Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya's outstanding performances led India A to a historic total of 413/6 against Australia A in the rescheduled one-day match in Green Park, Kanpur. Despite rain delaying the match by a day, Shreyas and Priyansh's centuries propelled India A to their highest total at home and also the highest score ever made against Australia A.
The Indian cricket team dominated the first test of the ongoing series against the West Indies, registering a brilliant win by an innings and 140 runs. Bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the match, with the former taking four wickets in the first innings and the latter taking four in the second innings. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja all scored centuries for India, with the team posting a massive total of 448 runs in the first innings. The win gives India the lead in the two-game series, setting them up for potential victory in the next match.
India's upcoming tour of Australia will see a change in captaincy as Shubman Gill takes over from Rohit Sharma for the ODIs. The BCCI has also announced the 15-man squad for the ODIs and T20Is, with Rohit and Virat Kohli making their return to the Indian setup after a long break. Despite being relatively inexperienced in ODI captaincy, Gill's impressive record in List-A cricket and recent success as Test captain make him a promising leader for India's future. However, injured players like Pandya and Pant will be missed in the T20I squad, which will be led by Suryakumar Yadav.
With Team India’s upcoming tour of Australia just around the corner, national selectors are faced with key decisions regarding the squad announcement. While some star players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are expected to be included, concerns over fitness and workload management have sparked speculation about potential adjustments. Chief among them is the decision to have Shubman Gill replace Rohit Sharma as captain for the three-match ODI series, with Rishabh Pant still recovering from a foot fracture sustained during the Test series against England.
Amid concerns over Rohit Sharma's fitness and the upcoming leadership shift, Shubman Gill is being considered to take the reins as India's ODI captain for the Australia tour. While the move may seem sudden, Gill's previous proxy-captaincy roles and leadership potential make him a strong candidate. Should he be appointed, it would signal a bold long-term vision for Indian cricket's evolving leadership transition.
Indian wicket-keeper batsman Dhruv Jurel dedicated his first Test century to the Indian Army, something he had been planning for a long time. Jurel, who was standing in for the injured Rishabh Pant, scored a brilliant 125 runs against West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test in Ahmedabad. His unique celebration was a nod to his father who served in the Indian Army and is a Kargil war veteran. Meanwhile, India continued to dominate with KL Rahul scoring a hundred and Ravindra Jadeja remaining unbeaten on 104 at stumps.
Bournemouth will face off against Fulham in a highly anticipated Premier League match on Friday, with a potential chance to move up to second place in the league standings. Despite a recent draw and a loss, Bournemouth is undefeated in their last five matches and will be relying on top scorer Antoine Semenyo to lead the charge. However, Fulham's manager Marco Silva acknowledges that Bournemouth has a strong and well-rounded team, not just relying on Semenyo's talents.
In an intense Premier League match, Bournemouth secured a 3-1 win over Fulham with incredible goals from Semenyo and Kluivert. Sessegnon opened the scoring for Fulham before Semenyo's equaliser and then took the lead with another stunning strike. Bournemouth's win puts them in second place in the league, and fans can leave their thoughts on the game through various platforms including WhatsApp and text.
Young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel made history as he became just the third Indian wicketkeeper to score a century against the West Indies at home. He also became the 12th Indian wicketkeeper to reach the milestone in Test cricket and is only the fifth to score his maiden century against the Windies. Jurel's impressive performance adds to KL Rahul's 10th century as an opener, making him the fourth Indian player with the most tons in that position.
After a seven-month hiatus from international cricket, Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the white-ball tour of Australia. The selectors will make the announcement on Saturday, during the third day of the ongoing first Test against the West Indies. However, injured players such as Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant won't be available for selection. In addition, Test skipper Shubman Gill may be rested from either the ODIs or T20Is, as the team prioritizes the upcoming T20 World Cup and gaining WTC points from home Tests.