In an unexpected turn of events, India's dominance at home was shattered when New Zealand achieved an extraordinary 3-0 whitewash, marking India's first-ever clean sweep loss in a home Test series.
After the hosts India suffered a shocking whitewash against New Zealand in the three-match Test series, the question is rising: Can India reach the final of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship edition?
Many have left a long-lasting impact and created fanbases, signifying their gameplay and attitude. With the recent retention list having some unexpected releases, it is evident that not just the franchises but even the franchises would be up for an intense ride in the upcoming 2025 IPL Mega Auction. That said, here are the probable five foreign players who have the potential to convert their most expensive bids in the forthcoming Mega Auction.
With some amusing releases and a colossal purse of over Rs. 120 Crores across the retention and auction process, this edition of the team's creation would go wild and intriguing. Based on some shocking releases by the franchises, here are the top five probable Indian players whose teams would be eager to break the bank to acquire their talent in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction.
Ravindra Jadeja's journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tale of consistency and impact, marked by his evolution into a premier all-rounder and a core player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Starting his IPL career with Rajasthan Royals, Jadeja has come a long way, cementing his place in CSK since 2013 and becoming a vital cog in their lineup.
Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as one of the most explosive batters in T20 cricket, known for his ruthless power-hitting and the ability to dismantle any bowling attack in the shortest format.
South Africa started strong in Chattogram, with their batters taking full advantage of favorable conditions after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Although Aiden Markram fell early, chipping a length ball to Mominul Haque at mid-on, Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi formed a steady partnership to bring stability to the innings.
In a thrilling finale at Ahmedabad, India Women clinched the ODI series 2-1 against New Zealand with a resounding 6-wicket victory. Winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat but struggled to gain momentum, with the Indian bowlers striking early to leave the visitors at a precarious 88/5.
Rohit Sharma had an impressive run in Test cricket in 2023, showcasing his consistency and adaptability against top teams. Starting with Australia, he displayed grit by accumulating 300 runs across 8 innings, averaging 37.5, including a century and 35 boundaries. His most striking feature was his patience, as shown by a dot-ball percentage of 70.5%, indicating his disciplined approach.
In a thrilling season opener, the Sydney Sixers Women chased down 178 to secure a three-wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades Women, marking their third-highest successful chase in WBBL history.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
