And the rumour mill continued to give away latest hearsays regarding the IPL transfers that could possibly take place. After the Rishabh Pant to CSK news, it looks like KL Rahul might be on his way to his local franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Regardless, a lot of cricketing action also took place on Sunday, July 21. We saw the juggernaut of India women’s team continue as they thrashed U.A.E by a massive 78 runs. The Lankan Premier League (LPL) 2024 winners also finalized as Jaffna Kings clinched the ultimate clash against Galle Titans.
Gambhir not impressed with Hardik Pandya?
Suryakumar Yadav took the helm for India’s T20 team, bypassing Hardik Pandya as expected. Reports claim chief selector Agarkar and coach Gambhir weren’t sold on Pandya’s leadership. Despite his Gujarat Titans win in 2022, his stint with Mumbai Indians (MI) reportedly left them unimpressed. Pandya’s talent is unquestioned, but questions about his captaincy led to SKY’s surprise appointment as leader.
India vs Pakistan T20I soon?
India-Pakistan cricket fans can see ultimate battle soon? The PCB seeks to revive bilateral ties with a proposed T20I series at a neutral venue in 2025. This comes as tensions simmer regarding India’s potential absence from the Champions Trophy 2025 hosted by Pakistan. Reports suggest PCB chief Naqvi will discuss the idea with BCCI secretary Jay Shah during the ICC conference.
India bowling coach locked in?
Morne Morkel won’t be India’s bowling coach for the Sri Lanka tour. Reports say the South African star will join later, presumably from the Tests against Bangladesh. In the meantime, Sairaj Bahutule steps up as interim coach. The 51-year-old spin specialist is a familiar face, currently working with VVS Laxman at the NCA and having experience with the Indian team previously. Bahutule takes the reins for the Sri Lanka series, offering his expertise to the Gautam Gambhir-coached unit.
The ‘Richa Ghosh’ show decimate UAE
India’s Women’s Asia Cup dominance continued. After a convincing win against Pakistan, they crushed UAE by 78 runs in Dambulla. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the team effectively, but the young talent Richa Ghosh completely stole the show. The 19-year-old’s brilliance saw her rack up 64* runs off 29 balls and earned her a well-deserved Player of the Match award. This win puts India on the cusp of the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals, where they are likely to face the runner-up from Group B.
Jay Shah announces Rs 8.5 crore to Indian Olympians
The BCCI is backing India’s Olympians. Jay Shah pledged Rs 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association. This isn’t the cricket board’s first time supporting other sports, showing their commitment to India’s overall athletic success. Following the trend of rewarding champions, the BCCI might well extend bonuses to future Olympic medalists too.
VVS Laxman to LSG?
VVS Laxman might be swapping his NCA role for a coaching stint with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) next IPL season. Reports suggest Laxman’s time at the NCA is ending in September, and the LSG management is keen to have him on board. Interestingly, LSG’s current head coach, Justin Langer, might stay despite their below-par performance last year.
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