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WPL 2025: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai set to host 3rd edition of league | Cricket News

WPL 2025: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai set to host 3rd edition of league | Cricket News

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The third edition of Women’s Premier League (WPL) will expand to 4 cities this year with Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai set to play host to the 5 teams, the BCCI announced on Thursday. The tournament will kick off on February 14 at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda where the Gujarat Giants (GG) will square off against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Baroda will host a total of six matches before the action shifts to Bengaluru, where RCB will play their first home game against the Mumbai Indians (MI), champions of the first WPL edition, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 21. 4⃣ Cities5⃣ Teams2⃣2⃣ Exciting Matches Here’s the #TATAWPL 2025 Schedule 🔽 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/WUjGDft30y — Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 16, 2025 After 3 more matches in Bengaluru where RCB play UP Warriorz (UPW) on February 24, GG on February 27 and Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 1, the matches will then shift to Lucknow, which will make its WPL debut. Here, UPW will playing three …

Everything About Sitanshu Kotak: Reported To Be India’s New Batting Coach

Everything About Sitanshu Kotak: Reported To Be India’s New Batting Coach

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File photo of Sitanshu Kotak.© X (formerly Twitter) Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak is set to join the Indian team as their batting coach ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against England, starting in Kolkata on January 22. A report in ESPNcricinfo said the batters’ plummeting returns resulting in a 0-3 Test defeat to New Zealand at home and a 1-3 series loss in Australia were discussed in the BCCI review meeting on Saturday and as a result, Kotak has been brought on board to solve the issues in the batting department. Kotak amassed 8,061 runs in 130 first-class matches in a 20-year domestic career for Saurashtra as a left-handed batter and went on to captain the side. After his playing career ended, Kotak has been working as the batting coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) since 2019 and has Level 3 coaching certification too. He has also stepped in as the head coach of several India A tours and served as assistant coach to VVS Laxman when the latter helmed India’s …

‘Wanted to go out and bat with a lot of freedom’: Smriti Mandhana on 135-run knock vs Ireland | Cricket News

‘Wanted to go out and bat with a lot of freedom’: Smriti Mandhana on 135-run knock vs Ireland | Cricket News

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After clean sweeping West Indies and Ireland in back to back ODI series, India batter Smriti Mandhana said that it will act as a catalyst to make 2025 their best year in 50-over cricket. India will host the women’s ODI World Cup later this year. “Two 3-0 sweeps are definitely really good in a World Cup year especially. We have to like keep going and have this for the best year for one-days (dayers),” Mandhana said in a BCCI video. The swashbuckling batter scored a blistering 135 against Ireland in the 3rd ODI on Wednesday and with opening partner Pratika Rawal (154), put on a 233-run partnership for the 1st wicket which eventually set India up to score 435 runs, their highest in the 50-over format. A post-series chat with the record-breaking opening duo! 😎 From Maiden ODI century to Fastest ODI Hundred for India in women’s cricket 💯 Captain Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal 𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 it all 😃👌 – By @mihirlee_58 #TeamIndia | #INDvIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/7c0xsYGaIo — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 16, 2025 …

Day after boycott, Durbar Rajshahi players back in training after BPL franchise promises to pay fees | Cricket News

Day after boycott, Durbar Rajshahi players back in training after BPL franchise promises to pay fees | Cricket News

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Bangladesh Premier League franchise Durbar Rajshahi has promised to pay their players after they have boycotted the training. BPL franchises need to play half of the amount before the tournament starts, 25 percent during the tournament, and 25 percent after the tournament. However, Rajshahi two weeks into the competition has not paid their local players yet which has caused the rift. After the boycott BCB chief Faruque held a meeting with his board of directors and Rajshahi owner Shafique Rahman and captain Anamul Haque. “There’s no doubt that they will receive payment on January 16,” Abu Jayed said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “We express regret at not being able to make the payments on time. There’s no denying the fact. This shouldn’t have happened. The management has decided to pay 25% payment in cash. We will pay another 25% in checks,” “Our owner spoke to the BCB president on the phone. I met him in person. We had a cordial conversation. He wanted to understand the situation. We expressed our regret for the payment delay. …

Fire at The Gabba interrupts Big Bash League game, fans evacuated from stands

Fire at The Gabba interrupts Big Bash League game, fans evacuated from stands

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Image Source : GETTY The Gabba in Brisbane on January 16, 2025 The 36th match of the Big Bash League 2025 was interrupted by a fire at The Gabba on Thursday, January 16. The fire extinguisher was spotted trying to put off the fire at the DJ booth and then the stewards ordered an evacuation from the nearby stands at the iconic stadium in Brisbane. The ground staff was quick to take control of the situation by preventing the fire from spreading and the game between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat was resumed without any serious incident.  More to follow… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

RCB’s Sophie Molineux will miss WPL 2025 due to knee injury; Charlie Dean named replacement | Cricket News

RCB’s Sophie Molineux will miss WPL 2025 due to knee injury; Charlie Dean named replacement | Cricket News

