Monday, July 13
The ILT20 has rapidly become the second-most watched T20 league globally, thanks to significant investments and the inclusion of Associate nation players. The league's CEO David White emphasised its contributions to UAE cricket development, from financial support to player opportunities, setting it apart from other leagues and drawing notable comparisons with other T20 leagues.
Sri Lanka triumphed over New Zealand in the third ODI at Auckland, clinching a 140-run victory. Key performances included Asitha Fernando and Eshan Malinga's three-wicket hauls. Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka's batting with 66 runs. Despite Mark Chapman's 81, New Zealand were bowled out for 150.
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.
Arshdeep Singh's impressive left-arm pace and swing helped Punjab as he took 2 for 33 in six overs during the preliminary quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Maharashtra. Despite Singh's efforts, Maharashtra recovered with Arshin Kulkarni's unbeaten century, reaching a solid position at 195 for 4.
Former Australian captain Greg Chappell compares England batter Harry Brook to Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Chappell praises Brook's effective batting method and draws parallels between their early career stats. He believes Brook's aggression and consistency are integral to England's potential future dominance in cricket.
Rahul Dravid, a cricket legend known as 'The Wall', turned 52 on January 11. Renowned for his remarkable technique and patience, Dravid scored over 23,000 runs in international cricket and was India's captain. He played a pivotal role as the coach, leading India to T20 World Cup victory last year.
