Sports "Fans Go Wild as KL Rahul Makes Homecoming in Ranji Trophy Match for Karnataka" After a five-year absence, Indian batter KL Rahul returned to the Ranji Trophy and was welcomed with open arms by his home crowd at the M Chinnwasmay Stadium in Bengaluru. Fans can be seen in a video cheering for the player as he walks out to bat for his state team. Despite a decent start, Rahul was dismissed for 26 runs and will be looking to make a big impact in the second innings. With the ICC Champions Trophy and 2023 ODI World Cup on the horizon, India will be hoping for Rahul to hit top form again. Stay updated on all the action with Sportskeeda's live updates and news from the 2025 IPL Auction.
After joining the International Cricket Council in 2012 and being appointed CEO in November 2021, Geoff Allardice has announced his resignation just weeks before the Champions Trophy. While the official statement mentioned pursuing new challenges, a board member revealed that one of the reasons behind his departure was his failure to present a clear picture of Pakistan's readiness to host the tournament. The lack of progress in Karachi and Rawalpindi, along with the budget overrun of the T20 World Cup in the US, led to the decision, raising questions about Pakistan's ability to host a successful event.
During a warm meet-and-greet with some of his young supporters at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya won hearts with his charming and down-to-earth personality. In a viral video, Pandya was seen playfully asking a young fan where he should sign his autograph on the fan's T-shirt. While India leads the T20I series against England 2-0, Pandya is determined to make a bigger impact on the field and also has his eyes set on winning the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
India's Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2024 at the prestigious ICC Awards, becoming the fifth Indian cricketer to receive this accolade. The award, named after former West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers, is a testament to Bumrah's exceptional performances in both Test and T20 formats for India. Despite facing a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah has been pivotal in India's recent successes and is expected to be a vital player in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Mumbai, 24th January: Reigning Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup champions Mumbai faced a shocking defeat on their home turf against Jammu and Kashmir, led by Paras Dogra, in the sixth round of the Ranji trophy at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC. Despite the efforts of Shardul Thakur, who performed with both bat and ball in the match, Jammu and Kashmir's quick and efficient chase of the 205-run target on the third day proved to be too much for Mumbai. This win catapulted J&K to the top spot in Group A with 29 points, while Mumbai slipped to third position with 22 points. The star-studded Mumbai squad, featuring internationals like Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shreyas Iyer, had a disappointing outing with their top order failing to make an impact.
Jammu and Kashmir, considered the underdog, stunned the cricket world by beating Mumbai, the 42-time champions, in a group A league match of the ongoing Ranji Trophy. Despite a star-studded Mumbai squad, comprising of top Indian players like Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane, J&K outplayed them in a thrilling five-wicket win. With this victory, J&K almost secured their knock-out berth and currently lead the group A table. And if Baroda gets a first-innings lead in their match against J&K, Mumbai will be knocked out of the group league phase.
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, Punjab captain Shubman Gill proved himself as the backbone of his team after scoring a much-needed half-century in the second innings. This comes as a relief for Gill, who had been struggling to find his form after a disappointing outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The knock also holds significance as India gears up for upcoming ODIs and the ICC Champions Trophy, where Gill's performance will be closely observed. In another match, Shardul Thakur's brilliant century for Mumbai sets a target of 205 runs for Jammu & Kashmir to win. Stay updated on all the latest cricket news and download our app for more updates.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released a high-energy campaign film for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, featuring top stars from participating countries. The film highlights the intense nature of the tournament where every match counts and players put everything on the line for a chance to claim the unique White Jackets. With the tournament featuring the world's top-eight cricketing nations, and Afghanistan making its debut, the stage is set for an electrifying competition. Players like India's Hardik Pandya, England's Phil Salt, and Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi share their excitement and determination to win the coveted trophy.
Despite calls for England to boycott their match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler believes that it is not the right way to move forward. The Taliban regime's assault on women's rights in Afghanistan has sparked controversy, leading to UK politicians urging for the boycott. However, Buttler believes that political situations should not affect sports and hopes for a successful tournament.
The highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner and cricket fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to witness the action. With the tournament being held in Pakistan and the UAE, the stage is set for the top teams to battle it out for the coveted title. As a teaser, the ICC released a thrilling Mission Impossible-style promo featuring star players Shaheen Afridi, Hardik Pandya, and Phil Salt. Pandya and Salt expressed their excitement and determination to bring the trophy home for their respective teams. This promises to be an epic showdown with 15 matches and 8 teams vying for the ultimate glory on 19 February.