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    Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa Schedule, Squad, Match Details

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    Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa Schedule

    Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa Schedule: As per the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, South Africa will play their first match against Afghanistan on February 21 in National Stadium, Karachi.

    The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy will be played between 19 February and 9 March 2025. Pakistan was announced as the host for the Champions Trophy 2025 on 16 November 2021.

    Initially, the Pakistan Cricket Board planned to host the entire tournament in Pakistan itself but after BCCI refused to send their players to Pakistan, PCB was forced to host the India matches in a neutral venue. PCB later announced the UAE as the neutral venue.

    Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa Schedule

    South Africa are the winners of the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy in 1998. The Proteas men won the 1998 Champions Trophy final by beating West Indies by 4 wickets. South Africa has been named in Group B along side Afghanistan, Australia and England.

    Following are the complete Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa Schedule details with venue and time details.

    Date Match Venue IST GMT/Local
    Feb-21 Afghanistan vs South Africa National Stadium, Karachi 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
    Feb-25 Australia vs South Africa Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
    Mar-01 South Africa vs England National Stadium, Karachi 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

    Champions Trophy 2025 South Africa Squad

    Cricket South Africa is yet to announce their squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. The complete South Africa squad details for the Champions Trophy 2025 will be updated here right after the official announcements. Stay tuned for the regular updates!!!

    ALSO READ: Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Schedule, Squad, Match Details

    Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Schedule, Squad, Match Details

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    Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Schedule

    Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Schedule: As per the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, Afghanistan will play their first match against South Africa on February 21 in National Stadium, Karachi.

    The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy will be played between 19 February and 9 March 2025. Pakistan was announced as the host for the Champions Trophy 2025 on 16 November 2021.

    Initially, the Pakistan Cricket Board planned to host the entire tournament in Pakistan itself but after BCCI refused to send their players to Pakistan, PCB was forced to host the India matches in a neutral venue. PCB later announced the UAE as the neutral venue.

    Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Schedule

    2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will be the maiden appearance for Afghanistan Cricket team. The Afghan Atalans have been named in Group B along with South Africa, Australia and England.

    Following are the complete Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Schedule details with venue, IST and GMT details.

    Date Match Venue IST GMT/Local
    Feb-21 Afghanistan vs South Africa National Stadium, Karachi 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
    Feb-26 Afghanistan vs England Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
    Feb-28 Afghanistan vs Australia Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

    Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan Squad

    Afghanistan Cricket Board is yet to announce their squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. The complete Afghanistan squad details for the Champions Trophy 2025 will be updated here right after the official announcements. Stay tuned for the regular updates!!!

    ALSO READ: Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule, Squad, Match Details

    Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule, Squad, Match Details

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    Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule

    Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule, Squad: As per the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, Bangladesh will play their first match against India on February 20 in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

    The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy will be played between 19 February and 9 March 2025. Pakistan was announced as the host for the Champions Trophy 2025 on 16 November 2021.

    Initially, the Pakistan Cricket Board planned to host the entire tournament in Pakistan itself but after BCCI refused to send their players to Pakistan, PCB was forced to host the India matches in a neutral venue. PCB later announced the UAE as the neutral venue.

    Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule

    Bangladesh has been named in Group A alongside Pakistan, India and New Zealand. Bangladesh hasn’t won the Champions Trophy so far and will look out to bag their first trophy this edition.

    Following are the complete Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule with venue and time details.

    Date Match Venue IST GMT/Local
    Feb-20 Bangladesh vs India Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
    Feb-24 Bangladesh vs New Zealand Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
    Feb-27 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 2:30 PM 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

    Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Squad

    Bangladesh Cricket Board is yet to announce their squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. The complete Bangladesh squad details for the Champions Trophy 2025 will be updated here right after the official announcements. Stay tuned for the regular updates!!!

    ALSO READ: Champions Trophy 2025 New Zealand Schedule, Squad, Match Details

    “A Lot of the Decisions” Abhishek Nayar Reveals Reason on Gill’s Drop for Boxing Day Clash

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    Shubman Gill (image: X)

    India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed reason for Shubman Gill’s drop from the playing Xl in the fourth test of Border Gavaskar Trophy.

    India couldn’t wait to get Shubman Gill back into their playing Xl after the youngster missed the series opener at Perth. Two tests later, the batter didn’t find a place in the team.

    India decided to go back with captain Rohit Sharma to open in the line up. With KL Rahul has been their best batter on tour, he has slated to come in at No.3 India could have moved Gill down to No.6 but they decided to pack their Xl with all-rounders instead.

