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Marcus Stoinis has been named the Melbourne Stars’ permanent captain.

Posted on December 11, 2024 by [email protected]

Marcus Stoinis, a fellow all-rounder, has been elected the Melbourne Stars’ next permanent captain. Glenn Maxwell resigned from the position at the end of the last campaign. The eighth full-time captain of the Stars will be Stoinis.

Stoinis, who took the lead in a match last year. When Maxwell wasn’t there, expressed gratitude for the position and duty that will be placed on him moving ahead. “I had a little bit of a taste of captaining the side in ‘Maxi’s’ absence last year and loved the opportunity. So to be given the role full time is a great honour,” Stoinis stated.

“The Stars have been such a constant in my life every summer for the last 10 years and I truly believe with the group we have assembled this season both on and off the field we can bring some long overdue success to the club,” he stated.

Marcus Stoinis

Prior to the 2018–19 season, Maxwell assumed leadership of the Stars and guided them to two finals. Where they placed second each time. They had a late drop to miss the playoffs last season. But they were on track to contend for a finals berth as well. After leading the Stars for five seasons, Maxwell was sidelined by injury in 2022–2023. In addition to leading the squad with 65. He has played the most games with 103.

Marcus Stoinis has also been a member of the Stars for a long time. He is only two games away from being the second player to play in 100 games for the squad. In addition to becoming the team’s all-time top run scorer (2656 runs), Stoinis signed a three-year deal at the end of the previous campaign.

“I want to acknowledge and thank Maxwell for all his efforts in leading the side over the past five seasons and he will continue to be a wonderful resource for everyone at the club,” Blair Crouch, the Stars general manager, stated.

“Marcus has long been a member of our leadership team and showed his leadership skills last year. “Having someone who has been with the Stars since our very first days lead our club in BBL|14 is fantastic,” he continued.

On December 15, Stoinis will begin his full-time rule. When the team plays the Perth Scorchers at home in the season opener.

Ricky Ponting compares the rivalry for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the Ashes.

Posted on November 20, 2024 by [email protected]

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has likened the Australia-India rivalry to the Ashes ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25.

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting compared the Australia-India rivalry to the Ashes, saying that these matches are among the most anticipated in international cricket ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25. Optus Stadium in Perth will host the first Test of the much awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22. Throughout the series, the former Australian captain has pushed both teams to play with a spirit of fair competition. Ponting stated that he expects the matches to be played on the edge of his seat due to the intensity and banter that would be expected throughout the series.

In addition to the history of the Ashes between Australia and England. Australia and India have a long-standing relationship that is not far behind. I believe that we all anticipate these kinds of conflicts. In a recent ICC Review episode, Ponting stated, “As a former player and broadcaster, I want to watch these two teams go out there and play hard and fairly and then see who is left standing at the end of the next five games.”

Ricky Ponting

“I’m not sure if the word “spice” is appropriate, but I anticipate that two of the world’s top teams will play the game practically on the edge, if you will, with neither team wanting to give the other an inch. The World Cup-winning skipper stated, “I don’t want to lose a single match during those entire five Test matches, nor do I want to give the opposition an inch.”

Ponting additionally highlighted the rivalry’s importance. “That’s what makes these fierce rivalry in international sports so wonderful. The 49-year-old went on to say, “Australia-India in a Test match is now as big a rivalry as there is in world sport, not just cricket.”

On November 22, the series will kick off in Perth. From December 6–10, a day-night Test will take place in Adelaide. The Gabba in Brisbane will host the third Test from December 14–18. From December 26 to 30, the Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the customary Boxing Day Test. The fifth and final Test match of the series will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3–7.

Squads for the first Test (Perth):

India:

Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, and Washington Sundar.

Australia:

Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc.

Shafali Verma was left off of India’s ODI team for the match against Australia.

Posted on November 19, 2024 by [email protected]

India’s group for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia does not include the dynamic opener Shafali Verma. Following a poor run of play in which he amassed just 56 runs in the most recent home series against New Zealand, Verma was excluded. Verma’s four ODI half-centuries really ended in July 2022.

The highly regarded offspinner Shreyanka Patil is another interesting absent from the 16-man team. She missed the New Zealand series because of shin splints. She actually didn’t play in the T20 World Cup until after missing time due to a hand injury. Sayali Satgare, Uma Chetry, and D. Hemalatha were the other players left off of the team that defeated New Zealand.

