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The Men in Blue will kickstart their red-ball tour, starting December 26 in Centurion. Ahead of the opening Test, former India skipper who left the camp due to a family emergency has joined the side and was seen training in the net session on Sunday, 24 December. On the other hand, the India Women who are hosting Australia Women, registered a historic win in the one-off Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Sunay, December 24.
Major cricket events that happened on December 23
India Women register first-ever Test win against Australia; beat by 8 wickets
India Women recorded a historic win in a one-off Test by defeating Australia Women by eight wickets. On the fourth day, the Indian batters, including the likes of Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues successfully chased the 75-run target to register India Women’s first-ever Test win over Australia by eight wickets. Both sides will lock horns in a 3-match ODI series beginning on December 28.
Also WATCH: Jemimah Rodrigues poses with fans; thanks them for support during Test match vs AUS
Hardik Pandya set to make comeback in Afghanistan series: Reports
Just a day after reports of Hardik Pandya’s unavailability for the Afghanistan series and IPL 2024 surfaced, it is being further reported that the Indian all-rounder will be fit in time for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Hardik “should definitely be fit for the IPL, and possibly the Afghanistan T20Is,” a source was quoted by TOI.
Virat Kohli rejoins Indian squad in South Africa after 'emergency' London trip
Virat Kohli has returned to the Indian cricket squad in preparation for the upcoming Test against South Africa on December 26. His recent absence, initially speculated as a sudden departure for a family emergency, was a planned trip to London. Both the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team management were informed about his travel plans.
Also Read: Why is Test match starting on December 26 called Boxing Day Test?
ECB announces Kieron Pollard as assistant coach of England for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard has been appointed to the England Men’s coaching team for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States. Pollard will join the England Men’s team specifically for the T20 World Cup as an assistant coach and to provide expertise of local conditions.
ICC denies permission to Usman Khawaja for sporting peace stickers
The ICC has denied permission to Australian opener Usman Khawaja to sport any human right symbol. This comes after the player was seen sporting a black dove holding an olive branch on his shoes and bat at the training on Sunday. He was earlier reprimanded by the ICC for wearing black armband during first Test in Perth.
Sanju Samson to lead Kerala in first two Ranji Trophy 2023-24 games
Sanju Samson has been named as the captain of Kerala for the first two matches of the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season. Rohan Kunummal, the dynamic opener, will serve as his deputy. The squad also includes a fresh face in wicketkeeper Vishnu Raj, adding a new dimension to the 16-member lineup.
Perth Scorchers appoint Aaron Hardie as stand-in captain
Young all-rounder Aaron Hardie has been appointed as the stand-in captain of Perth Scorchers for the remainder of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24. The 24-year-old will have wicketkeeper-batter, Josh Inglis as his deputy.
