Sunday, April 20
Joburg Super Kings triumphed over Durban's Super Giants with a 28-run victory in their SA20 clash, thanks to standout performances from spinners Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, and Imran Tahir. Chasing 169/7, the Super Giants were bowled out for 141, despite Quinton de Kock's 55. Spinners secured JSK's second consecutive win.
A fan's eagerness to snap a photo with Australian cricket star Sam Konstas led to a car accident when he forgot to engage the handbrake, causing his vehicle to roll and hit another. The incident, captured on a viral video, occurred as Konstas prepared for a Sydney Thunder practice session. Konstas' recent performances have solidified his place in the team.
Desert Vipers secured their second win in ILT20 Season 3, defeating Gulf Giants by six wickets. Sam Curran's unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 40 off 18 balls guided the Vipers to reach the target of 120 in 17.4 overs. Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir's bowling limited the Giants to 119/9 despite James Vince's valiant 76.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma shares an emotional message as Wankhede Stadium celebrates its 50th anniversary on January 19. He reflects on his deep connection with the venue, recalling his journey from age-group cricket to memorable moments. Rohit is training at Wankhede to regain form ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Mohammedan SC players were reported to boycott training due to unpaid wages ahead of their ISL game against Chennaiyin FC. Club General Secretary Ishtiaque Ahmed denies these claims, stating all players are paid and training continues as usual. The club has changed its payment structure, linking payments to performance incentives.
India Women's cricket team achieved their highest-ever total in an ODI by scoring over 370 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest century by an Indian women's batter in just 70 balls. Pratika Rawal also hit a century. They had a record opening partnership of 233 runs in a match against Ireland in Rajkot.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker and wrestler Aman Sehrawat are expected to have their Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced due to deterioration. The International Olympic Committee and Monnaie de Paris are addressing the issue, ensuring identical replacements with the original engravings for affected athletes. Similarly, Aman’s bronze medal has shown signs of fading, though the wrestler has yet to file a formal complaint.
Mohammad Amir shares his thoughts about playing all matches in the fast-paced format of cricket, emphasising human limitations and the need to manage workloads. Despite retiring from international cricket twice, he continues to participate in T20 leagues, highlighting the rise of younger talents and the challenges of maintaining fitness amid continuous back-to-back games.
India skipper Smriti Mandhana scored a record-breaking century in the third Women's ODI against Ireland on Wednesday. She achieved her hundred in 70 balls, setting a new record for the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs. Mandhana's knock helped India dominate the game and secure a commanding position in the series.
Prithvi Shaw is likely to be excluded from Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy matches due to fitness and attitude concerns. Shaw's current struggle with discipline and performance has led to criticisms from team officials and senior players. He was also unsold during the IPL auction and last played for India in 2021.
