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Ahead of the final Test match of the five-match series against India, England Cricket announced their Playing XI. The visitors have called in for only one change with Mark Wood making a return, replacing Ollie Robinson. In the WPL 2024, The Gujarat Giants led by Beth Mooney, who lost their opening four matches, made a dominant comeback in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 with a statement win against Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Major cricket events that happened on March 6
England announce Playing XI for fifth Test against India
Team India will take on England in the fifth Test of the five-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. Ahead of the final fixture, England Cricket announced their Playing XI. The visitors have called in for only one change with Mark Wood making a return, replacing Ollie Robinson.
England Playing XI for 5th Test against India:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.
GG vs RCB-W - WPL 2024: Wolvaardt and Mooney guide Giants to first win of season
The Gujarat Giants led by Beth Mooney, who lost their opening four matches, made a dominant comeback in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 with a statement win against Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore Women on Wednesday. GG openers Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney ran riot against RCB Women while Ashleigh Gardner seized the match for the Giants.
Pakistan cricket team to train with army to improve fitness
The Pakistan cricket team are set to undergo a 10-day training camp with the Pakistan Army, from March 25 to April 8, to improve their fitness ahead of the New Zealand and England series, followed by T20 World Cup 2024. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, announced the decision at an Islamabad hotel to a gathering of players.
Tried calling him a few times…no reply: Laxman Sivaramakrishnan slams Ravichandran Ashwin
Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan once again lashed out at India’s ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on X (formerly Twitter). The 58-year-old leg spinner is known for being critical of Ashwin previously too. On Wednesday, he replied to a tweet stating that he tried to call Ashwin to congratulate him on his 100th Test match, but he didn’t reply.
BCCI set to launch T10 tournament IPL-style in Sep-Oct window: SportsTiger sources
SportsTiger understands that the Board for Control of Cricket in India is set to organise an Indian Premier League-like tournament, which will feature the T10 format. The league is slated to be scheduled in the September- October window and will see participation from IPL franchises. But unlike the Indian Premier League, this new T10 tournament is set to feature more than ten teams.
WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar smashes Akshay Kumar for huge six; gets dismissed by Munawar Faruqui
Ahead of the inaugural Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), a celebrity exhibition game was played between Sachin Tendulkar’s Master’s 11 and Akshay Kumar’s Khiladi XI in Thane, Mumbai. During the match, Master Blaster smashed Bollywood star Akshay Kumar for a huge six in the first over and the crowd loudly celebrated the Indian legend's spectacular shot. Later in the game, Indian comedian and rapper Munawar Faruqui erupted with joy after he took the wicket of the legendary Indian batter.
Rohit Sharma takes a dig at Ben Duckett’s comment; reminds him of Rishabh Pant
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma dropped a hilarious comment after Ben Duckett claimed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s style of play was synonymous with England’s ‘Bazball’. “There was a guy called Rishabh Pant in our team, probably Ben Duckett hasn’t seen him play,” Rohit Sharma hilariously responded at the pre-match press conference, leaving everyone in splits.
Kane Williamson speaks up on Ross Taylor's 'Neil Wagner forced retirement' accusation
Amidst the Test series between New Zealand and Australia, a controversy has been brewing around the retirement of celebrated fast bowler Neil Wagner. After the Kiwi speedster called it time ahead of the two-match Test series, former Blackcaps' batter Ross Taylor made a shocking comment about Wagner being forced to take this decision.
