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Rohit Sharma Won't Have To Set Foot On Pakistan Soil For CT 2025 As Report Says ICC, PCB Cancel...

Whether or not Rohit Sharma will go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 captains' meet has been a matter of intense speculation. The BCCI was against the Indian cricket team going to Pakistan - the designated hosts of the Champions Trophy - and hence the tournament was shifted to a hybrid model, where India's games will be played in Dubai. Then came the issue of Rohit Sharma travelling to Pakistan for the customary captains' meet - a common practice ahead of any big ICC event.

Ex-India World No. 1 Cruises Into 2nd Round Of Thailand Masters BWF Super 300 Event

Former world no.1 Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth entered the second round of the Thailand Masters BWF Super 300 event with a straight-game win over his opponent here on Wednesday. Srikanth defeated Israel's Danii Dubovenko 21-13 21-18 in the men's singles opening round. This is Srikanth's second straight win over Dubovenko, having defeated him previously in the 2024 Macau Open back in September 2024. Srikanth will next face Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan.

Watch: Fans Chant Virat Kohli "Ko Bowling Do" During Delhi's Ranji Trophy Game. This Happens Next

Fans turned up in huge numbers at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as India star Virat Kohli made his domestic cricket comeback. It was a return after 12 years for Kohli, who without a surprise hogged immense limelight on the opening day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Railways. Multiple videos are going viral on social media involving Kohli and one of them has the fans demanding the star to be given the task of bowling. The fans could not see the batting of Kohli on the opening day as Delhi captain Ayush Badoni won the toss and opted to bowl. Railways were bundled out for 241 and Delhi reached 41 for 1 in reply at stumps.

Champions Trophy 2025 Event For Captains Cancelled? Report Claims Complications With Two Teams. Not India, Pakistan

The captains' meet ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 has been cancelled, according to a report in Cricket Pakistan. Already there were lot of speculations that India captain Rohit Sharma may not attend the event in Pakistan. Now the fresh report says the captains' event was cancelled due to 'delayed arrival' of several teams. The report quoted ICC sources as saying England and Australia are arriving in Pakistan later than planned. England will reach Lahore on February 18, while Australia will arrive the next day. The Champions Trophy 2025 starts with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand. In such a scenario, a captains' meet is not feasible, said the report.

"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Steve Smith has regained his mojo in Test cricket, with the Australia batter smashing his 36th century in the format on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. During the same knock, Smith, who is leading Australia in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, became only the fourth Australian to breach the landmark of 10,000 Tests runs. Former India batter Aakash Chopra has lauded Smith, who now stands at 10,140 runs at an average of 56.33 in 115 Tests.

Josh Inglis Scripts History For Australia, Misses Shikhar Dhawan's Record By Whisker

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis made history on Thursday, slamming the fastest century by an Australian on Test debut and overall second-fastest during the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. During the match, Inglis, already having featured in 26 ODIs and 29 T20Is for Australia, came to bat at number five. He greeted the spin bowlers with a four on his very first ball and did not look back from then on. Inglis reached his half-century in just 51 balls, with five fours. He reached his century in 90 balls, with 10 fours and a six, becoming the fastest Australian to do so.

Irfan Pathan Calls Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Return To Domestic Cricket "Fantastic"

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan sees the return of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to domestic cricket as a "fantastic" moment for Indian cricket. After failing to live up to the expectations in international colours, the top Indian stars returned to domestic format in a bid to find their lost form. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma were the prominent faces of the Indian team, who turned up to find the batting rhythm while sticking to the basic principle.

Is Rinku Singh Fit To Play 4th T20I vs England? India Assistant Coach Says "He'll Be..."

Attempting some cheeky and audacious shots, a fit-again Rinku Singh was in full flow during an extended net session ahead of the fourth T20 International against England on Friday. Rinku was rested from the second and third game of the series due to back spasms and India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate confirmed that the Aligarh dasher is good to go on Friday. "Rinku is fit. He played the first game, hurt himself and missed the next two. But I would imagine Rinku comes back in as soon as he's proper fit. He batted the other night and I think he'll be ready to go tomorrow," Ten Doeschate said during the pre-match press conference.

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Rohit Sharma Won't Have To Set Foot On Pakistan Soil For CT 2025 As Report Says ICC, PCB Cancel...

Ex-India World No. 1 Cruises Into 2nd Round Of Thailand Masters BWF Super 300 Event

Watch: Fans Chant Virat Kohli "Ko Bowling Do" During Delhi's Ranji Trophy Game. This Happens Next

Champions Trophy 2025 Event For Captains Cancelled? Report Claims Complications With Two Teams. Not India, Pakistan

"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Josh Inglis Scripts History For Australia, Misses Shikhar Dhawan's Record By Whisker

Irfan Pathan Calls Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Return To Domestic Cricket "Fantastic"

Is Rinku Singh Fit To Play 4th T20I vs England? India Assistant Coach Says "He'll Be..."