Join Sportstar for live coverage of the second One Day International (ODI) between England and Australia, taking place at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Saturday. England opted to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting match.
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England’s new ODI captain, Harry Brook, believes the team’s approach across Test and limited overs formats will converge under Brendon McCullum’s unified coaching role. Brook, known for his aggressive batting style, embraces McCullum’s ‘Bazball’ philosophy and is ready to lead England in their upcoming ODI series against Australia.
South Africa suffered a catastrophic collapse in their ODI clash against Afghanistan, losing 7 wickets in the first 10 overs, a first in their history. Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by AM Ghazanfar and Fazalhaq Farooqi, ran riot, exploiting the Proteas’ fragile batting lineup.
Australia’s key white-ball bowler, Adam Zampa, celebrates his 100th ODI appearance against England. However, he acknowledges his Test cricket aspirations are unlikely, especially against England, with Nathan Lyon firmly established as the premier spinner. Zampa remains a vital asset in limited-overs cricket, holding crucial positions in Australia’s T20 and ODI rankings.
Teenage fast bowler Mahli Beardman has earned a place as a standby for Australia’s ODI squad, marking his first senior international experience. The 19-year-old, who starred in the Under-19 World Cup final, joins a squad featuring returning experienced players like Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc. Australia’s ODI squad has been bolstered with the addition of left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis and Cooper Connolly, while the team faces a depleted pace attack due to injuries.
England’s women’s cricket team achieved a record-breaking 275-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Tammy Beaumont’s century and a dominant bowling performance led to Ireland’s early dismissal for a paltry 45 runs.
South Africa has unveiled a revamped One Day International (ODI) squad for their upcoming series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the United Arab Emirates. Notably, the team features three debutants: Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, and Jason Smith. Simelane also earns a call-up for the T20 matches against Ireland.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s performance against Pakistan in the 2004 Rawalpindi ODI, where he scored a magnificent 141 runs, stands out as a testament to his batting prowess and ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure encounters. This innings, against a formidable Pakistani bowling attack, saw Tendulkar achieve several milestones, including becoming the first Indian to score an ODI century in Pakistan.
Former New Zealand international Brendon McCullum has been appointed as the One-Day International and T20I head coach for the England men’s team, adding to his existing role as Test coach. McCullum will assume full leadership of both the Test and white-ball teams in January 2025.
Shikhar Dhawan, after a long and illustrious career, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. While his Test career wasn’t as successful, he became an ODI giant, delivering crucial performances in ICC tournaments. He leaves behind a legacy of aggressive strokeplay, impactful partnerships, and a positive outlook on the game.