Discover the most recent events in the cricketing realm, from player accomplishments and leadership changes to controversies and possible structural changes.
Pakistani Cricket’s Leadership Changes
Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan’s all-format captain in November 2023, hence the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chose Shan Masood as the Test captain and Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20I captain.
Following that, Mohammad Rizwan was appointed captain for Pakistan’s white-ball cricket, guiding the ODI and T20I teams. October 2024
Shaheen Afridi’s Extraordinary Success
With his bowling, Shaheen Shah Afridi has kept surprising. During the inaugural T20 International against South Africa in December 2024, Afridi became the fastest Pakistani bowler to accumulate 100 wickets in T20Is. This success adds to his record of being the fastest Pakistani to 100 ODI wickets—a mark he attained in October 2023.
Record-tying Performance by Muhammad Rizwan
Showcasing his extraordinary talents behind the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan equaled the record for the most catches in a single ODI match in November 2024 against Australia.
Difficulties Regarding Afghanistan’s Cricket Team
The repressive policies of the Taliban have caused close examination of the Afghanistan cricket team. An Afghan Olympian, Friba Rezayee has urged the England cricket team to refuse their forthcoming game against Afghanistan, stressing the Taliban’s cruel treatment of female athletes and the absence of a women’s cricket team in Afghanistan.
prospective Big Bash League investments
Kiran Kumar Grandhi, head of GMR Group, paid a recent visit to Sydney that generated rumors of possible investments in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL.). Reportedly exploring letting foreign capital improve the league’s financial situation, Cricket Australia is suggesting a significant change in the framework of Australian cricket.
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From leadership changes and individual successes to scandals and possible structural changes, the cricketing world is seeing notable advancements. Maintaining knowledge of these events helps one to grasp the changing scene of the sport.
