgettable. Thank you for the trust, memories, energy and unwavering support. Here’s to new beginnings!"

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Under Rahul, LSG reached the playoffs in their first two seasons, in 2022 and 2023 but bowed out in the Eliminator. The right-hander ended his association with the franchise amassing&nbsp;1,410 runs&nbsp;at an average of 41.47, along with a strike rate of 130.68.&nbsp;

The right-hander has moved to the Delhi franchise where he will be playing alongside big names such as Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, etc.

DC squad for IPL 2025:&nbsp;Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T. Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari

KL Rahul parted ways with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during the two-day IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On the first day of the auction proceedings, Rahul was up for grabs as the Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him for INR 140 million (INR 14 crore) with LSG not using the Right To Match (RTM) card.

KL Rahul parted ways with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during the two-day IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On the first day of the auction proceedings, Rahul was up for grabs as the Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him for INR 140 million (INR 14 crore) with LSG not using the Right To Match (RTM) card. Rahul led the Lucknow franchise from IPL 2022-24. However, the franchise failed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2024 and a lot of questions were raised on Rahul's strike rate. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka's animated chat with Rahul during the 2024 edition also made a lot of noise. Hence, his exit was always on the cards. After his departure, Rahul reacted on X with a heartfelt post. He wrote on the social media platform, "Grateful to the coaches, teammates and the fans who made this journey with LSG unforgettable. Thank you for the trust, memories, energy and unwavering support. Here’s to new beginnings!" Grateful to the coaches, teammates and the fans who made this journey with LSG unforgettable. Thank you for the trust, memories, energy and unwavering support. Here’s to new beginnings! ✌️ pic.twitter.com/Vz5XFeDjwV — K L Rahul (@klrahul) November 27, 2024 × Also read: Prithvi Shaw should be embarrassed that no one bid for him, says Md Kaif post IPL 2025 auction Under Rahul, LSG reached the playoffs in their first two seasons, in 2022 and 2023 but bowed out in the Eliminator. The right-hander ended his association with the franchise amassing 1,410 runs at an average of 41.47, along with a strike rate of 130.68. The right-hander has moved to the Delhi franchise where he will be playing alongside big names such as Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, etc. DC squad for IPL 2025: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T. Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari

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Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain lauded Jasprit Bumrah following India's historic win in the Perth Test versus Australia. He, however, pointed out how media coverage was less on Bumrah, whom he regards as the 'best all-format bowler in the world', ahead of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener in Perth. Hussain mentioned that the limelight was more on Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma (who missed the series opener due to paternity leave).

Under Bumrah, India got bundled out for 150 after opting to bat first in the BGT opener, in Perth, but took a slender 46-run lead following the stand-in captain's 5 for 30. From thereon, tons from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and Virat Kohli (100*) set up a mammoth 534-run target for the hosts. Australia eventually folded for 238 in the final innings to lose by a massive 295-run margin.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Hussain was all praise for Bumrah and highlighted how he does the job despite being less in focus. "He has that slower ball, the yorker, the bouncer... I was thinking before the game, he was doing the press conference and I was watching, that all of the focus was on Kohli, and Rohit Sharma not being there, balance of the Indian side, Steve Smith, whether these great players will get runs. And I thought, they don't really talk about Bumrah. Maybe it's (because) he is a bowler. Batters are highlighted so much more."

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Further, Hussain added, "Bumrah's stats, he is up there with Sydney Barnes isn't he? He has popped under 20 over quite a long period of time, it is incredible. He is the best all-format bowler in the world bar none."

Bumrah, who was leading India for the second time, ended the BGT opening Test with match figures of 8 for 72 and earned praise for his leadership in the Perth encounter. Courtesy of him, India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 with the second Test to be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide from December 6.&nbsp;

Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain lauded Jasprit Bumrah following India's historic win in the Perth Test versus Australia. He, however, pointed out how media coverage was less on Bumrah, whom he regards as the 'best all-format bowler in the world', ahead of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener in Perth.

Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain lauded Jasprit Bumrah following India's historic win in the Perth Test versus Australia. He, however, pointed out how media coverage was less on Bumrah, whom he regards as the 'best all-format bowler in the world', ahead of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener in Perth. Hussain mentioned that the limelight was more on Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma (who missed the series opener due to paternity leave). Under Bumrah, India got bundled out for 150 after opting to bat first in the BGT opener, in Perth, but took a slender 46-run lead following the stand-in captain's 5 for 30. From thereon, tons from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and Virat Kohli (100*) set up a mammoth 534-run target for the hosts. Australia eventually folded for 238 in the final innings to lose by a massive 295-run margin. Speaking on Sky Sports, Hussain was all praise for Bumrah and highlighted how he does the job despite being less in focus. "He has that slower ball, the yorker, the bouncer... I was thinking before the game, he was doing the press conference and I was watching, that all of the focus was on Kohli, and Rohit Sharma not being there, balance of the Indian side, Steve Smith, whether these great players will get runs. And I thought, they don't really talk about Bumrah. Maybe it's (because) he is a bowler. Batters are highlighted so much more." Also read: BGT 2024/25: Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden decode what worked for Virat Kohli during his Perth Test ton Further, Hussain added, "Bumrah's stats, he is up there with Sydney Barnes isn't he? He has popped under 20 over quite a long period of time, it is incredible. He is the best all-format bowler in the world bar none." Bumrah, who was leading India for the second time, ended the BGT opening Test with match figures of 8 for 72 and earned praise for his leadership in the Perth encounter. Courtesy of him, India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 with the second Test to be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide from December 6.

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Jasprit Bumrah regained the No. 1 spot in the updated&nbsp;ICC Test Rankings following his match figures of 8 for 72 during India's 295-run win versus Australia in the Perth Test. In the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, Bumrah led the side in Rohit Sharma's absence. The stand-in captain stood tall after India bundled out for 150, opting to bat first in Perth, and led the charge as Australia got dismissed for 104. In the second innings, India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 and Virat Kohli's 100* to declare at 487-6, setting a mammoth 534-run target, as the hosts eventually folded for 238.

Bumrah was among the wickets in the final innings, chipping in with three scalps, and has been rewarded with the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test Rankings.

Bumrah, who is Rohit's deputy in whites, replaced South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada at the top. The South African pacer is currently involved in his side's two-match Test series opener versus Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban. On the other hand, Josh Hazlewood – who occupied the second spot in the rankings before the Perth Test – has dropped to third. Hazlewood impressed in India's first innings in Perth, returning with 4 for 29. However, Bumrah's overall performance impacted Rabada and the Aussie pacer.

ICC TEST RANKINGS FOR BOWLERS (AS OF NOV&nbsp;27, 2024)

1. Jasprit Bumrah (India): 883 rating points 
2. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): 872&nbsp;rating points 
3. Josh Hazlewood (Australia): 860&nbsp;rating points 
4. Ravichandran Ashwin (India): 807&nbsp;rating points 
5. Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka): 801&nbsp;rating points 
6. Pat Cummins (Australia): 796&nbsp;rating points 
7. Ravindra Jadeja (India): 794&nbsp;rating points 
8. Nathan Lyon (Australia): 782&nbsp;rating points 
9. Noman Ali (Pakistan): 759&nbsp;rating points 
10. Matt Henry (New Zealand): 750&nbsp;rating points

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Talking about the batters, England batter Joe Root remains at the top but has a new challenger in the form of Jaiswal. Following his maiden Test ton in Australia, the swashbuckling Indian opener has moved to the second spot, with a career-best rating points of 872. Travis Head has also climbed up after his fighting 89 in the final innings of the Perth Test. Kohli, on the other hand, moved from the 13th to the ninth spot.

