Team India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match one-day international series against England. The star of the match was, of course, captain Rohit Sharma, who roared back to form in some style and ruthelessness. He was at his best, hammering the English bowlers all around the Cuttack ground and taking India to an easy win. Meanwhile, earlier in the game, England had another injury concern, which should also make the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans. Moreover, by the end of the day, we had terrific news regarding the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah. On that note, let us look at the top cricketing stories from February 9.
Worry for RCB!
Bad news for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)! Their new recruit, Jacob Bethell, has picked up a hamstring injury and is doubtful for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Bethell, who was bought by RCB for Rs 2.60 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, had a great outing in the first ODI against India, scoring a fifty. But now, he’s been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against India and his participation in the Champions Trophy is also under a cloud. This is definitely a worry for RCB! Read more here: Worry for RCB ahead of IPL 2025
JASPRIT BUMRAH UPDATE!
Hold your breath, Indian fans! Jasprit Bumrah, who’s been out with a back injury, is expected to play in the ICC Champions Trophy. Despite initial concerns that he might miss the group stage matches, a BCCI official has confirmed that Bumrah will be fit for the “big games” in the tournament. This likely means he’ll play in the semifinals if India qualifies, or possibly even earlier. This could also mean that he misses the first game against Bangladesh and plays the India vs Pakistan tie on Feb 23. The BCCI is being cautious with Bumrah’s workload, realising that overusing him could lead to further injuries. Read more here: BCCI not worried about Jasprit Bumrah’s injury ahead of Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma is back & how!
What a relief for Rohit Sharma and Indian cricket fans! The captain smashed his 32nd ODI century, a brilliant 119 off 90 balls, to lead India to a four-wicket win over England. This was his first ton since March 2024, and it’s a massive confidence booster ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Rohit’s form had been under scrutiny, but he’s silenced his critics with this authoritative knock. Not some but all of his shots were truly magical and a vintage Rohit put on a Cuttack classic! Read more here: Rohit Sharma buries BGT ghosts before ICC Champions Trophy
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India 2 England 0
India secured a dominant win over England in the second ODI at Cuttack, chasing down a 305-target with ease. England started strong, with Duckett, Root, and Buttler contributing, but their collapse in the final overs limited them to a below-par finish. Rohit Sharma stole the show with a stunning 119 off 90 balls, setting up India’s chase alongside Gill. Despite losing Kohli cheaply, India remained in control, with Axar sealing the victory with yet another handy cameo. Rohit’s return to form is a massive boost ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Read more here: Rohit Sharma’s ‘Cuttack dance’ solves big headache
Pressure on Rahane & Mumbai
Mumbai is under massive pressure in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana. Despite a shaky start, Mumbai managed to post 315, thanks to Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani’s rescue act. However, Haryana’s captain Ankit Kumar led the charge with a century, helping his team reach 263/5 at the end of Day 1. Mumbai’s pace attack, led by Shardul Thakur, was neutralized by Haryana’s brave batting. The match is evenly poised, with Haryana trailing by just 52 runs and still have 5 wickets in hand. Read more here: Ranji Trophy: Pressure on Rahane, CSK star saves TN & Kerala sans Samson struggle
New WPL 2025 captain!
Big news in the Women’s Premier League (WPL)! Deepti Sharma has been named the new captain of UP Warriorz for WPL 2025, replacing the injured Alyssa Healy. Healy, the Aussie legend, has been ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury. Deepti, who was the vice-captain last season, is now the third Indian player to lead a franchise team in WPL 2025, joining Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. Deepti had a fantastic season last year, scoring 295 runs and taking 10 wickets, and will now look to lead her team to their first WPL title. Read more here: Deepti Sharma replaces Alyssa Healy as new captain of UP Warriorz for WPL 2025
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