This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today.
1. Good news for Indian fans, big report came out regarding the host of cricket match in LA28 Olympics.
Many people are eagerly waiting for the Los Angeles Olympics. Let us tell you that cricket has also been included in the 2028 edition of this spectacular mega event. According to the report of Sportico, ‘Like other new sports, cricket is also facing difficulty in finalizing the venue. But the venue is very less. Actually, the organizers of LA28 want that Indian fans can enjoy cricket thoroughly and for this they will have to finalize a great venue.
2. IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli is ready to perform brilliantly in the second test to be played at MCA, star batsman leaves from Mumbai for Pune.
Indian team’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli was seen at Mumbai’s private airport today i.e. on 22nd October, before the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Pune. Let us tell you that the second test between Team India and New Zealand is starting from October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
3. T20 World Cup 2024: Sanju Samson was dropped 10 minutes before the final, the batsman himself revealed
India ended the years-long ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson has made a big revelation regarding that final match. Sanju Samson did not play a single match in this tournament, but was going to play directly in the final. However, 10 minutes before the toss, captain Rohit Sharma had decided to drop Samson.
4. IND vs NZ: Good news for Team India before the Pune test match, star player fully fit.
The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune from October 24. Before this test match, a good news has emerged for Team India. Indian team’s wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant was injured during the first Test match played against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Now the good news related to Pant is that he is fit for the Pune Test match and there is no threat to his place in the playing eleven.
5. Ishan Kishan returns to Team India, will be seen playing on Australia tour
India A Squad For Australia Tour: BCCI has announced the India A squad for the Australia tour on Monday. Ishan Kishan has returned to this team, he has been selected as a wicketkeeper batsman in the 15-member India A team. Whereas Rituraj Gaikwad will be seen captaining India A. Abhimanyu Easwaran has been made the vice-captain. Easwaran has scored four centuries in his last four first-class matches.
6. Big changes are going to happen in Test and ODI formats, ICC may take decision soon
To promote the Test and ODI formats, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering making some changes. Under this change, there will be a minimum of three Tests in each World Test Championship (WTC) series and in ODIs, two balls will be used for the first 25 overs and then the remaining 25 overs will be bowled with a single ball. The ICC board meeting was held in Dubai, in which women’s cricket was also discussed.
7. ‘KL Rahul is in a good place but we have to…’ Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ahead of the second Test against New Zealand
Before the second Test match against New Zealand, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said in a press conference as quoted by RevSports – There is a fight for a place in the team. Sarfaraz was brilliant, I went to KL after the last game and asked how many balls did you miss and there wasn’t even one. It’s in a good place, but we have to fit seven people there. So yes, there is competition in the team.
8. Mohammed Shami strongly supported out of form Mohammed Siraj, the experienced bowler gave important tips.
Excellent fast bowler Mohammad Siraj has not been seen in his best form for some time. Recently Mohammed Shami has given his stand regarding Siraj’s form. According to Mohammed Shami, he should keep bowling in the same spot continuously. During a conversation with Sportstak, Mohammed Shami said, ‘It is not that Siraj is a new player, he has a lot of experience. Many times it happens that when we are focusing on something, it does not happen. This phase also comes sometimes. I think he should not get angry and bowl continuously at the same spot.
9. Bad news for the fans, cricket was excluded from Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Bad news is coming for cricket fans. Let us tell you that the game of cricket has been excluded from the Commonwealth Games to be held in the year 2026. It is noteworthy that this time these games will be played in Glasgow city of Scotland between 23 July to 2 August. Also, let us tell you that apart from cricket, 10 more sports have been excluded from the Commonwealth Games. Earlier in the year 2022, the game of cricket was included in the games held in Hangzhou, China, but this time cricket will not be seen in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
10. BAN vs SA: Kyle Verreynne’s century gives South Africa a strong lead
Currently a two-match Test series is being played between Bangladesh and South Africa (BAN vs SA). So the first match of this series is being played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. In this match, Kyle Verreynne’s century innings has given South Africa a strong lead against the host team. Let us tell you that in the match against Bangladesh, he scored 114 runs in 144 balls in the first innings. During this innings the player hit 8 fours and 2 sixes.