ICC TEST RANKINGS FOR BATTERS (AS OF NOVEMBER 27, 2024)

1. Joe Root (England): 903 rating points 
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): 872 rating points 
3. Kane Williamson (New Zealand): 860 rating points 
4. Harry Brook (England): 807 rating points 
5. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand): 801 rating points 
6. Rishabh Pant (India): 796 rating points 
7. Steve Smith (Australia): 794 rating points 
8. Saud Shakeel (Pakistan): 782 rating points 
9. Kaminda Mendis (Sri Lanka): 759 rating points 
10. Travis Head (Australia): 750 rating points

Jasprit Bumrah regained the No. 1 spot in the updated ICC Test Rankings following his match figures of 8 for 72 during India's 295-run win versus Australia in the Perth Test.

Jasprit Bumrah regained the No. 1 spot in the updated ICC Test Rankings following his match figures of 8 for 72 during India's 295-run win versus Australia in the Perth Test. In the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, Bumrah led the side in Rohit Sharma's absence. The stand-in captain stood tall after India bundled out for 150, opting to bat first in Perth, and led the charge as Australia got dismissed for 104. In the second innings, India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 and Virat Kohli's 100* to declare at 487-6, setting a mammoth 534-run target, as the hosts eventually folded for 238. Bumrah was among the wickets in the final innings, chipping in with three scalps, and has been rewarded with the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test Rankings. Bumrah, who is Rohit's deputy in whites, replaced South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada at the top. The South African pacer is currently involved in his side's two-match Test series opener versus Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban. On the other hand, Josh Hazlewood – who occupied the second spot in the rankings before the Perth Test – has dropped to third. Hazlewood impressed in India's first innings in Perth, returning with 4 for 29. However, Bumrah's overall performance impacted Rabada and the Aussie pacer. ICC TEST RANKINGS FOR BOWLERS (AS OF NOV 27, 2024) 1. Jasprit Bumrah (India): 883 rating points 2. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): 872 rating points 3. Josh Hazlewood (Australia): 860 rating points 4. Ravichandran Ashwin (India): 807 rating points 5. Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka): 801 rating points 6. Pat Cummins (Australia): 796 rating points 7. Ravindra Jadeja (India): 794 rating points 8. Nathan Lyon (Australia): 782 rating points 9. Noman Ali (Pakistan): 759 rating points 10. Matt Henry (New Zealand): 750 rating points Also read: BGT: 'They don't talk about Bumrah', Hussain feels media coverage is less on 'world's best all-format bowler' Talking about the batters, England batter Joe Root remains at the top but has a new challenger in the form of Jaiswal. Following his maiden Test ton in Australia, the swashbuckling Indian opener has moved to the second spot, with a career-best rating points of 872. Travis Head has also climbed up after his fighting 89 in the final innings of the Perth Test. Kohli, on the other hand, moved from the 13th to the ninth spot. ICC TEST RANKINGS FOR BATTERS (AS OF NOVEMBER 27, 2024) 1. Joe Root (England): 903 rating points 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): 872 rating points 3. Kane Williamson (New Zealand): 860 rating points 4. Harry Brook (England): 807 rating points 5. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand): 801 rating points 6. Rishabh Pant (India): 796 rating points 7. Steve Smith (Australia): 794 rating points 8. Saud Shakeel (Pakistan): 782 rating points 9. Kaminda Mendis (Sri Lanka): 759 rating points 10. Travis Head (Australia): 750 rating points

ICC Test Rankings: Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah regains No. 1 spot after heroics in BGT opener

India batter Urvil Patel, playing for his home state of Gujarat in the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has scored the fastest ton in T20 cricket. Patel took just 28 balls to reach the 100 – second only to Estonia's Sahil Chauhan's 27-ball world record against Cyprus in June earlier this year. Patel now also holds the record for the fastest T20 ton by an Indian – taking over Rishabh Pant's 32-ball record from 2018 in SMAT.

Chasing 156 against Tripura on Wednesday (Nov 27), Gujarat romped to the target in just 10.2 overs with Patel finishing unbeaten on 113 off just 35 balls, hitting seven fours and 12 sixes.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that Patel also hit the second fastest 50-over hundred by an Indian last year. Patel hit a century off just 41 balls in domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy – second only to Yusuf Pathan's 40-ball hundred - the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket.

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Patel's hundred comes a day after going unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction. He was part of Gujarat Titans in the 2023 season but was released by them ahead of the mega auction without having played a single game for them in 2023 season. 
 
Patel was listed as an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter in the IPL auction but his name was not even announced for a bid. 
 
A total of 182 players were sold in the IPL mega auction which went on for two days, i.e. November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with Rishabh Pant ending up as the costliest buy in the tournament history. 
 
Pant was bought for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after an intense bidding war and Delhi Capitals' refusal to use Right-To-Match (RTM) option to retain him.

India batter Urvil Patel, playing for his home state of Gujarat in the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has scored the fastest ton in T20 cricket.

India batter Urvil Patel, playing for his home state of Gujarat in the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has scored the fastest ton in T20 cricket. Patel took just 28 balls to reach the 100 – second only to Estonia's Sahil Chauhan's 27-ball world record against Cyprus in June earlier this year. Patel now also holds the record for the fastest T20 ton by an Indian – taking over Rishabh Pant's 32-ball record from 2018 in SMAT. Chasing 156 against Tripura on Wednesday (Nov 27), Gujarat romped to the target in just 10.2 overs with Patel finishing unbeaten on 113 off just 35 balls, hitting seven fours and 12 sixes. It is to be noted that Patel also hit the second fastest 50-over hundred by an Indian last year. Patel hit a century off just 41 balls in domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy – second only to Yusuf Pathan's 40-ball hundred - the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket. Also Read: BGT: 'They don't talk about Bumrah', Hussain feels media coverage is less on 'world's best all-format bowler' Patel's hundred comes a day after going unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction. He was part of Gujarat Titans in the 2023 season but was released by them ahead of the mega auction without having played a single game for them in 2023 season. Patel was listed as an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter in the IPL auction but his name was not even announced for a bid. A total of 182 players were sold in the IPL mega auction which went on for two days, i.e. November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with Rishabh Pant ending up as the costliest buy in the tournament history. Pant was bought for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after an intense bidding war and Delhi Capitals' refusal to use Right-To-Match (RTM) option to retain him.

Gujarat's Urvil Patel hits fastest T20 ton by an Indian a day after going unsold in IPL auction

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra opened up on Mohammed Shami’s exit from the side as they were unable to recapture the star pacer in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction on Sunday (Nov 24). According to Nehra, the side had plans to retain Shami but were eventually out of the race due to high bids logged during the mega auction in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. The 34-year-old was eventually sold to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 100mn ($1.28mn).

