David Warner Signs Two Year Deal with Sydney Thunder, Set to Play full BBL for First Time

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IRE-W vs SL-W 2024 3rd ODI Live Streaming: The third and last ODI match of the Sri Lanka Women tour of Ireland 2024 will be played on August 20 in Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast.

During the Sri Lanka Women Tour of Ireland 2024, a total of two T20Is and three ODIs will be played between 11 August and 20 August. The ODI series will form part of the 2022–2025 ICC Women’s Championship.

After the two-match T20I series resulted in a draw, the hosts won the first two ODIs and sealed the series victory and will be keen to win the last ODI match to boost their confidence for their upcoming matches.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to win the last match of the series to avoid a whitewash in the ODI series.

Apart from listing the IRE-W vs SL-W 2024 tickets booking link, we have also explained the live streaming details for the IRE-W vs SL-W 2024 3rd ODI. But before heading to the live streaming details have a look at the IRE-W vs SL-W 2024 3rd ODI Probable 11 below:

IRE-W vs SL-W 2024 3rd ODI Probable 11

Ireland: Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Alice Tector, Jane Maguire, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent, Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter(wk)

Sri Lanka: Nilakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(wk), Sugandika Kumari, Hasini Perera, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Chamari Athapathth, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne

IRE-W vs SL-W 2024 3rd ODI Live Streaming

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Fans can purchase a tour pass at INR 69 to watch all matches of the Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of Ireland 2024.

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CHECK: IRE-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Updates for 3rd ODI

IRE-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Updates for 3rd ODI

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IRE-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Orla Prendergast-led Ireland Women will lock horns with Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka Women to play the 3rd ODI of the Sri Lanka Women tour of Ireland 2024 on August 20 in Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Tournament	Sri Lanka Women Tour of Ireland 2024
Match	Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd ODI
Venue	Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Date	Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time	3:15 PM IST/09:45 AM GMT/10:45 AM LOCAL
Live Telecasting	FanCode(India)

IRE-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Squad

Ireland Women

Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast (c), Sarah Forbes, Coulter Reilly, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Laura Delany, Ava Canning, Joanna Loughran, Alice Tector

Sri Lanka Women

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Ama Kanchana, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Kaushani Nuthyangana, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani

Ireland Women Unavailable Players

Injury: NIL
Others: NIL

Sri Lanka Women Unavailable Players

Injury: NIL
Others: NIL

Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd ODI Probable Playing 11

Ireland Women

Sarah Forbes, Coulter Reilly, Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast (c), Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire

Sri Lanka Women

Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani

IRE-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Pitch Report

The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for pacers early on and it will get better for batting. Both teams will prefer chasing.

IRE-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction – Mega Contest

Batters: H Madavi, L Paul, V Rajapaksha
All-rounders: C Atapattu, K Dilhari, O Prendergast , A Kelly
Bowlers: A Kulasuriya, U Prabodhani, A Dalzell
Wicket-Keeper: A Hunter
Captain: O Prendergast
Vice-captain: K Dilhari

IRE-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction – H2H Contest

Batters: H Madavi, L Paul, V Rajapaksha
All-rounders: C Atapattu, K Dilhari, O Prendergast , A Kelly
Bowlers: A Kulasuriya, U Prabodhani, S Nisansala
Wicket-Keeper: A Hunter
Captain: C Atapattu
Vice-captain: K Dilhari

IRE-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction – Small Contest

Batters: H Madavi, L Paul, V Rajapaksha
All-rounders: C Atapattu, K Dilhari, O Prendergast, A Kelly
Bowlers: A Kulasuriya, S Nisansala, J Maguire
Wicket-Keeper: A Hunter
Captain: O Prendergast
Vice-captain: A Kelly

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule, Squad, Teams, Format

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U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule: The second edition of the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played between 18 January and 2 February 2025 in Malaysia.

India won the first edition of the tournament by beating England by seven wickets in Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025

The top 10 full-member teams of the 2023 Under-19 World Cup secure direct qualification. Samoa became the first team to qualify from regional pathway, after winning the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier.

For the second time in a row, the USA received automatic qualification for the World Cup as they were still the only team in the region to fulfil the criteria required to enter the qualification pathway.

