WIPL 2023 Teams Announced - Women's Premier League: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday (25th January 2023) announced the winners of bidding held for the franchise acquisition of the brand new Women's Premier League. The cricket board revealed five franchises and their respective successful bidders along with the bidding amount.



The BCCI confirmed the development through a social media post. "BCCI announce successful bidders for Women's Premier League. The combined bid valuation is INR 4669.99 Cr A look at the Five franchises with ownership rights for #WPL," wrote BCCI in a tweet.



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Renowned business tycoon Adani group made the highest bid by shelling out a whopping INR 1289 Crores to acquire the rights of the Ahmedabad-based WPL franchise. The Adani's were followed by Indiawin Sports Private Limited, who paid INR 912.99 Crores and were awarded a Mumbai-based team. 



Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited were awarded the Bangaluru-based team after they placed a bid of INR 901 Crores. Meanwhile, the other two successful bidders are - JSW GMR Cricket Private Limited - Delhi (INR 810 Crores) and Capri Global Holding Private Limited - Lucknow (INR 757 Crores).



The BCCI is set to have a massive windfall of INR 4669.99 Crores owing to the successful bids registered for the Women's Premier League. 



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<h2>Women's Premier League Franchise &amp; Bidding Amount</h2>



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<li>Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd- Ahmedabad- 1289 crores</li>



<li>Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd- Mumbai- 912.99 crores</li>



<li>Royal Challengers Sports- Bengaluru- 901 crores</li>



<li>JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd- Delhi- 810 crores</li>



<li>Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd- Lucknow- 757 crores</li>
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Earlier, Viacom18 bagged the media rights of the Women's Premier League (WPL) for the five-year cycle, confirmed the <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2023/news/55555976/bcci-announces-the-successful-bidder-for-acquiring-the-media-rights-for-the-women-s-indian-premier-league-wipl-seasons-2023-2027?type=Latest">BCCI</a>. The winning amount for the media rights was INR 951 Crores which makes up a value of INR 7.09 Crores per match for the 2023-2027 period.



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WIPL 2023 Teams Announced, Women's Premier League 5 Franchise, Adani registered highest bid

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Virat Kohli "thrilled" after his IPL franchise RCB wins a bid for Women's IPL Team (WPL): A couple of hours ago, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) scripted history as it saw a windfall of a whopping INR 4669.99 Crores from the Women's Premier League - the official name coined by the cricket board for Women's IPL. Five Indian cities will now have their WPL franchise, one of which is with Bengaluru and Virat Kohli, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is "thrilled" by the win of his T20 franchise.



Virat Kohli took to his social media handles to celebrate his franchise's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL). The celebrated cricketer wrote, ?Well played, RCB! So thrilled that my team has won the bid for the Bengaluru Women?s Premier League team. Can?t wait to cheer for our women in Red and Gold.?



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Royal Challengers Bangalore Sports Private Limited is among the five entities that have been awarded the WPL franchises. RCB shelled out INR 901 Crores, the third highest bid, to win the Bangaluru-based WPL franchise.



?Breaking barriers, making history, and playing bold! Royal Challengers Bangalore are the proud owners of the Bengaluru Women?s Premier League Team,? wrote RCB while attaching an image of the new logo featuring a pictogram of the female gender sign.



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Meanwhile, esteemed businessman Gautam Adani's sports wing Adani Sportsline Private Limited made the biggest bid of the auction as it splurged INR 1289 Crore to bag the Ahmedabad-based Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise. Interestingly, the Adani Group had narrowly missed out on the Ahmedabad-based franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), sometime back.



The other three entities are Indiawin Sports Private Limited, a sports wing of Mukesh Ambani, spend INR 912.99 Crores to get the Mumbai-based WPL franchise. JSW GMR Cricket Private Limited (Delhi Capitals) paid a sum of INR 810 Crores for Delhi based franchise and Capri Global Holdings Private Limited will have the Lucknow-based WPL team after it spent INR 757 Crores.



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Notably, the media rights of the WPL were earlier sold to Viacom18 by the BCCI for INR 951 Crores in a five-year contract. The deal will fetch BCCI INR 7.09 Crores per match during the period of 2023-2027.



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Virat Kohli "thrilled" after his IPL franchise RCB wins a bid for Women's IPL Team (WPL)

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WPL Auction 2023: The Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI) has got us some announcements regarding the WPL Auction. The Women's Premier League Player Auction list has been released, with a total of 409 cricketers slated to go under the hammer on February 13, 2023, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. For the first Women's Premier League Player Auction, 1525 players registered in total, but only 409 made the cut.



According to a statement released by the BCCI on Tuesday, the Women's Premier League will have its debut season in Mumbai from March 4 to 26. The Brabourne Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium will serve as the venues for a total of 22 matches in this high-profile competition.



According to a media advisory released by the BCCI, out of the 409 players, 246 are Indians, 163 are overseas, and eight are from associate countries. There are 202 total capped players, 199 total uncapped players, and 8 players from associate nations. A maximum of 90 slots are available for five teams, with 30 slots reserved for overseas players.



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The maximum reserve price for an auction participant has been fixed at Rs. 50 lakhs. There are 24 players who have declared themselves for the top bracket. Indian women that have placed themselves in the highest bracket include Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and more. 13 players out of those 24 in marquee set are overseas women. Names of top bracket players are listed below: 



<h4 id="strong-wpl-auction-players-on-highest-bracket-of-rs-50-lakh-strong">WPL Auction: Players on highest Bracket of Rs. 50 Lakh</h4>



Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone, Ashleigh Gardner, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Natalie Sciver, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deandra Dottin, Pooja Vastrakar, Dani Wyatt, Richa Ghosh, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Sneh Rana, Sinalo Jafta, Katherine Brunt, Meghna Singh, Loryn Phiri, Darcie Brown.



