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Joe Root Surpasses England Great To Shatter All-Time ODI Record
Joe Root can't help to not enter the record books in some way or the other
Joe Root Surpasses England Great To Shatter All-Time ODI Record
Joe Root has now surpassed his former teammate and captain, Eoin Morgan, for the most fifty-plus scores for England in men’s ODIs. In the second ODI against India, Root played a crucial role in steadying England’s innings on a batting-friendly track in Cuttack. Despite an early scare, he remained calm and composed, keeping England in control with his assured presence at the crease. He crafted a well-paced knock of 69 off 72 balls, striking six boundaries at a solid strike rate of 95.83. With this innings, Root notched up his 56th ODI fifty—the most by any Englishman in men’s ODIs.
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International games
New Zealand vs South Africa
RSA 304/6 (50)
NZ 308/4 (48.4)
New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Player Of The Match: Kane Williamson
Umpires Announced For India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Encounter
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth will serve as on-field umpires for the highly awaited India-Pakistan Champions Trophy showdown in 2025. Michael Gough will be the TV umpire for the India-Pakistan game on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium, while Adrian Holdstock will be the fourth umpire and David Boon will serve as the Match Referee. The ICC announced the officials for all 12 Champions Trophy league games, including Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, who will serve as on-field umpires in the 2025 Champions Trophy opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on February 19.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of not only winning the upcoming Champions Trophy but also defeating arch-rival India in their match scheduled in Dubai on February 23. He urged the team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, to give their best against India.
Tension is building for the biggest match in cricket, who will won this one?
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- Rohit Sharma isn't bothered by what the critics have to say about his captaincy and his career
Domestic cricket + T20 leagues
RANJI TROPHY ELITE
Vidharbha vs Tamil Nadu
TN 225
VID 353 & 169/5 (62)
CRR: 2.73
Day 3: Stumps - Vidarbha lead by 297 runs
The Hundred Attracts Significant Investment
In a move that has sent ripples through the cricketing world, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has successfully raised approximately £400 million by selling a 49% stake in each franchise of The Hundred, valuing the tournament at over £800 million. This significant influx of capital is not just a financial windfall but a transformative moment for English cricket, akin to the seismic shift the Indian Premier League (IPL) brought to the sport 17 years ago.
The ECB's decision to open the doors to private investment has attracted a diverse array of investors, with notable interest from Indian conglomerates. For instance, the Ambani family, owners of the Mumbai Indians, have acquired a 49% stake in the Oval Invincibles for around £60 million. Similarly, Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG group, owners of the Lucknow Super Giants, purchased a 70% stake in the Manchester Originals, valuing the franchise at approximately £110 million.
This strategic move is expected to usher in a new era of franchise cricket in England, potentially attracting top global players and revamping the domestic game. However, it also raises questions about the future of traditional international matches and the balance between preserving cricket's rich heritage and embracing commercial opportunities.
Counties across England are experiencing a mix of relief and contemplation as they receive substantial financial injections from the sale of their stakes in The Hundred franchises. For example, Yorkshire has sold its entire stake in the Northern Superchargers for around £100 million, enabling the county to address significant debts and invest in infrastructure. While these funds provide immediate financial stability, concerns persist about the long-term impacts on smaller counties and the potential decline in attendance at traditional matches.
As English cricket navigates this transformative phase, the challenge will be to harness this investment to enhance the sport's appeal and accessibility while safeguarding its storied traditions. The success of this endeavor will depend on striking a delicate balance between innovation and preservation, ensuring that the spirit of cricket remains intact even as the game evolves.
On This Day
2003
The day Henry Olonga and Andy Flower defied Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwean tyranny with selfless courage and immense dignity. By donning black armbands on the field to grieve "the death of democracy" in their country, they achieved the most strong and eloquent representation of civil rights in a sporting event since Tommie Smith and John Carlos' black-power salute at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. More than anything, their silent stand brought to light an issue that had long been obscured by petty squabbles over money and security. Both guys were pushed into exile and international retirement following the event.
Coming tomorrow
India vs England, 3rd ODI
Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Match
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st ODI