It is New Year’s Day and we have quite a few news on 1st January 2025. As things stand, India head coach Gautam Gambhir is now under immense pressure. His position is under the scanner and will be judged after the conclusion of the BGT and the ICC Champions Trophy. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has achieved the highest point ever in the ICC rankings. On the other hand, a social media post by Gujarat Titans has sparked rumors about Shubman Gill being dropped as GT captain.
Special rule for Jasprit Bumrah
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has jokingly claimed that he now plans to implement a special law for Jasprit Bumrah. The India Cricket Team pacer has been brilliant in the Border Gavaskar Trophy by picking up 20 wickets from 4 games. Anthony Albanese jokingly claimed that a special law needs to be made which would see Bumrah bowling left-handed to the Australian batters.
Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure
India Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir is currently under immense pressure. As per reports, the BCCI is currently keeping a close eye on Gambhir and his performances in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Reports claim that his performance will be analyzed after the IND vs AUS Test series and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Bumrah achieves major ICC record
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a major ICC Record. He is already the World Number 1 in the ICC Men’s Test Rankings. But now he has gone on to achieve his career highest point of 907. This is the highest ICC Points ever achieved by an Indian bowler. This comes after he went on to scalp 30 wickets from just 4 games in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy.
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Best catch in Big Bash League
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has gone on to register the arguably best catch in the Big Bash League (BBL). Starring for the Melbourne Stars against Brisbane Heats, Maxwell turned up to the X-Factor for the side. Eventually, it was his side, who went on to beat the Heats in the ongoing League.
Two-Tier structure for Test Cricket?
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has asked the ICC to implement a new system, a two-tier system in Test Cricket He went on to suggest a two-tier structure after a massive crowd turned up in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Shastri suggested top 6-8 teams play where there was promotion and relegation in the league.
New captain for Gujarat Titans?
A social media post from Gujarat Titans has now sparked rumors about Shubman Gill not being the captain of the side. The IPL side went on to post a picture of Rashid Khan with the line “A New Start”. Immediately, the rumors piled up citing that Rashid Khan would go on to replace the young Indian batter to be the next captain for the Titans.
