DTVHINDIWBBL 2024-25 Final: Melbourne Renegades won the trophy for the first time, defeated Brisbane Heat in a thrilling match
In the final match of Women’s Big Bash League 2024, Melbourne Renegades defeated Brisbane Heat by 7 runs under DLS rule. WBBL 2024-25 (Pic Source-X) In the final match of Women’s Big Bash League 2024, Melbourne Renegades defeated Brisbane Heat by 7 runs under DLS rule and won the trophy of this important tournament for the first time. All the players performed brilliantly for Melbourne Renegades and made valuable contributions to their team’s victory. Let us tell you that, batting first, Melbourne Renegades scored 141 runs losing 9 wickets in 20 overs. On behalf of the team, experienced opener Haley Mathews batted brilliantly and scored 69 runs with the help of 8 fours in 61 balls. She was the highest run scorer for her team. Haley Matthews handled one end very well but no other player of Melbourne Renegades supported her at all. On behalf of the team, Georgia Wareham scored 21 runs while Naomi Stanlenberg contributed 16 runs. However, apart from these three players, no other batsman could cross the 10-run mark. Courtney Webb was out after scoring 9 runs. For Brisbane Heat, Charlie Nott took three wickets for 28 runs in four overs. Grace Presence took two wickets in her name. For the very first time, the Melbourne Renegades are WBBL champions!#WBBL10 pic.twitter.com/mBbCTz62Da — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 1, 2024 Hayley Matthews’ all-round performance helps Melbourne Renegades beat Brisbane Heat in the final Due to rain, Brisbane Heat had the target of 98 runs in 12 overs. However, the team could score only 90 runs after losing 6 wickets. On behalf of Brisbane Heat, captain Jess Jonassen played a brilliant inning of 44* runs in 28 balls with the help of 5 fours and 1 six but she failed to lead her team to victory. Wicketkeeper-batsman Georgia Redmayne was out on a personal score of 16 runs while Nicola Hancock scored 13* runs. Haley Mathews also left her mark in bowling for Melbourne Renegades and took two wickets for 24 runs in three overs. The rest of the bowlers also did their job well. Melbourne Renegades won the Women’s Big Bash League trophy for the first time. Rishabh Pant became the highest earning Indian cricketer, see top-5 list- List of players who have scored most test runs for New Zealand- Most expensive uncapped players sold in IPL 2025 auction- These 7 players will earn big money in IPL 2025- Players who got out most number of times in 90s in international cricket- List of batsmen who have scored most Test centuries away from home- IPL: Bowlers taking most wickets in powerplay since 2018 IPL 2025: Know the names of the captains of all 10 franchises- IPL 2025: Most expensive Indian players sold in the auction IPL 2025: Top 5 big players who remained unsold in the auction
Jay Shah takes over the throne of ICC, will have to wrestle with his first assignment Champions Trophy
Jay Shah (Image Credit- Twitter X) Jay Shah took a big step in his administrative career after assuming the post of President of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, 35, is the youngest ICC president. He is replacing Greg Barkley. He has started his tenure from December 1. He is only the fifth Indian to become the head of the global body of cricket. Jay Shah joins an elite list of Indian administrators to head the ICC along with stalwarts like Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, Shashank Manohar and Jagmohan Dalmiya. Shah began his journey in administration in 2009 when he was named as a member of the Executive Board of the Central Cricket Board, Ahmedabad. In September 2013, Shah helped build the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after becoming joint secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). In 2015, Shah joined the BCCI as a member of the Finance and Marketing Committee. Shah has continued to progress since then, in 2019, he became the youngest BCCI secretary at the age of 31. His role in BCCI was very important as Indian cricket took big steps, strengthening its position in the world. Let’s take a look at Jay Shah’s milestones with BCCI. Jai Shah gave a big statement after becoming the president After being elected to this post, Shah had said, “Thank you everyone for electing me as the chairman of ICC. I will work to promote cricket all over the world. At present it is necessary to promote all formats of cricket. I will try to bring new technology into the game, as well as take tournaments like the World Cup to the global market. My effort is to make this game more popular than before.”
