Monday, July 13
The Dubai International Stadium buzzed with excitement as the ILT20 Season 3 opens with music, dancing, and fanfare. Defending champions MI Emirates faced Dubai Capitals in the first match. Captains posed with the trophy, and cricket legends like Ian Bishop and Shoaib Akhtar joined the celebrations. The tournament promises thrilling cricket and top performances.
India captain Rohit Sharma initially planned to retire after the fourth Test against Australia, but external influences led him to reconsider. Rohit, who did not feature in the fifth and final Test in Sydney, managed 31 runs in 5 innings Down Under. India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.
Durban's Super Giants clinched a thrilling last-ball victory against Pretoria Capitals by two runs. The match highlighted a remarkable one-handed catch by a fan, possibly netting him 2 million South African Rand (INR 90 lakh approximately). Despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's explosive 89 and a strong start, Pretoria Capitals fell short by just two runs, while chasing Durban's 209.
Mohammed Shami is set to return to India's squad for the T20I series against England after a 14-month absence due to a knee injury. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are to be rested for the series. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy are confirmed for the T20 series.
Mohammed Shami is set to return to India's squad for the T20I series against England after a 14-month absence due to a knee injury. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are to be rested for the series. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy are confirmed for the T20 series.
Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma faced criticism for India's 1-3 series loss in Australia. Support came from Jonty Rhodes, who noted touring in Australia is challenging. Kohli's form dipped, scoring 190 runs, while Rohit managed 31 runs in three Tests. The duo's performance will be crucial in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
Muhammad Jawad Ullah, a Pakistani cricketer now playing for UAE, recounts the pressure of defending 8 runs in the ILT20 GCC final, ultimately leading UAE to their first title. Despite a challenging job as an electrician, Jawad transitioned to professional cricket and now aspires to become the best bowler in ILT20, inspired by legends like Shoaib Akhtar.
The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet to pick the T20I squad for the series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. While Bumrah and Siraj are set for a break, uncertainty surrounds Shami's recall. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy lead the bowling attack with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
