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SA sports minister urges Proteas to boycott Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan

New Delhi, Jan 9: South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has urged the Proteas to boycott their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan due to the Taliban government’s ban on women’s sports and disbanding the women’s cricket team since it came back to power in 2021.


No need to go by any rumours, all stadium work will be done by Feb first week: PCB official

New Delhi, Jan 9: Amid the reports claiming the possibility of the Champions Trophy being shifted out of Pakistan due to delay in renovation work at the stadiums, a PCB official said preparations are in full swing and all the work related to the stadiums will be done by the first week of February.


'Not sure yet': Bailey updates on Cummins participation in Champions Trophy

Melbourne, Jan 9: Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has provided an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, raising concerns over the Australian skipper's availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.


Boland breaks into top ten of ICC Test rankings after 10-wicket haul at SCG

New Delhi, Jan 8: Following a Player of the Match performance for his ten-wicket haul leading Australia's six-wicket win in the Sydney Test, seamer Scott Boland has now broken into the top-10 of the ICC Test bowling rankings.


It is all based on crowds and revenues: Rashid Latif on two-tier Test system proposal

New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif gave a neutral view on the two-tier system in the Test cricket, an issue that is currently most talked about, and believes that the push to divide Test cricket into two tiers was driven by crowd sizes in different countries.


Younis Khan to join Afghanistan team as mentor for 2025 Champions Trophy: Sources

New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan will join Afghanistan as their mentor for 2025 Champions Trophy, said sources in the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday.


Australia pacer Scott Boland breaks into top 10 in ICC's latest Men's Test Bowling Rankings

Dubai, January 8: Australia pacer Scott Boland, who played three games in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy against India that too being the fourth pacer who played only in Hazlewood's absence, on Wednesday, broke into the top 10 of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest Men's Test Bowling Rankings.


ICC releases pitch ratings for Border-Gavaskar series

New Delhi, January 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released the pitch ratings for each Test match of the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, with four of five pitches earning the top rating of "very good", reported ICC Cricket.


Promotion, relegation a must to prevent establishment of 'entrenched elite': Atherton on two-tier system debate

New Delhi, Jan 8: Former England captain Michael Atherton has expressed his perspective on the ongoing debate regarding the two-tier system in Test cricket and said that any proposed structure should facilitate movement between the tiers and prevent the establishment of an "entrenched elite."


Pakistan tour 'a new opportunity' for Windies; Coley and co eye first series win since 1990

Islamabad, Jan 8: As the West Indies prepare for a two-match Test series against Pakistan, Test coach Andre Coley views it as an opportunity to finish his tenure on a high note. This series, commencing on January 17 in Karachi, serves as a chance for the Caribbean side to build momentum and address longstanding challenges in unfamiliar conditions.


ICC rates Perth, Adelaide, Gabba, MCG pitch 'very good'; SCG gets 'satisfactory' rating

Dubai, Jan 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed pitch ratings for the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with four of the five Test venues receiving the highest possible rating of "very good".


ECB Chief Richard Gould rejects calls for England to boycott Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan

London, January 8: Richard Gould, the Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has rejected calls from a group of British politicians urging England to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in February, reported ESPNCricinfo.


Mandhana, Sutherland, Mlaba nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month

Dubai, January 7: India's Smriti Mandhana, Australia's Annabel Sutherland, and South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba have emerged as the leading contenders for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for December 2024.


Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against South Africa in Cape Town Test

Cape Town, January 7: After losing the two-match Test series 0-2 against South Africa, the Pakistan cricket team was penalised 25 per cent of their match fee owing to a slow-over rate in the last match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town.


Ranatunga warns against Two-Tier Test cricket, calls out big three for exclusionary plans

New Delhi, Jan 7: Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain and cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed deep concerns about a proposal from cricket's "Big Three" – India, England, and Australia – to restructure the Test cricket landscape.


Mandhana, Sutherland, Mlaba nominated for Women's Player of December

Dubai, Jan 7: India’s Smriti Mandhana, Australia’s Annabel Sutherland, and South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of December award.


Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in second Test vs South Africa

Dubai, Jan 7: Pakistan have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town.


