The current news from the cricket world is surprising! Australian star Travis Head has praised Virat and Rohit. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has set a record against the Caribbeans, and Mohammed Shami is spitting fire in the Ranji Trophy.
Here are the top 7 essential updates from the world of cricket that are most important for you as a reader:
1. ‘White Ball Greatest’: Travis Head’s Big Statement on Virat-Rohit
Ahead of the India vs Australia series, Australian opener Travis Head spoke about the two Indian superstars.
- Comment: According to Head, Virat Kohli is the greatest white-ball cricketer in the world, and Rohit Sharma is not far behind him.
- Hope: He wishes that for the sake of the game and world cricket, this duo should play in the 2027 World Cup too.
2. Bangladesh Wins, Rishad is the Hero: Takes 6 Wickets!
In the first match of the ongoing ODI series against the West Indies, the hosts Bangladesh showed a stunning performance to secure a huge victory by 74 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
- Result: Bangladesh won by 74 runs.
- Hero: Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain took 6 wickets (6/35), recording his career-best bowling figures.
- Batting: Towhid Hridoy’s 51 and debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon’s 46 helped the team reach a respectable score.
3. Fitness Proved: Shami Takes 7 Wickets on Ranji Return!
The questions raised about Mohammed Shami’s fitness after he was dropped from the ODI squad against Australia were silenced by his performance on the field.
- Message: In his first Ranji Trophy match, he took 3 wickets in the first innings and 4 wickets in the second, totalling 7 wickets, sending a clear message about his fitness to the selectors.
4. Rinku Singh’s Bat Storm: Scores 165 in Ranji!
Known as the T20 finisher, Rinku Singh has now proved himself in the longer format as well.
- Performance: Playing for Uttar Pradesh against Andhra Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy, he played a destructive innings of 165 runs.
5. War! Afghanistan’s Series Cancelled Due to Pakistan’s Attack
Political and military conflict has affected an international cricket series.
- Incident: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from their upcoming ODI series against Pakistan in protest of Pakistan’s border attack.
6. The Magic of 44: James Anderson Returning to County Cricket
England’s 44-year-old legendary fast bowler James Anderson is still not ready to quit cricket.
- Decision: He has announced his decision to play for Lancashire in County Cricket in 2025.
7. India-Australia ODI: All Preparations Done, Series Starts Today
After a long wait, the high-voltage ODI series between India and Australia is set to begin.
- Preparation: All players and captains completed a photoshoot before the series.
- Start: This ODI series is scheduled to begin today (Sunday) at 9 AM.
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