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21/02/2025

England’s latest ODI debutant, Jordan Cox, has never played a List A game in a domestic competition.

While the limited 50-over games is not the only factor behind the team's dwindling success, it’s a major explanatory component.

✍️ Katya Witney

Read: https://www.wisden.com/series/india-vs-england-m-2025/cricket-news/englands-lack-of-50-over-experience-makes-them-historical-and-international-outliers

21/02/2025

Cameron Green will represent Gloucestershire in five Championship fixtures starting against Kent on April 18.

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has signed a deal County Championship deal for Gloucestershire in April and May. Read more.

21/02/2025

Mohammad Nabi has become the sixth-oldest player to make his Champions Trophy debut.

He is also the second-oldest with at least two wickets in a game in the tournament.

READ: https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/oldest-champions-trophy-players-full-list-mohammad-nabi-joins-40-plus-club-on-debut

21/02/2025

During the Ranji Trophy semi-final, Gujarat needed two runs for a first-innings lead (and a spot in the final), while Kerala needed a wicket.

What followed was drama as the No.10's shot ricocheted off the short-leg fielder’s helmet to first slip where a catch was taken.

But should it have been a dead ball? 🤔

Here’s what the rules say ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/ranji-trophy-2024/cricket-news/ranji-trophy-gujarat-no10-caught-off-short-legs-helmet-what-do-the-laws-say

21/02/2025

Afghanistan are playing three spinners against South Africa, but their latest teenage sensation will not be a part of the Champions Trophy.

Teenage spin-bowling sensation Allah Ghazanfar will not be part of Afghanistan's 2025 Champions Trophy campaign. Here's why.

21/02/2025

Heinrich Klaasen misses South Africa's Champions Trophy opener due to an elbow injury.

21/02/2025

By the barest of margins...

Kerala are all set to enter the Ranji Trophy final after 74 years, following a freak No.10 dismissal that gave them a two-run lead over Gujarat.

Kerala all but secured a spot in the Ranji Trophy final by the barest of margins, dismissing Gujarat to earn a two-run first innings lead after a freak last-wicket dismissal.

21/02/2025

10 questions, how many did you get?

In this quiz, you have to answer ten questions on men’s ODIs between England and Australia.

21/02/2025

With a record-breaking five-for, Mohammed Shami showed how even a long injury break couldn't dim his ODI brilliance.

What makes him such a good bowler in the format?

Aadya Sharma dives into the details ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/why-mohammed-shami-indias-back-from-the-dead-icc-champion-is-such-a-prolific-bowler

20/02/2025

The first round of Group A fixtures in the 2025 Champions Trophy is complete. Here's what the points table looks like after India defeated Bangladesh.

India won their first game of the 2025 Champions Trophy, beating Bangladesh by six wickets in Dubai. Here's how the result has affected the standings.

20/02/2025

Jamie Smith - back
Brydon Carse - back
Jofra Archer - back

England have announced their XI for the Champions Trophy opener against Australia, with Smith slotted at No. 3.

Read here ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/england-name-xi-featuring-top-order-reshuffle-for-australia-champions-trophy-clash

20/02/2025

Two centuries and two fifties in his last four innings.

Shubman Gill has been in sublime form with the bat for India in recent ODIs.

20/02/2025

India outclassed Bangladesh to open their Champions Trophy campaign with a commanding win.

20/02/2025

Mohammed Shami has moved to joint-sixth on the all-time list for bowlers with the most five-fors in men's ODIs.

He is equal with the likes of Wasim Akram and Trent Boult, and one behind Glenn McGrath.

Check the full list here ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/most-mens-odi-five-fors-full-list-shami-goes-past-hadlee-pollock

20/02/2025

Virat Kohli has equaled Mohammad Azharuddin's Indian record for outfield catches while also moving to joint-third on the all-time ODI list.

Check here ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/most-outfield-catches-in-odis-full-list-kohli-equals-india-record-enters-all-time-top-three

20/02/2025

23 cricketers have played 150 ODIs for India. How many can you name?

In this quiz, you have to name the players with the most ODI appearances for India.

20/02/2025

Rohit Sharma has become the second-quickest to reach 11,000 ODI runs, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the mark in 276 innings.

Check the full list here ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/fastest-to-11000-odi-runs-rohit-sharma-ranks-second-to-form-all-indian-top-three

20/02/2025

Highest sixth-wicket partnership in Champions Trophy ✅
Highest sixth-wicket ODI partnership for Bangladesh ✅

Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali stepped up to rescue Bangladesh against India.

Read here ➡️ https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2025/cricket-news/hridoy-jaker-break-all-time-bangladesh-and-champions-trophy-records-with-154-run-partnership