ICC to move T20 World Cup 2024 to England from West Indies &amp; USA: Reports: In the latest developments amid the anticipation for the ICC WTC Final, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to move the T20 World Cup 2024 out of West Indies and the USA due to inadequate infrastructure in the latter country. Reportedly, the apex cricket body is mulling England as the replacement host for the T20 World Cup 2024.



As per the reports, the USA is racing against time to boost its cricketing infrastructure. The improper facilities in the country might push ICC to take the step of awarding hosting rights of the World Cup event to England.



Notably, England along with Scotland and Ireland are set to host the 2030 T20 World Cup, however, the ICC could ask to swap the hosting rights between Europe and West Indies &amp; the USA.



If ICC successfully manages to convince Europe, then the 2024 T20 World Cup will be held in England, Scotland and Ireland while the T20 World Cup of 2030 will be awarded to West Indies and the USA.



The ICC source informed that such a decision would allow the USA to upgrade and develop its cricketing infrastructure in a better-planned way, otherwise, it would be a rushed process.



?There is a situation at hand. The current infrastructure situation in the USA is not very encouraging and it is likely that the ICC could well swap the hosts for the 2024 and 2030 editions of the event. It will also allow USA Cricket to get the infrastructure in order before 2030 and allow them to set the house in order too,? a source in the know of things told?News18 CricketNext.



?Right now, it will be a rushed process to get the venues ready. England were already allotted the 2030 World Cup and they, unlike other nations, can host an event in June-July.?



Meanwhile, the former USA Cricket official also confirmed that the cricket stadiums in the country are not ready for the 2024 T20 World Cup and even if prepared in haste, the official doubted that it may fail to withstand the ICC's standards. He said, there are a number of checklists that ICC needs to review in order for the venue to make a cut.



"I can tell you that the ICC site visits which happened recently, many parks, free spaces with some green cover to be precise, were being explored to have a modular set-up in place for the World Cup. Modular stands and everything else also modular in nature. But it?s going to be one hell of a task to even pull that off and even if they do, not entirely sure whether it would meet ICC standards. There are a lot of ICC checklists for a venue and I highly doubt the modular or the makeshift venues will make the cut,? the former USA cricket official said.



The 2024 T20 World Cup will have a slight difference in the format. The tournament will have 20 teams fighting for the elusive trophy. 20 teams will be divided into four groups of five teams each. The initial round will be followed by the Super 8s, where two groups will be formed of four teams each. The top two teams of each group will make it to the knockout round.



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ICC to move T20 World Cup 2024 to England from West Indies &amp; USA: Reports

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We are in the ICC World Cup 2023 year and all the focus has been on the mega event that is slated to take place in India during the month of October and November. The cricket extravaganza will begin from 5th October and will conclude on 19th November.&nbsp;



The Indian team will be one of the favourites heading into the tournament. They will have an added advantage as they will be playing at home. It?ll be a great opportunity for the Rohit Sharma-led side to end their <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage">ICC </a>Trophy drought and win their first-ever title since 2013. They will open their campaign against Australia in 8th October in Chennai.&nbsp;



Going into the tournament there will be quite a few key players for India. The big names in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and other needs to step up if India needs to fancy their chances of winning. As per the reports BCCI have shortlisted 20 players for the tournament and 15 among them will make it into the squad.&nbsp;



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They will be having good preparation as India is scheduled to play 12 ODIs ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023. Their road to the tournament will begin with the three-match series against West Indies and after that, they will be playing Asia Cup followed by the ODI series against Australia.



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The Asia Cup along with the Australia series will be a great challenge for them as they will be against the best teams in the world. It?ll also be an opportunity for the team to rectify the combination and finalise the squad for the main event.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: India's schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023</h2>



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Here?s India?s schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023



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ICC World Cup 2023: How many ODIs will India play ahead of the World Cup ?

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Men and Women's Team set to get equal prize money in ICC World Cups: In a milestone decision, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that the Men and Women's Cricket Team will receive equal prize money in the ICC-sponsored events held across the world. The development was made at the ICC Annual Conference held in Durham.



The decision to bring the prize money of Men's and Women's Cricket to the same level was a step to achieve prize money parity, for which 2030 was fixed as the deadline.



With this landmark decision, all the teams (Men and Women) competing in the ICC events in all corners of the world will receive an equal sum of money at every step. The prize distribution structure in the two comparable ICC events between Men and Women will have no difference.