<h2>Nehra opens up on Shami’s exit</h2>

"Whatever he has done for GT and India, I mean he was part of our retention (plans) also. But again, you see retention is that kind of a thing," Nehra told Jio Cinema. "Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan -- every team has so many options. Then we had RTM also, that maybe we can use RTM (at the auction) and take him; but the kind of price he went (for).”

It has been over a year since Shami was last in action, having last played in the ODI World Cup final against Australia on 19 Nov 2023. He has since been out due to injury, missing the IPL 2024 and T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. He was recently named in West Bengal’s Ranji Trophy squad, having scalped four wickets on return and is also in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.

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On the other hand, GT replaced Shami with another Indian star Mohammed Siraj who will spearhead the bowling attack. The 2022 IPL winners paid INR 125mn ($1.48mn) for Siraj who was not retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). GT also got the services of Jos Buttler, who was the most expensive player for the franchise with a valuation of INR 157.5 ($1.86mn).

<h2>GT IPL 2025 Squad: </h2>

Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada (Rs. 10.75 crore), Jos Buttler (Rs. 15.75 crore). Mohammed Siraj (Rs. 12.25 crore), Prasidh Krishna (Rs. 9.50 crore), Nishant Sindhu (Rs. 30 lakh), Mahipal Lomror (Rs. 1.70 crore), Kumar Kushagra (Rs. 65 lakh), Anuj Rawat (Rs. 30 lakh), Manav Suthar (Rs. 30 lakh), Washington Sundar (Rs. 3.20 crore), Gerald Coetzee (Rs. 2.40 crore), Arshad Khan (Rs. 1.30 crore), Gurnoor Brar (Rs. 1.30 crore), Sherfane Rutherford (Rs. 2.60 crore), Sai Kishore (Rs. 2 crore), Ishant Sharma (Rs. 75 lakh), Jayant Yadav (Rs. 75 lakh), Glenn Phillips (Rs. 2 crore), Karim Janat (Rs. 75 lakh), Kulwant Khejroliya (Rs. 30 lakh).

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra opened up on Mohammed Shami’s exit from the side as they were unable to recapture the star pacer in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction on Sunday (Nov 24).

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra opened up on Mohammed Shami’s exit from the side as they were unable to recapture the star pacer in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction on Sunday (Nov 24). According to Nehra, the side had plans to retain Shami but were eventually out of the race due to high bids logged during the mega auction in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. The 34-year-old was eventually sold to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 100mn ($1.28mn). Nehra opens up on Shami’s exit "Whatever he has done for GT and India, I mean he was part of our retention (plans) also. But again, you see retention is that kind of a thing," Nehra told Jio Cinema. "Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan -- every team has so many options. Then we had RTM also, that maybe we can use RTM (at the auction) and take him; but the kind of price he went (for).” It has been over a year since Shami was last in action, having last played in the ODI World Cup final against Australia on 19 Nov 2023. He has since been out due to injury, missing the IPL 2024 and T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. He was recently named in West Bengal’s Ranji Trophy squad, having scalped four wickets on return and is also in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill likely to miss pink-ball Test in Adelaide due to thumb injury - Report On the other hand, GT replaced Shami with another Indian star Mohammed Siraj who will spearhead the bowling attack. The 2022 IPL winners paid INR 125mn ($1.48mn) for Siraj who was not retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). GT also got the services of Jos Buttler, who was the most expensive player for the franchise with a valuation of INR 157.5 ($1.86mn). GT IPL 2025 Squad: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada (Rs. 10.75 crore), Jos Buttler (Rs. 15.75 crore). Mohammed Siraj (Rs. 12.25 crore), Prasidh Krishna (Rs. 9.50 crore), Nishant Sindhu (Rs. 30 lakh), Mahipal Lomror (Rs. 1.70 crore), Kumar Kushagra (Rs. 65 lakh), Anuj Rawat (Rs. 30 lakh), Manav Suthar (Rs. 30 lakh), Washington Sundar (Rs. 3.20 crore), Gerald Coetzee (Rs. 2.40 crore), Arshad Khan (Rs. 1.30 crore), Gurnoor Brar (Rs. 1.30 crore), Sherfane Rutherford (Rs. 2.60 crore), Sai Kishore (Rs. 2 crore), Ishant Sharma (Rs. 75 lakh), Jayant Yadav (Rs. 75 lakh), Glenn Phillips (Rs. 2 crore), Karim Janat (Rs. 75 lakh), Kulwant Khejroliya (Rs. 30 lakh).

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Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test, which India won by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead over Australia in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener. After Jasprit Bumrah-led India opted to bat first on Day 1, Kohli fell flat like every other Indian batter and got dismissed for 5. However, after India took a 46-run lead despite getting all-out for 150, Kohli turned it around in the second essay, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), with a fine 100*. Thus, the visitors declared at 487-6, setting a mammoth 534-run target. Eventually, India bundled out Aussies for 238 to win the first Test in Perth. Following Kohli's 81st international century, former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden dissected what worked for Kohli&nbsp;after he failed in the first innings in Perth.

Gavaskar told the broadcasters after the end of the Perth Test, "His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, he came out to bat when India had lost two early wickets, he might have been under pressure. In the second innings, I think he gave himself a little more time to play the ball and, apart from the wider stance, I think he allowed himself to play the bounce by being a little bit more upright."

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Meanwhile, Hayden opined, "I think Sunny (Sunil Gavaskar) made that point (with a slightly more upright stance). I think it’s an excellent point. The reverse can be said of someone going to India and staying low. I think by being a little more upright, your head position is right — staying on top of the bounce and being able to work the ball around from under your sight. I said from the start that I liked him batting more in line with the ball. I think that’s a good strategy. We saw some classic cases where he was able to work the ball through mid-wicket. You can’t do that batting outside the off-stump. Getting into the line was important."

The former Australian opener added, "I like that mid-wicket boundary that he hit off Hazlewood. That, to me, is not the easiest of shots. I think a straight drive is a little more easy, that’s not easy. Just to open up a little bit and play that shot, that was great. You’re never going to change the fact he is going to try and take the ball early. He is always going to be in front of himself. But, when you know he’s got the timing — when the body movement is right — he starts to play great on drives. When you think about the action of the on-drive, where do you take the ball? Not behind the body, but in front of your body. That’s his strength."

India rode on stand-in captain Bumrah's match figures of 8 for 72, Mohammed Siraj's regular strikes, vital contributions from KL Rahul, debutants Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana, centurions Jaiswal and Kohli to bounce back in the Perth Test&nbsp;after managing&nbsp;150 on the first day.&nbsp;

The second Test will be played at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, which gets underway on Dec 6. Regular captain Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI after missing the series opener due to paternity leave.

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test, which India won by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead over Australia in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener.

