Cricket Weekly Roundup: From India’s clean sweep in T20I series against Sri Lanka to MS Dhoni’s stance on his IPL future

Another thrilling week of cricket has just wrapped up, and what a ride it’s been! From stunning victories in the Women’s Asia Cup to dominant performances in T20I series, the cricketing world has been buzzing with excitement.

Join us as we explore the highlights, unforgettable moments, and all the major headlines from the past week. Whether you’re a passionate follower or simply catching up on the latest cricket news, this is the place to be.

Washington Freedom wins MLC 2024

Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns faced each other in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 final where the Washington team emerged victorious to bag their maiden title. Captain Steve Smith was named Player of the Match for his brilliant batting (88 off 52). Similarly, opener Travis Head was named Player of the Series. He finished the tournament as the third-highest run-scorer with 336 runs in 9 games at an outstanding strike rate of 173.20.

Sri Lanka bag Women’s Asia Cup 2024 title

Sri Lanka made history by winning their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title in 2024. They defeated India in a thrilling final to claim the coveted trophy. Harshitha Samarawickrama was named Player of the Match while skipper Chamari Athapaththu bagged the Player of the Series award.

India clinches T20I series against Sri Lanka

India’s tour of Sri Lanka under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir begun in style as the Men in Blue beat the Islanders in the T20I leg by 3-0. Captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front and was named Player of the Series.

Read the full report here: Netizens celebrate as India completes a T20I series whitewash with a super over victory against Sri Lanka

Ben Stokes hits fastest fifty in Test cricket for England

Ben Stokes smashed the fastest Test fifty for England during the third Test against the West Indies in Birmingham. He achieved this incredible feat by scoring 50 runs off just 24 balls. England went on to win the match and seal the Test series 3-0.

Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League 2024 Auctions

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League 2024 auctions concluded on July 28. A total of 91 players were picked from a pool of 171 shortlisted candidates. Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the most expensive player, being picked up by the Lucknow Falcons for INR 30.25 lakh.

Read the full list of sold players here: Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League 2024 Auctions: Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes the costliest buy; complete list of players sold

Matthew Mott steps down as England’s white-ball coach

Matthew Mott stepped down as England’s white-ball coach after England’s disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup 2024. The Australian coach, who led England to a T20 World Cup triumph in 2022, faced criticism following the team’s early exit from the tournament. Marcus Trescothick was appointed as the interim coach while the ECB searches for a permanent replacement.

Afghanistan and South Africa to meet in the ODI series

Afghanistan and South Africa are set to face off in a historic three-match ODI series in September 2024. This will be the first-ever bilateral ODI series between the two nations. The series is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates, between September 18 and 22.

Joe Root dethrones Kane Williamson to reclaim No. 1 spot in ICC Test rankings

Joe Root recently reclaimed the coveted No. 1 spot in the ICC Test batting rankings, dethroning Kane Williamson. The English maestro’s exceptional performance in the recent Test series against the West Indies, where he amassed 291 runs, propelled him back to the top of the world. This marks Root’s ninth time at the summit of Test batting rankings.

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Shah Rukh Khan and Ness Wadia engage in a war of words at IPL franchises’ meeting with BCCI

Shah Rukh Khan and Ness Wadia engaged in a heated argument during a recent IPL franchise owners’ meeting. The disagreement reportedly stemmed from differing opinions on the number of retentions or Right to Match (RTM) cards that should be allowed for teams ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.

MS Dhoni opens up on his IPL future with CSK

MS Dhoni has hinted that his decision to continue playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL will depend largely on the league’s retention rules. The legendary cricketer has emphasized that the team’s interests will be paramount in his decision.

The ODI series between Sri Lanka and India begins

The ODI series between Sri Lanka and India kicked off on August 2, 2024. The first match is being played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The game turned out to be a thriller and ended up in a tie. Batting first, the Islanders posted 230/8 in 50 overs. In response, India were bundled out for 230 in 47.5 overs.

Also READ: Fans react as the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and India ends in a dramatic tie in Colombo

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August 03, 2024 at 10:17AM