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ICC T20I Rankings: England Batter Phil Salt Climbs To Second Spot

England opener Phil Salt's incredible form has propelled the opener to second on the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, and a career-high rating of 802. Salt was one of several players from the high-scoring West Indies v England T20I series in the Caribbean to enjoy a jump after the latest update on Wednesday. The England opener's scores of 119 and 38 in Trinidad moved him up 18 places, with a career-high rating of 802, 15 rating points clear of Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan in third (787), as per ICC.

World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 cycle witnessed two years of enthralling cricket action among nine Test cricket-playing nations. As many as 57 out of 69 Tests produced results and only 12 matches ended in draws, proving that ICC's idea of adding context to the longest format with the World Test Championship turned out to be a masterstroke.

Hit Or Flop? Decoding The Curious Case Of Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson's talent, and potential if you could term it that at the age of 29, is beyond reproach. An elegant stroke player with the ability to take any bowling attack in the world to the cleaners, Samson has, deservedly, earned a cult following for himself, mostly based on his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having made his IPL debut back in 2013, the wicket-keeper batsman has aged like fine wine in the domestic franchisee-based cricket league, getting better and better with every passing season. So far, Samson has amassed 3,888 runs in 152 IPL outings with an average of close to 30 and a strike rate of 137.19.

From Virat Kohli To Pat Cummins, A Look At Best Cricketers Of 2023

Cricket is a team sport, but yet every day, every month and every year, we find some select faces who stand out in a crowd of hundreds of players out there representing their national flag on the pitch. 2023 was no different. While the year will be remembered for Australia completing a three-peat of ICC World Test Championship, The Ashes and ICC Cricket World Cup, India's dominant run at home that concluded with heartbreak of a World Cup final loss, the aggression of South African cricket team, England's 'Bazball' school of Test cricket and failing down of old, World Cup winning empires like Sri Lanka, England and West Indies, certain individuals caught the eye of fans with their performances. Let us look at some of the best players of this year:

Hardik Pandya, New Mumbai Indians Captain, May Miss IPL 2024 Due To Injury: Sources

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya could miss the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to an ankle injury, NDTV sources confirmed on Saturday. This comes after Hardik was traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL players auction. The players was initially named in the retention list by GT, but was traded to MI ahead of the auction as part of an all-cash deal. NDTV sources have confirmed that Hardik will miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, while his participation in the upcoming season of IPL remains a doubt.

On RCB's IPL 2024 Auction Performance, AB De Villiers' Blunt 'X Factor' Verdict

Legendary South African batter AB De Villiers believes that Royal Challengers Bangalore are still missing a quality spinner even after the IPL 2024 Auction. While reviewing RCB's performance in the auction, De Villiers pointed out that RCB released Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga ahead of the new season but they failed to buy a proper alternative who can prove to be a 'X factor'. He also mentioned veteran India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who was released by RCB in 2022 and Gujarat Titans star Rashid Khan while making his point that spin bowling is a department which has been a problem for the franchise.

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Records And Stats At Centurion's SuperSport Park

The final leg of the India tour of South Africa 2023-24 will see the two teams take the field in the first Test match on December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The much-anticipated fixture is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST. After the two cricketing heavyweights shared the spoils in the T20I series, India upped the ante to clinch the ODI series 2-1. Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh was named as the Player of the Series for taking 10 wickets in three matches, including a five-wicket and a four-wicket haul apiece.

"It Was Tough, Emotional": Mahela Jayawardene On Decision To Replace Rohit Sharma As Captain

Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians' Global Head of Cricket, admitted that replacing Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as the team's captain was a tough decision but termed it a necessary call with future in mind. Pandya's return to MI as captain had evoked sharp responses from the teams' fan base, but Jayawardene asserted that Rohit will remain an integral part of the side. "It was a tough decision. It was emotional, to be honest. It's fair on the fans as well (to react). I think everyone is emotional and we have to respect that as well. But at the same time, as a franchise, you have to make those decisions," Jayawardene told Jio Cinema.

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ICC T20I Rankings: England Batter Phil Salt Climbs To Second Spot

World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket

Hit Or Flop? Decoding The Curious Case Of Sanju Samson

From Virat Kohli To Pat Cummins, A Look At Best Cricketers Of 2023

Hardik Pandya, New Mumbai Indians Captain, May Miss IPL 2024 Due To Injury: Sources

On RCB's IPL 2024 Auction Performance, AB De Villiers' Blunt 'X Factor' Verdict

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Records And Stats At Centurion's SuperSport Park

"It Was Tough, Emotional": Mahela Jayawardene On Decision To Replace Rohit Sharma As Captain