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The Indian cricket team is all set to reach its homeland on early Thursday, July 4, from Barbados. The 2024 World Cup winners will have breakfast with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before flying to Mumbai for further celebrations.
England veteran pacer James Anderson will hang his boots after the first Test against West Indies at the iconic Lord’s. Although, an update hasn’t come directly from the 41-year-old, the England Managing Director, Rob Key, confirmed that the pacer will join the English coaching set-up.
In this article, we will go through all the big cricket news that took place on Wednesday, July 3.
Major cricket events that happened on Wednesday, July 3
Cricket Australia express strong desire to host tri-series involving India and Pakistan
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley opened up about the possibility of hosting a tri-series between Australia, India and Pakistan. Addressing the possibility of hosting India and Pakistan, Hockley spoke about how Cricket Australia are open to stepping up as hosts for a bilateral or a tri-series. But the final decision will be with the respective boards of India and Pakistan. "Pakistan and India are traditional rival teams; there is a lot of excitement for their matches," Hockley said while responding to a query by the IANS in a selected media interaction.
Champions Trophy draft: PCB schedule India vs Pakistan for March 1 in Lahore; response from BCCI still awaited
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, July 3 announced the first draft of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan in February-March 2025. However, the official dates haven’t been finalised yet, the PCB has proposed the India versus Pakistan match for March 1. A senior ICC Board member told PTI that the much-anticipated match between India and Pakistan is set to be played on March 1, however, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to give its approval. According to the tentative schedule, the Champions Trophy is set to be played between February 19 to March 9, with March 10 as a reserve day.
Team India to celebrate T20 World Cup 2024 victory with open-bus parade in Mumbai
The Indian cricket team is all set to reach its homeland on early Thursday, July 4, from Barbados. The 2024 World Cup winners will have breakfast with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before flying to Mumbai for further celebrations. In Mumbai, the team will receive a grand welcome and will take part in an open bus parade near the Wankhede Stadium from Nariman Point to Marine Drive. The parade is set to take place from 5 pm onwards.
James Anderson to join England as bowling consultant after retirement
England veteran pacer James Anderson will hang his boots after the first Test against West Indies at the iconic Lord’s. Anderson, who calls the curtain to his elaborate career, has also opened up on his plans. Although, an update hasn’t come directly from the 41-year-old, the England Managing Director, Rob Key, confirmed that the pacer will join the English coaching set-up. The 41-year-old will join the side as a fast-bowling consultant when he retires from Test at the Lord’s next week.
Riyan Parag misplaces passport and two phones in excitement ahead of Zimbabwe T20I series; reveals later
As the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team returns home, the young Indian squad has flown to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series. Riyan Parag, who received a maiden call-up, misplaced his passport. The young Indian all-rounder, who is set to make his international debut, misplaced his passport and two of his phones in excitement. The Assam all-rounder revealed that it happened out of excitement, but confirmed that all of it was recovered in time to join the squad.
If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can change their approach, why can’t he?: Rashid Latif slams Pakistan batter
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif slammed Pakistan batting star Babar Azam after a disappointing season at the T20 World Cup 2024. The 55-year-old was quoted by Times Now as saying, “If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can change their batting approach in T20Is and if they can be successful, then why can’t Babar Azam? I’d like to cite Rohit Sharma’s example. You saw how he evolved his game in the 50-over format. He has made himself a role model.”
Bangladesh vice-captain didn't wake up on time; missed team bus for game against India in T20 WC 2024
A top Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official confirmed a development on Taskin Ahmed’s absence from the T20 World Cup 2024 match against India. Speaking with Cricbuzz, the BCB official confirmed that the Bangladesh pacer and vice-captain, Taskin Ahmed missed the team bus as he could not get up from his sleep. After confirming this development, Cricbuzz understood that the BCB kept one official of the touring party in the team hotel as the pacer did not respond. As a result, Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha decided to not pick him in the XI.
