There is no room for Australia’s Test stars as they will continue their preparation for the crucial five-match Test series against India that starts on November 22, meaning the Aussies will need to find a new skipper for the Pakistan series.
Sri Lanka, South Africa and New Zealand remain in contention of claiming a coveted top two spot on the standings and earning a place at next year’s one-off Test at Lord’s.
Starc was at his lethal best against Victoria, taking six for 81 in 17.5 overs at an economy rate of 4.54 in Victoria’s second innings. His wickets included Ashley Chandrasinghe, Marcus Harris, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Elliott, Fergus O’Neill and Todd Murphy.
In the first innings, Smith was caught behind by wicketkeeper Sam Harper off a delivery by pacer Fergus O’Neill for just three runs in 29 balls. In the next innings, Smith once again found himself on the receiving end against pace as he was trapped-leg-before wicket by Scott Boland for a four-ball duck.
Dhoni was speaking at an event in Goa. Speaking at the event, Dhoni said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo that cricket has evolved a lot over the years.
Hyderabad FC head coach Thangboi Singto acknowledged his team’s need for improvement at both ends of the pitch after the club suffered their third defeat in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.
Rei Tachikawa and Jordan Murray’s first-half goals gave the hosts a 2-0 lead before the half-time break. Despite Hyderabad FC scoring an early goal in the second half, the Jamshedpur FC defence stood firm, denying the opponents the opportunity to net an equalizer.
Cricket will not be part of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026
Nepal will play Bangladesh in the final. In the first semi-final, Bangladesh defeated Bhutan 7-1.
Gill missed the first Test against the Kiwis at Bengaluru due to neck stiffness. His presence was missed as star batter Virat Kohli could not deliver runs at number three in the first innings and India lost the match by eight wickets, marking their first loss to Kiwis on home soil since 1988.
