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While Team India are currently facing Australia in the five-match T20I series, with three matches completed, the Men in Blue will next travel to South Africa for an all-format series. Apart from that, the Women's Big Bash League 2023 has reached its final stage with Brisbane Heat scheduled to face the defending champions, Adelaide Strikers in the final on Saturday.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Wednesday, November 29, but before that, let's check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
LLC 2023 - India Capitals vs Gujarat Giants: Gautam Gambhir's India Capitals are scheduled to face Parthiv Patel-led Gujarat Giants in the Legends League Cricket 2023 on Thursday. The Capitals and the Giants will square off against each other at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu at 06:30 p.m. IST. While the Capitals are placed at the bottom of the points table with just one win in three matches, the Giants have managed two wins in three matches and are placed at the third spot.
Major cricket events that happened on November 29
WBBL 2023: Grace Harris and Georgia Voll help Brisbane beat Perth to reach final
After defeating Sydney Thunder in the Eliminator, Jess Jonassen's Brisbane Heat knocked out the Perth Scorchers in the Challenger on Wednesday by 67 runs as opener Grace Harris scored 54-off-33 while Charli Knott (32-off-14) and Laura Harris (24-off-11) played a cameo in the innings. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the top scorer for the Scorchers with 36 runs in 27 balls as Georgia Voll picked up four wickets for the Heat. Brisbane Heat will now face Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL 2023 final on Saturday.
LLC 2023 - Bhilwara Kings vs Southern Superstars: No Result
Irfan Pathan's Bhilwara Kings and Ross Taylor-led Southern Superstars squared off against each other in the Legends League Cricket 2023 on Wednesday. The former Kiwi batter won the toss and invited the Kings to bat first, however, after 17 overs the match was called off due to rain as both teams shared a point.
Virat Kohli to skip ODIs and T20Is against South Africa: Reports
Despite scoring the highest runs in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 and surpassing legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record, Virat Kohli failed to win his second ODI World Cup title as India lost the final against Australia. Following the CWC 2023 upset, the 35-year-old Indian star has reportedly decided to take a break from the white-ball cricket as India are scheduled to tour South Africa in December.
BYJU’S to settle INR 160 Crore dues after BCCI files case to NCLT
Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had filed a case to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), earlier this month, the tech giants, BYJU’S have agreed to settle the dues. The BCCI registered a case with the NCTL for the non-payment of INR 160 Crore sponsorship money after the expiry of the contract with Indian Cricket. However, it has been more than six months since the contract expiration, and the child company of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd., BYJU is now seeking to clear this sum of money.
BCCI announces contract extension of Team India head coach Rahul Dravid and support staff
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the extension of contracts for Head Coach Mr. Rahul Dravid and the Support Staff of Team India (Senior Men). The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Mr. Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to further the tenure.
Sri Lanka to host India for six-game white-ball series in July 2024
The Indian men's team will travel to Sri Lanka for a six-game white-ball series next year in July after the ICC T20I World Cup in the West Indies and the United States of America. 2024 will be a year with a lot of touring for Team India which kicks off with a long series against South Africa starting in December 2023.
SA20 2024: Shane Bond replaces JP Duminy as Paarl Royals' Head Coach
Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Paarl Royals today announced the appointment of former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond as the new Head Coach for the 2024 season of South Africa’s incredible T20 league - the SA20. Bond replaces former South African all-rounder JP Duminy in the position, with the latter currently serving the national team.
BCCI to approach Rohit Sharma to lead T20Is, Shreyas Iyer to make Test return: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hopes to convince Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to lead the Indian team in the T20 format. Rohit Sharma has shown reluctance in playing the shortest format after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit. The BCCI is hopeful that the Indian skipper will lead the Men in Blue in their upcoming T20I series against South Africa.
Josh Hazlewood likely to be part of IPL 2024 auction
Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood is set to be part of the Indian Premier League 2024 auction. The player acquirement process is scheduled to take place on December 19 in Dubai. So Thursday, November 30, will be crucial as it is the final day for players to register for the IPL auction. So far over 700 players have registered for the auction, including prominent names from the recent ODI World Cup.