The tournament will be played in T20 format. The participating 16 teams have been grouped into four teams of four groups.

Group A: India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Malaysia
Group B: England, Pakistan, Ireland, USA
Group C: New Zealand, South Africa, Africa Qualifier, Samoa
Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Asia Qualifier, Scotland

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule

As per the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule, the first match will be played between Australia and Scotland on January 18 in the UKM YSD Oval. Following are the complete details of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule with venue and time details:

Date	Match	Venue	Time(Local)
Jan-18	Australia v Scotland	UKM YSD Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-18	England v Ireland	JCA Oval, Johor	10:30 AM
Jan-18	Samoa v Africa Qualifier	Sarawak Cricket Ground	10:30 AM
Jan-18	Bangladesh v Asia Qualifier	UKM YSD Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-18	Pakistan v USA	JCA Oval, Johor	2:30 PM
Jan-18	New Zealand v South Africa	Sarawak Cricket Ground	2:30 PM
Jan-19	Sri Lanka v Malaysia	Bayuemas Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-19	India v West Indies	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-20	Australia v Bangladesh	UKM YSD Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-20	Ireland v USA	JCA Oval, Johor	10:30 AM
Jan-20	New Zealand v Africa Qualifier	Sarawak Cricket Ground	10:30 AM
Jan-20	Scotland v Asia Qualifier	UKM YSD Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-20	England v Pakistan	JCA Oval, Johor	2:30 PM
Jan-20	South Africa v Samoa	Sarawak Cricket Ground	2:30 PM
Jan-21	West Indies v Sri Lanka	Bayuemas Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-21	India v Malaysia	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-22	Bangladesh v Scotland	UKM YSD Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-22	England v USA	JCA Oval, Johor	10:30 AM
Jan-22	New Zealand v Samoa	Sarawak Cricket Ground	10:30 AM
Jan-22	Australia v Asia Qualifier	UKM YSD Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-22	Pakistan v Ireland	JCA Oval, Johor	2:30 PM
Jan-22	South Africa v Africa Qualifier	Sarawak Cricket Ground	2:30 PM
Jan-23	Malaysia v West Indies	Bayuemas Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-23	India v Sri Lanka	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-24	B4 v C4	JCA Oval, Johor	10:30 AM
Jan-24	A4 v D4	JCA Oval, Johor	2:30 PM
Jan-25	Super Six – B2 v C3	UKM YSD Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-25	Super Six – B1 v C2	Sarawak Cricket Ground	10:30 AM
Jan-25	Super Six – A3 v D1	UKM YSD Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-25	Super Six – C1 v B3	Sarawak Cricket Ground	2:30 PM
Jan-26	Super Six – A2 v D3	Bayuemas Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-26	Super Six – A1 v D2	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-27	Super Six – B1 v C3	Sarawak Cricket Ground	10:30 AM
Jan-28	Super Six – A3 v D2	Bayuemas Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-28	Super Six – C1 v B2	Sarawak Cricket Ground	10:30 AM
Jan-28	Super Six – A1 v D3	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-29	Super Six – C2 v B3	UKM YSD Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-29	Super Six – A2 v D1	UKM YSD Oval	2:30 PM
Jan-31	Semi-Final 1	Bayuemas Oval	10:30 AM
Jan-31	Semi-Final 2	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM
Feb-02	Final	Bayuemas Oval	2:30 PM

* February 1 is a reserve day for the semi-finals, and February 3 is a reserve day for the final.

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Squad

India

To Be Announced!!!

West Indies

To Be Announced!!!

Sri Lanka

To Be Announced!!!

Malaysia

To Be Announced!!!

England

To Be Announced!!!

Pakistan

To Be Announced!!!

Ireland

To Be Announced!!!

USA

To Be Announced!!!

New Zealand

To Be Announced!!!

South Africa

To Be Announced!!!

Africa Qualifier

To Be Announced!!!

Samoa

To Be Announced!!!

Australia

To Be Announced!!!

Bangladesh

To Be Announced!!!

Asia Qualifier

To Be Announced!!!

Scotland

To Be Announced!!!

