Australia dropped opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for the Boxing Day Test against India due to poor performance in the ongoing series. Young batsman Sam Konstas has received his maiden Test call-up, while Josh Inglis also contends for a spot. Usman Khawaja’s form is under scrutiny. Injured Josh Hazlewood is replaced by Scott Boland. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently tied 1-1.
The ICC has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC tournaments, including the upcoming Champions Trophy, will be played at neutral venues until 2027 due to ongoing political tensions. This decision ensures the participation of both teams in major tournaments. The Champions Trophy will be held in February 2025, marking Pakistan’s return to hosting a global event after a significant gap.
Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah’s witty response to a question about his batting abilities went viral, attracting attention from tech giants Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai. Bumrah’s clever reply, referencing his impressive Test cricket record, was lauded on social media by Pichai, who suggested watching a cricket match with Musk. This unexpected convergence of sports and technology highlights cricket’s global appeal.
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England captain Ben Stokes’ hamstring injury raises questions about his future role. Should he become a specialist batsman? Sky Sports’ Ian Ward argues against it, emphasizing Stokes’ all-around contributions. Zak Crawley’s struggles continue, adding to England’s woes in the final Test against New Zealand.
Jasprit Bumrah’s witty response to a journalist’s question about India’s batting performance during the third Test against Australia at The Gabba has gone viral. He humorously deflected the query, highlighting his own record for most runs in a Test over. Bumrah also defended the Indian bowling attack, emphasizing his role in mentoring his teammates.
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India has comprehensively defeated Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. The second Test saw India chase down targets with a dynamic T20 style approach, while the first featured impressive bowling performances from Ashwin and Jadeja. This victory boosts India’s ranking in the World Test Championship and underscores their dominance in the longer format of the game.
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