Dec 13, 2024 Read time: 5 mins

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy Heats Up
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is on fire, both on and off the field! A heated moment unfolded when DSP Siraj gave Centurion's Head a fiery sendoff, sparking plenty of drama and action on Twitter. But all’s well that ends well—they hugged it out after the match.

England Dominate the Kiwis
England continues to assert their dominance, securing a win in the second Test against New Zealand. This victory puts a dent in the Kiwis' hopes of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final.

South Africa Faces Injury Woes
South Africa is struggling with injuries to key players, having lost Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Anrich Nortje, and Lizaad Williams in recent weeks. With a crucial Test series against Pakistan coming up, fans are holding their breath for the fitness of Rabada and Jansen. The Proteas are close to securing their spot in the WTC Final and can’t afford any more setbacks.

HEAD’ache continues for India

Travis Head, India’s thorn in the side, smashes a brilliant 140 in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Adelaide. His dismissal leads to a “friendly” exchange with Md. Siraj, which quickly takes over Twitter.

Head’s fireworks, combined with fifer heroics from Starc and Cummins in the first and second innings, power Australia to a dominant 10-wicket win.

The BGT stands tied at 1-1 as the teams head to Gabba, Brisbane. With a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final on the line, both sides are leaving no room for fckups.

Hendricks fever in Centurion

Reeza Hendricks, often under fire for his low strike rate, shuts down the doubters with a blistering 117 off 63 balls on Friday night. Chasing 207 against Pakistan, Hendricks smashes 7 fours and 10 sixes, leading South Africa to an effortless victory.

With this win, South Africa seals the three-match series, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. The Proteas deliver a commendable performance despite missing several frontline players, showcasing their depth and resilience.

Prithvi Shaw: The prince failed to become the king.

Harry Brook dethrones Joe Root as No.1 test batter

Harry Brook knocks Joe Root off the top spot to become the No. 1 ranked Test batter in the world. It’s a remarkable achievement for the rising superstar, who continues to shine as both the present and the future of English cricket.

Root, ever gracious, showers Brook with praise, calling him the best batter across formats in the world right now. Root himself adds to his legacy, scoring his 36th Test century in the second match against New Zealand.

New Zealand struggles to handle the relentless Bazball approach, slipping to a 2-0 deficit in the three-match series. It’s a surprising turn for the Kiwis, especially after their historic series whitewash in India, but England’s dominance leaves little room for resistance.

Windies complete the odi series whitewash 3-0 vs ban

Amir Jangoo announces himself in style, smashing an unbeaten 104 on debut to guide the West Indies to a stunning 4-wicket win over Bangladesh.

Chasing a massive target of 322, Jangoo builds crucial partnerships with Keacy Carty (95) and Gudakesh Motie (44*), pulling off an incredible comeback.

The Bangla Tigers looked in control after reducing the West Indies to 86-4, but they were left shell-shocked as the game slipped away. This loss raises questions not just about the state of the series but about the overall direction of Bangladesh cricket in recent times.

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