ICC chairman Greg Barclay was delighted with the significant move and said the women cricketers will be rewarded equally to men now in the comparable ICC tournaments.



"This is a significant moment in the history of our sport and I am delighted that men?s and women?s cricketers competing at ICC global events will now be rewarded equally," ICC Chairman Greg Barclay said.



?Since 2017 we have increased prize money at women?s events every year with a clear focus on reaching equal prize money and from here on in, winning the ICC Women?s Cricket World Cup will carry the same prize money as winning the ICC Men?s Cricket World Cup and the same for T20 World Cups and U19s too," he added.



?Cricket is genuinely a sport for all and this decision from the ICC Board reinforces that and enables us to celebrate and value every single player?s contribution to the game equally.?



The prize money for Women's ICC events is on the rise since 2017. The reward for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup was increased from $2 Million in 2017 to $3.5 Million in 2022.



Furthermore, an increase of five times in the prize pool for winners and runner-ups of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 and 2023 was seen as ICC hiked the prize money.



Celebrating the move, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who was also present in the meeting, took to Twitter to applaud the effort to achieve prize money parity in both Men and Women's tournaments. 



He wrote," Start of a new dawn. An era of equality and empowerment. I am thrilled to announce that a major step towards gender parity &amp; inclusivity has been undertaken. The prize money at all @ICC events will be the same for men &amp; women. Together we grow. I thank my fellow Board members for their support in helping achieve this important endeavour. Let?s work towards a future where cricket continues to thrive across the globe."



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Men and Women's Team set to get equal prize money in ICC World Cups

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ICC World Cup 2023 is keeping everyone on its toes even though the tournament hasn?t started yet. The excitement is getting doubled up as each day passes by. The<a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricketworldcup.com"> cricket extravaganza</a> will take place in India from 5th October and the final is all set to take place on 19th November. While the excitement is there for everyone to see, a few teams have faced setbacks as well as few star players have been ruled out of the tournament.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka?s Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/07/sri-22_11zon-1024x683.jpg" alt="Sri Lanka Qualified for the World Cup 2023 in India after defeating Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in the World Cup Qualifiers 2023" class="wp-image-115789" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sri Lanka Qualified for the World Cup 2023 | Image Credit: ICC</figcaption></figure>



Sri Lanka team are among the unfortunate teams that will be heading into the ICC World Cup 2023 without their star player. Premier spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury.&nbsp;



Wanindu Hasaranga has faced a grade three hamstring tear and is unlikely to recover in time. It?ll be a big setback for Sri Lanka as he has been the mainstay of the bowling lineup. The leg-spinner also missed the Asia Cup 2023 and his absence was quite evident.&nbsp;



Wanindu Hasaranga missing the ICC World Cup 2023 will give a massive headache to Sri Lanka team management. It?s fair to say to name a replacement of his quality won?t be possible and they need to dig in to see who to add into the team.&nbsp;



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Wanindu Hasaranga was undergoing rehab during the Asia Cup 2023. However, his hamstring aggravated during that, which made things worse for him. He has picked 67 wickets in 48 matches at 28.77, including three five-wicket hauls.?



Apart from this, he has been handy with the bat as well as he has scored 832 runs to go with four half-centuries under his belt.&nbsp;



Sri Lanka will open their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign against South Africa on October 7 at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi. They are yet to announce their squad for the tournament.&nbsp;

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka?s Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury

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AUS vs AFG: The ICC World Cup 2023 is throwing up new things every day. We have got out two semi-finalists and still, two spots are to be filled. For those 5 teams are in contention and with the things are panning out, it?s fair to say that anyone two of them can make it into the business end of the tournament.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs AFG: Afghanistan Qualification Scenario for the semi-finals of ICC World Cup 2023&nbsp;</h2>



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AUS vs AFG: One of the top teams that is in contention for the spot in the playoffs is Afghanistan. They have played exceptional cricket in the <a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricketworldcup.com">ICC World Cup 2023</a> and are 6th on the table with four wins under their belt. They have 8 points from 7 games and have two more games remaining.?



