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The Shubman Gill-led Team India will continue to extend their 2-1 lead over Zimbabwe as they take on Sikandar Raza-led side in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 13. Moreover, in the World Championship of Legends, Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions booked their finals berth and will take on arch-nemesis, Pakistan Champions in the summit clash at the Edgbaston in Birmingham.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on Friday, July 12. But, before that, let’s take a look at the matches scheduled to take place today.
Today’s match preview
4th T20I: Zimbabwe vs India
Zimbabwe will be competing against India in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Following their famous win in the first T20I, Zimbabwe lost the next two matches without putting up a big fight against the Indian cricket team, to trail 1-2 in the series. For India, there is a very good chance of sealing the series in their favour in the upcoming match, to give more opportunities to their fringe players in the final T20I.
India set up final against Pakistan in World Championship of Legends
Archrivals India and Pakistan will meet in the final of the World Championship of Legends after the two teams won their respective semi-final on Friday at Northampton. While Pakistan defeated West Indies in the first semifinal by 20 runs, India triumphed over Australia in the second match of the last-four stage with a massive 86-run victory. The final is scheduled for Saturday at Birmingham, beginning 9:30 pm IST.
Major cricket events that happened on Friday, July 12
Shaheen Afridi to face disciplinary action by PCB: Reports
Shaheen Afridi, the Pakistan fast bowler, is reportedly set to face disciplinary action by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his non-cooperative attitude during the T20 World Cup 2024. It is alleged that the 24-year-old wasn’t a part of team discussions ahead of matches in the tournament, which could prompt the PCB to take strict cognizance of the situation.
Yuvraj smashes 32 off 6 balls in semi-finals against Australia in WCL
Yuvraj Singh continued his hard-hitting and scored a 26-ball fifty as he smashed 59 off 28. In the last six deliveries he faced before getting out, Yuvraj smashed 32 runs with 4 sixes and 2 fours. The Indian Champions skipper got out on the penultimate delivery of the 14th over when India were at 157 runs.
Gautam Gambhir wants Morne Morkel as India's bowling coach: Reports
Since he was appointed the new Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir has requested another of his ex-teammates to be part of his staff. Gambhir hopes to on-board Morne Morkel as the bowling coach, according to Cricbuzz. The BCCI is set to take a final call as reports also surfaced about the board eyeing ex-India pacers for the bowling coach role.
WATCH: James Anderson tears up after winning his retirement Test
On Friday, July 12, the international career of James Anderson, one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, ended after England defeated West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first Test. On the third day, the debutant Gus Atkinson picked up the final wicket of the match, following which James Anderson teared up on camera.
KKR’s Angkrish Raghuvanshi snaps at Saina Nehwal; apologises later
Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 19, the Kolkata Knight Riders player, has apologised for his disrespectful remark towards the Indian badminton star, Saina Nehwal, on X. After the Olympic bronze medalist claimed that badminton, basketball, and tennis are physically tougher to play in comparison to cricket, Angkrish Raghuvanshi mocked the statement by telling her to face Jasprit Bumrah’s bouncers at 150 kmph.
Hobart to have new stadium designed for indoor Test cricket
A new indoor cricket stadium is in the works in Australia with ambitions of hosting Test cricket. This new stadium is set to be built in Hobart and host a team called the Tasmania Devils in the Australian Football League in 2028. The stadium is set to be a multi-purpose venue with a transparent roof for day and night cricket.
Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell receive maiden Test call up for one-off Test against Ireland
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced its squad for the upcoming one-off Test match against Ireland, set to take place from July 25 to 29 in Belfast. The 15-member squad, led by Craig Ervine, features a mix of experienced players and exciting new talent. Notably, it will be the first-ever Test encounter between Zimbabwe and Ireland. Zimbabwe's last Test appearance was in February 2023 against West Indies in Bulawayo.