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Format

The participating 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four teams where the teams will play once against each other side in their group.
The top three teams in each group will progress to the Super Six League stage where qualifying teams from Group A will play against two of the qualifying teams from Group D, and qualifying teams from Group B will play against two of the qualifying teams from Group C.
Points from matches against teams that also qualified from the first group stage will carried forward into the Super Six League stage.
The top two sides from each of the Super Six Leagues will progress to the semi-finals, with the final taking place on 2 February 2025.

U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Venues

All 41 matches of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 will be played across four different venues in Malaysia which are:

Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran
Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johar
Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak
UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi

CHECK: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule, Squad, Format

BCB Director Jalal Yunus Resigns Following Change in Government

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s opening chairman Jalal Yunus has resigned from his position with immediate effect on August 19. The resignation comes amid the change in government following the protests from students that drove out the Awami League Government on August 05.

He is the first director to step down from the board that has been under severe scrutiny. “I have resigned from the board for the interest of cricket,” Jalal said.

On the other hand, BCB president Nazmul Hasan has also expressed his desire to resign in the interest of supporting cricket and cooperating with the board. After the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India, the country’s law and order deteriorated greatly. Later the situation improved a lot with the help of student society and others.

ICC has been monitoring the situation in Bangladesh who are scheduled to host the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in October. However, the protests and domestic violence have made ICC consider other options for hosting the tournament.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh requested the ICC to hold the decision for a little longer as they don’t want the tournament to go out of the country. BCB also wrote a letter to the Bangladesh Army General relating to providing security assistance for the event.

The law and order situation in the country is improving as 13 advisers of the interim government under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Men’s team is in Pakistan to play a match test series starting this week. With the second match of the test series has been rescheduled from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to construction works ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, the first test will begin on August 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

“Might be the wrong thing to do”, Alyssa Healy on playing World Cup in Bangladesh

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August 19, 2024

Amid unrest situation in Bangladesh, Australia women’s team captain Alyssa Healy claims that playing T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh ‘would be the wrong thing to do’.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 was scheduled to be played in Bangladesh from October 3 to 20 but owing to the political collapse in the Asian nation, the future of the tournament is yet to be decided by ICC.

With just a few weeks for the tournament, ICC has not yet made any announcements regarding the change in host. Earlier, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that two venues, Dhaka and Sylhet would host the matches but owing to growing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the tournament was expected to move out of the nation.

An earlier report stated that the no. 1 richest cricket board BCCI refused ICC’s offer to Host Women’s T20 World Cup. With ICC looking for alternatives to host the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, UAE and Zimbabwe have emerged as contenders to host the tournament.

Apart from the undecided future regarding the host, Australian women’s captain Alyssa Healy said “It might be the wrong thing to play World Cup in Bangladesh”.

“I’d find it hard to fathom playing there [in Bangladesh] at the moment, as a human being, I feel like it might be the wrong thing to do. (That would be) taking resources away from a country that is really struggling.

They’re needing everyone they can possibly get in there helping people that are dying. There are obviously bigger factors at play than putting a cricket tournament on in Bangladesh at the moment … but I’ll leave it to the ICC to work out,” Healy said.

Australia Women’s cricket team maintains an impressive record on Bangladesh soil. Australia toured Bangladesh in March-April this year and came away with a clinical 3-0 series victory in T20I.

Speaking of the past data, Healy believes slow and turning pitches in Bangladesh might put them in a good position in the global event in case the venues remain unchanged.

“Going there and getting used to those conditions and slow turning wickets has probably put us in a good place. It’s more about what our team looks like, and what people are working on individually headed into a World Cup on the subcontinent.

Whether it is in Bangladesh, or it’s not in Bangladesh, I don’t think affects us greatly with the make-up of what we’ve got. We’re well prepared for whatever is thrown at us,” Healy added.

As per the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, defending Champions Australia will play their first match of the tournament against Sri Lanka on 4 October.

“I’m extremely hungry” Nathan Lyon Throws Jaiswal Warning Ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy

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With the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy set to begin in November, Australian bowler Nathan Lyon revealed his hunger for the Border Gavaskar Trophy and talked about Australia’s losing streak against India on Sunday.

India has been dominating their rivals Australia and once again they will be competing in the tournament as favourites. On this occasion, Nathon Lyon pointed out Australia’s 10-year drought in Tests against India.

“Don’t get me wrong, India is an absolute superstar side and extremely challenging but I’m extremely hungry to turn things around and make sure we get that trophy back,” said Nathon Lyon.

