Matthew Humphreys shines as Ireland beat Zimbabwe
Ireland wrapped up their third Test win in a row as spinner Matthew Humphreys starred with a six-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
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Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has backed Afghanistan to surprise a few teams at the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to get underway on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Afghanistan are placed in the group of death, consisting of powerhouses Australia, England and South Africa. Chopra feels Afghanistan have "unlimited opportunities" despite a tough group stage fixture list. He suggested that Afghanistan have a great chance of upsetting England, especially considering the latter's recent struggles against spin bowling.
"Good Things Happen...": Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya Post Tributes As Rohit Sharma Hits Century
Rohit Sharma marked his return to form with the bat as he slammed a superb century in the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack. Rohit played a swashbuckling innings of 119 in just 90 balls, as India made a chase of 305 look easy, achieving the target with more than five overs to spare. It was Rohit's first ODI century since against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup, ending a 487-day streak without a ton in the format. Mumbai Indians teammates Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya wrote in tribute to Rohit after his knock.
Rohit Sharma Ends 487-Day Century Drought, Sends Warning To Rivals Ahead of Champions Trophy
India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday slammed his 32 ODI century, his first in the format since October 2023. Rohit achieved the milestone during the 2nd ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. This was Rohit's first century in any format since March last year, 338 days to be precise, while his last ODI ton came against Afghanistan at the ODI World Cup on October 11, 2023 (487 days). On Sunday, Rohit reached triple figures in 76 balls.
Matthew Humphreys helps Ireland edge closer to Zimbabwe Test victory
Ireland need three more wickets to claim their one-off Test against Zimbabwe and make it three successive wins in the longer format.
Bosch replaces Nortje in Proteas' Champions Trophy squad
The Proteas have named Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
'Flawless' MI Cape Town Wins Maiden SA20 Title
Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada produced an inspired bowling performance to lead MI Cape Town to their maiden SA20 title with a comfortable 76 runs win over two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. After finishing last in the previous two seasons, the Rashid Khan-led MI Cape Town hardly put any foot wrong in the third season. Rabada on Saturday night claimed 4/25 in 3.4 overs to dismiss Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 105 in response to MI Cape Town's 181 for 8 -- the second-highest score in a SA20 final.
England Blasted After Latest Debacle vs India Ahead Of Champions Trophy By Ex-Captain
Former captain Nasser Hussain said for quite some time England's white-ball game was "way off where it was" under Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss, who led the side to the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup triumph on home soil. After losing the T20I series to India 4-1, England suffered a four-wicket defeat to the same opposition and are 1-0 behind in the three-match ODI series. The Jos Buttler-led side need to win the remaining matches in Cuttack and Ahmedabad if they are to sign off from the India tour on a high. England will then be taking part in the Champions Trophy happening from February 19 to March 9, where they are placed in Group B alongside Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa in the eight-team 50-over competition.