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test, which India won by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead over Australia in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener. After Jasprit Bumrah-led India opted to bat first on Day 1, Kohli fell flat like every other Indian batter and got dismissed for 5. However, after India took a 46-run lead despite getting all-out for 150, Kohli turned it around in the second essay, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), with a fine 100*. Thus, the visitors declared at 487-6, setting a mammoth 534-run target. Eventually, India bundled out Aussies for 238 to win the first Test in Perth. Following Kohli's 81st international century, former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden dissected what worked for Kohli after he failed in the first innings in Perth. Gavaskar told the broadcasters after the end of the Perth Test, "His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, he came out to bat when India had lost two early wickets, he might have been under pressure. In the second innings, I think he gave himself a little more time to play the ball and, apart from the wider stance, I think he allowed himself to play the bounce by being a little bit more upright." Also read: BGT 2024/25: Jaiswal will inherit mantle of Kohli, Tendulkar - Greg Chappell lauds 'fearless' Indian opener Meanwhile, Hayden opined, "I think Sunny (Sunil Gavaskar) made that point (with a slightly more upright stance). I think it’s an excellent point. The reverse can be said of someone going to India and staying low. I think by being a little more upright, your head position is right — staying on top of the bounce and being able to work the ball around from under your sight. I said from the start that I liked him batting more in line with the ball. I think that’s a good strategy. We saw some classic cases where he was able to work the ball through mid-wicket. You can’t do that batting outside the off-stump. Getting into the line was important." The former Australian opener added, "I like that mid-wicket boundary that he hit off Hazlewood. That, to me, is not the easiest of shots. I think a straight drive is a little more easy, that’s not easy. Just to open up a little bit and play that shot, that was great. You’re never going to change the fact he is going to try and take the ball early. He is always going to be in front of himself. But, when you know he’s got the timing — when the body movement is right — he starts to play great on drives. When you think about the action of the on-drive, where do you take the ball? Not behind the body, but in front of your body. That’s his strength." India rode on stand-in captain Bumrah's match figures of 8 for 72, Mohammed Siraj's regular strikes, vital contributions from KL Rahul, debutants Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana, centurions Jaiswal and Kohli to bounce back in the Perth Test after managing 150 on the first day. The second Test will be played at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, which gets underway on Dec 6. Regular captain Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI after missing the series opener due to paternity leave.

BGT 2024/25: Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden decode what worked for Virat Kohli during his Perth Test ton

Australia star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has heaped praise on Indian great Jasprit Bumrah who helped&nbsp; India win the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Monday (Nov 25). Bumrah was in fabulous form in the opening contest while he also captained the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence. Bumrah scalped eight wickets in the match and played a key role in Australia’s record defeat on soil.

<h2>Maxwell in awe of Bumrah</h2>

"It almost feels like his bouncer and his length ball are very similar to where his release point is, and it's really hard to pick up the difference between those and the ball always feels like it's coming back into you and he's got the ability to take the ball away, which just makes it extremely difficult. Bumrah is going to go down as potentially the best fast bowler of all time, maybe not with the amount of wickets he takes in every format,” Maxwell said on the Grade Cricketer Podcast.

India beat Australia by 295 runs in the Perth Test which saw the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The stand-in Indian skipper was at the centre of the win having picked a five-for in the first innings of the Perth Test. The Mumbai Indians pacer also played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win earlier in the year and helped end an 11-year drought for the senior ICC trophy.

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<h2>India push for 2-0 lead</h2>

With Rohit Sharma in frame for a return to the Indian side in the pink-ball contest in Adelaide it will be a golden opportunity for the visitors to extend their lead. Rohit’s return to the squad could force either Devdutt Padikkal or Dhruv Jurel out of the Playing XI. This will also mean&nbsp;KL Rahul will drop into the middle order vacating space for Rohit to slot in as Yashasvi Jaiswal’s partner. The second Test match will start on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.

Australia star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has heaped praise on Indian great Jasprit Bumrah who helped India win the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Monday (Nov 25).

Australia star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has heaped praise on Indian great Jasprit Bumrah who helped India win the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Monday (Nov 25). Bumrah was in fabulous form in the opening contest while he also captained the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence. Bumrah scalped eight wickets in the match and played a key role in Australia’s record defeat on soil. Maxwell in awe of Bumrah "It almost feels like his bouncer and his length ball are very similar to where his release point is, and it's really hard to pick up the difference between those and the ball always feels like it's coming back into you and he's got the ability to take the ball away, which just makes it extremely difficult. Bumrah is going to go down as potentially the best fast bowler of all time, maybe not with the amount of wickets he takes in every format,” Maxwell said on the Grade Cricketer Podcast. India beat Australia by 295 runs in the Perth Test which saw the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The stand-in Indian skipper was at the centre of the win having picked a five-for in the first innings of the Perth Test. The Mumbai Indians pacer also played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win earlier in the year and helped end an 11-year drought for the senior ICC trophy. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill likely to miss pink-ball Test in Adelaide due to thumb injury - Report India push for 2-0 lead With Rohit Sharma in frame for a return to the Indian side in the pink-ball contest in Adelaide it will be a golden opportunity for the visitors to extend their lead. Rohit’s return to the squad could force either Devdutt Padikkal or Dhruv Jurel out of the Playing XI. This will also mean KL Rahul will drop into the middle order vacating space for Rohit to slot in as Yashasvi Jaiswal’s partner. The second Test match will start on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.

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India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to return home for a family emergency, hours after India won the opening Birder-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) contest in Perth. According to media reports on Tuesday (Nov 26), Gambhir will fly back to India and is expected to be back Down Under before the second Test match in Adelaide begins on Friday (Dec 6). India won the Perth Test by 295 runs and have a 1-0 lead heading into the pink-ball contest.

<h2>Gambhir to head back to India</h2>

According to Espncricinfo, a prominent cricket website, Gambhir is on his way back to India for a family emergency which will see him stay away from the side for the next few days. He is likely to miss India’s fixture against Prime Minister’s XI, a two-day warm-up fixture, before heading into the Adelaide Test. However, he is unlikely to miss the second BGT contest in Adelaide which starts on Dec 6, giving enough time for a return.

The former India opener has been on the receiving end of some criticism after Rohit Sharma’s side lost to New Zealand 0-3 earlier in November. However, those critics went silent on Monday as India beat Australia in the Perth Test.

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An inspired performance from veteran players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah was the difference-maker for India, having been bowled out for 150 in their first innings. Virat scored his 30th Test hundred against Australia on Sunday while Bumrah's match-winning spell took India home and kept them in the hunt for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025.

The win on Monday has seen Rohit’s army reclaim the top spot in the WTC standings and will look for solid performance in the second Test. Skipper Rohit Sharma is in Australia after missing the first Test due to paternity leave and should lead the side. Shubman Gill is also expected to be back in the Playing XI with Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel expected to make way for the duo.

India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to return home for a family emergency, hours after India won the opening Birder-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) contest in Perth.