    “A lot of the decisions when they are made and the process of it being made, the communication is always there, transparency is there. It’s obvious that, we felt, looking at the pitch, that Washy in the bowling attack, will give us a variation, especially towards the end once the ball gets old.”

    “Post 50 overs, we felt that was an area we wanted to get better at. We felt Washy could give us that solidarity with Jaddu, given how Travis Head and Alex Carey were getting runs, so having an off-spinner provides us that,” said Nayar.

    Gill missed the first test in Perth with a finger injury. He came back for the next one, the day night test in Adelaide, and though he looked solid in both innings he scored only 31 and 28 and fell cheaply for 1 chasing a wide half volley in his only innings in the Brisbane Test.

    “Yes, Rohit will come up in the order, and more likely, he will open the innings. Unfortunately for him, just how things panned out, he had to miss out, and sometimes I just feel that for a young player, in a position like that, big day, he wants to make a mark, he understands that it’s the team’s requirement.”

    “It’s unfortunate, but I wouldn’t say that he’s dropped per se; it’s just that he couldn’t find his place in this game,” he added.

    Australia batted first and scored 311/6 runs by the end of stumps with Bumrah picked three wickets to restrict hosts dominance at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    Ajinkya Rahane Invests in Deeptech Startup Proxgy’s Series A Funding

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    Proxgy, an Internet of Things (IoT) technology firm has said that cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has invested in its ongoing $3 million series A funding round.

    Other fames like Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, fiilm actor Suniel Shetty, Industrialist with Vinod Duggar and key investor Manish Patel.

    Proxgy founded by Pulkit Ahuja in 2020, leverages technologies such as artificial intelligence and IoT and provides smart wearables and safety products designed to enhance workplace safety and efficiency of blue-collar workers.

    Its innovations include SmartHat, a safety helmet featuring the smallest gas detection sensor, health monitoring systems, cameras, and connectivity protocols like 4G and WiFi.

    “This funding will enable us to expand globally and bring innovative solutions like SmartHat, Sleefe, and Lockator to industries that need them the most,” said Pulkit Ahuja, cofounder and CEO of Proxgy.

    Another such innovation is ‘Sleefe’ a wearable smart device that converts any cap into smart cap, offering real time monitoring and communication for industrial workers.

    “Proxgy’s products have the potential to redefine safety and productivity in industrial environments,” said Rahane.

    Pulkit Ahuja, founder and CEO of Proxgy said Rahane’s support along with others is a huge endorsement of the Company’s vision.

    “This funding will enable us to expand globally,” said Ahuja. Manish Patel who is a partner at CMG Group based out of United States, added that Proxgy’s products like SmartHat and Sleefe Addrss Critical gaps.

    Aruound a worth of 8.7 billion dollars of fund has been launced for Indian startups in 2024 with 10.4% targeted the deeptech sector.

    Also Read: Ajinkya Rahane Among Top Contenders to be New KKR Captain in IPL 2025

    Super Smash 2024-25 Live Streaming For All Location

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    Super Smash 2024-25 Live Streaming

    Super Smash 2024-25 Live Streaming: The 20th season of the men’s Super Smash league will be played between 26 December 2024 – 2 February 2025 alongside Women’s Super Smash 2024-25.

    Super Smash 2024-25 will follow a double round-robin. A total of 30 group matches will be played between six participating teams where the top three teams of the Super smash 2024-25 points table will qualify for the playoffs.

    The top-placed team will advance to the final while the second and third-placed teams will play the Eliminator game to decide the second team of the grand final.

    Super Smash 2024-25 Live Streaming Details

    Fancode will livestream the Super Smash 2024-25 in India while Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports will livestream the tournament in Australia. Following are the complete Super Smash 2024-25 Live Streaming Details for various locations.

    Country Broadcaster
    India Fancode
    New Zealand TV NZ+, TV NZ Duke
    Australia Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports
    USA and Canada ESPN+
    South Africa SuperSport (206)
    UK TNT Sports 3

    Super Smash 2024-25 Teams

    Among the six participating teams, 4 teams are based on the North Island while the remaining 2 teams are based on the South Island.

    Men’s Super Smash 2024-25 Teams

    Following are the complete Super Smash 2024-25 team details for all six teams.

    • Auckland Aces
    • Canterbury Kings
    • Central Stags
    • Northern Brave
    • Otago Volts
    • Wellington Firebirds

    Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Teams

    Following are the complete Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 team details for all six teams.

