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India Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Jitesh Sharma denied entry at Lord's? Dinesh Karthik opens up on viral video
Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has addressed rumours that Jitesh Sharma was denied entry to Lord's Cricket Ground during the third Test between India, led by Shubman Gill, and England, captained by Ben Stokes.A video recently went viral on social media, captioned: 'Lord's security guard didn't allow Jitesh Sharma to enter the stadium. This is so embarrassing.'However, commentator Dinesh Karthik clarified the situation, stating that the incident took place outside the media centre - not at the main stadium entrance. Karthik, who is part of the commentary panel for the series, said he had invited Jitesh to the commentary box, where they met and proceeded inside Karthik wrote, 'These are some issues with social media that a lot face. I invited Jitesh to the comm box, he had come, and I came and met him down and took him to the comm box and he met everyone there. Btw this is below the media center, not the entrance to the ground.'These are some issues with social media that a lot faceI invited jitesh to the comm box , he had come , and I came and met him down and took him to the comm box and he met everyone thereBtw this is below the media center , not the entrance to the ground DK (@DineshKarthik) July 16, 2025Jitesh is yet to make his Test debut for India, but he has already featured in nine T20 Internationals, scoring 100 runs at an average of 14.28 and a striking strike rate of 147.05. His highest score - 35 - came against Australia in Raipur in December go down at Lord'sAs for the Lord's Test, the match went down to the wire, but it was England who emerged victorious, clinching a 22-run win - the narrowest victory by runs at the historic 193 for victory, India were bowled out for 170, with Shoaib Bashir sealing the result by dismissing Mohammed Siraj to end the Stokes was named Player of the Match for his impactful all-round performance at the Home of will now aim to level the series when the fourth and penultimate Test gets underway on July 23 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.- EndsMust Watch
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Can the Proteas step up against stronger opposition?
South Africa and New Zealand will meet in a T20 match for the first time in more than eight years. Despite lying one place below New Zealand in the T20 International rankings, South Africa will be confident of picking up another win when the two sides clash in the tri-series tournament in Harare on Wednesday (1pm start). However, the Proteas will need to be at their best if they want to stretch their series lead after comfortably beating lower-ranked hosts Zimbabwe earlier in the week. South Africa have won 11 of the 15 T20 Internationals they have played against New Zealand, but the two teams have not met in a T20 match since February 2017. Since then, both sides have reached finals of the T20 World Cup (New Zealand in 2021 and South Africa in 2024). More recently, against other opposition, the Proteas have won only five of their 12 T20 Internationals in the last year, while the Black Caps have secured victory in seven of their 10 fixtures overs the same period. New Zealand tipped to win Based on their recent success, New Zealand are tipped on paper to come out on top, with 1.60 on offer for your Betway cash if they triumph. For a Proteas victory, there is more of a return, with odds of 2.30 available for the SA team to extend their lead in the tri-series table. As always, there are also a wide range of other bets available for punters, including 13.50 for an unlikely tie, as well as a long list of potential scores at various points through the match. Please note that these Betway odds are correct at the time of publishing.
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India.com
10-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Deepti Sharma Breaks T20I Spin Record, Joins 300-Wicket Club During IND vs ENG 4th T20I
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name into the annals of cricketing history by reaching two monumental milestones during the fourth T20I against England at Old Trafford. The veteran spinner became only the second Indian woman to claim 300 international wickets, and also the highest wicket-taking spinner in Women's T20 Internationals, surpassing legends of the game in the process. India's six-wicket win on the night, which sealed their historic first-ever five-match T20I series victory in England, was already significant. But Deepti's feats made it even more memorable. 300 International Wickets: A Rare Club Deepti's wicket of Alice Capsey in the 4th T20I brought up her 300th international wicket across formats, joining India's pace legend Jhulan Goswami (355 wickets) as the only Indian women to reach the milestone. Tests: 9 wickets ODIs: 148 wickets T20Is: 145 wickets Her ability to remain consistent across formats for over a decade underlines her remarkable fitness, skill, and game awareness. Whether it's the red ball or the white, Deepti has evolved into one of India's most bankable match-winners. Most Wickets by a Spinner in WT20Is Equally historic was Deepti's rise to the top of the WT20I spin leaderboard. She now holds the record for most wickets by a spinner in Women's T20Is, with 145 wickets in 128 matches, overtaking Pakistan's Nida Dar. Most wickets by spinners in WT20Is: 1 - Deepti Sharma: 145 wickets in 128 matches 2 - Nida Dar: 144 wickets in 160 matches 3 - Sophie Ecclestone: 139 wickets in 100 matches 4 - Nattaya Boochatham: 126 wickets in 102 matches 5 - Anisa Mohammed: 125 wickets in 117 matches What's Next With one more T20I left in the series and a three-match ODI leg ahead, Deepti Sharma will have plenty of opportunities to further extend her legacy. Her form is a massive boost as India prepares for the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Mint
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
India's tour of Bangladesh rescheduled to 2026: BCCI, BCB mutually agree to defer six-match white-ball series
India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh, scheduled to take place next month, has been rescheduled to 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday. India were scheduled to play three T20Is and three ODIs against Bangladesh in August 17-31. The decision comes amid the current political situation in Bangladesh which has been in turmoil since last year since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina-led government. In a media statement, BCCI stated that both the cricketing boards have mutually agreed to defer the series. 'The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals, between Bangladesh and India in August 2025 to September 2026,' the BCCI said. 'This decision has been reached following discussions between the two Boards, taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams. The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026 for this eagerly anticipated series," the statement further added.
India.com
03-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Play More T20 Cricket, Take One Day Cricket Away: Heinrich Klaasen Explains Sudden Retirement From International Cricket
Former South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen, who retired from international cricket just last month after seven impactful years, has shared powerful insights into the future of the sport. At 33, Klaasen believes the calendar is overcrowded and in need of reform. In an interview, he suggested that the ICC should consider scrapping bilateral One-Day Internationals (ODIs) to make room for formats that resonate more with fans namely Test matches and T20s. 'I think the only change that I will make is probably take [bilateral] one‑day cricket away from international cricket. Make it more Test matches for teams that don't play a lot of Test matches. Play more T20 cricket, because that's what the people want to see. You can keep your one‑day World Cups, and just maybe a month before the one‑day World Cup starts, you play five games for every team, just to get used to that format," he told cricbuzz. Klaasen on Financial Pressures Klaasen also addressed player retention, particularly in South Africa. He emphasized the need for national boards to support their players financially so they aren't compelled to chase wealth in global leagues. 'It's not a big change that you have to make in that format. It's more the international teams that you probably will struggle with. If they don't take care of the international players, they will go out and go play leagues to make some extra cash. If you look at the Aussies and the England boys, they get looked after well, so they don't need to go around the world and go play all these leagues.' Klaasen's International Milestones Klaasen burst onto the international scene in 2018, quickly emerging as a commanding force in South Africa's white-ball lineup. In over 60 ODIs, he amassed more than 2,000 runs at a stellar average close to 44, highlighted by an explosive 174 against Australia in 2023 a record second-highest score by a number-five batsman. In T20Is, he featured in 58 matches with an impressive strike rate of 141.84. His final appearance came during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against New Zealand. Heinrich Klaasen's departure marks the end of a thrilling chapter not only for his dynamic batting, but also for his bold suggestions on how the future of global cricket might be reshaped.