Afghanistan?s qualification for the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 lies very much in their own hand. They will next face Australia on Tuesday (November) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. If they manage to win that game they will put one step in the semi-finals.&nbsp;



After that, Afghanistan needed to beat South Africa. If they win both their games they will be through without even depending on others. However, if they win only one game then they will be depending on others to make it into the next stage of the tournament.?



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If they beat Australia or South Africa, they would then want Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand and England to beat Pakistan. If this happens, they would make it into the semi-finals. A win in AFG vs AUS&nbsp; would take them 4th on the gable with 10 points.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs AFG: Afghanistan Qualification Scenario for the semi-finals of ICC World Cup 2023&nbsp;</h2>



Here is the qualification scenario for Afghanistan:&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>S.No</td><td>Qualification Scenario</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Afghanistan to beat Australia and South Africa</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>&nbsp;Beat Australia or South Africa&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>England to beat Pakistan&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

AUS vs AFG: Afghanistan Qualification Scenario for the semi-finals of ICC World Cup 2023?

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Check out the 9 cricket captions most lucky for their teams to win ICC Trophy.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Kapil Dev (India):</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/10/Kapil-Dev-min.jpg" alt="Kapil Dev" class="wp-image-95813"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kapil Dev - Led India to its first ICC Cricket World Cup triumph in 1983.</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Imran Khan (Pakistan):</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Imran-Khan.png" alt="Imran Khan" class="wp-image-123393"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Imran Khan - Captained Pakistan to their first World Cup title in 1992. (Image Credit - @Twitter)</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka):</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Arjuna-Ranatunga.jpg" alt="Arjuna Ranatunga" class="wp-image-123394"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Arjuna Ranatunga (Image Credit - @ICC Tv) - Led Sri Lanka to their maiden World Cup victory in 1996.</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Ricky Ponting (Australia):</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. MS Dhoni (India):</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2021/08/MS-Dhoni-With-World-Cup-Troffy.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni With World Cup Trophy" class="wp-image-66385"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">MS Dhoni - Led India to the ICC World T20 in 2007 and the World Cup in 2011.</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Michael Clarke (Australia):</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Michael-Clarke.jpg" alt="Michael Clarke" class="wp-image-123397"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Michael Clarke - Captained Australia to the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup title.</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Eoin Morgan (England):</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Kane Williamson (New Zealand):</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Aaron Finch (Australia):</h2>



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Kapil Dev|Captained Pakistan to their first World Cup title in 1992.|Arjuna Ranatunga|Michael Clarke

9 Cricket Captains [Photo] Most Lucky for Their Teams to Win ICC Trophy

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
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Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

World Record Alert: Jasprit Bumrah on the cusp of creating history in Day 2 of MCG Test 

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Five time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a good 2025 Mega-Auction and they have built a solid squad ahead of the next edition of the tournament. The franchise managed to re-acquire the services of the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in the Mega-Auction and they also bought R Ashwin, who played for the franchise between 2009 to 2015.
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will be kicking off from the 14th of March onwards and in this situation, the New Zealand player are going to face issues as the T20 International and One Day International series between the Kiwis and Pakistan is scheduled to start in the same month as well. 
This will make it difficult for players like Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santnwr, Bevan Jacobs and Glenn Phillips to participate in the first three weeks of the 2025 edition of the IPL.
<h2>Why is the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway likely to miss the starting phase of IPL 2025? </h2>
The New Zealand players will be staying in Pakistan post the conclusion of 2025 Champions Trophy on the 9th of March. From 16th of March to 5th of April, the Black Caps and the Shaheens will be squaring off versus each other in five T20 International games and three One Day International encounters. This is the reason why the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway will most likely miss the start of IPL 2025.
Even during the previous edition of the tournament, a white ball Cricket series took place between the same teams. At that time, a total of nine Kiwi players priorotized the IPL over the bilateral white-ball tour of Pakistan and played in the cash-rich T20 league. This time around though, there are doubts regarding the New Zealand Cricket Board agreeing to let their main players skip the tour of Pakistan and play in the IPL. 
The New Zealand Cricket Board has not taken any decision yet regarding the participation of their players in the 18th edition of the IPL. Last time around, the BCCI requested the NZC to let nine players miss the Pakistan series and play in the IPL. This time around too, the Cricket Governing Body of India is expected to make a request to the New Zealand Cricket Board in advance and resolve this issue by January of 2025.
If the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are not given the permission to skip the Pakistan tour in favour of the IPL, then a lot of big problems are likely to be created for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK). 
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Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand interact during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between England and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 05, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

New Zealand's 2025 white-ball bilateral tour of Pakistan is set to clash with IPL 2025 and this will make it difficult for New Zealand players to play in the initial phase of the IPL. CSK duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are going to get affected by this.