India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to return home for a family emergency, hours after India won the opening Birder-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) contest in Perth. According to media reports on Tuesday (Nov 26), Gambhir will fly back to India and is expected to be back Down Under before the second Test match in Adelaide begins on Friday (Dec 6). India won the Perth Test by 295 runs and have a 1-0 lead heading into the pink-ball contest. Gambhir to head back to India According to Espncricinfo, a prominent cricket website, Gambhir is on his way back to India for a family emergency which will see him stay away from the side for the next few days. He is likely to miss India’s fixture against Prime Minister’s XI, a two-day warm-up fixture, before heading into the Adelaide Test. However, he is unlikely to miss the second BGT contest in Adelaide which starts on Dec 6, giving enough time for a return. The former India opener has been on the receiving end of some criticism after Rohit Sharma’s side lost to New Zealand 0-3 earlier in November. However, those critics went silent on Monday as India beat Australia in the Perth Test. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-24: Rift in Australian team? 'I don't know...,' says Cummins after Hazlewood throws shades at batters An inspired performance from veteran players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah was the difference-maker for India, having been bowled out for 150 in their first innings. Virat scored his 30th Test hundred against Australia on Sunday while Bumrah's match-winning spell took India home and kept them in the hunt for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025. The win on Monday has seen Rohit’s army reclaim the top spot in the WTC standings and will look for solid performance in the second Test. Skipper Rohit Sharma is in Australia after missing the first Test due to paternity leave and should lead the side. Shubman Gill is also expected to be back in the Playing XI with Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel expected to make way for the duo.

BGT 2024/25: India head coach Gautam Gambhir to return home due to family emergency - Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction concluded on Monday (Nov 25) with 182 players added to the roster of 10 teams as record money was spent in the two-day bidding event in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. A combined INR 6.39 billion ($76mn) was spent on the players as Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive buy for a record fee of INR 270mn ($3.2mn). Franchises also showed interest in uncapped players while some big names were ignored. Here are some key takeaways from the IPL 2025 mega auction as the countdown begins for the richest league in the world.

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<h2>Indian players top the shopping list</h2>

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were the two most expensive purchases in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, but that was not the case this time. All 10 franchises were focused on bringing in Indian names, highlighting the value of homegrown talent. With Pant leading the charge, no foreign player features in the top five most expensive players bought in the IPL 2025 auction. Shreyas Iyer was sold for INR 260.75mn ($3.1mn) to Punjab Kings, followed by Venkatesh Iyer, who returned to Kolkata Knight Riders for 237.75mn ($2.8mn).

<h2>Franchises not keen on aging players</h2>

Despite having a tremendous sum in their pocket, no franchise was interested in getting players at the wrong end of the aging scale. Steve Smith, David Warner, and James Anderson were some big names that went unsold in the mega auction. Interestingly, India’s Shardul Thakur also featured on the list, which came as a huge surprise for many.

<h2>Uncapped Vaibhav Suryavanshi headlines auction</h2>

At just 13, uncapped Vaibhav Suryavanshi raised keen interest on day two of the auction after he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 11mn ($130,000). He became the youngest player ever to be bought in an IPL auction, breaking another record. Suryavanshi hails from Bihar and is one of the young prospects with high expectations.

<h2>Teams remain cautious on squad depth</h2>

All franchises went big in the auction but still retained some amount to address injury issues in the squad. Not all amount was spent by all franchises giving them the edge of purchasing another player in case someone pulls out or is not available due to international duty or injury. Franchise owners could go for uncapped and unsold players from the auction if they still have funds to strengthen their squads.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction concluded on Monday (Nov 25) with 182 players added to the roster of 10 teams as record money was spent in the two-day bidding event in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction concluded on Monday (Nov 25) with 182 players added to the roster of 10 teams as record money was spent in the two-day bidding event in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. A combined INR 6.39 billion ($76mn) was spent on the players as Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive buy for a record fee of INR 270mn ($3.2mn). Franchises also showed interest in uncapped players while some big names were ignored. Here are some key takeaways from the IPL 2025 mega auction as the countdown begins for the richest league in the world. Presenting the squads of all the 🔟 teams at the end of #TATAIPLAuction 🔥🔥 We can't wait for #TATAIPL 2025 to begin 🥳 pic.twitter.com/kQhm65UblK — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 25, 2024 × Indian players top the shopping list Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were the two most expensive purchases in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, but that was not the case this time. All 10 franchises were focused on bringing in Indian names, highlighting the value of homegrown talent. With Pant leading the charge, no foreign player features in the top five most expensive players bought in the IPL 2025 auction. Shreyas Iyer was sold for INR 260.75mn ($3.1mn) to Punjab Kings, followed by Venkatesh Iyer, who returned to Kolkata Knight Riders for 237.75mn ($2.8mn). Franchises not keen on aging players Despite having a tremendous sum in their pocket, no franchise was interested in getting players at the wrong end of the aging scale. Steve Smith, David Warner, and James Anderson were some big names that went unsold in the mega auction. Interestingly, India’s Shardul Thakur also featured on the list, which came as a huge surprise for many. Uncapped Vaibhav Suryavanshi headlines auction At just 13, uncapped Vaibhav Suryavanshi raised keen interest on day two of the auction after he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 11mn ($130,000). He became the youngest player ever to be bought in an IPL auction, breaking another record. Suryavanshi hails from Bihar and is one of the young prospects with high expectations. Teams remain cautious on squad depth All franchises went big in the auction but still retained some amount to address injury issues in the squad. Not all amount was spent by all franchises giving them the edge of purchasing another player in case someone pulls out or is not available due to international duty or injury. Franchise owners could go for uncapped and unsold players from the auction if they still have funds to strengthen their squads.

IPL 2025 mega auction: Key takeaways as franchises splurge whopping $76mn on 182 players

Fast bowlers Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales took West Indies to the brink of victory in the first Test in Antigua on Monday, taking three wickets each to reduce Bangladesh to 109-7 in their second innings when bad light put an end to the fourth day.&nbsp;

Chasing 334 to win the match, Bangladesh will go into Tuesday's final day still 225 runs short of victory and with just three wickets in hand.

After bowling the home side out for 152 in their second innings, Bangladesh made the worst possible start to their chase when Roach bowled opener Zakir Hasan off an inside edge with the fifth ball of the innings.&nbsp;

Fellow opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy&nbsp;then edged Seales to Justin Greaves at third slip before Roach snapped Shahadat Hossain&nbsp;and Mominul Haque&nbsp;in quick succession to leave Bangladesh reeling at 23-4.

Litton Das led a mini-recovery but when he fell to Shamar Joseph, who saw four catches go down off his bowling, for 22, the visitors were in deep trouble at 59-5.

Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz went on the counter-attack with a 46-ball 45 before edging Seales to Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps. In his next over, Seales bowled Taijul Islam to end the day with 3-31.&nbsp;

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Earlier, Bangladesh threw an early surprise by declaring their first innings at their overnight total of 269-9, even though they still trailed by 181 runs.&nbsp;

The West Indies responded by going after quick runs to build on their lead. It did not go quite according to plan as they were skittled for 152, Alick Athanaze top-scoring with 42.

Opening bowler Taskin Ahmed was the man to profit, his 6-64 giving him a first ever five wicket haul in Test cricket.

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Fast bowlers Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales took West Indies to the brink of victory in the first Test in Antigua on Monday, taking three wickets each to reduce Bangladesh to 109-7 in their second innings when bad light put an end to the fourth day.