‘Must go’ Yograj Singh on Indian team going to Pakistan to play cricket in Champions Trophy
BCCI has made it clear to ICC that Team India will not go to Pakistan to participate in this tournament. Yograj Singh (Photo Source: Twitter/X) Former Indian cricketer and Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh, who often makes headlines due to his statements, has once again given a bold statement. Yograj has said that the Indian cricket team should go to Pakistan and take part in the Champions Trophy. It is noteworthy that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that the Indian cricket team will not go to Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy. Although, PCB has sought written reason from BCCI for this, but BCCI has not given any such reason yet. BCCI has made it clear to ICC that Team India will not go to Pakistan to participate in this tournament. Hybrid model has been proposed by BCCI. According to this proposal, India can play its Champions Trophy matches in any country other than Pakistan like Sri Lanka or UAE. But PCB has rejected this proposal of BCCI. Meanwhile, this statement of Yograj Singh is making headlines. Yograj Singh gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently a video of Yograj Singh is going viral very fast on social media. In this viral video Yograj says – Must go. While the presenter who is questioning him says that security is the reason behind this, Yograj says – this is all nonsense. All this is useless political talk. If India opens the border of Pakistan, what will they tell you? It is you who has killed them, whenever you have killed them. You are the one who fought. I have met the people there, some of my elders are also there. When we also go to Nankana Sahib, people there love you and keep you as their own. Watch this viral video of Yograj Singh Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh says India should definitely travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy. He also says Pakistanis are peace loving and love Indians a lot 🇵🇰🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️❤️ My heart is a happy little one. @YUVSTRONG12Please hug your dad. Gem 🤗😭😭 — Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 27, 2024
ICC will take the final decision this week regarding hosting of Champions Trophy 2025, know complete details
The Indian team has refused to tour Pakistan due to security reasons. ICC Champions Trophy (Photo Source: The hosting of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is in the hands of Pakistan. BCCI has made it clear that the Indian team is not going to tour Pakistan for the tournament. The board had already told that the decision on whether the team will travel or not will be taken by the Government of India and the government has not given approval due to security reasons. There are reports of the tournament being organized in a hybrid model or in some other country. Meanwhile, a big news is coming out that ICC is going to take the final decision regarding hosting of Champions Trophy in the board meeting to be held on 29th November. These countries will be included in the board meeting According to the report of ESPNCricinfo, in the upcoming virtual meeting of the ICC, which country will be given the right to host the Champions Trophy, it will be discussed. This meeting will be attended by representatives of 12 full member countries, three associate members, one independent director and ICC. Let us tell you, this meeting will be the last board meeting of ICC Chairman Greg Barclay, who will be replaced by BCCI Secretary Jai Shah from December 1. PCB does not want to accept hybrid model The ICC had suggested a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, where India could play its matches at neutral venues without visiting host Pakistan. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board is adamant on hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan. A few days ago, reports came out that PCB sent a letter to ICC saying that whether India plays in the tournament or not, they will not give up hosting. PCB has also warned ICC that they will boycott any ICC event in future. The PCB says no other countries have expressed concerns about playing in Pakistan.
ICC may release Champions Trophy schedule this week amid ongoing tussle between PCB-BCCI: Reports
ICC may release the schedule of 2025 Champions Trophy this week. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy Amidst the ongoing war between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) over playing matches in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council is likely to release the cricketing schedule of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 this week. If Hindustan Times report regarding the new development of the tournament is to be believed, the ICC is finalizing discussions with the participating member countries and the host country regarding the tournament schedule. However, the decision by the PCB to include the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region in the probable schedule of the Champions Trophy tour has sparked controversy and has raised objections from BCCI to ICC. Our stand is very clear: Mohsin Naqvi Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi said in a conversation with journalists – We will achieve the target and will achieve the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan. All the teams (except India) that have qualified for the Champions Trophy are ready to come to Pakistan and no one has any problem. I would say even today that if India has any concerns, they should talk to us. Naqvi further said- We will solve any kind of problem of them (BCCI). I believe there is no reason why the Indian team cannot come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. You wait and see all the teams will come. Our stand is very clear, we have already told this. We will stick to our stand. ICC has to announce the schedule of the tournament. We are waiting for the schedule to be announced, so that we can start preparing accordingly. As soon as the program is announced, we will start our preparations as soon as possible. On the other hand, for your information, let us tell you that some reports had come out quoting Pakistani media. It was said in these reports that if ICC considers organizing the tournament outside Pakistan under the hybrid model, PCB can boycott it completely.
