On the eve of the India vs Australia 3rd Test, all the news that came wasn’t related to the match. Hardik Pandya fans disrupted the Baroda vs Mumbai match, but luckily everyone was safe. As for the match, Mumbai won, and in the other Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) semifinal, Madhya Pradesh won. Speaking of fans, a die-hard Virat Kohli fan flew over 10,000 kilometers to meet him. Why did Jason Gillespie quit as Pakistan’s Test coach? Well, a few reasons; read them below. Mohammed Shami could retire from Test cricket, and finally, an exciting Champions Trophy 2025 update.
Champions Trophy ‘final’ meeting on December 14
ICC Chairman Jay Shah will have a virtual meeting with the BCCI and PCB on December 14. According to reports, PCB has accepted to host the Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model, and on Saturday, it’ll be confirmed. Now, the India vs Pakistan match will take place in Dubai. However, PCB has also won, as the next game between the arch-rivals, in the T20 World Cup 2026, won’t take place in Sri Lanka instead of India.
Shami to quit Test cricket for IPL?
Mohammed Shami has reportedly decided to retire from Tests and focus on white-ball cricket. The decision came about due to the pacer’s fitness issues. To ensure he can continue to play at a high level, he’ll step away from the longest format. His targets for the next years would be the Champions Trophy 2025 and the IPL 2025 season.
Rohit-Kohli to take T20I retirement U-turn?
Basit Ali, Pakistan’s former cricketer, has raised a good question. If the Champions Trophy 2025 takes place in a T20 format, will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma take back their T20I retirements and feature in the tournament? The question comes after it was reported that ICC might be forced to change formats from ODI to T20I as the PCB-BCCI stalemate continues.
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Mumbai vs MP, SMAT Final
The SMAT 2024-25 Final is set. Mumbai will take on Madhya Pradesh at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 15. Shreyas Iyer’s Mumbai easily beat Baroda as Ajinkya Rahane smashed an incredible 98-run knock. In the other semifinal, captain Rajat Patidar took MP to their second final with his swashbuckling innings against Delhi.
Hardik Pandya & Virat Kohli greeted by die-hardfans
Indian cricketers are the biggest celebrities in India and abroad. A die-hard Virat Kohli fan travelled 10,279 kilometers to meet his idol in Adelaide. He was lucky enough to not just meet Kohli but also to gift him a present. In India, three fans of Hardik Pandya came running into the middle to meet him. They were apprehended by security. The all-rounder was concerned and urged the guards not to use force to remove them.
Why Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan Test coach
Jason Gillespie was unhappy with the PCB for revoking his say in selecting not just the squad but also the playing XI and, therefore, resigned. But wait, there is more. After the PCB broke their terms, he also chose to walk back from his commitment. He’d initially agreed to spend more time in Pakistan, looking at domestic cricketers, but he didn’t do so.
