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Marcus Stoinis, Australia‘s renowned all-rounder, has sent shockwaves through the cricket world by announcing his immediate retirement from ODI cricket, just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.Despite being named in Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy ODI event scheduled to begin later this month in Pakistan and the UAE, he will not feature in the final squad, which is set to be announced on February 12. This decision has left many pondering the timing, as Stoinis was a key cog in Australia’s limited-overs setup, having made his ODI debut in 2015 and representing the nation in 71 matches. …

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Gongadi Trisha was the star of the Indian team during their triumphant campaign of the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup held in Malaysia recently. The emphatic batter has emerged as a major talking point in the cricketing world due to her majestic display with the bat and the ability to adapt according to the team’s situation.After her return to the country following a successful run of the Women’s youth team to win the U-19 World Cup for the second time in a row, she was given a massive reward by the chief minister of her home state, Telangana, which acknowledges…

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In a significant development for international women’s cricket, young Ireland left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been suspended from bowling following the discovery that her action does not conform to International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations. The suspension came after Maguire’s performance in the first One Day International (ODI) against India on January 10, where she impressively took 3 wickets for 57 runs from her 8 overs.Aimee Maguire’s elbow extension found to exceed the 15-degree tolerance levelMaguire was reported for a suspect bowling action by match officials during the match in Rajkot. Following the report, she underwent testing at the ICC-accredited Loughborough…

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Travis Head, primarily known for his explosive batting, showcased his bowling skills during the second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium on February 6. Head struck gold in his first over, dismissing in-form Kamindu Mendis, and his celebration quickly went viral.Travis Head pulls out hot hand celebration after dismissing Kamindu MendisIn the 46th over of Sri Lanka’s first innings, Head delivered a short-pitched ball outside the off-stump. The extra bounce surprised Mendis, who edged the ball straight into the hands of Steve Smith. Mendis was out for 13 runs off 12 balls, exacerbating Sri Lanka’s struggles. This marked Sri…

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England‘s former batting star, Kevin Pietersen, has recently shared his insights on India’s cricket team, particularly highlighting the influence of Yuvraj Singh on a young talent of Indian team. Pietersen also weighed in on Varun Chakravarthy‘s inclusion in the ODI squad and England’s performance in the T20I series against India.Kevin Pietersen praises Varun Chakravarthy’s inclusion and predicts England’s adaptationPietersen has supported the inclusion of Chakravarthy in the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against England, but anticipates that English batters will perform better against him in the longer format. Chakravarthy’s recent performance in the T20I series saw him pick up 14…

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After an intense contest between the two nations in the T20I format, India and England are set to face each other for a 3-match One-day International (ODI) series with the first ODI currently underway at Nagpur. The next stop of the series is set to be in Cuttack and the last ODI will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.As the preparations for the crucial series begins, an important decision which the Indian team has to take will be regarding the playing combination and the number of batters the team is ready to accommodate. In the midst of…

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Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma are two of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket currently. Both players have showcased their potential in domestic cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL), and for the national team, earning them recognition as future stars of Team India.Abhishek is a dynamic left-handed batter and a handy left-arm spinner. Known for his aggressive batting style, Abhishek has the ability to dominate bowlers, especially during the powerplay overs when field restrictions are in place. His fearless approach and ability to score quickly make him a valuable asset in the shorter formats of the game. Recently,…

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In a significant setback for Australian cricket, the team’s captain Pat Cummins and ace fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been officially ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This news comes as a blow to the Australian squad, which is already grappling with the absence of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh due to a back injury and Marcus Stoinis, who has announced his retirement from one-day internationals.The injury toll of Pat Cummins and Josh HazlewoodThe Australian captain has been sidelined due to an ankle injury that he sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against India earlier this year. This…

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The second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia is underway at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. With the series on the line, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming to post a strong total on a spin-friendly surface. However, their start did not go as planned, as they lost opener Pathum Nissanka early when the scoreboard read just 23 runs.Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal steady the shipAfter the early setback, veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne, playing his final Test match, joined forces with Dinesh Chandimal to rescue the hosts. The experienced duo built a crucial 70-run partnership…

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England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and immediately made a daring decision by electing to bat first against India in Nagpur ODI, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling contest.Reason behind Virat Kohli’s absenceIn a major setback for India, star batter Virat Kohli will be missing from the series due to an injury, a development that has cast a shadow over the team’s usual dominance in the ODI format. With Kohli sidelined, India has decided to take this opportunity to experiment with new talent ahead of the Champions Trophy, with fresh faces like Yashasvi Jaiswal and…

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