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Sophie Molineux will miss the upcoming Women’s Premier League 2025 season due to a knee injury. The Australian cricketer is replaced by England’s Charlie Dean. “Dean represents England in international cricket and has played 36 T20Is, in addition to 3 Tests and 39 ODIs. The England all-rounder will join RCB for INR 30 Lakh,” quoted an RCB press release. “The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder was an integral part of RCB-W’s squad in WPL 2024, accounting for 12 wickets in 10 games at an economy rate of just 7.31 – including a memorable three-wicket over in the final that stole the game away from the Delhi Capitals,” it further added. Earlier in 2024 RCB announced a significant new addition to their WPL roster as they signed Danni Wyatt-Hodge in a cash trade from UP Warriorz. The explosive opener, who is also a brilliant fielder, is on brink of 3000 T20I runs (2979) and has a healthy career strike rate of 127.85, going even higher in recent years. Wyatt-Hodge is currently one of …

Kevin Pietersen says he’s ‘available’ to take over as India’s batting coach | Cricket News

Kevin Pietersen says he’s ‘available’ to take over as India’s batting coach | Cricket News

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The Indian batting order in the red-ball format collapsed time and again in recent series. The poor batting shows meant that for the first time in the history of Test cricket India got white-washed at home 3-0 against New Zealand. Though the side won the first Test Down Under against Australia the spineless batting performances cost the team the next three of the four Tests ending up losing the series 3-1. While there have been obvious questions raised at the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli there were also questions on some of the coaching staff and their role. However, amidst social media reports that India is looking for a batting coach, Kevin Pietersen threw his name into the hat in response to such tweets on social media by commenting “Available” Pietersen has been one of the most successful batters of the modern era for England. In 104 Tests he scored 8181 runs at an average of 47.29, in 136 ODIs he scored 4440 runs at an average of 40.73 and in 37 T20Is …

UAE COO offers ticket update for India vs Pakistan clash at Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News

UAE COO offers ticket update for India vs Pakistan clash at Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News

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UAE is going to host the high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. With the fans of both countries there, Subhan Ahmed, COO of the Emirates Cricket Board and former COO of the PCB said he expects there would be a “record-breaking” crowd and said tickets will be on a first-come, first-served basis. “With so many Indians and Pakistanis living here, these games are more than just cricket; they’re a celebration,” he said. “Fans from both sides come together to support their teams and enjoy the sport, creating an electric atmosphere,” Ahmed said. “We expect these matches to be very entertaining and hope to see record-breaking support from fans.” “Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring fans from both India and Pakistan, as well as others, can enjoy the action,” he added “We’re committed to ensuring cricket lovers can attend without unnecessary hurdles. The UAE offers unmatched facilities and government support, making it a prime location for events, even at short notice,” he concluded. Neutral Venue After …

New Zealand’s 3-0 win over India nominated for best sporting moment at Halberg Awards | Cricket News

New Zealand’s 3-0 win over India nominated for best sporting moment at Halberg Awards | Cricket News

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New Zealand in November 2024 did the unthinkable of whitewashing India in India in a three-match Test series for the first time in history. The 3-0 win has been nominated for the prestigious Halberg Awards. Halberg Awards include the best sporting moments of New Zealand in a calendar year and the awards will also be distributed to the best sportsmen, sportswomen, para-athletes, teams, coaches, emerging talent, leadership, and favorite moments across all sports. In addition to New Zealand whitewashing India the favourite moment from 2024 also includes the women’s cricket team winning the T20 World Cup in UAE. Why are these moments significant Before October 16, 2024, the New Zealand men’s cricket team had won just two matches in India. Before October 20, the New Zealand women’s cricket team had never lifted the T20 World Cup trophy. Before October 26, 2024, the New Zealand men’s cricket team had NEVER won a Test series in India. In the space of 10 days, all of that changed. Tom Latham’s band of brothers who weathered various challenges and …

Harbhajan questions non-selection of Karun Nair: ‘those who are playing and scoring runs…ignoring them?’ | Cricket News

Harbhajan questions non-selection of Karun Nair: ‘those who are playing and scoring runs…ignoring them?’ | Cricket News

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Karun Nair is having a dream run in the Indian domestic cricket. The 33-year-old has been churning runs across all formats irrespective of the conditions. His run-scoring has coincided with Indian batting struggling in recent Test match series both against Australia and New Zealand at home. As a result of the poor form of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma former players and pundits have urged the duo to play domestic cricket time and again. However, Harbhajan Singh on his YouTube channel said,” “Many are selected on the basis of just two games, some are just selected basis the IPL. So, why are rules different for him? People say Rohit and Virat are out of form, and you’re sending them to Ranji. But those who are playing Ranji and scoring runs… why are you ignoring them? When will these guys play? They are scoring runs here,” “I’m looking at his stats. In 2024/25, he played six innings, remained not out in 5, scoring 664 and that was his average. And he’s played at a strike …