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ICC Announces ODI Team Of The Year. No Indian Player Finds Spot

India's lack of international commitments in the 50-over format in 2024 had a bearing on the ICC men's ODI Team of the Year with not a single cricketer from the country making it to the list released on Friday. The all-star team announced by the ICC features four players from Sri Lanka, three each from Pakistan and Afghanistan and one from the West Indies. India played only three ODIs -- an away series against Sri Lanka --, losing two of them while the third one ended in a tie.

U19 T20 Women's World Cup: India Outclass Sri Lanka By 60 Runs, Enter Super 6

Opener G Trisha's composed 49 and pacers' excellent new ball spell fashioned India's lopsided 60-run win over Sri Lanka and their entry into the Super Six of the ICC U19 T20 Women's World Cup as Group A toppers on Thursday. On a spiteful pitch, Trisha's 44-ball knock (5x4, 1x6) was worth its weight in gold as it guided India to a competitive 118 for nine. Pacers VJ Joshitha and Shabnam then tore through the Lankan top-order to reduce them to 9 for four in 3.2 overs, and run out of skipper Manudi Nanayakkara an over later had them reeling at 12 for five.

"India Ready To Showcase Its Unique Brand Of Cricket During Champions Trophy": Hardik Pandya

India is ready to showcase its unique brand of cricket and the players are committed to bringing the Champions Trophy home again, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said in Wednesday. The Champions Trophy will be held from February 19 and Pakistan is the official host country of the tournament. But India will play its share of matches in Dubai after citing security concerns as the reason for refusing to travel to Pakistan. India had won the tournament in 2013 when it was held in the United Kingdom, and were joint winners with hosts Sri Lanka in 2002.

"Pray For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Ex-Cricketer Launches Decisive Verdict On India Stalwarts

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif showered praise on stalwart Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, calling them "great white-ball cricketers". Kif was speaking in a video on his YouTube channel. Kaif also mentioned that Team India will need Rohit and Virat in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli made his debut in the ODI format in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Following that he has scored a whopping 13906 runs from 295 50-over matches at a strike rate of 93.54. He also has an average of 58.18. Meanwhile, Rohit played his maiden ODI match in 2007 against Ireland. In 265 ODIs, the skipper scored 10866 runs at a strike rate of 92.43 and an average of 49.16.

"Those Who Haven't Played 150kmph...": Shreyas Iyer Blasts Short-Ball Critics

would've wanted to. Still not able to deliver with the desired consistency, Iyer has been in and out of the team over the last couple of years. The batters has struggled the most against short-pitched deliveries, though he continues to deny the extent to which short balls have troubled him. Iyer once again blasted critics who continue to target him over his weakness against shorter deliveries.

"Can Be Really Aggressive": Jos Buttler On England's Batting Depth Ahead Of India T20Is

A formidable batting lineup is the cornerstone of any successful international cricket team. Combine that with a coach who champions an aggressive approach and a squad where nearly every player boasts a first-class hundred and the ability to hit towering sixes, and England is a team capable of dismantling the strongest bowling attacks on their day. This depth in batting played a crucial role in England's historic triumphs at the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. As they prepare for the T20I series against India and next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, England appears to be perfecting the same blueprint.

Smriti Mandhana Gains A Spot To Reach 2nd Place In Women's ICC ODI Rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to the top position, climbing to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland. Mandhana, the only Indian in the top 10, had blasted 135 in the third ODI, besides scoring 41 and 73 in the opening and second game. The 28-year-old currently has 738 points to her name, while South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt (773 points) is at the top, followed by Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu (733) in the third place.

U19 World Cup: Vaishnavi Sharma's Record 5/5, Including Hat-Trick, Powers India To 10-Win Over Malaysia

Debutant left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma recorded astonishing figures of 5/5, including a hat-trick, as India demolished Malaysia by 10 wickets in an utterly one-sided U19 Women's T20 World Cup match that was done and dusted in less than 18 overs on Tuesday. Vaishnavi's figures are the best ever in the tournament's history as Malaysia were bundled out for a paltry 31 in 14.3 overs. Fellow left-arm spinner Ayushi Shukla (3/8) also chipped in as India bowlers ran through Malaysia's batting line-up without much ado.

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ICC Announces ODI Team Of The Year. No Indian Player Finds Spot

U19 T20 Women's World Cup: India Outclass Sri Lanka By 60 Runs, Enter Super 6

"India Ready To Showcase Its Unique Brand Of Cricket During Champions Trophy": Hardik Pandya

"Pray For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Ex-Cricketer Launches Decisive Verdict On India Stalwarts

"Those Who Haven't Played 150kmph...": Shreyas Iyer Blasts Short-Ball Critics

"Can Be Really Aggressive": Jos Buttler On England's Batting Depth Ahead Of India T20Is

Smriti Mandhana Gains A Spot To Reach 2nd Place In Women's ICC ODI Rankings

U19 World Cup: Vaishnavi Sharma's Record 5/5, Including Hat-Trick, Powers India To 10-Win Over Malaysia