Formula 1: Magnussen reflects on missed Ferrari and Red Bull chances

New Delhi, Jan 7: As Kevin Magnussen steps away from Formula 1 following the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Danish driver reflects on pivotal moments in his career—choices and circumstances that could have led him down an entirely different path. From debuting with McLaren to near-misses with top teams like Ferrari and Red Bull, Magnussen’s journey has been one of unfulfilled potential and immense pride.


Cummins, Bumrah, Paterson nominated for Men's Player of December

Dubai, Jan 7: Australia captain Pat Cummins, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and South Africa’s star seamer Dane Paterson have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of December 2024.


Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Dane Paterson nominated for December's Player of the Month award

Dubai, January 7: Australia skipper Pat Cummins, star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and South Africa right-arm seamer Dane Paterson have been nominated for the December's Player of the Month award on Tuesday following their exceptional performance for the national team throughout the month.


Hazlewood likely to be ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to calf injury

Sydney, January 7: Australian selectors are likely to leave out pacer Josh Hazlewood from the squad touring Sri Lanka for the team's last ICC World Test Championship assignment next year.


I don't see a two-tier system happening: Clive Lloyd

New Delhi, Jan 7: Legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd said he is greatly disturbed by the proposed two-tier Test cricket system, deeming it as an idea which is not very good at all.


Ashes must match Border-Gavaskar Trophy's high standards: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting

Sydney, January 6: Ricky Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has set a high standard for the Ashes to live up to when Australia hosts the series next summer.


Bangladesh Women announce squad for upcoming white-ball series against West Indies

New Delhi, January 6: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced the 16-member squad for their upcoming tour of the West Indies, starting from January 19.


Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan becomes co-owner of European T20 Premier League

New Delhi, Jan 6: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has joined forces with the ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League, a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations – Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands - by investing in the property as a co-owner.


Australia, England, India in talks with ICC for two-tier Test cricket system: Report

New Delhi, Jan 6: Australia, who recently won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on home soil by 3-1, along with India, England and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are reportedly in talks to have a two-tier Test cricket system, with an eye on having the big three nations playing each other more often.


Cummins-led Australia right up there as one of the best teams: Hussey

New Delhi, Jan 6: Former Australia batter Mike Hussey believes the Pat Cummins-led Test team is right up there as amongst the best sporting teams in the country. Beating India 3-1 to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade has meant Australia are in possession of every bilateral series win, including the 2023 World Test Championship mace.


Abhishek Bachchan joins forces with ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League as co-owner

New Delhi, January 6: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations - Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands - has taken a significant leap forward with renowned actor, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Abhishek Bachchan investing in the property as a co-owner.


Pat Cummins defends Sam Konstas' approach amid criticism

Sydney, January 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins has come to the defence of Sam Konstas following recent scrutiny of his on-field conduct during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In the post-match press conference, Cummins discussed the role of the ICC and match officials in setting the rules and the standard for conduct, making it clear that the team respected those decisions, even if they did not always agree with them.


Roadshow to be held in Mumbai for investor summit in Assam

Guwahati, Jan 4: The Assam government in collaboration with FICCI as the Industry Partner, is set to host an exclusive Roadshow in Mumbai on Monday, as a precursor to the Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, which will take place on February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati.


Rickelton, Verreyne help South Africa solidify grip over Pakistan in 2nd Test

Cape Town, January 4: A historic double ton by Ryan Rickelton and an attacking century from wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreyne helped South Africa strengthen their grip on the second Test against Pakistan on Saturday, with pacers taking some early wickets to end the second day on a dominant note.


Shane Watson opens up on importance of ICC Champions Trophy ahead of it's 2025 edition

Sydney, January 2: Former Australian cricketer and ICC ambassador Shane Watson spoke about the importance of the ICC Champions Trophy ahead of the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place at Pakistan in February.


ICC ambassador Shane Watson feels it's unfortunate that Team India will not travel to Pakistan for CT 2025

Sydney, January 2: Former Australian cricketer and ICC ambassador Shane Watson opined that it is "unfortunate" that the Indian cricket team isn't travelling to Pakistan for the much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next month in February.


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