Friday, November 29
India, trailing 0-1 in the series, aim to leverage home advantage in the crucial second Test against New Zealand, starting Thursday. Rishabh Pant is fit, Akash Deep nears selection, and Shubman Gill is ready. New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, emphasize adaptability.
Gujarat Titans plan to retain Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan for IPL 2025, as suggested by a social media post, but fans speculate about Mohammed Shami's future with the team. Despite being a key player and recovering from injury, Shami aims to prove his fitness in domestic cricket before the Australia tour.
Gambia's Musa Jobarteh set an unwanted record by conceding 93 runs in four overs in a T20 match against Zimbabwe. In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier, Zimbabwe posted a record 344 for four. Skipper Sikandar Raza hit an unbeaten 133 runs, leading to Zimbabwe's victory by a record 290 runs.
In an Emerging Asia Cup 2024 match, Mohammad Haris led Pakistan A to a commanding victory over the UAE with a splendid knock of 71 off 49 balls, highlighted by a remarkable six. Shahnawaz Dahani's exceptional bowling, taking 5 wickets for 12 runs, secured a 114-run win for Pakistan A.
Lucknow Super Giants plan to release KL Rahul for the IPL mega auction due to concerns over his strike rate. Young pacer Mayank Yadav will be one of the top three retained players, joining Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi. Meanwhile, several franchises, including LSG and Punjab Kings, are keen on securing Rishabh Pant if he isn't retained by Delhi Capitals.
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan shared a humorous video mimicking the viral 'Pankhe Waale Baba' trend, delighting fans on Instagram. The video enhances Dhawan’s reputation as an entertainer. This comes shortly after his August 2024 retirement announcement, marking the end of a stellar 12-year international career, thanked fans for their support.
Zimbabwe set a new T20I world record by scoring 344 against Gambia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier. Sikandar Raza led with a stunning unbeaten 133 off 43 balls, including 15 sixes. His performance made him the first Zimbabwean to score a T20I century, cementing his crucial role in the team's success.