IPL: Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of CSK likely to miss the start of IPL 2025

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Indian players Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli were at their aggressive best during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne is hosting the Boxing Day Test between the teams. 
Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj made sure that they gave the Australian team a taste of their own medicine. The duo were seen continuously going into the head of the opposition batters, in particular Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne. 
As they were all over the Australia batters, Mohammed Siraj had a light conversation with Marnus Labuschagne. It was then that Virat Kohli ordered the pacer to keep the intensity high and told him not to laugh. The batter was passing inputs to the pacer, and it was caught on the stump mic. 
Virat Kohli was heard telling pacer Mohammed Siraj, "Has ke baat nahi karna inse (Don't smile while talking to them)," However, after when Mohammed Siraj  exchanged words with Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne. You can watch the video below: 
<h2>Australia started the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on high</h2>
Coming to the match, Australia started the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on high. The hosts had a great day with the bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. They were off to a brutal start with the bat, thanks to debutant Sam Konstas (60). 
The 19-year-old took the attack to the Indian bowlers, in particular Jasprit Bumrah, from the start and raced away to his half-century. He, along with Usman Khawaja (57), added 89 runs for the opening partnership before Marnus Labuschagne (72) joined Khawaja, and the duo put on 65 runs. 
Steve Smith (68*) also slammed a vital half-century and kept batting till the end. India made a slight comeback after the wicket of Marnus as they picked quick wickets. Alex Carey (31) also came up with a handy effort as Australia ended day one with Smith and skipper Pat Cummins at 311 for six crease.
<h2>"Has ke baat nahi karna inse - Virat KOhli to Mohammed Siraj</h2>

Indian players Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli were at their aggressive best during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Watch: "Has ke baat nahi karna inse"- Virat Kohli orders Mohammed Siraj to go hard at MCG

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India captain Rohit Sharma was actively involved in the game during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Rohit Sharma was left pretty frustrated in the first two sessions of the match as Australia had a great time with the bat. The Pat Cummins-led side came up with a magical batting effort, especially from the top four batters Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, who all slammed half-centuries. 
Rohit Sharma tried different things, but nothing seemed to be going his way as Australia's batters kept smashing runs. This also saw India's captain going hard at his players, and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was at the receiving end of the thrashing. 
It happened during Ravindra Jadeja's over when the all-rounder was bowling to Steve Smith. The Australian batter defended the ball, which went straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was standing near the wicket at the square leg region. He came up with a bizarre effort, and this didn't go well with Rohit Sharma. 
 <a href="https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1872075886947881321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas</a>
As the ball went towards Yashasvi Jaiswal, instead of fielding, he jumped and saved himself. This made Rohit Sharma angry as he was seen telling the batter: "Ay Jaisu, Gully cricket khel raha hai kya? Niche baith ke reh. Jab tak ball khelega nahi, uthne ka nahi. Niche baith ke reh." You can see the video below: 
However, after the first session, India made a strong comeback as they picked up a few quick wickets and brought themselves back into the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who was taken for cleaners in the first session, picked three wickets and brought some hope for relief for fans. 
Australia at stumps were 311 for six. Steve Smith was unbeaten at 68. India and captain Rohit Sharma will be hoping that they pick early wickets on Day 2 and come up with a better performance with the bat.
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<h2>Watch: Rohit Sharma scolds Yashasvi Jaiswal </h2>

India captain Rohit Sharma was actively involved in the game during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: Rohit Sharma attacks Yashasvi Jaiswal with "Jaisu, gully cricket khel raha hai kya?"