Fast bowlers Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales took West Indies to the brink of victory in the first Test in Antigua on Monday, taking three wickets each to reduce Bangladesh to 109-7 in their second innings when bad light put an end to the fourth day. Chasing 334 to win the match, Bangladesh will go into Tuesday's final day still 225 runs short of victory and with just three wickets in hand. After bowling the home side out for 152 in their second innings, Bangladesh made the worst possible start to their chase when Roach bowled opener Zakir Hasan off an inside edge with the fifth ball of the innings. Fellow opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy then edged Seales to Justin Greaves at third slip before Roach snapped Shahadat Hossain and Mominul Haque in quick succession to leave Bangladesh reeling at 23-4. Litton Das led a mini-recovery but when he fell to Shamar Joseph, who saw four catches go down off his bowling, for 22, the visitors were in deep trouble at 59-5. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz went on the counter-attack with a 46-ball 45 before edging Seales to Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps. In his next over, Seales bowled Taijul Islam to end the day with 3-31. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-24: Rift in Australian team? 'I don't know...,' says Cummins after Hazlewood throws shades at batters Earlier, Bangladesh threw an early surprise by declaring their first innings at their overnight total of 269-9, even though they still trailed by 181 runs. The West Indies responded by going after quick runs to build on their lead. It did not go quite according to plan as they were skittled for 152, Alick Athanaze top-scoring with 42. Opening bowler Taskin Ahmed was the man to profit, his 6-64 giving him a first ever five wicket haul in Test cricket. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

WI vs BAN: Hosts on brink of victory in first Test against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad.

The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A.

The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi on Wednesday and Friday after Pakistan Shaheens beat the visitors by 108 runs in the first game in Islamabad on Monday.

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"The Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket, has postponed the last two 50-over matches of the Pakistan Shaheens-Sri Lanka A series due to a political activity in the federal capital," a PCB statement said.

The PCB said the two boards will work together to finalise new dates to complete the series.

"The last two matches were scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both boards will collaborate to finalise new dates to complete the series."

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party of the former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan started a protest march towards main Islamabad since Sunday. There have been incidents of clashes and violence between protesters and law enforcement and security personnel.

The federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, also the chairman of the PCB, had announced that the army had been called in to quell the unrest.

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Sri Lanka's A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A.

Sri Lanka's A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A. The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi on Wednesday and Friday after Pakistan Shaheens beat the visitors by 108 runs in the first game in Islamabad on Monday. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025 moving out of Pakistan? ICC calls board meeting to decide on final venue "The Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket, has postponed the last two 50-over matches of the Pakistan Shaheens-Sri Lanka A series due to a political activity in the federal capital," a PCB statement said. The PCB said the two boards will work together to finalise new dates to complete the series. "The last two matches were scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both boards will collaborate to finalise new dates to complete the series." The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party of the former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan started a protest march towards main Islamabad since Sunday. There have been incidents of clashes and violence between protesters and law enforcement and security personnel. The federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, also the chairman of the PCB, had announced that the army had been called in to quell the unrest. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sri Lanka A side abandons Pakistan tour mid-way due to violent protests in Islamabad

Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 113 off just 62 balls as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday (Nov. 26) to level the&nbsp;one-day international series with one match more to come. Ayub reached his ton in 53 balls—the second fastest ODI hundred for Pakistan behind only Shahid Afridi's 37-ball (1996), 45-ball (2005) and 53-ball (2010) efforts.

Chasing a paltry 146, Pakistan, who had lost the first match by 80 runs via DLS method in a shock, won the game in mere 18.2 overs. Ayub's opening partner Abdullah Shafique remained not out on 32 off 48 balls.

"We already forgot the first game, and we will try to forget this game as well, as we are trying to stay in the present and take it one game at a time," man-of-the-match Ayub told reporters after the match.

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"In the previous match, the ball was stopping more and the weather was also different. Today, it was slow on one side and better from the other."

"You had to be careful, and I did not think I could use all my shots. We practice for all kinds of pitches, not just one kind."

After winning the toss, Zimbabwe were quickly in trouble, with both openers, Joylord Gumbie (4) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (5), back in the pavilion with less than four overs bowled.

Only Dion Myers, who struck six fours in his 30-ball 33, and Williams, who posted 31 before being trapped leg before by Ayub, impressed for the home team.

Pakistan-born all-rounder Sikandar Raza made just 17 before becoming one of three victims of Salman Ali Agha.&nbsp;

Debutant Abrar Ahmed took four wickets and Ali Agha three for Pakistan, who arrived in southern Africa after a 3-0 ODI series loss in Australia.

The Zimbabwe ODI series decider is set for Thursday (Nov 28), followed by three T20Is from Sunday (Dec 1), also in Bulawayo. Pakistan then visit South Africa for an all-format tour.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 113 off just 62 balls as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday (Nov. 26) to level the one-day international series with one match more to come.

Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 113 off just 62 balls as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday (Nov. 26) to level the one-day international series with one match more to come. Ayub reached his ton in 53 balls—the second fastest ODI hundred for Pakistan behind only Shahid Afridi's 37-ball (1996), 45-ball (2005) and 53-ball (2010) efforts. Chasing a paltry 146, Pakistan, who had lost the first match by 80 runs via DLS method in a shock, won the game in mere 18.2 overs. Ayub's opening partner Abdullah Shafique remained not out on 32 off 48 balls. "We already forgot the first game, and we will try to forget this game as well, as we are trying to stay in the present and take it one game at a time," man-of-the-match Ayub told reporters after the match. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025 moving out of Pakistan? ICC calls board meeting to decide on final venue "In the previous match, the ball was stopping more and the weather was also different. Today, it was slow on one side and better from the other." "You had to be careful, and I did not think I could use all my shots. We practice for all kinds of pitches, not just one kind." After winning the toss, Zimbabwe were quickly in trouble, with both openers, Joylord Gumbie (4) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (5), back in the pavilion with less than four overs bowled. Only Dion Myers, who struck six fours in his 30-ball 33, and Williams, who posted 31 before being trapped leg before by Ayub, impressed for the home team. Pakistan-born all-rounder Sikandar Raza made just 17 before becoming one of three victims of Salman Ali Agha. Debutant Abrar Ahmed took four wickets and Ali Agha three for Pakistan, who arrived in southern Africa after a 3-0 ODI series loss in Australia. The Zimbabwe ODI series decider is set for Thursday (Nov 28), followed by three T20Is from Sunday (Dec 1), also in Bulawayo. Pakistan then visit South Africa for an all-format tour. (With inputs from agencies)

ZIM vs PAK: Saim Ayub hits second fastest ODI ton for Pakistan in series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to decide on the venue of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. The tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan, has been in limbo ever since India's refusal to travel to the country.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send India to Pakistan after the Government of India denied the permission given the political tensions and the same was communicated to the ICC about two weeks ago. Pakistan, on the other hand, is steadfast on hosting the tournament entirely in the country and has not accepted the BCCI's demand to host it under a hybrid model – thus the stalemate.

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As per cricket news website ESPNCricinfo, the apex body hopes to reach a conclusion on November 29 in the board meeting. The ICC board constitutes representatives from 12 full states, three representatives from associates, an independent director and the CEO and chairman as well.

This would also be the last board meeting under outgoing chief George Barclays who is set to be replaced by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on December 1.

The ICC, because of the stalemate, hasn't even announced the dates or schedule of the tournament.&nbsp;

Both countries do not play bilateral cricket due to political tensions. The two sides have only met in ICC events since 2012.

India had decided not to play in Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023 last year as well and the tournament was played under a hybrid model with India's games being scheduled in Sri Lanka.