Australia are the current World Test Champions having beaten India in the WTC 2023 finals but they are in a trophy drought against India in recent years. Lyon highlighted India as an extremely challenging team and said Australia is looking to turn things around in the upcoming series.

It’s a decade of Border-Gavaskar disappointment that’s driving Nathan Lyon this summer #AUSvIND https://t.co/3ttbz69vzz

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 18, 2024

“It’s been ten years of unfinished business, it’s been a long time, and I know we’re extremely hungry to turn things around especially here at home,” said Lyon. “Don’t get me wrong, India is an absolute superstar side and extremely challenging but I’m extremely hungry to turn things around and make sure we get that trophy back.

“Feel like we are a different team to a couple of years ago, we are on a journey of becoming a great Australian cricket team. We’re definitely not there but we are along that journey and have been playing some decent cricket.”

Lyon hinted that Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal will be a massive challenge for Australia in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Earlier Jaiswal smashed 712 runs in nine innings against England.

“I haven’t come across Yashasvi Jaiswal yet, but that will be a massive challenge for all us bowlers. The way he played against England, I watched that quite closely and thought that was quite amazing.”

“I had some really good chats with Tom Hartley about different ways he went about it to different guys which I found quite interesting.”

“I love talking about cricket, so if I can talk to someone who has played Test cricket I might be able to pick up something I’m not aware of. There’s so much knowledge floating around this game that we can always tap into,” Lyon added further.

Currently, India tops the WTC points table with 6 wins in 9 matches while Australia has 8 wins in 12 matches. Coming to the test series, Australia and India will play their first test on November 22 at Optus Stadium.

“Really excited”, Jemimah Rodrigues shares excitement ahead of maiden WCPL stint

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August 19, 2024

Indian star batter Jemimah Rodrigues expressed her excitement to play her first-ever Women’s Caribbean Premier League season this year. Jemimah was roped in by the Trinbago Knight Riders Women for the WCPL 2024 season set to kick start on August 21.

As per the WCPL 2024 schedule, Trinbago Knight Riders Women will play their first game of the season against Barbados Royals Women on August 22 in Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.

Jemimah Rodrigues will be the second Indian Woman to feature in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League after Shreyanka Patil who represented the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women in the 2023 edition of the tournament.

Interestingly, Shreyanka Patil and Jemimah Rodrigues both will represent Trinbago Knight Riders Women in the WCPL 2024 season. Notably, former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami was appointed as Trinbago Knight Riders’ Mentor for this season.

With few days for the tournament, Jemimah posted a selfie along with her Indian colleagues at the WCPL as her Instagram story and captioned it “Agla (next) Station: West Indies. See you soon TKR.”

“This is the first time I’ll be coming to the WCPL. I’ve played for India in the Caribbean quite a bit, but I’m really excited that I’ll be representing the Knight Riders in the WCPL. We all know the legacy that they have across the globe,” Jemimah was quoted as saying by the IE.

Trinbago Knight Riders Women Squad: Deandra Dottin, Chedean Nation, Kycia Knight, Shamilia Connell, Kyshona Knight, Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, Jannillea Glasgow, Anisa Mohammed, Shunelle Shaw, Samara Ramnath, Meg Lanning, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey.

WCPL 2024 will follow a double round-robin and final format. All three teams will play each other side twice, therefore playing four matches apiece. The top two teams of the WCPL 2024 points table will advance to the final.

All 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League matches will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in San Fernando, Trinidad.

PCB shifts Pakistan’s Second Test against Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi

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August 19, 2024

With Pakistan’s test series against Bangladesh scheduled to commence on August 21, PCB has shifted the second test from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to ongoing construction and renovation at the Karachi Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board had earlier informed that Karachi Stadium is currently undergoing construction as it is one of the three venues hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 games.

Hence, the board canceled the ticket bookings for fans and also promised a refund. Concerning the noise pollution caused due to ongoing work, the second test has been rescheduled to Rawalpindi.

“Additionally, the dust from the construction work could also affect the health and well-being of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media,” the PCB said in a statement.