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Australia batter Sam Konstas opened up about his fight with Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. He said that he was doing his gloves and the senior batter accidentally bumped him. 
The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia started on a high note as day one of the game witnessed an enthralling day of cricket. Not only this, the tensions were high as well as Indian players had their go at the Australian players, and it lifted the crowds. 
One of the highlights of Day 1 came between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. The two were engaged in a heated argument in the first session of the day. It was then the Australian debutant started taking attacks on the Indian bowlers and slammed them all over the park. 
Sam Konstas, in particular, slammed Jasprit Bumrah all over the park. He played unorthodox shots and reversed-scooped him for six. While the battle between pacers and batter was going high, Virat Kohli was having a go at a batter behind the stumps. 
But the tensions flared up after the 10th over of the innings. After the over ended, Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between overs. Immediately after that, they shared a heated exchange of words before Usman Khawaja and umpire Michael Gough interrupted to separate the batters. 
<h2>"I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me - Sam Konstas on fight with Virat Kohli</h2>
This became a massive headline, but Australia batter Sam Konstas has now opened up about the entire incident. He said that Virat Kohli accidentally bumped him but mentioned that he, too, was trying to get into the contest. 
Sam Konstas revealed that he was trying to bring out the best version of himself. He feels that things getting heated up brought the best out of him, and he wants to carry on the confidence in the second innings. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me. I think that's just cricket, just the tension. For me, I was just trying to get into the contest. 
"I was just trying to bring the best version of myself against whoever I was facing. It got heated at times, but that's good for me. I feel it brings the best out of me. Hopefully, it carries on in the next innings.". 
Konstas was the shining light for Australia on Day 1. The batter played aggressively and scored 60 runs off 65 balls, which ensured Australia got off to a brutal start with the bat.
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Australia batter Sam Konstas opened up about his fight with Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against India.

"It carries on in the next innings" - Sam Konstas breaks silence on fight with Virat Kohli

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Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was full of action. The day ended with Australia on top, but it was Virat Kohli and the debutant who gathered the headlines. All Australian and Indian media are talking about the incident that happened during the morning session.
It was Virat Kohli who bumped into Sam Konstas, and both were seen exchanging words on the field. Usman Khawaja and the umpires had to intervene to settle the matter. But both players were looking at each other. That physical altercation also saw Virat getting punished. He was fined 20 percent of his match fee and was given one demerit point.
<h2>What is Virat Kohli's salary, and how much will he get after a 20 percent deduction?</h2>
The cricket world is talking about the incident, and everyone has their opinion. Virat admitted and accepted his action. As a result, he was fined 20 percent of his match fee. But how much will be deducted from his salary? What will he get after deduction? We will talk about it here.
Notably, Virat Kohli is a top-grade Indian cricketer who falls in the A category. However, the grade doesn't decide the match fee. For an Indian cricketer, playing a test match, the fee is INR 15 lakhs. That means Virat will earn INR 15 lac from the ongoing test as the match fee.
As he has been fined 20 percent of the match fee, that means INR 3 lakh will be deducted from his salary as a penalty. After deduction, he will be getting INR 12 lacs. But as per the new incentive schemes for the Indian players by the BCCI, all players who play 75 percent of the test matches a year will get an additional INR 30 lacs per match as an incentive.
But Virat missed the five-match home test series against England earlier this year. He has featured in ten games out of 15 India played in 2024. That means he won't feature in that 75-percent category and won't get added INR 30 lac schemes. Speaking of the game, Australia finished the day at 311/6. Their top four all made half-centuries. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets.
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Virat Kohli was fined 20 percent of his match fee after his physical altercation with the Australian debutant Sam Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?

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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed why Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the fourth Test against Australia, which is taking place in Melbourne. He mentioned that the batter isn't dropped but couldn't find way in the combination. 
The fourth Test between India and Australia commenced on Thursday (26th December). It is a Boxing-day Test, which is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne and saw the enthralling day of cricket on Day 1 of the match. 
India's team made a massive change going into the game as young batter Shubman Gill was dropped from the team. In his place, the Rohit Sharma-led side included all-rounder, Washington Sundar, looking at the conditions, which looked pretty flat on Day 1 of the match. 
Shubman Gill getting dropped didn't go well with many fans and experts as they lashed out at the Indian team management for their poor decision. This is because the right-hander is the second-leading run-getter for the team in the longest format of the game this year, with over 800 runs. 
<h2> I feel for Shubman but he understands - Abhishek Nayar </h2>
But, Abhishek Nayar, Indian assistant coach, confirmed that Shubman isn't dropped. He said that he felt that Washington Sundar could be handy on the wicket along with Ravindra Jadeja. While mentioning that he feels for the young batter, Nayar said the batter was on the same page with the Team. Speaking to reporters, he said: 
"Looking at the pitch, we felt Washi could give solidarity along with Jaddu. I feel for Shubman but he understands. He’s not really dropped, just couldn’t find his way in the combination." 
Not only this, Abhishek Nayar also confirmed that Rohit Sharma will be opening the innings for the team. This means that KL Rahul will walk out to bat at No.3 and the team management would be hoping that the move pays off and India wins the game. 
Coming to the match, Australia had a great day with the bat after opting to bat first. They piled up a massive total of 311 runs, with the top four batters slamming half-centuries and putting India bowlers under pressure. It remains to be seen what will be India's response on Day 2.
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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed why Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the fourth Test against Australia

