The preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy is in full swing in Pakistan. It is so much so that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was forced to shift the originally scheduled venue of Karachi to Rawalpindi to host the second Test match against Bangladesh. On the other side, Test match-loving nation Australia were involved in a couple of red-ball cricket stories. While MCG will host England for a one-off but a historic Test, Nathan Lyon has set his eyes on a potential revenge against Team India at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) later this year.
Champions Trophy effect!
The second Pakistan-Bangladesh Test has been shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to stadium renovations for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Construction work at the Karachi venue would disrupt the match, forcing the PCB to change plans. Both Tests will now be played in Rawalpindi.
Nathan Lyon vs Team India
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has declared a desire to defeat India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Calling it a decade-long grudge, Lyon emphasized Australia’s aim to reclaim the series. He praised India’s strength but vowed to overturn the recent dominance, where India have won the BGTs Down under last two times. The five-match Test series begins November 22.
The Gabba will host its 49th Ashes Test in 2025-26, but its future is uncertain. Plans for the 2032 Olympics threaten the iconic ground’s existence. Queensland Cricket is alarmed, fearing the loss of the Gabba will impact cricket participation and fan engagement in Australia. The 50th Ashes Test at the Gabba might be a distant dream.
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India’s largest ever Paralympic contingent of 84 athletes, including a 13-member badminton team, is gearing up for the upcoming games. Para-badminton coach Gaurav Khanna is confident of a stellar performance, aiming for at least 10 podium finishes, including 4-5 gold medals within badminton.
150 years of Test cricket celebration!
Australia and England will clash in a historic Test match at the MCG in 2027 to commemorate 150 years of Test cricket. The arch-rivals first met in 1877, with Australia emerging victorious. This one-off Test is set to be a grand spectacle. Cricket Australia has also outlined a seven-year schedule for international matches across the country as well.
Favorite Virat Kohli IPL opponents!
Virat ‘the run-machine’ Kohli recently completed 16 years in international cricket! To celebrate, Star Sports uploaded a video of 16 questions to Kohli. In one of the questions, Kohli revealed that his favorite IPL opponent is the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and not Mumbai Indians (MI).
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