    • Auckland Hearts
    • Central Hinds
    • Canterbury Magicians
    • Northern Brave
    • Otago Sparks
    • Wellington Blaze

    Ben Duckett Smashes Six Fours in Hosein’s Over in BBL 2024-25

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    Melbourne Stars opener Ben Duckett smashed six fours in an over from Akeal Hosein in the BBL 2024-25 match against Sydney Sixers on December 26.

    Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bowl first with dismissing Tom Fraser Rogers in the second over of the game. Duckett walked out to open alongside Rogers was kept quiet until the last over of the powerplay.

    In the last over of the powerplay bowled by Akeal Hosein, Ben Duckett went ballistic and decided to take the spinner on. Duckett was relentless and hit more over the bowler’s head to end the over with 24 runs with 6 fours.

    Duckett opener along with Tom Fraser Rogers and went on to berserk mode in the last over of the powerplay.

    Ben Duckett ended with an innings of 68 runs off 29 balls. He batted with a strike rat of 234 and also slammed 10 fours and 2 sixes. His staggering effort with bat powered Melbourne Stars to a total of 194 runs.

    Meanwhile, Ben Dwarshuis who picked two wickets for Sixers has secured fourth position in the list of BBL 2024-25 most wickets.

    Meanwhile Sydney Sixers chase the target of 195 with Josh Phillipe and James Vince opened the innings with a solid partnership of 83 runs with Phillipe scoring 42 runs in 23 deliveries.

    James Vince continued to bat and smashed a century in the match ending the match with an unbeaten 101 runs off 58 balls including 12 fours and 4 sixes and have been placed in second position in the list of most runs.

    With cameo from Moises Hendriques (11) and Jordan Silk’s unbeaten 34 runs Sixers won the match by 8 wickets with 11 balls left in hand.

    Sydney Sixers sits comfortably in the top position of the points table with three wins. Melbourne Stars’ next match will be played against Sydney Thunder on December 28 at Manuka Oval.

    “I Was Doing my Gloves” Sam Konstas Reacts to On-Field Altercation with Virat Kohli

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    The 19 year old debutant Sam Konstas said he didn’t Virat Kohli would give him a ‘shoulder charge when he was taking care of his gloves after the end of the over.

    Australia opener Sam Konstas reacted to a shoulder shover he got from Virat Kohli on Day 01 of the Boxing Day Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

    The debutant got emotions got the better of him and Virat Kohli as they were involved in a heater altercation that got the cricket world debating whether ICC should take strict against the former Indian captain.

    Ricky Ponting and Michael Vaughan said Kohli was the one to be blamed and ICC match referee Andy Pycroft should definitely look into the matter.

    “I think emotions got to both of us. I didn’t realise. I was just doing my gloves when I got the little shoulder charge but it happens in cricket,” said Konstas.

    The incident occured after the 10th over of the morning when Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch once the over ended.

    Both players looked back for a death stare and exchanged words before Konstas’ partner Usman Khawaja came in between, although the verbal dual didn’t last long.

    Replays emerged later showed that Konstas had turned around from the crease and was walking straight towards the other end whereas Kohli while tossing the ball in his hand went from way outside the pitch straight towards Konstas and bumped into him.

    Konstas scored 18 runs off an over by Bumrah and a total of 34 in a spell. His knock helped Australia to score 112 runs which is the most runs in the first session of Boxing Day test history.

    Virat Kohli Fined 20% Match Fee for On-Field Altercation with Sam Konstas

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    Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli
    Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli (image: X)

    The India star batter Virat Kohli has been fined 20% percent of his match fee and one demerit point has been added to his record after his on-field altercation with Sam Konstas during day 01 of the fourth test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

    The duo engaged in a verbal argument as Kohli indirectly provoked the Aussie opener as the two umpire had to intervene. As a result of his actions, the ICC has penalised Kohli with just 20% of his match fee and he won’t miss the test at SCG.

    The incident occured after the 10th over of the morning when Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch once the over ended.

    Both players looked back for a death stare and exchanged words before Konstas’ partner Usman Khawaja came in between, although the verbal dual didn’t last long.

    Replays emerged later showed that Konstas had turned around from the crease and was walking straight towards the other end whereas Kohli while tossing the ball in his hand went from way outside the pitch straight towards Konstas and bumped into him.

    When the incident occurred, many expected Kohli to get atleast 50 Percent match fee cut and a ban from the next Test match at the SCG. However, it came as a suprise that he was fined with 20 percent match fee deducted.