Abhishek Nayar opens up about why Shubman Gill was dropped! Reveals where will Rohit Sharma bat at MCG

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium has ended. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first. The Australian top order made the decision right, as all four top players scored a fifty each. Australia were looking to get to a big score at 237/3 when India pulled things back with some wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah once again was the pick of the bowlers, who took 3/75, while Akashdeep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar took one wicket each. Steve Smith and Pat Cummins (8*) are unbeaten at the stumps. Smith is looking good for another century as he has scored 68 not out from 111 balls.
It won't be wrong to say that the first day belongs to the hosts. It started with some positive batting from the 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas. He slammed a debut fifty. He made 60 off 65 balls, with six fours and two sixes, and took on Bumrah. That's when there was an ugly altercation captured between him and former Indian captain Virat Kohli on the field.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Virat Kohli fined 20 percent of his match fee for his physical altercation with Sam Konstas at MCG</h2>
The former Indian captain collided with Konstas in the middle, which saw the two engaging in a heated exchange at the pitch. Usman Khawaja had to intervene, putting his hands on the shoulders of Virat with a smile and separating the two. Notably, inappropriate physical contact with a player, umpire, player personnel, or match referee comes under Law 2.12.
As a result, Virat Kohli has been fined for his action on the field. The former captain has admitted his action and has been punished with 20 percent of his match fee. Some reports even claimed that Virat might have to suffer a ban, but he ended with a match fee deduction.
For the visitors, who are already struggling, this is a blow, but they would be happy that there is no ban for Virat. Speaking of the game, Australia finished the day with 311/6. Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) also made half-centuries. Travis Head was bowled for a duck by Bumrah.
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Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas were involved in a heated exchange on the field on Day 1 of the fourth Test at the MCG.

Big Blow for India: Virat Kohli suffered punishment for his physical altercation with Australia debutant Sam Konstas at the MCG

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In the currently ongoing fourth Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India in Melbourne, elite Indian batter Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas. A video of this incident is going viral on social media platforms. 
A heated argument took place between the two players on the field and the umpires were forced to intervene and cool down the situation. But the question which arises is, will the ICC suspend Kohli from participating in the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy match? In this article, we will be taking a look at the ICC rule under which the former Indian skipper can be proven guilty. 
<h2>What exactly happened on the field in Melbourne? </h2>
First of all, let's know what exactly happened on the field. Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah was bowling the 11th over of the match and debutant Sam Konstas was hitting big shots constantly off the bowling of Mohammed Siraj and even Bumrah himself. 
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In such a situation, during the 11th over while cleaning the ball, Kohli was moving towards Konstas and at that point of time, both of them collided with each other as the former Indian skipper clashed his shoulder with the youngster. On watching the video carefully, it can be seen that Virat did the shoulder clash on purpose with the 19-year-old.
<h2>What do the rules of ICC say? </h2>
According to the rulebook of the ICC, article 2.1 states that a player can be punished if he gets involved in inappropriate physical-contact with a opposition player, support staff of the players, match-referee, umpires or any other person on the Cricket field. 
Such incidents have happened before in the past and considering the history of such incidents, Virat will not be getting harsh punishment like a one-match suspension or ban. However, the match-referee can definitely give the 35-year-old a demerit point and a deduction in his match-fee as a punishment. 
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Sam Konstas (L) of Australia and Virat Kohli (R) of Indian exchanging words with each other in the Boxing-Day Test-Match in Melbourne as Ravindra Jadeja of India (C) watches | Image: Getty Images

In ongoing Boxing-Day Test between Australia and India, a heated moment took place on the field as experienced Indian player Virat Kohli got involved in a shoulder clash with 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas. We will take a look at whether ICC can suspend Kohli or not for this incident.