Picture Credit: X

Picture Credit: X

The Rohit Sharma-led Team India levelled the series 1-1 after clinching the second Test in Vizag by 106 runs. While Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, scalping nine wickets in the second Test, Shubman Gill’s return to form along with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s double ton was the talking point from Indian batting lineup. On the other hand, Sri Lanka triggered a dramatic collapse and secured a 10-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Only Test in Colombo.  

Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Monday, February 5, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.

ALSO  WATCH: Kevin Pietersen slams Rohit Sharma for being “too defensive”

Today’s match preview:

SA20 2024: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants

Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Eastern Cape are scheduled to face Keshav Maharaj’s Durban Super Giants in Qualifier 1 of the tournament at the Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. IST. When these two sides met last on January 20th, the Eastern Cape beat the Super Giants by five wickets. However, this time, the winner will seal the finals berth while the loser will have to play the winner of Eliminator.

ILT20 2024: Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants

David Warner-led Dubai Capitals will take on James Vince’s Gulf Giants in match 24 of ILT20 2024. The match is scheduled to be held at 8:00 p.m. IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Speaking of the points table, while the Gulf Giants are placed third with three wins from seven games, the Capitals have dropped down to the fifth place with as many wins and points as the Giants. 

ALSO READ:

Major cricket events that happened on February 5

Bumrah’s nine-wicket haul helps India beat England; level series 1-1

Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked nine wickets in both innings to guide the home side to register a 106-run win over England in the second Test of the series. Batting first, India posted 396 runs on board, which England failed to chase. In second inning, India posted 255, extending their lead to 398 runs. Bumrah's nine wickets helped England wrap up at 292 and win by 106 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to be rested for 3rd Test against England: Reports

The Indian team management is set to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the third Test against England. Team India came back in the five-match series after winning the second Test by 106 runs on the back of Bumrah's nine wickets across both innings. Hence, the team management is planning to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the third Test, according to Cricbuzz.

ALSO  WATCH: R Ashwin, Jonny Bairstow get into heated exchange on Day 4

PCB and SLC caught in financial dispute over Asia Cup 2023

PCB and SLC are amidst a financial dispute over covering the costs caused by the shifting of the Asia Cup 2023. SLC made a case for not taking the extra costs as they were not the official hosts and the board didn't earn extra from the tournament. However, the PCB argued that it wasn't their decision to shift the tournament and the ACC should take up these expenses. 

Team India climbs to second position in WTC 2023-25 cycle

Rohit Sharma-led Team India registered a comfortable 106-run win over England in Vizag to level the series 1-1 going into the third Test in Rajkot. After a brilliant double ton from Yashasvi Jaiswal and a nine-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian side reclaimed their second place in the WTC 2023-25 cycle, taking their third win from sixth Test. 

Ben McDermott to replace Matt Short in final ODI vs WI

Matt Short has been ruled out of the third ODI against West Indies, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Monday, February 5th. Short sustained an injury in the second ODI of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. However, CA has named Ben McDermott as his replacement for the final ODI, set to be played on Tuesday, 6th February in Canberra.

Shardul Thakur returns to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy

The Mumbai selection committee announced the squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, which will be played in Raipur from February 9. In a major boost, the Indian bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur will make his return to the Mumbai squad after recovering from an ankle injury sustained before the season began, while Shivam Dube has been rested.

Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals conversation with Sachin Tendulkar

The Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed his conversation with the Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar after he scored a match-winning double hundred in the second Test against England. The 22-year-old stated that Sachin Tendulkar congratulated him on his milestone, while advising him to keep working hard on his game to maintain consistency in batting.

Mark Boucher explains why MI named Hardik Pandya captain

Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher shared the reasoning behind replacing Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as the captain for the IPL 2024 season. Ahead of the upcoming season, Mumbai Indians pulled off a massive trade to bring in Pandya from the Gujarat Titans. Explaining this decision, Mark Boucher spoke about how the decision was strictly based on cricketing reasons.