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New Delhi, Jan 2: Bangladesh cricketer Najmul Hossain Shanto on Thursday stepped down as the captain of the national T20I team. The announcement was confirmed by BCB President Faruque Ahmed, who revealed that Shanto had informed the board of his decision, which was subsequently accepted. Despite relinquishing his role in T20Is, Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in Test and ODI cricket, reaffirming his importance in the team’s longer formats.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said a player of Shubman Gill’s quality must feature in India’s playing eleven in Tests, adding that how he fits in for the Sydney Test against Australia is the team’s call.

New Delhi, Jan 2: An aspect which has caught the attention of Indian team on their ongoing tour of Australia has been the frequent changes in the playing eleven of their matches so far.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Snehal Pradhan, manager of women’s cricket at the International Cricket Council (ICC), believes the upcoming edition of 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup will be a major catalyst towards more progress for women’s cricket worldwide.

Sydney, Jan 2: The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will see a significant change in leadership for Team India. Test captain Rohit Sharma has "opted out" for the crucial match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with pacer Jasprit Bumrah expected to lead the team in his absence.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has heaped praise on Sam Konstas for his electrifying debut in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series while also voicing his support for Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Salil Ankola, who recently served as member of India men's team selection committee member, believes that reports of rift in the current Test team might be blown out of proportion, adding that there’s a lot of outcry when the side doesn’t get good results.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Amid a lot of chatter over Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's place in the team following his poor run of form, former India cricketer Madan Lal said that team management and coach can sit down and sort such things out and asserted that its the skipper's call to decide whether he wants to play or not.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Former India fast bowler Madan Lal voiced his disappointment over reports of leaked discussions from the Indian dressing room, which hinted at a rift within the team. He questioned how such internal matters were disclosed and stated that if these rumours were true, it would reflect poorly on the team.

Sydney, Jan 2: Australia captain Pat Cummins indicated that he might miss the Sri Lanka Tests later this month due to the birth of his second child.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Former Australia captain Allan Border believes young opener Sam Konstas has all the attributes to be a long-term player for the national side and equated his flurry of breathtaking shots against Jasprit Bumrah in Melbourne to how Ian Botham used to unleash his strokes over the hosts’ bowlers.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir's childhood coach Sanjay Bhardwaj said there is no rift in the Indian camp.

New Delhi, Jan 2: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said he would not be surprised if captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. He added that if Rohit has a swansong game, then he should bow out from the format on a high.

Sydney, Jan 2: India head coach Gautam Gambhir did not confirm Rohit Sharma's selection for the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy series Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground and said under fire skipper's place in the playing XI will be decided after having a look at the pitch on match day.

Sydney, Jan 2: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has quashed the controversy surrounding reports of leaked dressing room conversations during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling it just a report not a truth.

Sydney, Jan 2: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped for the New Year’s clash against India, with Beau Webster making a debut in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting on Friday.

New Delhi, Jan 1: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Rohit Sharma has earned the right to decide on his future in the Test team, citing that one gets a little bit more leeway when the person is the skipper of the team. Rohit has made just 31 runs in three Tests of the ongoing tour of Australia, which has meant his average as India’s captain is at 30.58, as compared to an average of 46.87 in the longer format before taking up captaincy.

Sydney, Jan 1: Ahead of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test starting on Friday, the Indian and Australian teams met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee Jodie Haydon in a New Year’s reception at Kirribilli House on Wednesday.

New Delhi, Jan 1: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has called for a batting promotion for India’s rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground, set to kick off on Friday.

New Delhi, Jan 1: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has lauded the Pat Cummins-led side for executing their "disciplined plans" of dismissing the talismanic Virat Kohli in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

New Delhi, Jan 1: Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch believes the hosts’ will not go in with Mitchell Marsh in their playing eleven for the upcoming final Test against India at Sydney, and wishes to see uncapped Beau Webster in his place.

Dubai, Jan 1: Jasprit Bumrah’s scintillating performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has elevated him to the highest rating points ever achieved by an Indian bowler in Test cricket as he consolidated his lead as the No. 1 bowler in the recent rankings update.

New Delhi, Jan 1: Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and WV Raman have expressed displeasure over reports of disquiet and turmoil in the Indian team dressing room during their ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

New Delhi, Jan 1: Former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for the implementation of a two-tier system in Test cricket, saying the structure will allow for the survival of the longer format.

Sydney, Jan 1: Australian legend Glenn McGrath believes that Mitchell Starc would leave no stone unturned to be match-fit for the crucial New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting on January 3.

Sydney, Jan 1: As the series heads to its final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has shed light on Test debutant Sam Konstas' thrilling Melbourne exploits, saying the youngster played a style of cricket that was probably new to the Indian team.

Sydney, Jan 1: Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey expressed confidence that pacer Mitchell Starc will be fit to play in the fifth Test despite battling rib soreness during the Boxing Day Test, which Australia won by 184 runs.