Pakistan, however, travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 immediately after the ODI WC and hoped for India to return the favour.

The Champions Trophy is expected to be played from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan: Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to decide on the venue of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. The tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan, has been in limbo ever since India's refusal to travel to the country.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to decide on the venue of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. The tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan, has been in limbo ever since India's refusal to travel to the country. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send India to Pakistan after the Government of India denied the permission given the political tensions and the same was communicated to the ICC about two weeks ago. Pakistan, on the other hand, is steadfast on hosting the tournament entirely in the country and has not accepted the BCCI's demand to host it under a hybrid model – thus the stalemate. Also Read: IPL 2025: RR's 13-year-old mega auction pick Vaibhav Suryavanshi's father quashes fake age claim As per cricket news website ESPNCricinfo, the apex body hopes to reach a conclusion on November 29 in the board meeting. The ICC board constitutes representatives from 12 full states, three representatives from associates, an independent director and the CEO and chairman as well. This would also be the last board meeting under outgoing chief George Barclays who is set to be replaced by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on December 1. The ICC, because of the stalemate, hasn't even announced the dates or schedule of the tournament. Both countries do not play bilateral cricket due to political tensions. The two sides have only met in ICC events since 2012. India had decided not to play in Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023 last year as well and the tournament was played under a hybrid model with India's games being scheduled in Sri Lanka. Pakistan, however, travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 immediately after the ODI WC and hoped for India to return the favour. The Champions Trophy is expected to be played from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan: Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore.

Champions Trophy 2025 moving out of Pakistan? ICC calls board meeting to decide on final venue

Former Australian batter Greg Chappell lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal following his sensational 161 in the Perth Test and feels the 22-year-old appears to be in a good position to carry on the incredible heritage of batting excellence crafted by greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. The Aussie batting legend was highly impressed with Jaiswal's fearless approach and technical brilliance after his scintillating 161-run knock in India's second essay of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, which Jasprit Bumrah &amp; Co. won by 295 runs in Perth.

After Bumrah-led India opted to bat first in Perth, they got bundled out for 150 but rode on stand-in captain Bumrah's 5 for 30 to dismiss the Aussies for a paltry 104. With a 46-run lead, India declared their second innings at 487-6, setting a mammoth 534-run target after Jaiswal's 161, KL Rahul's 77 and Virat Kohli's 100*. Following this, India pacers continued their merry run as Australia folded for 238 on Day 4 to lose the Perth Test. Jaiswal, who scored a hundred in his first Test in Australia, impressed one and all and, hence, Chappell wrote in his column on Sydney Morning Herald, "The young opener is fearless and appears poised to inherit the mantle of Indian batting excellence, following the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar."

Chappell further opined, "Jaiswal's journey encapsulates why India's planning and infrastructure give them a clear edge in world cricket."&nbsp;

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Chappell, who coached India from 2005-2007, pointed out the contrasting approach between India and Australia with regard to youth cricket development. He mentioned how Australian opener Nathan McSweeney debuted in the purest format, during the Perth Test, having made fewer domestic appearances across formats than Jaiswal. At 22, the Indian star has already featured in 14 Tests, 30 first-class matches, 32 List A games, and 53 IPL games.

Chappell also praised the role of Rahul Dravid, who has been instrumental in shaping India's junior cricket programs. In this regard, he added of the former India coach, "India's system prioritises long-form cricket at the youth level. This ensures players are well-versed in the nuances of the game. When India's U-19 team plays other countries, it often feels like men playing against boys in terms of game awareness."

Talking about the BGT 2024/25 edition, India – riding on Bumrah, Kohli and Jaiswal – have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series with the second Test commencing on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

Former Australian batter Greg Chappell lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal following his sensational 161 in the Perth Test and feels the 22-year-old appears to be in a good position to carry on the incredible heritage of batting excellence crafted by greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Former Australian batter Greg Chappell lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal following his sensational 161 in the Perth Test and feels the 22-year-old appears to be in a good position to carry on the incredible heritage of batting excellence crafted by greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. The Aussie batting legend was highly impressed with Jaiswal's fearless approach and technical brilliance after his scintillating 161-run knock in India's second essay of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, which Jasprit Bumrah & Co. won by 295 runs in Perth. After Bumrah-led India opted to bat first in Perth, they got bundled out for 150 but rode on stand-in captain Bumrah's 5 for 30 to dismiss the Aussies for a paltry 104. With a 46-run lead, India declared their second innings at 487-6, setting a mammoth 534-run target after Jaiswal's 161, KL Rahul's 77 and Virat Kohli's 100*. Following this, India pacers continued their merry run as Australia folded for 238 on Day 4 to lose the Perth Test. Jaiswal, who scored a hundred in his first Test in Australia, impressed one and all and, hence, Chappell wrote in his column on Sydney Morning Herald, "The young opener is fearless and appears poised to inherit the mantle of Indian batting excellence, following the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar." Chappell further opined, "Jaiswal's journey encapsulates why India's planning and infrastructure give them a clear edge in world cricket." Also read: BGT 2024-25: 'To have Australia seven down...,' Ex-India coach Dravid on Bumrah's sensational Perth spell Chappell, who coached India from 2005-2007, pointed out the contrasting approach between India and Australia with regard to youth cricket development. He mentioned how Australian opener Nathan McSweeney debuted in the purest format, during the Perth Test, having made fewer domestic appearances across formats than Jaiswal. At 22, the Indian star has already featured in 14 Tests, 30 first-class matches, 32 List A games, and 53 IPL games. Chappell also praised the role of Rahul Dravid, who has been instrumental in shaping India's junior cricket programs. In this regard, he added of the former India coach, "India's system prioritises long-form cricket at the youth level. This ensures players are well-versed in the nuances of the game. When India's U-19 team plays other countries, it often feels like men playing against boys in terms of game awareness." Talking about the BGT 2024/25 edition, India – riding on Bumrah, Kohli and Jaiswal – have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series with the second Test commencing on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

BGT 2024/25: Jaiswal will inherit mantle of Kohli, Tendulkar - Greg Chappell lauds 'fearless' Indian opener

Rajasthan Royals turned heads on second day of the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2025 when they acquired 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The batter from India's northern state of Bihar got the final bid of INR 1.1 crore (approx $0.13 million) and will have a chance to flourish with former India head coach and NCA head Rahul Dravid.

There were, however, some questions raised about the teen's real age with an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFIBWZlUijA">old interview on YouTube</a> from last year claiming his age to be 14 years at that time.

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Vaibhav's father Sanjiv Suryavanshi, however, had quashed all the rumours about his age and said that the batter is ready to undergo age test again.

"When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo age test," Sanjiv told news agency PTI.

The father was proud of his son's achievement in the auction and said: "He is not just my son now but entire Bihar's son. My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back."

Suryavanshi senior also recalled the sacrifices the family made for Vaibhav to achieve his dream and noted: "Not just investment, it's big investment. I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there.”

Vaibhav first hit the limelight when he was selected for India U-19 Test against touring Australia U-19 team in Chennai's iconic MA Chidambaram stadium in October last month. The 13-year-old, who made his Ranji Debut ahead 12 years and 284 days, went on to hit a 58-ball hundred in his first red-ball game for India across levels.

