After a week of intense competition, it all comes down to the final showdown in the third season of the T20 Mumbai League. On one side stand the high-flying SoBo Mumbai Falcons, led by India batter Shreyas Iyer, and on the other, the in-form Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, captained by
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl against the defending champions Australia under the gloomy sky of London's iconic venue, Lord's, in the World Test Championship final on Wednesday.
India's Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant penned a heartfelt note for his Lucknow Super Giants teammate and friend Nicholas Pooran, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket.
He said that his family was informed that the mission was postponed at 6 am on Wednesday and another date has not been revealed. Shambhu Dayal Shukla stated that his family is waiting for the announcement of the next date for the Axiom mission.
India's newly crowned Test captain, Shubman Gill's photoshoot, took centre stage as the modern-day giants continue to bolster their preparations for the five high-stakes Tests in England, marking the commencement of a new dawn.
England head coach Brendon McCullum believes the outright domination against the West Indies proves that a "clear blueprint" is in place about the brand of cricket captain Harry Brook wants his side to play.
"It was probably one of the tougher decisions that have been made," South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said at his pre-match press conference, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) President Ajay Nath Shah Deo on Tuesday congratulated India's World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni for his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believed that the swinging ball in England conditions offers an opportunity for his team, as it differs from both Australian and South African conditions.
Pat Cummins led Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title after beating hosts India in the final of the 2023 World Cup in Ahmedabad and to their maiden WTC title in the same year. He is also leading Aussie to their second WTC Final scheduled on June 11 against South Africa.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla has hailed former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's induction in the ICC Hall of Fame and said he is the "most deserving player".