Dhaka, December 31: In a dramatic turn of events during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday in Shere Bangla National Stadium, Australian player Tom O'Connell, representing the Chittagong Kings, found himself at the centre of a rare and controversial dismissal, as per Wisden.

New Delhi, Dec 31: India captain Rohit Sharma bid an emotional farewell to 2024 with a heartfelt video on Instagram. The video, a mosaic of personal and professional moments, provided a glimpse into the rollercoaster year for the 37-year-old cricketer, filled with joy, heartbreak, and unforgettable memories.

New Delhi, December 31: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke gave his take on the shoulder bump incident with young Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Islamabad, December 31: Former Australia opener David Warner has become the latest player to sign for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 draft.

London, December 31: Emilio Gay is looking to earn a place in England's Test squad led by Ben Stokes in 2025 after a breakthrough season in the County Championship.

New Delhi, December 31: 2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field. While new rivalries developed, the older ones continued to prosper with a new-found intensity. On one side, game's greats retired, a new generation is also slowly taking shape.

New Delhi, Dec 31: As the year 2024 culminates with ending their cricket season with an embarrassing 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, the New Year promises fans exciting and gripping matches including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, scheduled to start on March 14 with the final slated on May 25.

Mumbai, December 31: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma took to social media on Tuesday to thank the year gone by for "all the ups and downs and everything in between."

Plymouth, December 31: Wayne Rooney mutually agreed to leave Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, with the club at the bottom of the Championship table and a nine-match winless run, said the club on its website.

Centurion, December 31: Former South African cricketer made a return to Proteas dressing room, enjoying a small game of football with the team during a rain break that interrupted the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion.

New Delhi, December 31: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been underrated throughout the BGT series and rooted for his promotion in the batting order.

Melbourne, December 31: Axed from the squad, Nathan McSweeney is open to becoming a long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja in Australia's Test fold.

Melbourne, December 31: Australia skipper Pat Cummins must be in a happy space, after all his team registered a thumping victory against India in Melbourne on Monday.

New Delhi, December 31: The year gone by saw India achieving some new milestones in sports with the government's schemes such as Khelo India contributing to nurturing talent at the grassroots and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) providing world-class support to elite athletes.

Lahore, December 31: Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has signed up for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 draft.

Melbourne, December 31: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke said that the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia could be a "great opportunity" for veteran opener Usman Khawaja to announce his retirement at his home venue.

New Delhi, Dec 31: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has come to the defense of Rishabh Pant, urging critics to focus on the wicketkeeper-batter's results rather than his style of dismissals.

Ahmedabad, Dec 31: Punjab's opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh etched their names in the record books with a monumental partnership during their Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Saurashtra on Tuesday at the Gujarat College Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad.

Dubai, Dec 31: West Indies opener Hayley Matthews capped off 2024 in style, smashing her seventh ODI century to re-enter the top 10 of the ICC women’s batting rankings.

New Delhi, Dec 31: Former Australian cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe has raised concerns about the batting technique of 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas, warning that the glaring flaws in his forward defence could derail his promising Test career if not addressed urgently.

Melbourne, Dec 31: Cricket Australia has named India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as captain of the Men's Test Team of the Year 2024. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is the other Indian named in the diverse playing XI featuring players from six countries.

Melbourne, Dec 31: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald brushed aside any fitness concerns for all-rounder Mitchell Marsh despite his limited overs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. Australia.

Melbourne, December 31: In a massive honour, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was named as the captain of the 'Test XI of 2024' made by cricket.com.au, which also includes one more Indian star.

Melbourne, December 31: Coach Jwala Singh on Tuesday reflected on India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal at the Melbourne Test at Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and called it an "over-confident decision" by the third umpire.

New Delhi, December 31: Amid the poor run of form by wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in Australia, Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the youngster should be "criticised for his failures, rather than the way he fails".

Melbourne, December 31: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has added the names of Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy to its prestigious Honours Board following their outstanding performances in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test.

Melbourne, December 31: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hailed young batting sensation Sam Konstas for putting pressure back on" opponents in the first inning at the Melbourne Test against India, ICC Cricket reported.

Melbourne, December 31: Following the victory over India in the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the team management will assess the Aussie squad for the Sydney Test from January 3 as "short turnaround, recovery is important."

Melbourne, December 31: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald gave an update on Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's fitness and said the 33-year-old is in good shape.

Melbourne, December 31: The 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has improved the chances of the Pat Cummins-led Australian side of making it to the World Test Championship 2025 final, with the side now needing just one more Test win away from making it to Lord's next year, according to ICC.

Melbourne, December 31: During the fifth and final day of the fourth Test between Australia and India on Monday, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became the player to slam the third-highest scorer for India to score the most runs in a single calendar year.

Melbourne, December 31: After the conclusion of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) between Australia and India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, former head coach Ravi Shastri discussed the turning point of the match.

Melbourne, December 31: Former cricketer Irfan Pathan slammed Rohit Sharma's ongoing struggles with form, suggesting his place in the team is secured more by captaincy than his batting performance.