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AB De Villiers Hopes BCCI Allows Indian Players To Compete In SA20

South African great Ab de Villiers hopes the BCCI will allow Indian players to take part in the SA20 in the near future as it will only raise the profile of the young franchise-based league. Dinesh Karthik is set to become the first Indian cricketer to compete in the SA20 but that was only made possible when he announced his international and domestic retirement last year. The BCCI doesn't allow active players to take part in overseas leagues and as of now, the only way to play events outside India is by calling time on your career at home. Having said that, there is a growing trend of cricketers taking retirement in India to try their luck in the burgeoning overseas competitions.

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah's T20 World Cup Exploits Crowned Top Performances Of 2024

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's knock of 92 against Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup last year and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant four-over spell during the title clash of the same tournament against South Africa were crowned as the top performances in T20I cricket of 2024 by Wisden. Wisden on Wednesday revealed the top 10 T20I batting and bowling performances of 2024, which included several Indian stars. Among the batters, holding the top spot was skipper Rohit's 41-ball 92 against Australia during the Super Eight stage of ICC T20 WC last year during the match held at Gros Islet.

Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood May Get ODI Call Up For Champions Trophy

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood is under consideration for the Champions Trophy squad after concerns grew over the availability of Saim Ayub due to his ankle fracture. Shan, who is presently leading Pakistan in the home series against the West Indies, last played in an ODI in May 2023 while his last T20 international appearance came in late 2022 in the World T20 Cup in Australia. "Shan's name is under consideration as he has got back among the runs in Test cricket and his record in 50-overs cricket in county and domestic cricket is very impressive," a source close to the selectors said.

After Playing Just 7 Times, Neymar Likely To Leave Saudi Side Al-Hilal: Report

Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions about leaving his Saudi club Al-Hilal but his financial demands are holding up an agreement, a club source told AFP on Wednesday. The 32-year-old former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward has had an injury-plagued stay in Saudi Arabia, playing just seven times despite a reported salary of around $104 million a year. The source, who spoke on condition that he was not identified, said: "Neymar is discussing his departure with Al-Hilal but his high financial demands remain a major obstacle."

"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.

"Rohit Sharma Ka Character...": Ajinkya Rahane Stumps Reporter Ahead Of India Captain's Ranji Trophy Return

Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be told what to do and he will get a "big one once he gets in", said Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday, backing the embattled Indian skipper ahead of his first Ranji Trophy appearance in nearly a decade. All eyes will be on Rohit and his India opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal when defending champions Mumbai will take on Jammu and Kashmir here at the BKC Ground from Thursday.

Arshdeep Singh Shatters All-Time India T20I Record With Twin Blows In 1st England T20I

Pacer Arshdeep Singh on Wednesday became India's all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in the elite list. Arshdeep achieved the feat during the first T20I of the five-match series against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Arshdeep was on 95 wickets heading into the series-opener, just one scalp behind Chahal (96) who is not part of the squad. However, he dismissed England openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett in the first and third over, respectively.

Jos Buttler Wins Hearts, Takes Autograph From Differently-Abled India Cricketer Ahead Of 1st T20I. Watch

Ahead of the first T20I between India and England, a video of England captain Jos Buttler has gone viral. In the video, Buttler has been filmed taking an autograph from an Indian cricketer. However, it isn't the autograph of anyone he will be facing in the series, but that of specially-abled cricketer Dharamveer Pal. The latter regularly visits senior India cricket games, and plays cricket on a wheelchair. Recently, India were also crowned winners of the Physical Disability Champions Trophy.

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AB De Villiers Hopes BCCI Allows Indian Players To Compete In SA20

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah's T20 World Cup Exploits Crowned Top Performances Of 2024

Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood May Get ODI Call Up For Champions Trophy

After Playing Just 7 Times, Neymar Likely To Leave Saudi Side Al-Hilal: Report

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

"Rohit Sharma Ka Character...": Ajinkya Rahane Stumps Reporter Ahead Of India Captain's Ranji Trophy Return

Arshdeep Singh Shatters All-Time India T20I Record With Twin Blows In 1st England T20I

Jos Buttler Wins Hearts, Takes Autograph From Differently-Abled India Cricketer Ahead Of 1st T20I. Watch