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Team India will continue their contest against Australia after winning the first match of the 5-match T20I series. The Women's Big Bash League 2023 is just a couple of days away from beginning its playoff stages with defending champions Adelaide Strikers, Perth Scorchers, and Brisbane Heat qualifying for the playoffs.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Saturday, November 25, but before that let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
India vs Australia: 2nd T20I
After winning the first game of the five-match T20I series against Australia, Team India are scheduled to host the Aussies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram for the second T20I. The match will take place on Sunday at 07:00 p.m. IST with Suryakumar Yadav leading the Men in Blue and Matthew Wade as the captain of Australia.
LLC 2023 - Gujarat Giants vs Urbanrisers Hyderabad
In the 8th match of the Legends League Cricket 2023, Parthiv Patel's Gujarat Giants are scheduled to face Suresh Raina-led Urbanrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Sunday at 03:00 p.m. IST. While Urbanrisers won both their previous matches, the Giants shared a win and loss each in their two matches.
Major cricket events that happened on November 25
LLC 2023 - Ricardo Powell's ton helps Capitals beat Superstars by 7 wickets
Gautam Gambhir's India Capitals registered their first win in the LLS 2023 by dominating the Southern Superstars on Saturday. Ricardo Powell hit a brilliant century to help the Capitals beat the Superstars by seven wickets with 20 balls remaining. Batting first the Superstars placed a target of 164 runs which was comfortably chased by the Capitals in 16.4 overs.
Rohit is going to let Hardik captain Mumbai Indians: AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers, the former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer has shared his views about the reported trade deal involving Hardik Pandya from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians. The 39-year-old stated that Rohit Sharma, the current MI captain, is going to let Hardik Pandya take over the reins of the five-time IPL champions in the 2024 season.
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Rajasthan Royals' Joe Root pulls out of IPL 2024
England batter Joe Root will not be taking any further participation in the IPL, it was confirmed on Saturday. The news comes ahead of the IPL 2024 retention deadline that is set to create quite a stir in the world of T20 cricket on Sunday. Root, one of the most decorated international cricketers for England, made his foray into the IPL set-up last season when the Royals picked him at the 2023 mini-auction.
RCB trade Shahbaz Ahmed for SRH's Mayank Dagar: Reports
Royal Challengers Bangalore have traded all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed for Sunrisers Hyderabad's Mayank Dagar ahead of the 2024 IPL auction. The Indian Premier League trade window has been moving with some significant moves including a possible deal that could see Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya move to the Mumbai Indians.
Rohit Sharma can play another World Cup if he pushes his fitness like Virat: Muttiah Muralitharan
Sri Lanka bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan thinks that Indian captain Rohit Sharma can play another ODI World Cup if he can push his fitness like teammate Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma-led team India failed to win the ODI World Cup 2023 despite being top performers throughout the season. The Men in Blue were beaten by Australia in the final, who went on to lift the coveted title for a record sixth time.
BCCI announces India U19 squad for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023 in UAE
The Junior Cricket Committee has picked India’s U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023 to be played in the UAE. Defending champions India are also the most successful side in the tournament having won the trophy eight times. India’s U19 squad will consist of 15 members and three travelling standby players. The selection committee has also named four additional reserve players.
Rahul Dravid to replace Gautam Gambhir as LSG mentor: Reports
Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants bid goodbye to their mentor Gautam Gambhir on November 22. With Gambhir leaving, the KL Rahul-led franchise is looking for a name who can be their mentor for the 2024 season of the league-based tournament. One name is likely to replace Gambhir as their new mentor is former India cricketer and head coach Rahul Dravid.
