The Gautam Gambhir-coached Indian team underwent their first training session in Pallekele ahead of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, which commences from July 27. Moreover, the Indian women team sealed their semifinals berth after beating Nepal Women by 82 runs at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla in Women’s Asia Cup.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on Tuesday, July 23.
Major cricket events that happened on Tuesday, July 23
India Women beat Nepal by 82 runs in Women's Asia Cup 2024
Indian Women's team registered a dominant 82-run win over Nepal to conclude the group stage of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 undefeated. After winning the toss, India opted to bat and posted a massive 178-run total thanks to Shafali Varma's 81. Then with the ball, Deepti Sharma starred as Nepal only scored 96 runs to allow India to register an 82-run victory.
SLC name 16-man squad for India T20I series; Charith Asalanka to lead
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday, July 23, named their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India. Charith Asalanka has been named the skipper after Wanindu Hasaranga resigned after team's dismal outing at T20WC'24. The two neighbouring nations are set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series, starting July 27 in Pallekele.
Rahul Dravid likely to return to RR as Head Coach ahead of IPL 2025
After Rahul Dravid's tenure ended with India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024, the former Indian cricketer is set to return to his old IPL franchise and inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals. "Talks are going on between RR and Dravid, and an announcement in this regard is round the corner," a reliable source told TOI.
WATCH: Gautam Gambhir conducts first practice session as India head coach
Indian men's team's new head coach Gautam Gambhir concluded his first practice session in Sri Lanka ahead of the white-ball series. Gambir and Men in Blue will be in action in T20Is against the Lankans in Pallekele on July 27 for a three-game series. On Monday, July 22, the Indian cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka for the white-ball series.
Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki likely to join KKR after leaving GT: Reports
The head coach of Gujarat Titans, Ashish Nehra, and the Director of Cricket, Vikram Solanki, are likely to join Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the sources close to SportsTiger have revealed. Both Nehra and Solanki have been with Gujarat Titans since their inaugural IPL season in 2022, but they are expected to leave the franchise very soon.
ICC to approve forensic audit about T20 World Cup financial fraud
ICC favors conducting a thorough forensic audit of the T20 World Cup 2024. The global cricketing governing body appointed a three-member committee, which is most likely to appoint an external company for the same. The information came a day after Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo, and Imran Khwaja were appointed by ICC to look into the matter.
Afghanistan to play Test vs New Zealand in Greater Noida: Reports
Afghanistan are reportedly set to host New Zealand in a one-off Test match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, India, in September of this year. This will be the first time the Afghanistan cricket team will play New Zealand in Tests, aiming to make progress in the longest format of the game.
Cricket match called off due to racial abuse from football fans
A cricket match in Edinburgh, Scotland, got called off after alleged sexist, homophobic, and racial abuse of players from Manchester United and the Rangers fans. The Murrayfield DAFS Cricket Club claimed on X that their team were forced off the field after football fans assaulted two of the players before their match against the Stewart’s Melville Cricket Club.