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The world of cricket saw one of the surprise events as Australian opener David Warner announced retirement from one-day internationals. However, amid his retirement from the 50-over format, he kept the doors open for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Other than this, while the Pat Cummins-led Australia are gearing for the final Test against Pakistan, the Rohit Sharma's Team India will be taking on the Proteas Men in the final Test at the Newlands in Cape Town.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Monday, January 1, but before that, let's check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
BBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades
The Glenn Maxwell-led Melbourne Stars are scheduled to face Nic Maddisson's Melbourne Renegades in the 23rd match of the BBL 2023-24. The match between the Stars and the Renegades will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. IST. While the Stars have won three of their six games to manage the fourth spot in the standings, the Renegades have also managed one win and are reeling at the seventh place of the points table.
India Women vs Australia Women: 3rd ODI
Australia women clinched the three-game ODI series after clinching a thrilling three-run win in the second fixture against India. Chasing a tricky 254-run total, the Women in Blue faltered after an incredible 96 by Richa Ghosh. The Indian bowlers also had a decent effort, but the seven dropped catches proved costly. For Australia, Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry scored crucial 50s, while Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball to pick up three wickets and the Player of the Match award.
Major cricket events that happened on January 1
BBL 2023-24: Hobart Hurricanes jump to fifth place after 7-wicket win over Sydney Thunder
Chri Jordan's 2/20 help Hobart Hurricanes register their second win of the season. After inviting the Chriss Green-led Syndey Thunder to put the score first on the board. The side posted 150/8 in their 20 overs, which the Hurricanes chased with ease. Ben McDermott's unbeaten 53 helped the Hurricanes chase the 151-run target in 18.1 overs, registering a seven-wicket win.
BBL 2023-24: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers ends in no result
The match 22 of the Big Bash League 2023-24, which was scheduled to be played between table-topper Brisbane Heat and Syndey Sixers, ended in a no result with rain playing a spoilsport. While the toss was initially delayed, the match was later called off with continuous downpour. It further resulted in match being called off and both teams sharing a point each.
David Warner retires from ODIs ahead of his final Test; keeps door open for 2025 Champions Trophy
Australian opener David Warner in a shocking turn of events, announced retirement from one-day international cricket. Warner said, “I’m definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well. That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that’s a massive achievement.” However, he has kept it open to feature in 2025 Champions Trophy.
Shubman Gill shares picture of paper with goals written for 2023
As the world bid adieu to 2023, Indian opener Shubman Gill also took to social media to share his goals, he wrote exactly a year ago ahead of the start of 2023. The 24-year-old Gill shared a piece of paper which had new year resolutions written on it, dated December 31, 2022, which is now doing rounds on social media.
Steve Waugh wants ICC and Big Three to protect Test cricket
The former Australia captain Steve Waugh raised concerns on his official Instagram account about the health of Test cricket in the aftermath of South Africa naming a second-string squad for their tour to New Zealand in February. The 58-year-old wanted ICC, and the cricket boards of India, Australia, and England to step in to protect Test cricket.
Zimbabwe announce white-ball squads for Sri Lanka tour
Zimbabwe have announced their squad for the multi-format series against Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that both sides will participate in three ODIs and three T20Is, with the series starting from January 6. While Craig Ervine will lead the ODI side, Sikandar Raza will lead in the T20I format. Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams will be missing the tour as he picked up a side injury recently in Harare while Wessly Madhevere was excluded owing to his suspension by the cricket board for breaching anti-doping rules.
