The Junior Cricket Committee has announced India’s U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023 set to take place in the UAE. As the defending champions and the most successful side in the tournament, India is gearing up for another thrilling campaign.
Hardik Pandya, initially with Mumbai Indians in IPL since 2015, moved to Gujarat Titans in 2022 as captain, leading them to victory. Recent reports hint at discussions for a potential trade, suggesting a return to Mumbai Indians for the upcoming IPL 2024 season.
The IPL Auction for 2024 is scheduled to be held in Dubai on December 19, 2023. The IPL 2024 season is anticipated to kick off from March 23, 2024, and extend until May 29, 2024.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially announced that their INR 16.25 crore acquisition from the IPL 2023 auction, Ben Stokes, will be absent from the 2024 season. The decision reflects Stokes’ commitment to workload management, a strategic move to ensure long-term peak performance.
The BCCI has been informed by various sources that Rahul Dravid has decided against extending his tenure as the head coach, and he has officially conveyed this decision to the board. Consequently, VVS Laxman, who is presently leading the second-string Indian team and holds the position of the head of the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, is set to assume the coaching role.
While the BCCI has not officially released the Indian squad, a recent report suggests that Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of the Indian Test team, who participated in the WTC final 2023 against Australia at the Oval, is unlikely to make the cut. Instead, it appears that KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batsman, is poised to be selected as the backup wicketkeeper for the upcoming South Africa Test series.
With the echoes of India’s World Cup final heartbreak slowly fading away, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is gearing up for crucial discussions with Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. The focus of these talks will be on recalibrating strategies and charting a course for the next four years across various formats. Sources indicate that a key agenda item is gaining clarity on Rohit’s future in white-ball cricket, coupled with the imperative of grooming a captain for the future.
In the midst of the ongoing IPL 2024 trading window, the first significant move has reportedly taken place. According to reports, Rajasthan Royals have traded Devdutt Padikkal to Lucknow Super Giants, receiving Avesh Khan in return.
In a decision made on Tuesday, November 21, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has granted permission for Sri Lanka to engage in bilateral activities and participate in ICC events. The decision was reached following a meeting between the ICC and representatives from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
In January 2024, Afghanistan is set to embark on their inaugural white-ball series against the Men in Blue as they tour India. The historic encounter will unfold in a three-match T20I series commencing on January 11 at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
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