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The curious case of Abhimanyu Easwaran: A perpetual wait for maiden India cap

Young Indian player Abhimanyu Easwaran’s cricketing journey is a tale of grit and patience. Despite a stellar domestic record, including consistent performances for Bengal and India A, the domestic doyen continues to wait for his maiden India cap.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

PCB relocates ODI tri-series venues ahead of 2025 Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday relocated the venues of the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan before next month’s Champions Trophy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

PCB chief inspects state of work at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

With the Champions Trophy less than a month away from its start, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, visited the under-renovation Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore a couple of days ago to take stock of the remaining work. But the visuals from the video of the visit don't paint…

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

'A lovely person': Sam Konstas reveals details of chat with Virat Kohli after 'shoulder-bump' incident

NEW DELHI: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas opened up about his ‘shoulder bump’ encounter with Indian star Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reflecting on the intense showdown and a post-match conversation, the 19-year-old described Kohli as "down to earth" and expressed his admiration…

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

Watch: Paarl Royals' Dinesh Karthik sweats it out ahead of SA20 season

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik will return to professional cricket after seven months. He will play for Paarl Royals in the SA20 league, with the third season starting on January 9. Karthik is the first Indian cricketer in the South African tournament.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

Pitches, dew, and dedication: How Matt Sandery prepares the UAE for ILT20

It’s 9am on a chilly morning in Dubai, but the groundstaff are already on the field at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with rollers out. That might seem like a late morning to them because when the ILT20 starts – and later the Champions Trophy 2025 – they’ll be working…

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

'Go back and play some domestic cricket': Ravi Shastri to 'out-of-form' Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has called on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to participate in domestic cricket to rejuvenate their Test careers following a string of underwhelming performances.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

More to come about the shock Ashwin gave, feels former Australia star

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing world with his sudden retirement after the third Test of India's tour of Australia as he decided to quit the international arena with immediate effect, leaving himself available only for club-level cricket.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

Gardner leads calls for expanded women's Ashes

Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.

AAP · Jan 8, 2025