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Sri Lanka have unveiled an 18-man squad to face Australia in the final series of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle. The two-match Warne-Murali Test Series, set to take place at the iconic Galle International Cricket Stadium, promises to be a critical showdown as Sri Lanka eyes a potential leap in the standings.

The much-anticipated second T20I between India and England is set to take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to assert their dominance in the five-match T20I series.

Karachi, January 24, 2025 – Four players from Sri Lanka have made it to the prestigious ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2024, with three players from Pakistan also joining the dream team. This recognition highlights their exceptional performances throughout the year, underlining the balanced mix of star power, consistency, and versatility in the team’s composition.

The ICC Awards 2024 winners will be unveiled over a span of five days, beginning with the announcement of the five Team of the Year awards on January 24 and 25. The prestigious event aims to honour the outstanding performances of both Men’s and Women’s international cricketers across various formats.

India delivered an emphatic performance to claim a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I of the five-match series. Playing in front of a lively crowd, India combined sharp bowling, disciplined fielding, and explosive batting to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently holding consultations to finalize the national squad for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to commence next month. Before heading to the tournament, Pakistan will participate in a tri-nation series featuring South Africa and New Zealand.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has firmly denied recent reports claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to remove the name of the host nation, Pakistan, from their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

As the Australia squad gears up for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which will be swiftly followed by the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, they have received encouraging news regarding Steve Smith’s elbow injury. The star batter’s injury, sustained during a Big Bash League fixture, is less severe than initially feared, bolstering Australia’s preparations.

In a commanding performance, Pakistan defeated the West Indies by a significant margin in the first Test at Multan. Sajid Khan emerged as the match’s standout performer, claiming nine wickets across both innings and earning the Man of the Match title for his phenomenal display. His iconic thigh-slap celebration resonated throughout the stadium as teammates joined in to celebrate his heroics.