Bangladesh cricket team — Bangladesh Cricket Team (image: BCB)

The Champions Trophy 2025 will commence on February 19 and Karachi Stadium is one of the premier venues for the global event. Before the marquee event, the stadium will host a touring England team in one of the three tests in October. On this, PCB iterated that the developments will be closely monitored to ensure the safe conduction of the game.

Last week, the PCB initially declared that the second test, scheduled from August 30 to September 03, would proceed without spectators in Karachi due to the construction efforts to upgrade the stadium ahead of the Champions League 2025 Trophy. However, recent developments prompted a revaluation of the situation.

“At this stage, we will not like to speculate. We will continue to work closely with the architects and construction experts on the safe and secure hosting of the match, while keeping the England and Wales Cricket Board updated,” the PCB concluded.

According to PTI, the construction company responsible for the renovations advised the board earlier last week to shift the match from Karachi. The company cited concerns that the usage of heavy equipment and the noise generated by the construction could disrupt the players’ focus during the game.

It is further said that Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will continue the series in Islamabad. After a drawn first four-day match, the second four-day match will be played on August 20 at the Islamabad Club, followed by three 50-over matches on August 26, 28, and 30 respectively.

Coming to the test series, the Bangladesh test series will begin on August 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: Pakistan Pacer Aamir Jamal Ruled Out for Bangladesh Test Series

Mohammed Shami likely to play in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Bengal

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August 19, 2024

Indian senior pacer Mohammed Shami is likely to make his comeback to competitive cricket for his domestic side Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The experienced Indian pacer Mohammed Shami played his last international game during India’s ODI World Cup final against Australia in November 2023 and then underwent ankle surgery.

Since then he has been sidelined from many international tournaments and series and even ruled out of the IPL 2024 season following his rehabilitation.

According to a report, the star pacer is likely to play Bengal’s opening two matches in the Ranji Trophy.

Bengal will kick off their campaign against Uttar Pradesh on October 11 and next face Bihar on October 19. Shami is expected to feature in the first or both matches to regain match fitness.

Since there will be only a one-or-two day gap between both the games it is unlikely that he will play both.

As the first test of the New Zealand tour of India 2024 collides with Bengal’s Ranji Trophy fixtures, Shami is likely to miss the opening game but is expected to join the squad for the remaining matches and is tipped to feature in the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well.

Moreover, BCCI is expected to keep their pace attack fresh for the Australia Test series and is likely to rely on spin strength at home conditions against New Zealand.

The Indian management is looking to keep pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami fit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Before hosting New Zealand, team India will host Bangladesh for 2 Tests and three T20Is but it will be too early for Shami to make an international comeback. Ranji Trophy 2024-25 will kick start on 11 October 2024 with the final game on 26 February 2025.

Rashid Khan Withdraws from BBL for Second Consecutive Season

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August 19, 2024

The Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has decided to skip the Big Bash League tournament 2024-2025. This will be a significant setback for Adelaide Strikers since he is among the big names in the competition.

This started back in the 2023 season when Australia skipped an ODI series with Afghanistan due to the Taliban’s banned Education for girls.

The Afghan skipper skipped the tournament last season after he threatened to boycott BBL 2023. Even though he withdrew from his decision, he decided to stick with his original decision and hence opted out of the league.

It is understood that the Strikers were in constant contact with Rashid Khan before the decision not to play this summer. As per reports, Cricket Australia is adamant that Australia skipping the ODI series is not the reason for him withdrawing from Big Bash.

Rashid Khan has been one of the key players for the Strikers in the previous seasons. he has bagged 98 wickets in 69 matches. Cricket Australia has revealed that they will always have Rashid back in the league and there is no animosity between the two parties.

Rashid Khan recently featured in The Hundred for the Trent Rockets before sustaining an in injury while fielding. He is set to play a series against Zimbabwe in December while he will represent the MI New York in the SA20 third season.

Rashid Khan’s decision not to participate comes as Australia’s Test captain, Pat Cummins also indicated that he will be missing the Australia domestic league. Cummins has hinted at increasing workload management ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series and the Sri Lanka tour as the reason for the unavailability.

However, Big Bash will have the dates overlap with the South African league and there are concrete efforts to wrap up the franchise tournaments as the Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled in February.

Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Squad, New Signings – Big Bash League

Pakistan Pacer Aamir Jamal Ruled Out for Bangladesh Test Series

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August 19, 2024