    The reason could be that Konstas gave a statement that the incident happened in the heat of a moment and seemingly defended Kohli for his actions. Since, Konstas was also involved in the argument, the match referee came to the conclusion that it wasn’t entirely Virat Kohli‘s fault.

    Australia concluded the day with a total of 311/6 with Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith smashed half centuries propelling the side to cross 300 run mark at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    ICC Congratulates Andy Pycroft on 100 Test land Mark During Boxing Day Test

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    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated former Zimbabwe cricketer and current umpire Andy Pycroft for umpiring his 100th test during the fourth test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

    Pycroft has played three tests and 20 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1983 and 1992 before starting his umpiring career. He has joined the list of umpires who have served as the match referees in 100 tests.

    He has become the fourth match referee after Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, New Zealand’s Jeff Crowe and England’s Chris Broad to officiate 100 tests.

    “It has been a great honour and pleasure being on the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees over the years, and to have been afforded the opportunity to officiate all over the world, embracing different cultures,” Pycroft said.

    “I would like to thank the ICC for its support, my fellow Match Officials, past and present, for their professionalism and friendship, and my wife, Karen, and my family, for their encouragement and tolerance.

    “It has been a rewarding journey, and I have treasured every moment of it.”

    Andy Pycroft has officiated in 238 Men’s ODIs, 174 Men’s T20Is and 21 Women’s T20I matches in his career.

    Expressing his gratitude, Pycroft highlighted the honor of being part of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees and acknowleded the sports governing body for support.

    He also thanked his fellow officials and family for their support throughout his journey.

    Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Points Table, NRR, Team Standings

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    Women's Super Smash 2024-25 Points Table

    Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Points Table: The eighth season of the women’s Super Smash league will be played between 26 December 2024 – 2 February 2025 alongside the Men’s Super Smash 2024-25.

    Super Smash 2024-25 will follow a double round-robin. A total of 30 group matches will be played between six participating teams where the top three teams of the points table will qualify for the playoffs.

    The top-placed team will advance to the final while the second and third placed teams will play the Eliminator game to decide the second team of the grand final.

    Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Points Table

    As per the Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Schedule, the first match will be played between Northern Districts Women and Auckland Women on December 26 in Seddon Park, Hamilton.

    Following are the complete Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Points Table with NRR and team standings.

    Team Played Won Lost Tied NR Abandoned Points NRR
    Auckland Hearts 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
    Northern Brave (W) 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
    Central Hinds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Canterbury Magicians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Otago Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Wellington Blaze 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

     

    ALSO READ: Men’s Super Smash 2024-25 Points Table, NRR, Team Standings

    Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Teams

    Among the six participating teams of the Women’s Super Smash 2024-25, 4 teams are based on the North Island while the remaining 2 teams are based on the South Island. Following are the complete Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 Squad details for all six teams.

    • Auckland Hearts
    • Central Hinds
    • Canterbury Magicians
    • Northern Brave
    • Otago Sparks
    • Wellington Blaze

    Bumrah Rattles Australia Dismissing Head for Duck at Melbourne

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    Jasprit Bumrah

    The Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah once again proved to be nightmare for the Australian batters in the ongoing tour of Border Gavaskar Trophy.

    After dismissing Usman Khwaja in the top order, he dismissed Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in the middle order picking a total of three wickets before the end of 3rd session.

    Batting first Australia made a solid start with debutant Sam Konstas smashing a 60 while Khawaja smashed 57 before being dismissed by Jadeja and Bumrah respectively.

    Sam Konstas challenged Jasprit Bumrah’s legacy on day 01 of the fourth test and scored 34 runs in a single spell.

    He Put up a show during the boxing day test against India, smashing a half-century in the first session. India’s stalwart has been in red-hot form and is the leading wicket-taker in the series so far.

    Konstas scored 18 runs off an over by Bumrah and a total of 34 in a spell. His knock helped Australia to score 112 runs which is the most runs in the first session of Boxing Day test history.

    Australia were comfortable with 237 runs for 3 wickets with Washington Sundar dismissing Labuschagne for 72 runs. But Bumrah hunted for two wickets of Head and Marsh to quickly change the conditions in Melbourne.

    Meanwhile Akash Deep picked the wicket of Alex Carey for 31 runs when Australia attempted for crossing 300 run mark.

    Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Australia debutant Sam Konstas had a mid-pitch altercation in the first session.

    The incident occured after the 10th over of the morning when Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch once the over ended.

    Both players looked back for a death stare and exchanged words before Konstas’ partner Usman Khawaja came in between, although the verbal dual didn’t last long.

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