It'll be interesting to see how the batter, if given the opportunity, performs in arguably the biggest T20 league across the world.

Rajasthan Royals turned heads on second day of the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2025 when they acquired 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Rajasthan Royals turned heads on second day of the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2025 when they acquired 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The batter from India's northern state of Bihar got the final bid of INR 1.1 crore (approx $0.13 million) and will have a chance to flourish with former India head coach and NCA head Rahul Dravid. There were, however, some questions raised about the teen's real age with an old interview on YouTube from last year claiming his age to be 14 years at that time. Also Read: Prithvi Shaw should be embarrassed that no one bid for him, says Md Kaif post IPL 2025 auction Vaibhav's father Sanjiv Suryavanshi, however, had quashed all the rumours about his age and said that the batter is ready to undergo age test again. "When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo age test," Sanjiv told news agency PTI. The father was proud of his son's achievement in the auction and said: "He is not just my son now but entire Bihar's son. My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back." Suryavanshi senior also recalled the sacrifices the family made for Vaibhav to achieve his dream and noted: "Not just investment, it's big investment. I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there.” Vaibhav first hit the limelight when he was selected for India U-19 Test against touring Australia U-19 team in Chennai's iconic MA Chidambaram stadium in October last month. The 13-year-old, who made his Ranji Debut ahead 12 years and 284 days, went on to hit a 58-ball hundred in his first red-ball game for India across levels. It'll be interesting to see how the batter, if given the opportunity, performs in arguably the biggest T20 league across the world.

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Former India coach Rahul Dravid has praised Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a sensational day 1 spell in Perth during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test which India went on to win by 295 runs.

Bumrah was leading the side in Rohit Sharma's absence and decided to bat first on a spicy green wicket. India batters faltered against some great Aussie bowling and were bowled out for 150 in the first innings within first two sessions of the day.

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"Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely phenomenal that evening. When you talk about a spell that can crack open a series or crack open a Test match, that was it. It was incredible what he did. You win the toss, you bat first, you're out for 150, you know, that's going to be a very critical part, that session, that session after tea," said Dravid while talking to Star on the sidelines of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

Bumrah had led from front and took four wickets in the final session as India reduced Australia to 67/7 by the end of play on the first day itself. India went on take a 46-run lead in the first inning with Bumrah taking 5/30.

"It was great performance to come back the way they've done after losing the series against New Zealand. It was always pressure on in this first game, but I think just the way they responded and just to have Australia seven down and then to be able to pile on the runs as we've done over the next two days, I think it's been a perfect Test match. I don't think it would have gone better," added Dravid.

The teams now head to Adelaide for the second Test of the series, which is going to be a day-night match and starts December 6.

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has praised Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a sensational day 1 spell in Perth during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test which India went on to win by 295 runs.

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has praised Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a sensational day 1 spell in Perth during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test which India went on to win by 295 runs. Bumrah was leading the side in Rohit Sharma's absence and decided to bat first on a spicy green wicket. India batters faltered against some great Aussie bowling and were bowled out for 150 in the first innings within first two sessions of the day. Also Read: Australia coach backs struggling Marnus Labuschagne for Adelaide Test but numbers go against him "Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely phenomenal that evening. When you talk about a spell that can crack open a series or crack open a Test match, that was it. It was incredible what he did. You win the toss, you bat first, you're out for 150, you know, that's going to be a very critical part, that session, that session after tea," said Dravid while talking to Star on the sidelines of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Bumrah had led from front and took four wickets in the final session as India reduced Australia to 67/7 by the end of play on the first day itself. India went on take a 46-run lead in the first inning with Bumrah taking 5/30. "It was great performance to come back the way they've done after losing the series against New Zealand. It was always pressure on in this first game, but I think just the way they responded and just to have Australia seven down and then to be able to pile on the runs as we've done over the next two days, I think it's been a perfect Test match. I don't think it would have gone better," added Dravid. The teams now head to Adelaide for the second Test of the series, which is going to be a day-night match and starts December 6.

BGT 2024-25: 'To have Australia seven down...,' Ex-India coach Dravid on Bumrah's sensational Perth spell

Ben Stokes-led England have arrived in New Zealand for a three-match Test series, starting on Nov 28 in Christchurch. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The three Tests hold&nbsp;a lot of significance for the Kiwis, who are at the fourth spot in the WTC standings. They will be eager to add more points and climb up the ladder in the points table. The home team is coming into this series after a memorable run in India, where they whitewashed the hosts in a three-match series.

England, on the other hand, are very much out of contention as the fight is between the top five teams, i.e. India, Australia, Sri Lanka, NZ and South Africa. However, Stokes &amp; Co. will be desperate to spoil NZ's campaign.

Ahead of the England-NZ series, here is a look at the schedule, match timings, venues, squads for the three Tests:

1st Test: New Zealand vs England, Hagley Oval, Christchurch from Nov 28-Dec 2

2nd Test: New Zealand vs England,&nbsp;Basin Reserve, Wellington from Dec 6-Dec 10

3rd Test: New Zealand vs England,&nbsp;Seddon Park, Hamilton from Dec 14-Dec 18

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All three Tests will commence at 3:30 AM (IST) and 11 AM local time. On the other hand, the live telecast of the three-match series will not be available in India. However, the live streaming can be available&nbsp;on Amazon Prime Video.

Squads:

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (2nd &amp; 3rd Tests), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

England: Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope (wk, vc), Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.

Playing XIs for 1st Test:

New Zealand: To be announced

England:&nbsp;Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (wk, vc), Ben Stokes (c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir.

Ben Stokes-led England have arrived in New Zealand for a three-match Test series, starting on Nov 28 in Christchurch. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.

Ben Stokes-led England have arrived in New Zealand for a three-match Test series, starting on Nov 28 in Christchurch. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The three Tests hold a lot of significance for the Kiwis, who are at the fourth spot in the WTC standings. They will be eager to add more points and climb up the ladder in the points table. The home team is coming into this series after a memorable run in India, where they whitewashed the hosts in a three-match series. England, on the other hand, are very much out of contention as the fight is between the top five teams, i.e. India, Australia, Sri Lanka, NZ and South Africa. However, Stokes & Co. will be desperate to spoil NZ's campaign. Ahead of the England-NZ series, here is a look at the schedule, match timings, venues, squads for the three Tests: 1st Test: New Zealand vs England, Hagley Oval, Christchurch from Nov 28-Dec 2 2nd Test: New Zealand vs England, Basin Reserve, Wellington from Dec 6-Dec 10 3rd Test: New Zealand vs England, Seddon Park, Hamilton from Dec 14-Dec 18 Also read: Prithvi Shaw should be embarrassed that no one bid for him, says Md Kaif post IPL 2025 auction All three Tests will commence at 3:30 AM (IST) and 11 AM local time. On the other hand, the live telecast of the three-match series will not be available in India. However, the live streaming can be available on Amazon Prime Video. Squads: New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (2nd & 3rd Tests), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young England: Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope (wk, vc), Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes. Playing XIs for 1st Test: New Zealand: To be announced England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (wk, vc), Ben Stokes (c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir.

England tour of New Zealand 2024: All you need to know - schedule, squads, match timings

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