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Former Indian player Prashant Vaidya has been arrested by local police in a cheque-bouncing case. India batter Prithvi Shaw has been picked by the Mumbai Cricket Association for the team's upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024 clash against West Bengal after being cleared by the NCA. Moving down under, The Australian Cricket Awards 2024 took place at Melbourne's Crowd Palladium.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Wednesday, January 31, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
ILT20, 2024: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers
In a bottom-of-the-table clash, Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers will lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The Capitals and Vipers are sitting fifth and sixth respectively in the ILT20 2024 table. Before this clash, the Dubai-based franchise lost to Sharjah Warriors by nine wickets. Whereas the Desert Vipers sneaked a two-wicket win against the MI Emirates.
SA20, 2024: Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town
The Pretoria Capitals will take on the MI Cape Town at the SuperSport Park in Centurion in a thrilling SA20 clash. Both teams have had a similar 2024 season so far with the Capitals and Cape Town languishing at the bottom of the table. Ahead of this fixture, Pretoria lost to Durban Super Giants by eight runs while MI suffered a crushing 10-wicket loss against the Joburg Super Kings.
Major cricket events that happened on January 31
Ranji Trophy 2024: Prithvi Shaw returns to Mumbai squad after being cleared by NCA
India batter Prithvi Shaw has been picked by the Mumbai Cricket Association for the team's upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024 clash against West Bengal. As per multiple media reports, t he NCA granted Shaw clearance to participate in the Ranji Trophy on Wednesday. With the youngster's inclusion, Mumbai will have a 17-member travelling squad.
Mumbai squad: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Shivam Dube, Prithvi Shaw, Jay Bista, Bhupen Lalwani, Amogh Bhatkal. Suved Parkar, Prasad Pawar (WK), Hardik Tamore (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Tanush Kotian, Atharva Ankolekar, Aditya Dhumal, Mohit Awasthi, Dhaval Kulkarni, Roystan Dias and Sylvester Dsouza.
Former Indian fast bowler arrested in cheque-bouncing case
Former Indian player Prashant Vaidya has been arrested by local police in a cheque-bouncing case. Vaidya had allegedly purchased steel from a local trader and issued a cheque which bounced. After the mishap, the trader demanded that the former India international make a fresh payment, as per PTI. But Prashant Vaidya allegedly refused to pay and the matter went to court which issued a non-bailable warrant against him for skipping court hearings.
Asian Legends League to kick off on March 13
The World Sports Group on Wednesday announced the launch of the inaugural edition of Asian Legends League at a Press Conference in New Delhi. The new T20 tournament will see teams comprising legendary stars from the five biggest Asian cricketing nations — India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan — compete in a thrilling tournament, taking place from March 13 to March 21, 2024.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah appointed ACC Chairman for third time
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has been appointed as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chief for the third time in a row. His extension received a unanimous agreement at the ACC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bali on Wednesday, January 31. Shah is in the second year of his second two-year term as the head of the continental cricket governing body. Shah was appointed as the ACC chief for the first time in 2021, as he replaced Nazmul Hassan.
Australian Cricket Awards 2024: Marsh wins Allan Border Medal, Gardner takes home Belinda Clark Award
The Australian Cricket Awards 2024 took place at Melbourne's Crowd Palladium which saw many of their star players getting important awards (or) medals on Wednesday. Mitchell Marsh won the Allan Border Medal while Ashleigh Gardner was the winner of the Belinda Clark Award.
Here are some of the major awards:
Men's ODI Player of the Year: Mitchell Marsh
Men's T20I Player of the Year: Jason Behrendorff
Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year: Nathan Lyon
Women's ODI Player of the Year: Ellyse Perry
Women's T20I Player of the Year: Ellyse Perry
Mayank Agarwal shares health update after being hospitalised for drinking poisonous liquid
Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal shared a health update a day after being hospitalised for drinking poisonous liquid on a flight. While sharing his update from the Agartala Hospital, the Karnataka captain said that he is feeling better now. Agarwal shared an update from the hospital and confirmed that he is out of danger.
