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SYDNEY : Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order.
The 2023 ODI World Cup in India created an "economic impact" of USD 1.39 billion with tourism among the biggest beneficiaries, according to a report released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. The Economic Impact Assessment conducted by Nielsen for the ICC, claimed that the mega-event held in October-November last year was the biggest ever ODI World Cup. "The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 has demonstrated the significant economic power of cricket, generating economic benefit of USD 1.39 billion (Rs 11,637 crore) for India," ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said in a statement.
As we get closer to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, there's plenty of chatter around the future of Mumbai Indians stalwart Rohit Sharma. He was removed as the franchise's skipper ahead of the start of last season, with Hardik Pandya being given the role. The relationship between Rohit and MI has since reportedly deteriorated, with the opening batter now keen to join a new franchise. When former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was asked about Rohit's immediate IPL future, he said that the Hitman might be transferred to a new franchise in the trade window.
The ODI World Cup 2023 was a great one for the Indian cricket team. Barring the heart-break in the final, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team impressed all. Off the field too, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now claimed that the ODi World Cup impacted India in a big way. In a report titled, "ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Delivers Economic Boost to India", the ICC said the 2023 ODI World Cup in India created an "economic benefit" of USD 1.39 billion with tourism among the biggest beneficiaries.
India vs Malaysia, Asian Champions Trophy 2024, Live Updates: India men's hockey team will be squaring off against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy match on Wednesday in Hulunbuir. The Indian side is high on momentum as it will be coming to this clash after registering two back-to-back wins against hosts China and Japan.
The Indian cricket team for the first test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19, has been announced. Pacers Yash Dayal and Akash Deep got national team call-ups while Rishabh Pant also made a comeback in the Rohit Sharma-led side. The two-Test Bangladesh series will be the start of a long season for India. After Bangladesh, India will face New Zealand, South Africa and Australia towards the end of the year. The performance of the team in the Test series against Bangladesh, thus, will be crucial.
India men's hockey team aims to carry it's winning momentum in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy, when it takes on Malaysia in the next clash on Wednesday in Hulunbuir. India's new-found ability to score field goals will be crucial in this match. Coming into the tournament after securing their successive bronze wins at the Olympics, India are looking a more enterprising side, grabbing opportunities up front with a rock solid defence in place. India started their title defence with a 3-0 win over hosts China before thrashing Japan 5-1 in their next league match on Monday.
Fringe players like Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube along with some seasoned name who have been ignored by the national selectors will be aiming to attract their attention when round two of Duleep Trophy begins in Anantapur on Thursday. The star power in the season-opening red-ball event will be reduced significantly for round two with India squad players released for a national camp ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai from September 19. Sarfaraz Khan is the lone India squad member who will be featuring in the domestic competition.