‘The world of cricket depends on India-Pakistan match’ Rashid Latif gave bold statement before Champions Trophy
This time the Multination Tournament will be played hosted by Pakistan. Rashid Latif (photo source: twitter) Due to India’s bad political relations against Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to go to Pakistan and play in the Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is not yet clear whether India is participating in the tournament or not? On the other hand, there is a possibility that India, the runners-up of the 2017 season, may play their Champions Trophy matches in some other country under the hybrid model. So amidst these discussions, a big statement of former Pakistan wicketkeeper batsman Rashid Latif has come out. Latif says that the world of cricket depends on the India-Pakistan (India vs Pakistan) match and irrespective of the venue, both the countries will definitely play against each other. Rashid Latif gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the Champions Trophy, Latif was quoted as saying by Cricblog – As far as the new scenario is concerned, the political environment keeps on being created. Look, both the teams will definitely play, I don’t know where, but both the teams will definitely play against each other. There are a lot of things at stake. Broadcasters have a lot at stake. 3 billion are at stake. So, there is no way they would say that it is not good for India and Pakistan to play against each other. Latif further said- I think Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will also somehow agree and come to a conclusion about where to play and what to do. This is because the world of cricket depends on it. The world of cricket depends on India-Pakistan match. According to my opinion it is going to happen, but I don’t know when, but PCB, ICC and BCCI will definitely plan something. Some people may fool the fans, but they will definitely play.
Shreyas Iyer to captain Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT): Reports
Tournament is starting from 23rd November Shreyas Iyer (Pic Source-X) Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has reportedly appointed Shreyas Iyer as the captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), while Prithvi Shaw has also got a place in the squad. The senior selection committee, which will start from November 23, took this decision on Sunday. So, if Indian Express reports regarding this decision are to be believed, then the appointment of giving the responsibility of captaincy to Iyer has been done because of his impressive track record in the shortest format. It is noteworthy that in IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the title for the third time under the captaincy of Iyer. If this happens, then Mumbai Ranji team captain Ajinkya Rahane can be seen playing under the captaincy of Iyer. On the other hand, opener Prithvi Shaw has also returned in the tournament starting from November 23, who was not included in Mumbai’s Ranji team due to fitness reasons. So due to injuries in this team, some star players have not got a place. This season, Shivam Dubey, Musheer Khan and fast bowler Tushar Deshpande will not be able to play in SMAT from Mumbai due to injury. But despite all this, there is a lot of depth in batting and bowling in the Mumbai team selected for the tournament. The team has experienced players like Shams Mulani and Shardul Thakur, who provide balance to the team in both areas. Full squad of Mumbai team for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024-25 Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Jai Bista, Shriraj Gharat, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Ishan Moolchandani, Siddhesh Lad, Hardik Tamore (wk), Akash Anand (wk), Sairaj Patil, Akash Parkar, Shams Mullani. , Himanshu Singh, Sagar Chhabria, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Awasthi, Sylvester D’Souza, Royston Dias, Yogesh Patil, Harsh Tanna, Irfan Umair, Vinayak Bhoir, Kritik Hanagwadi, Shashank Attard, Junaid Khan.
Champions Trophy 2025: ICC seeks written response from BCCI on refusal to travel to Pakistan, read big news
BCCI has refused to play in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to play in Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Due to the ongoing bad political relations between the two countries, the board has decided to take this step. However, now news is coming that the International Cricket Council (ICC), the biggest cricket body, has sought a written explanation from BCCI regarding not traveling to Pakistan in the upcoming tournament. So if the official source is to be believed, then the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked for a copy of the official reply of the Indian Board regarding the refusal to travel to its neighboring country. However, BCCI has so far only verbally informed the ICC about its decision. Till now BCCI has not submitted any written reply to ICC. The reason behind PCB seeking a copy of the response received from BCCI is to facilitate it in seeking sufficient evidence from India to justify its call of not playing the tournament if it is held in Pakistan. According to the tournament rules, the BCCI will have to give solid reasons for refusing to play in Pakistan, which will then be reviewed by the ICC for a final decision. South Africa kept on standby Also, for your information, let us tell you that after BCCI refused to play in Pakistan, the hybrid model proposed by ICC has been rejected by the Pakistan Cricket Board. According to this model, India can play its matches in a neutral venue like UAE or Sri Lanka. But if PCB does not accept the hybrid model then ICC can shift the tournament to South Africa. South Africa has currently been kept on standby. It will be worth watching that where and when will the tournament, which is returning after almost 9 years, be played?
