Cricket Today - January 2025

In this issue

The year 2024 saw some of the players leading the way in international cricket. Jasprit Bumrah was magnificent throughout the year, with breathtaking performances in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Test cricket. However, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Babar Azam were ordinary and were slammed by the critics. Enjoy the action-packed edition of Cricket Today.

PRESENTING THE BEST FIVE CRICKETERS IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET IN 2024

Sri Lanka's experienced campaigner, Kusal Mendis, was the top run-scorer in international cricket (2024) across formats. As per ESPNcricinfo, Mendis had a busy 2024, playing 48 matches (55 innings). He scored 1860 runs at 37.24. His tally included 2 centuries and 11 fifties. He smashed 200 fours and 37 sixes...

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PRESENTING THE TEST TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal finished the year as the 2nd-highest run-scorer. The Indian opener played 15 Tests and amassed 1394 runs at the time of writing. His average read 53.61. He clobbered three tons and 8 fifties. He had a poor start against South Africa before bossing the show against England...

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2024 YEAR-ENDER: PRESENTING THE T201 TEAM OF THE YEAR

Travis Head was solid in 2024. His 539 runs at an average of 38.5 are the second-best ever for an Australian in a calendar year. His strike rate was a sensational 178.47. He started the year with impressive knocks against New Zealand, and after a dream IPL...

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2024 YEAR-ENDER: PRESENTING THE ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR

Saim Ayub will be one of the players to watch out for in the Champions Trophy. The Pakistan cricket team opener had a majestic ODI series against South Africa recently, helping his side blank the hosts 3-0. Ayub has cemented his place in this Pakistan...

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THE WORST XI OF 2024: PLAYERS WHO FELL SHORT OF EXPECTATIONS

The \"King\" had one of his worst years in international cricket. Virat Kohli's 2024 stats are a stark departure from his legendary standards: 22 matches, 614 runs at an average of 22, with just one century and two fifties...

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WHY THE CURRENT INDIAN CRICKET TEAM SUPPORT STAFF IS UNDER THE SCANNER

Virat Kohli, the backbone of India's batting, has been dismissed six times in eight innings to deliveries pitched on the sixth stump outside off. This is not a case of being beaten by unplayable deliveries; it's a failure to adapt and learn. Kohli's insistence on chasing balls, which he should leave alone, highlights his technical...

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INDIA'S TRANSITION PHASE IN TEST CRICKET: THE NEED FOR NEW HEROES

Tanmay Agarwal's performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy have been exemplary. With over 600 runs at an average of 68.33, Agarwal has consistently delivered big scores. His calm temperament and solid technique make him well-suited for the challenging conditions in England, where patience and adaptability are key...

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5 REASONS WHY NITISH KUMAR REDDY IS THE NEXT VVS LAXMAN

One of VVS Laxman's most celebrated traits was his ability to stand firm under pressure, often rescuing India from precarious situations. Nitish Kumar Reddy has displayed similar reliability in his nascent career. In the IPL, Reddy's contributions often came when the team needed them...

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5 INDIANS WHO SHOULDN'T TRAVEL TO ENGLAND: A BOLD TAKE AHEAD OF THE JUNE TOUR

The name Virat Kohli is synonymous with greatness, but even legends have their slumps. While Kohli has shown glimpses of brilliance, his overall Test form this year leaves much to be desired. In nine matches, he has managed just one century and a single half-century...

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5 PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is currently in the form of his life, making him India's biggest hope for glory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fresh off his heroics in the ICC T20 World Cup, where his match-winning spells secured India's triumph, Bumrah has carried his form into red-ball cricket...

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PAKISTAN CRICKETERS TO FACE ARCH-RIVAL INDIA IN DUBAI

The tournament begins in Karachi on Feb. 19 when Pakistan takes on New Zealand. Political tensions between Pakistan and India have prevented their teams from touring each other's country since 2012, when Pakistan went to India for a bilateral one-day international series...

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OLEKSANDR USYK SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT BELT

In the second half of the fight, it became apparent that carrying the extra weight was wearing Fury down, as the pace began to catch up to him while Usyk's calm and patient approach favored him. Usyk's ability to get inside, strike quick and damage Fury with stinging combinations was the...

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FIFA'S NEW SUPERSIZED TOURNAMENT SPARKS A REVOLT

The new Club World Cup is a supersized version of what used to be a short tournament with only seven teams. The new edition includes 32 teams from around the world and will be held every four years, starting next summer in the United States...

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US OPEN DOUBLES CHAMPION MAX PURCELL LSXD SUSPENDED FOR ir ANTI-DOPING BREACH

Purcell, who is currently ranked No. 12 in doubles, teamed with Jordan Thompson to win the U.S. Open in September, and with Matt Ebden to win Wimbledon in 2022. He also finished as a runner-up in doubles at the Australian Open in 2020 and 2022...

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