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The Shubman Gill-led Team India concluded the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, winning by 4-1 on Sunday, July 14. However, the Men in Blue had claimed the series after a win in the fourth T20I, but finished with a win. Furthermore, with the BCCI taking a backfoot to send India to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, the Men in Green have reportedly boycott to travel to India for the T20WC 2026.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on Sunday, July 14.
Major cricket events that happened on Sunday, July 14
Sanju Samson & Mukesh Kumar’s heroics secure 42-run win for India in 5th T20I
On Sunday, July 14, India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final T20I, to secure a 4-1 series win at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The star performers for India were Sanju Samson, who scored a fighting fifty after early wickets fell in the batting innings, while Mukesh Kumar picked up four Zimbabwean wickets.
Pakistan to boycott T20 WC '26 if India doesn't travel for CT '25: Report
The Pakistan cricket team could skip the 2026 World Cup which will take place in India if the Men in Blue don’t travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. Team India is unlikely to travel to the neighbouring country for the marquee event. The development reported by Geo News Urdu comes ahead of the ICC’s annual conference.
BCCI to provide INR 1 Crore for Anshuman Gaekwad's cancer treatment
After former India captain, Kapil Dev urged BCCI to extend their help and support in former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad’s treatment over blood cancer, the Indian board has made brisk moves to provide INR 1 Crore financial assistance. “Mr. Jay Shah has instructed the BCCI to release Rs 1 crore with immediate effect," BCCI Apex Council said.
India’s squad for Sri Lanka tour to be announced by July 18: Sources
With the BCCI announcing the revised schedule of India’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, sources close to SportsTiger have revealed that the squad will be announced by July 18th. Moreover, reports also state that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are set to miss the tour, which comprises of three T20Is and as many ODIs.
Delhi Court confirms some matches fixed during IND vs SA 2000 series
A Delhi Court has confirmed that some matches during the India versus South Africa series in 2000 were fixed, while attempts were made to fix others. The court, which had framed charges against four accused in the match-fixing scandal case, spoke about the fixing incidents during the two Tests and five ODIs held from February 19 to March 19, 2000.
WATCH: Virat Kohli and Anushka attend Krishna Das kirtan in London
Former India captain and T20 World Cup 2024 winner, Virat Kohli is spending some time with his family in London after calling down curtains to his T20 career. In one of the latest videos going viral on social media, the batting stalwart, Virat Kohli and his wife and Bollywood celebrity, Anushka Sharma were spotted attending a kirtan of Krishna Das at the Union Chapel.
Who will replace Ricky Ponting as Delhi Capitals Head Coach?
After Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, July 13 confirmed the departure of Ricky Ponting, DC Director of Cricket Operation opened up on who could replace Ponting’s shoes. Speaking with a Bengali newspaper, Aajkaal, Ganguly dropped a big statement, stating, “I will be the head coach. Let’s see how I perform. Will need to recruit some new players.”
Yuvraj Singh snubs MS Dhoni from his All-Time XI
Yuvraj Singh named his all-time playing XI which surprisingly didn't include Indian multi-time World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni. At No. 5, Yuvraj named South African star AB de Villiers and then selected Adam Gilchrist as the specialist wicketkeeper at No. 6. Singh gave his dream XI after leading the India Champions to the World Championship of Legends victory.
Everyone forgot that I made Rohit Sharma India captain: Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain and BCCI President, took on his critics for doubting his decision to make Rohit Sharma India captain in 2021. When Virat Kohli was forced to give up captaincy in all formats three years ago, Sourav Ganguly played a key part as the BCCI President in handing over the leadership role to Rohit Sharma.