Stand-in Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav is ruled out until February 2024 with a grade II ankle injury, likely missing the T20I series against Afghanistan, raising captaincy concerns for India.
Mohammed Shami, the standout performer in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, is set to be honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award on January 9, 2024, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket amid personal challenges and triumphs.
The choice to replace Rohit with Hardik as captain stirred discontent among numerous Mumbai Indians fans, with many voicing their disappointment and anger on social media. In an extreme display of displeasure, one fan protested the leadership change by burning a Mumbai Indians jersey.
In the India tour of South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has opted to withdraw from the Test series beginning December 26, citing personal reasons.
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is likely to miss the South Africa Test series due to an ankle injury sustained during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not issued an official statement, but Shami’s participation remains uncertain, with his absence affecting India’s squad set to travel to South Africa.
The BCCI has recommended Indian pacer Mohammed Shami for the Arjuna Award, citing his outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup, as a 12-member committee, including former international athletes, will decide this year’s sports awards.
The IPL 2024 auction, set for December 19, generates anticipation with player registrations closing on November 30,
Virat Kohli opts for a break from white-ball cricket, including the T20I series against South Africa, expressing his availability for the Test matches; uncertainty remains about Rohit Sharma’s participation in the white-ball series, impacting leadership decisions for the upcoming significant tournaments.
India Women’s cricket team matches against England and Australia in Mumbai will offer free entry to fans, encouraging support for women’s cricket, according to reports. The series includes ODI and T20I contests, starting with a three-match T20 series on December 29 and featuring a mix of Test, ODI, and T20 matches until January 9, 2024.
It has been confirmed by sources to India Today that Rahul Dravid is set to transition from the position of the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He is expected to join Lucknow Super Giants as a mentor for the IPL 2024 season. Additionally, VVS Laxman is anticipated to take over the Indian team on a full-time basis.
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