Squad:

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor

Harleen Deol, who played her final game for India in December 2023. She will return to Australia as part of India’s touring contingent. Deol only participated in three WPL games this season due to a knee injury she sustained while playing for the Gujarat Giants, which required a protracted recuperation and rehabilitation period.

Richa Ghosh, who missed the New Zealand series because of her Grade 12 board examinations, returns to the team. Legspinner Asha Sobhana and seamer Pooja Vastrakar, who missed that series due to injuries sustained during the previous T20 World Cup, have not yet made a comeback.

Along with quick bowler Titas Sadhu, the selectors also decided to give Minnu Mani his first call-up to the ODI team. In the home series against Australia last year. Sadhu, 20, did not play in the ODI team. With an unforgettable 4 for 17. She left her imprint in the first Twenty20 Internationals against the same opponents in Navi Mumbai. Additionally, Sadhu played in two Twenty20 Internationals against Bangladesh in May of this year before suffering an injury that required time at the NCA.

Earlier this year, in August, Mani led the India A team to a 2-1 series loss to Australia A. In three games, she amassed 62 runs and claimed four wickets at a respectable economy rate, rewarding her for her useful contributions with the bat further down the order.

When India was in danger early in the first ODI against New Zealand, Tejal Hasabnis played a gutsy innings of 42. Which helped them achieve a competitive total and earn her a spot in the squad. The team has welcomed Priya Puniya back after she played with the ‘A’ team in Australia. After her previous appearance in a home ODI match against South Africa.

Series Schedule:

1st ODI – December 5, Allan Border Field, Brisbane

2nd ODI – December 8, Allan Border Field, Brisbane

3rd ODI – December 11, WACA, Perth

Australia confirms its schedule for the visit of Sri Lanka.

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by [email protected]

In January and February of 2025, Australia will travel to Sri Lanka for a one-time ODI and a two-match Test series. The two matches are part of the World Test Championship, and the Test series starts on January 29.

Galle will host both Test matches; the first match is set to start on January 29 and the second Test starts on February 6. The ODI is scheduled for February 13. Less than a week before the Champions Trophy kicks off, and the location has not yet been announced.

In June and July of 2022, Australia last traveled to Sri Lanka for a Test series. Which ended in a 1-1 draw. Sri Lanka won the second Test in that series by an innings. While Australia won the first Test by ten wickets.

Sri Lanka is currently in third place in the WTC rankings, while Australia is in second place.

“100%” pain-free Shami wants to show the health for Australia in home matches.

Posted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 by [email protected]

Mohammed Shami, who had a setback in his recuperation. He said that he is “100%” pain-free and intends to play “one or two domestic matches” to demonstrate his match fitness for the Australia tour.

Following the completion of the first Test match between India and New Zealand on Sunday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the 34-year-old pacer. Who hasn’t competed for India. Since the 2023 ODI World Cup reported that he bowled with a full run-up and was confident about his fitness.

“Yesterday felt fantastic. Prior to that, I had been bowling with a half run-up because I didn’t want to overtax my body,” Shami stated on Monday, October 21, on the fringes of an event in Gurgaon. “We made the decision yesterday to bowl at maximum effort for the previous two sessions. I gave it everything I had. It was satisfying, and the outcomes were positive. I’m hoping to get back on track quickly.”

Mohammed Shami

The knee issues compounded Shami’s problems. He had been sidelined during the World Cup due to an injury to his left Achilles heel. It was “very difficult” to make a decision on the fast bowler at the moment, according to Rohit Sharma. Who disclosed last week that Shami had a swollen knee after almost reaching 100% fitness. It won’t be the “right decision” for the squad, Rohit continued, to send a “undercooked” Shami to Australia.

“That series is still far away, but I know everyone has been thinking about whether or not I will go to Australia,” Shami remarked, adding that he is “100%” pain-free.

“I just want to concentrate on staying in shape and building up my strength in preparation for the tour. It would be preferable for me to focus on the finer points and spend a little more time on the ground before heading out because I know the style of attack we want for that Test series.

“It’s preferable that I play one or two home matches before traveling to Australia. If I become fit and have eight to 10 days off.

“I don’t know when I can play again, but I’ll try to play a match the day I feel confident bowling 20–30 overs and the doctors give me the all-clear. Prior to heading for the Australia series, I want to spend as much time as possible on the ground.”

On November 22 in Perth, Australia, the first Test match between Australia and India will begin precisely one month from now.

Australia Wants to Maintain Its Lead in the Women’s T20 World Cup

Posted on October 1, 2024 by [email protected]

In the women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on Thursday, Australia is heavy favorites to win their seventh championship. This is their first tournament appearance since skipper Meg Lanning, a four-time champion, retired.

