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The BCCI on Saturday, February 10 named India’s squad or the remaining three Tests against England. While KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja’s participation will be subject to fitness, Virat Kohli informed the board of hi unavailability, ruling him out of the entire Test series. Moreover, Shreyas Iyer has also been ruled out after he complained of stiff back and groin pain. Apart from this, while Australia is hosting West Indies in the T20I series, Sri Lanka are taking on Afghanistan in ODI series in Pallekele.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Saturday, February 10, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI
Kusal Mendia-led Sri Lanka will host the Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series. The match is scheduled to commence at 2:30 p.m. IST at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. The hosts are already 1-0 up in the series after registering a 42-run win over the visitors on Friday, February 9.
ILT20 2024: Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers
Kieron Pollard-led MI Emirates will take on David Warner’s Dubai Capitals in match 29 of ILT20 2024. The match is scheduled to be held at 8:00 p.m. IST at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Speaking of the points table, while the Emirates comfortably sit at the top of the table having earned their playoffs qualification, the Capitals are fourth with four wins from nine games so far in the tournament.
Major cricket events that happened on February 10
All-round effort helps Sunrisers Eastern Cape demolish Durban Super Giants to lift second title
Sunrisers Eastern Cape successfully defended their SA20 title as they demolished the Keshav Maharaj-led Durban Super Giants to register an 89-run win at the Newlands in Cape Town. The batting quartet of Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs put 204 runs on the board. However, a five-wicket haul from Marco Jansen helped the SEC restrict the DSG to 115 to claim their second consecutive SA20 title.
India squad for remaining three Tests against England announced; Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli ruled out
The Men’s Selection Committee on Saturday, February 10 announced India’s squad for the final three Tests against England. While Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer will miss the remaining three Tests, the participation of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team. It is to be noted that Kohli confirmed his unavailability on Friday due to "personal reasons".
Shamar Joseph joins LSG as Mark Wood's replacement for IPL 2024
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have named Shamar Joseph as Mark Wood's replacement for IPL 2024.Joseph will join LSG for INR 3 Crore. The speedster was recently at the forefront during West Indies’ Test win at the Gabba. He picked 7 wickets in the 2nd innings to script a historic win in Australia for West Indies.
Want to play T20 WC & finish there: Warner confirms T20I retirement
Australian opener David Warner, on February 9, confirmed his retirement from T20Is. The veteran of the game, who retired from Tests and ODI recently, revealed that he will call off the curtains in the shortest format of the game after the T20 World Cup 2024. "I want to play the T20 World Cup and finish there," he said.
Lea Tahuhu replaces Lauren Cheatle in Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024
Gujarat Giants (GG) have named Lea Tahuhu as Lauren Cheatle's replacement for the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024. Tahuhu, who has represented New Zealand in 80 T20Is and 93 ODIs and has 78 and 109 wickets to her name in T20Is and ODIs respectively, will join GG for INR 30 Lakh.
Australia Women announce squad for Only Test against South Africa
Australia Women announced their 14-member squad for the Only Test against South Africa, set to be played at the WACA Ground in Perth from February 15. The side will boost of the return of Sophie Molineux, who makes her comeback after last featuring in 2021. While Sophie replaced Heather Graham, Lauren Cheatle also misses out.
Saurashtra Cricket Association to felicitate Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara during third Test vs ENG
The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) is scheduled to honour veteran Indian players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja for their accomplishments for the state and nation. The duo will be felicitated before the start of the third Test of the current five-match series between India and England, starting on February 15 in Rajkot.
Netherlands, Namibia to tour Nepal for bilateral ODI and T20I series
Netherlands and Namibia cricket teams will travel to Nepal for bilateral ODI and T20I series in February and march ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. The series will kickoff with a tri-series where Netherlands will face hosts Nepal and Namibia from February 15 to 25. Following the conclusion of the tri-series, the sides will play their respective T20I series.
