Cricket News Roundup: What You Missed This Week

Author : 100top News | Published On : 05 Feb 2025

It has been an eventful week for cricket fans! The match continues to keep us on the edge of our seats with thrilling matches, major squad announcements and much more. If you were a miss, don’t stress, because we’ve got all the latest on Cricket News covered for you.

England's Women's Team Faces Leadership Shake-Up

There is a review into England's women's cricket team's leadership following a 16-0 whitewash defeat by Australia in the Women's Ashes. Fans as well as their experts have questioned the team’s tactics and preparation, and coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight have been under fire. A full review of the series is announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and changes of coaching and squad are thought to be coming before their next international series.

It is this story that Cricket Sports News Today is currently reporting on; failing to rebuild and come back stronger. Should we witness new faces leading the side before the next big tournament? Only time will tell.

India vs. England ODI Series Set to Begin

With an exciting T20 series which India won 4-1, the ODI series beginning on February 6 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur is going to be the next focus. Jos Buttler will lead England, who put their struggles against India's spin oriented attack behind them.

As per the Cricket latest updates, India has recalled key players for this series in Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah while England has included Joe Root and left out young spinner Rehan Ahmed. They are also desperate to see how England adjust to different Indian conditions in the longer white ball format.

India's Aggressive T20 Approach Pays Off

India has adopted a fearless method under new head coach Gautam Gambhir in T20 Internationals, playing to a high risk, high reward strategy. It was clear in the final game of the England series where Abhishek Sharma scored 135 off just 54 balls to become the fastest Indian player to score a T20I century.

According to Cricket News, this aggressive shooting will continue later in the period leading up to the T20 World Cup. How close are other teams going to come to this or will it go wrong for India in the cauldron of the World Cup?

Pakistan Prepares for Tri-Nation Series with New Zealand & South Africa

A Tri-Nation series between New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan will be held in Pakistan Feb 8 – 14. All these teams will be big hitters for the ICC Champions Trophy later this year and this series is all the more important.

Pakistan will be led by Mohammad Rizwan, New Zealand is captained by Mitchell Santner while Temba Bavuma leads the South African team. Cricket official reports state that for this particular series it will be an interesting series, as the teams are trying out different groups before the main tournament.

SA20 League Clashes with BBL – Players Forced to Choose

Cricket Sports News Today reflects sensational news of a scheduling conflict between Big Bash League (BBL) and SA20 after South Africa had to pull out of Australia ODI Tri-nation series. The two leagues are to both slide into December and January, so numerous top international players will have to decide between the two.

If SA20 falls back on IPL franchises legitimating it and the contracts it offers are lucrative, there might be temptation for many players to go for SA20, and BBL finds itself struggling to sell it big names. Franchise cricket, as we have come to know it, could be revamped by this.

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Considers UAE for India Matches

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, set to be hosted by Pakistan, might see a major change in scheduling. Due to political tensions, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a hybrid model where India’s matches could be played in the UAE instead of Pakistan.

According to the Cricket latest updates, the marquee India-Pakistan match is tentatively scheduled for March 1 in Lahore, but this could change if security concerns persist. The final decision is expected in the coming weeks.

Travis Head Wins Allan Border Medal

Australia’s Travis Head has been honored with the Allan Border Medal, recognizing him as the best Australian cricketer of the year. His crucial performances in the Ashes and World Cup cemented his status as one of Australia’s top players.

The latest on Cricket News highlights how Head has been instrumental in Australia’s success, making him a key player to watch as they prepare for the upcoming series.

That’s a wrap for this week’s latest on Cricket News! With major developments in international cricket and franchise leagues, there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more Cricket Sports News Today and don’t miss the Cricket latest updates as the season progresses