In their first tournament since the retirement of four-time tournament winner captain Meg Lanning, Australia is heavy favorites to capture their seventh crown at the women’s T20 World Cup. Which gets underway on Thursday. With a side that has only twice failed to win the 20-over trophy since the competition’s inception in 2009. New captain Alyssa Healy has her work cut out for her in the United Arab Emirates. Despite being a part of all six of Australia’s previous title victories, the 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter stated she had “no real expectations” going into this year’s event.

Healy stated in a piece for the International Cricket Council’s website that “it’s the best against the best and whoever can be most consistent or win those little moments along the way can get the job done.”

Despite this, she claimed that her side was full of fresh talent, citing Phoebe Litchfield, 21, and rising all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, 22, as players to watch. Australia face dangerous adversaries India and New Zealand in their group. After sweeping the Kiwis 3-0 in the Twenty20 format. They arrive in the UAE.

Since the 20-over competition’s debut season last year, the Women’s Premier League has been an overwhelming domestic success. Which has improved India’s prospects.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated, “If I talk about this team, we have a few players who have been playing for a long time and they really know their roles.”

This is the best team we are going for a T20 World Cup with. India fell in the semi-finals in 2018 and 2023, and they were runners-up in 2020. Sophie Devine of New Zealand will resign her captaincy at the conclusion of the competition, having competed in every World Cup and finished in second place twice.

According to Devine, the T20 World Cup has played a significant role in the advancement and expansion of women’s cricket.

Women’s T20 World Cup ‘Breaking the barriers’

The first group consists of Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies; Sri Lanka and Pakistan complete the group.

After losing to Australia in the Cape Town final the previous year, Laura Wolvaardt, the new captain of the South Africans, is eager to improve on that showing.

“We considered our World Cup final appearance in 2023 to be a significant turning point in our history,” she stated on the ICC website.

Unexpectedly, the Proteas defeated England in the semifinals. “It was a big ‘breaking the barriers and pushing the boundaries’ moment for the team. “We had previously advanced to the semi-finals several times, so it was crucial for us as a team to be able to advance that far.

We want to take it a step further now and raise the trophy.

When Heather Knight’s seasoned England team takes on the Proteas on October 7. Players like Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, and Nat Sciver-Brunt will be itching for retribution.

In the tournament’s inaugural match, Bangladesh takes against Scotland in Sharjah. The prize money for the champions of the October 20 final is $2.34 million. Which is equivalent to the prize money for the men’s division for the first time.

Compared to the $1 million given to the Australians. When they won the championship in South Africa the previous year, that represents a 134% gain.

Australia has many things depending on its journey to CT 2025.

Posted on September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by [email protected]

In exactly two months’ time, Australia would have completed an entire year as men’s ODI world champions for the sixth time in history. No cricket fan in India of course has forgotten the events of November 19, 2023, quite yet. But the last 10 months since that incredible evening in Ahmedabad have slipped by so inconspicuously for the Australian ODI team, that you’d think some sections of the cricket audience in Australia might need a reminder. Especially since we are in September, and it’s finals season for all the major football codes around the country.

But it’s also a reflection of the times that ODI cricket isn’t as popular as it once was. Maybe it’s because there have been so many other cricket competitions held in the interim. Including another World Cup with a T20 format.

Australia

Only the fourth One-Day International (ODI) will be played by Australia. After they regained their crown last November when they depart on Thursday, September 19. While Pat Cummins prepares for the Test summer back home, it will also be the first time some of their World Cup stars have played in 50-over cricket since November 19. Mitchell Marsh, the current captain, will be the first.

In case you missed it, Australia has already participated in five international cricket matches in the UK. Over the past several weeks, with one being washed out. They tied England in the Twenty20 International series after thrashing Scotland 3-0. Even though the two series didn’t exactly create headlines, the fact that white-ball cricket matches start late in this region of the world. Aren’t shown on free-to-air TV in Australia may perhaps have something to do with it.

The five ODIs against England should presumably generate a little more attention. First off, it will be beneficial that the games start much earlier, allowing the majority of Australians to watch the majority of the first innings before going to bed. There will undoubtedly be greater significance to events occurring in the upcoming weeks, beginning with Nottingham’s opening match. In five months, there will be a Champions Trophy to look forward to. The Australians have only ever won this competition once, back in 2009. Historically, they have not had much success in it. Additionally, there has been a lot of talk from the influential figures in Australian cricket.

