Rohit Sharma-led Team India suffered a massive blow on Monday after the BCCI confirmed Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul will miss the second Test against England, set to kickstart on February 2 in Vizag. While Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury, KL complained of quadriceps pain, ruling both out of the second Test. However, the team is till looming with a heartbreaking loss in the first Test, ICC reprimanded Jasprit Bumrah for breach of Code of Conduct.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Monday, January 29, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
SA20 2024: Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals
Keshav Maharaj-led Durban Super Giants are scheduled to face Wayne Parnell’s Pretoria Capitals at the Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. IST. In the last fixture when these two sides met each other, the Capitals came out on top, registering a 17-run win in Centurion. Speaking of standings, while the Super Giants have already qualified for the playoffs and placed at the top of the table, the Capitals are fifth with just 10 points in their kitty.
ILT20 2024: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates
Colin Munro-led Desert Vipers are scheduled to take on Nicholas Pooran’s MI Emirates in Match 15 of the ILT20 2024. The match is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. IST. While the Vipers are coming into this match on the back of a 7-run loss against Sharjah Warriors, MI Emirates secured a comprehensive 8-wicket win to seal the top spot in the standings.
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Major cricket events that happened on January 29
Faf du Plessis’ return to form leads Joburg Super Kings to much needed 10-wicket win over MI Cape Town
Joburg Super Kings’ skipper Faf du Plessis roared back to form to help register a much-needed win for the Kings at the Newlands in Cape Town on Monday. The Super Kings chased down 98 runs inside 8 overs in a rain-curtailed match to register a 10-wicket win and keep themselves in the hunt of the playoffs spot with a bonus point.
ICC fines Jasprit Bumrah for beach of Code of Conduct in 1st Test
Jasprit Bumrah has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of ICC Code of Conduct in India's first Test against England in Hyderabad. The incident occurred in the 81st over of England's second innings when Bumrah deliberately stepped in Ollie Pope's way as he went for a run, leading to inappropriate physical contact. Moreover, he has been handed one demerit point.
Next Asia Cup edition to be played in T20I format: Reports
The Asian Cricket Council AGM is set to be crucial regarding the future of Asian cricket with a few important decisions set to be made like the venue and format for the next Asia Cup. As per Cricbuzz, the next tournament will be played with a Twenty20 format after the last edition was held with the ODI format.
Rajat Patidar to debut in IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam
According to SportsTiger sources, Rajat Patidar will make his Test debut in Vizag. The RCB batter joined the side with Virat Kohli withdrawing from the first two Tests, citing “personal reasons”. The 30-year-old was spotted seating alongside the Indian team at the BCCI NAMAN awards, fueling reports of him being Kohli’s replacement.
Ravindra Jadeja & KL Rahul ruled out of second Test against England
Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second Test against England in Vizag, starting February 02, 2024. While Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, KL Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain. The Men's Selection Committee have added Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar to India's squad.
Kohli drank with me till 3 am, apologised for spitting: Dean Elgar
Dean Elgar revealed that he and Virat Kohli once had a long drinking night as the Indian batting great apologised for spitting on him. Elgar shared that Kohli spat on him as he came to bat in the first Test in 2015. But after this incident, Elgar revealed Kohli apologised to him over a few drinks when India toured South Africa in 2017-18. Read full story HERE .
Hardik Pandya congratulates Arshin Kulkarni for U-19 CWC hundred
The Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya sent out a congratulatory message on Instagram for Arshin Kulkarni after the youngster scored a fantastic hundred during the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup against the United States of America (USA). The milestone moment was key for the Indian cricket team to demolish the challenge of the USA by 201 runs in their Group B clash.
No superstar is bigger than Virat Kohli: Michael Atherton
Speaking after England’s 28-run win against India, former England cricketer Michael Atherton highlighted Virat Kohli's miss in the opening Test. He also spoke volumes of the former Indian captain stating, “He (Virat Kohli) is by far the biggest star in the game here. The supporters are often drawn to the superstars of the game, and there is now bigger than Virat Kohli here.”
Afghanistan announces squad for Sri Lanka one-off Test match
The National Selection Committee of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have announced a 16-men squad for the one-off Test match tour to Sri Lanka next month, without their star player Rashid Khan. Afghanistan will play in the Test format against Sri Lanka for the first time, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground, Colombo, from February 2 onwards.
Peshawar Zalmi sign Shamar Joseph as partial replacement
The West Indies fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph has signed with Peshawar Zalmi for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as a partial replacement for Gus Atkinson. The 24-year-old was announced as one of the several players included in the six PSL squads during the Replacement Draft, which took place over a conference call on Monday, January 29.
I felt my time in this world is up: Rishabh Pant recalls horrific car accident
Rishabh Pant opened up about his experience after suffering a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. The horrific accident kept Pant out of action throughout the entirety of 2023 with the Southpaw missing major tournaments like the Indian Premier League and the ODI World Cup. Speaking about this journey, Pant shared how he felt that his time was up.
SCA to conduct inquiry after players caught carrying liquor in kits
Saurashtra Cricket Association has launched an inquiry after liquor bottles were procured from the luggage of their U-23 team at the Chandigarh airport. A routine customs check at the cargo division revealed that some players were carrying liquor in their kits. SCA then released a statement deeming the incident as 'intolerable' and confirmed that the board would take disciplinary action.
Yuvraj Singh to feature in World Championships of Legends 2024
Recently after making a return to cricket at the One World One Family Cup in Bengaluru, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is all set to feature at the World Championships of Legends 2024. The T20 league is scheduled to commence on July 3 in Edgbaston. While Yuvraj Singh has been the only prominent name from Indian cricket, he will be joined by luminaries including Shahid Afridi, Kevin Pietersen.