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The Rohit Sharma-led Team India will host England in the third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, starting February 15. While the Ben Stokes-led side named their XI, calling in Mark Wood in place of Shoaib Bashir. Moreover, before the Sri Lanka versus Afghanistan tour moves onto the T20I leg, the hosts registered a clean sweep in the ODI series as they beat the Afghans by even wickets in Pallekele on Wednesday, February 14.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Wednesday, February 14, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
ILT20 2024: Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants
Sam Billings-led Dubai Capitals will take on James Vince’s Gulf Giants in the Qualifier 2 of ILT20 2024. The match is scheduled to be held at 8:00 p.m. IST at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. While the Dubai Capitals made their way after beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 85 runs, the Giants enter the Qualifier 2 after being suffered to 45-run loss against MI Emirates.
Major cricket events that happened on February 14
Pathum Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka register ODI clean sweep
Led on Pathum Nissanka’s 118, Sri Lanka cruised to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the third ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. The hosts chased down 267 runs with 14.4 overs to spare to hand the Afghans a whitewash in the ODI leg.
Rohit Sharma to lead India in T20 World Cup 2024
BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah confirmed that Indian batting great Rohit Sharma as Team India captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Shah, who was speaking at the Niranjan Shah Stadium event in Rajkot, confirmed that Rohit Sharma will lead Team India and the Men in Blue shall bring the trophy home.
IPL schedule to be announced before February 23: Sources
SportsTiger understands that IPL 2024 schedule will be announced before the start of WPL on February 23. The 2024 edition is set to commence on March 22 with the IPL 2023 champions Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore, as per previous reports.
England announce Playing XI for 3rd Test; Wood to replace Bashir
England Cricket on Wednesday, February 14 named their playing XI for the third Test against India, scheduled to be played from Thursday, February 15 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. While the side has announced only one change as Mark Wood returns, replacing Shoaib Bashir in the XI.
Beth Mooney returns as captain of GG; Sneh Rana named her deputy
Gujarat Giants on Wednesday, February 14 announced Australian batter Beth Mooney's return at the helm, ahead of WPL 2024. With Beth Mooney returning as captain, Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana has been named her deputy. They will be part of the leadership group with head coach Michael Klinger, mentor and advisor Mithali Raj, and assistant coach Nooshin Al Khadeer.
Ishan is doing it wrong or…: AB de Villiers
Ishan Kishan has been in cusp of controversy off late after he made himself "unavailable". Amid this, AB de Villiers has also shed light of this situation. "Whether Ishan is doing it wrong or other players are doing it right or wrong, I don't know but what needs to happen is proper communication," he said.
Pat Cummins' epic reply to fan's “Love your wife” comment goes viral
Pat Cummins shared a heartfelt post for wife on Instagram on Valentine's Day. In a post where Cummins hailed Becky a "super-mum", his "valentine", a fan was quick to drop a hilarious comment which read, "I am Indian I love you your wife." The reply attracted several eyeballs including Cummins, who said he'll pass on the message to his wife.
Isse MI ka fayda hi hoga: Sunil Gavaskar on MI captaincy change
MI captaincy change has been one of the talking points around IPL. Sunil Gavaskar is the latest to join the bandwagon as he came in support of it. "Rohit Sharma is already 36 years old and also faces immense pressure, being the captain of India for all three formats. They have tried to reduce some of the burden," Gavaskar said.
New Zealand name 14-man squad for Australia T20Is; Boult returns
BlackCaps have named their strong side for the upcoming series against Australia, starting February 21. While the side will be led by Mitchell Santner, it also boosts the return of Trent Boult, having last feature in a T20I in November 2022. Josh Clarkson has also been handed his maiden call-up, with Tim Southee leaving the side after first T20I.
Katrina Kaif joins CSK as brand ambassador: Reports
With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 just a month away from start, the defending champions in Chennai Super Kings have been boosted with more brand value with the joining of Katrina Kaif. The Bollywood celebrity has been roped in as the brand ambassador of the side, according to a report by ABP News.