Big update on hosting of Champions Trophy, ICC warns Pakistan!
If Pakistan withdraws its name from the tournament or rejects the proposal of hybrid model, then its hosting can be handed over to India. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy There is an uproar regarding the organization of ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board has refused the proposal of hybrid model if India does not come to Pakistan for the tournament. For this reason, speculations about shifting of Champions Trophy out of Pakistan are gaining momentum. Now the matter has taken a different turn. PCB is adamant on organizing the tournament in Pakistan only. Meanwhile, according to reports, the ICC has refused to allow the PCB to take the Champions Trophy tour to any disputed part of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Earlier the report claimed that if Pakistan withdraws its name from the tournament or rejects the proposal of hybrid model, then its hosting could be handed over to India. The possibility of hosting the Champions Trophy in South Africa was also being explored, but the SA20 would end a few days before the Champions Trophy and the pitches would not be repaired in time. UPDATE OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY TOUR 📢 – ICC has refused PCB to take the Champions Trophy tour to any of the disputed Pakistan Occupied Kashmir…!!!! (Sports Tak) pic.twitter.com/0lEki7pLoX —Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 15, 2024 Organizing of Champions Trophy in Pakistan is in trouble Let us tell you that since the Mumbai terrorist attack in 2008, Team India has not gone to play any match or series in Pakistan. Apart from this, no bilateral series has been played between the two teams for more than a decade. They are seen playing against each other only in ICC and ACC events. On the other hand, Pakistan is going to organize an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years. But due to India’s stance it is still delayed. Veterans say that a solution should be found regarding hosting, otherwise the event may be in trouble. Now it remains to be seen whether the Pakistan Cricket Board remains firm on its decision or adopts some flexibility.
Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj created history, did this feat in Ranji Trophy after 39 years
Haryana fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has registered his name in the history of Ranji Trophy on Friday. He became the first bowler in 39 years to take all 10 wickets in an innings. He achieved this remarkable feat in the match between Haryana and Kerala at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli on Friday. Kamboj is only the third bowler in the storied history of the tournament to achieve this spectacular feat. The 23-year-old bowler destroyed the Kerala batting line-up with his excellent bowling. He took all 10 wickets for 49 runs in his spell, which restricted Kerala to 291 runs in their first innings. Before Anshul, Premangshu Chatterjee of Bengal had taken 10 wickets for 20 runs against Assam in 1956. Whereas Pradeep Sundaram of Rajasthan had achieved this feat by giving 78 runs against Vidarbha in 1985. Kamboj is the sixth Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in overall first class cricket. Before him, veteran spinners Anil Kumble, Subhash Gupte and Debashish Mohanty have achieved this feat. Apart from this, this is the best bowling figure made by any bowler while playing for Haryana. Earlier, Joginder Sharma had taken eight wickets against Vidarbha in the 2004/05 season. Best bowling figures in Ranji Trophy history: 10/20 – Premangshu Chatterjee – Bengal vs Assam (1956-57) 10/49 – Anshul Kamboj – Haryana vs Kerala (2024-25) 10/78 – Pradeep Sundaram – Rajasthan vs Vidarbha (1985-86) Best bowling performance in an innings in first class cricket for India 10/20 – Premanshu Chatterjee (1957) 10/46 – Debasis Mohanty (2001) 10/49- Anshul Kamboj* (2024) 10/74 – Anil Kumble (1999) – Test 10/78 – Pradeep Sundaram (1985) 10/78 – Subhash Gupte (1954) Who is this Anshul Kamboj? Born in Karnal, Haryana, Kamboj is a right-handed fast bowler as well as a right-handed batsman. He came into the news during the 2023–24 Vijay Hazare Trophy, when he took 17 wickets in 10 matches. Recently, while playing for India C in the Duleep Trophy, he took 8 wickets in an innings, becoming the third player to do so in the history of the tournament.