I Love My Battles With Virat Kohli Due To Mitchell Starc Huge Disclosure

Posted on September 14, 2024 by [email protected]

Australia’s senior Mitchell Starc is excited to compete in the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India’s legendary player Virat Kohli.

Australia’s captain Mitchell Starc is excited to compete in the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India’s legendary player Virat Kohli. In their 19 innings together, Kohli and Starc have faced off, and in the Test format, the Indian has been extremely dominant against the left-arm bowler. Against Starc’s blistering pace, the seasoned Indian hitter has scored 291 runs at an average of 59.00. However, Starc has only got four opportunities to show Kohli how to get to the pavilion. Even though Kohli defeated him in their head-to-head match. Starc admitted that he still enjoys his confrontations with the Indian ahead of the next Big Game T20.

Virat Kohli and I have played a lot of cricket against one another, which is why I like our battles. I always have some exciting fights. It’s usually a fantastic match and one we both enjoy. As I’ve managed to get him out a couple of times and he’s undoubtedly scored a fair number runs against me, Starc told Star Sports.

Virat Kohli & Mitchell Starc

There will be other thrilling matches on the field than Kohli’s matchup with Starc in Australia.

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell thinks the match between Steve Smith of Australia and Virat Kohli of India will be exciting to watch.

The manner that Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, two incredible hitters, go head-to-head, I believe has a lot to do with how their dominance is established throughout the series and how much of an impact it has on who wins the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Maxwell recently told Star Sports that it will be interesting to see the two best players of our generation go head-to-head. One of them is going to make a lot of runs, if not both of them.

On November 22, Australia and India will play their first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth.

India’s 2023 ODI World Cup Produced A $1.39 Billion Economic Impact: ICC

Posted on September 11, 2024 by [email protected]

Australia broke India’s winning streak in the 2023 ODI World Cup final to win the trophy a record-tying sixth time.

Tourism was one of the main industries that benefited from the USD 1.39 billion “economic impact” of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. According to a report released on Wednesday by the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to Nielsen’s Economic Impact Assessment for the ICC. The massive event that took place in October and November of last year was the largest ODI World Cup ever. “An economic benefit of USD 1.39 billion (Rs 11,637 crore) for India has resulted from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, demonstrating the significant economic power of cricket,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said in a statement.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Australia won the trophy a record-tying sixth time, breaking India’s winning streak in the competition. Due to a huge number of local and international visitors witnessing the matches. The impact of tourism on the host cities generated USD 861.4 million in revenue through lodging, travel, transportation, and food and beverage sales, according to an ICC statement.

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One important factor contributing to the overall impact was the economy’s secondary and additive spending. Which brought in USD 515.7 million, or almost 37% of the total. The ICC did not, however, clarify whether the enormous amount mentioned in the report represents genuine revenue.

Approximately 75% of the record-breaking 1.25 million spectators at the major event were there for their first-ever ICC 50-over match according to the study. About 55% of the foreign respondents had been to India on a regular basis in the past. But 19% of the foreign attendees were visiting the nation for the first time because of the World Cup.

The governing body said that nearly 68% of foreign attendees said they would recommend India as a tourist destination to friends and family in the future, further enhancing India’s global image. International travelers visited multiple tourist destinations during their stay, resulting in an economic impact of USD281.2 million.

Jos Buttler is out of the Australia T20Is; Salt is the replacement captain.

Posted on September 5, 2024 by [email protected]

Due to a right calf injury, England captain Jos Buttler will not be playing in the forthcoming Twenty20 International series against Australia. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed this on Thursday, September 5, adding that Buttler may also miss the following five-match ODI series later in the month. Phil Salt has been designated stand-in captain in his absence.

Jos Buttler was ruled out of the competition after sustaining the injury prior to The Hundred. Although it was anticipated that he would recuperate in time for the white-ball series against Australia. He might miss the full English summer if the ailment worsens. Since England’s 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal exit in late June, Buttler has not played.

All-around player Jamie Overton was called up to the T20I team as a replacement. Although as he heals from a back stress issue, he may bat only. The ODI team has added Jordan Cox as cover. Who is currently a member of the England red-ball lineup for the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.

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Three Twenty20 Internationals between Australia and England are scheduled to begin on September 11 at Southampton. Australia is presently touring Scotland. Trent Bridge will host the start of the ODI series on September 19.

England T20I Squad:

Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, and Phil Salt (captain).

England ODI squad:

Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Reece Topley, John Turner, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Adil Rashid, and Matthew Potts.

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