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Rohit Sharma-led Team India will take on England in the second Test of the five-match series in Vizag, starting February 2. On Thursday, the Three Lion confirmed their playing XI for the second Test with Ben Stokes confirming Shoaib Bashir as Jack Leach’s replacement. Moreover, Australia is hosting West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at the MCG in Melbourne.  

Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Thursday, February 1, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.  

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Today’s match preview:

SA20 2024: Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape

David Miller-led Paarl Royals are scheduled to face Aiden Markram’s Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday at 9:00 p.m. IST. While the Eastern Cape are coming after sealing their playoffs qualifications, the Royals lost their last fixture to the Durban Super Giants. Speaking of the standings, while both teams have sealed their qualifications, the Aiden Markram’s side sit at second place while the Royals are third in the table.

ILT20 2024: MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors

Nichola Pooran-led MI Emirates are scheduled to take on Niroshan Dickwella’s Sharjah Warriors in Match 18 of the ILT20 2024. The match is set to take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday at 8:00 p.m. IST. While the MI Emirates are comfortably sitting at the top of the points table, the Warriors are third with three wins from five games so far in the tournament.

Major cricket events that happened on February 1

Kyle Verreynne’s 116* knock goes in vain as MI Emirates seal 34-run win over Capitals

After posting 248/4 in the 20 overs with Ryan Rickleton’s 90 and Dewald Brevis’ unbeaten 66, the MI Emirates restricted the Pretoria Capitals to 214 despite heroics from Kyle Verreynne’s bat, winning the game by 34 runs. However, with an explosive batting performance from Verreynne, the Capitals saved their NRR and also denied a bonus point to MI Emirates, keeping their playoffs hope still alive.

Ravindra Jadeja to be ruled out of 3 rd  Test versus England: Reports

Ravindra Jadeja ha been reportedly ruled out of the third and fourth Tests against England. Jadeja was officially ruled out of the second match due to hamstring injury. According to Cricbuzz, Jadeja’s injury may require more time and he could be sidelined for an extended period. Not only this, but his participation in the fourth Test would solely be dependent on his recovery.

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Ricky Ponting slated to coach Washington Freedom in MLC

Ricky Ponting is eyeing a coaching opportunity in Major League Cricket. Ponting is slated to take over as coach of the Washington Freedom. S peaking to SEN radio, Ponting said, “We’re not there yet, I haven’t committed to anything just yet, but I’ve had some initial discussions (with Washington).”

ACA felicitate KS Bharat ahead of second Test against England

The ACA felicitate Indian wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat ahead of the second Test against England at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on February 1. The player was felicitated as he became the only second cricketer from the state to play a Test match at home ground. Not only this, but he is also the only third player from the state to have played Tests for India.

England name Playing XI for second Tet against England; Shoaib Bashir to debut

England Cricket has announced the Three Lions’ playing XI for the second Test against India in Vizag, tarting February 2. Talking about the second Test, England have named two changes. While uncapped off-spinner Shoaib Bashir replaced Jack Leach, James Anderson was drafted in as Mark Wood’s replacement.

Ben stokes confirms Jack Leach ruled out of second Test against India

England Test captain Ben Stokes confirmed that Jack Leach has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Vizag. Leach injured his knee while fielding on Day 1. Ahead of the second Test, tokes revealed that Leach will not be available for selection as “the knock he took resulted in a haematoma in his leg.”

Iftikhar Ahmed issues apology after ugly spat with Asad Shafiq

Iftikhar Ahmed issued an apology after engaging in a verbal spat with Asad Shafiq. Ahmed tweeted, “I am extremely apologetic for my behaviour in the field today. I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did in the heat of the moment.” He added, “I’ve apologised to @asadshafiq1986 Bhai in person after the match & have always held great regard for him. We have played a lot of cricket together.”

Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s son Agni breaks world record in First-Clas cricket

Indian filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra’s son Agni Chopra followed his passion and made his debut in the ongoing Ranji season. After making his debut for Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy Plate League earlier this month, 25-year-old Agni broke the world record by smashing centuries in his first four First-Class matches.