There are 30 players in the price bracket of 40 Lakh.



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WPL Auction Player List, Auction dates, and venue announced (PDF). Check Out full details of Women's Premier League 2023 Auction

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The Women's Premier League WPL 2023 auction is an eagerly anticipated event for cricket fans across the world. The WPL is a T20 cricket tournament that features some of the best female cricketers from around the world. This year's auction is set to take place on February 13th and promises to be an exciting affair. Here is everything you need to know about the WPL 2023 auction.



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<h2>Teams: </h2>



The WPL features eight teams representing different cities from around the world. These teams will be participating in the auction to build their rosters for the 2023 season.



Teams: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Capri Global Holdings (Lucknow) and the Adani Sportsline (Gujarat)?



<h2>Players: </h2>



The auction will feature some of the best female cricketers from around the world. From seasoned veterans to up-and-coming stars, the auction will offer a chance for fans to see their favorite players in action.



Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wpl-auction-player-list-auction-dates-and-venue-announced-pdf-check-out-full-details-of-womens-premier-league-2023-auction/" data-type="post" data-id="102062">WPL Auction Player List, Auction dates, and venue announced (PDF). Check Out full details of Women?s Premier League 2023 Auction</a>



<h2>Format: </h2>



The WPL auction will follow the standard player auction format, with each team having a set budget to purchase players. Teams can bid on players they want to add to their roster, and the highest bidder wins the right to sign that player.



Team budget: Rs 12 crore



<h2>Live streaming: </h2>



The WPL 2023 auction will be live-streamed on the official WPL website and social media channels. Fans can follow the action as it happens and see which players are being signed by their favorite teams.



Live streaming on JIO Cinema App.



<h2>Prize money:</h2>



The WPL 2023 season will offer substantial prize money for the winning team, further motivating teams to build the best possible roster through the auction.



Prize money: Rs 10 crore



<h2>Summary</h2>



In conclusion, the Women's Premier League 2023 auction promises to be an exciting event for cricket fans everywhere. With some of the best female cricketers in the world up for grabs, teams will be competing to build the strongest roster possible for the 2023 season. So, be sure to tune in on February 20th to catch all the action!



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Women's Premier League WPL 2023 Auction: All You Need to Know.

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WPL 2023 full schedule, full squads, Fixtures, Venues, Timing, and know where to watch WPL 2023: BCCI released the complete fixture schedule for the Women's Premier League 2023's inaugural season on Tuesday. The Women's Premier League (WPL) is scheduled to kick off its inaugural season on March 4. A total of five teams?UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore?will battle for the trophy.



The season will begin on March 4 with an exciting encounter between the Mumbai Indians &amp; Gujarat Giants. The final match of the WPL 2023 will take place on March 26. The tournament will feature a total of 20 league games and 2 playoff games. Five teams spent a significant amount of money to sign some of the star players on the domestic and foreign circuits earlier on Monday.



After the tournament's auction, each franchise enlisted some high-profile players for their respective squads. With the addition of women like Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Sophie Devine, Royal Challengers Bangalore made a huge splash. In this article, we will let you through the schedule, squad, fixture, venues, timing, Broadcasting, and telecasting. 



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<h2 id="wpl-2023-schedule-and-fixture">WPL 2023: Schedule and Fixture</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td><td>HOME TEAM</td><td>GUEST TEAM</td><td>TIME (IST)</td><td>VENUE</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-04</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-05</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-05</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-06</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>RCB</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-07</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-08</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>RCB</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-09</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-10</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-11</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-12</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-13</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>RCB</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-14</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-15</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>RCB</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-16</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-18</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-18</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-20</td><td>Gujarat Giants</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-20</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-21</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-21</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-24</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>UP Warriorz</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>Mar-26</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="wpl-2023-full-strength-squads">WPL 2023: Full-strength squads</h2>



Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu, Tara Norris, Laura Harris, Jasia Akhtar, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Taniya Bhatia, Sneha Deepthi, Arundhati Reddy, Aparna Mondal



Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Indrani Roy, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Poonam Khemnar, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobhana, Erin Burns, Heather Knight, Dane van Niekerk, Preeti Bose, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Sahana Pawar



Gujarat Giants: Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy, Shabnim Ismail, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Parshavi Chopra, Shweta Sehrawat, Devika Vaidya, S Yashasri, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Simran Shaikh



Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver, Amelia Kerr, Yastika Bhatia, Pooja Vastrakar, Heather Graham, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Dhara Gujjar, Saika Ishaque, Hayley Matthews, Humairaa Kaazi, Neelam Bisht, Chloe Tryon, Priyanka Bala, Jintamani Kalita, Sonam Yadav



UP Warriorz: Deandra Dottin, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, S Meghana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Sushma Verma, Hurley Gala, Ashwani Kumari, Parunika Sisodia, Shabman Shakil



<h2 id="wpl-2023-points-table">WPL 2023: Points Table</h2>



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<h2 id="wpl-2023-broadcasting-and-telecasting-where-to-watch-wpl">WPL 2023: Broadcasting and Telecasting, Where to watch WPL</h2>



All broadcasting rights for the WPL 2023 have been reserved by the Sports 18 network. As a result, the Sports 18 TV channel in India will broadcast WPL 2023 matches. On the other hand, the <a href="https://www.jiocinema.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JIO CINEMA</a> app will provide live streaming of the WPL games. The JIO Cinema app will be free to use for Jio customers.



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WPL 2023 Schedule, full squads, Fixtures, Venues, Timing, Points Table, and know where to watch WPL 2023 | Women's Premier League schedule

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WPL 2023: Schedule, Full Squads, Teams and Captains, Fixture, Timing, Venues, broadcasting and Telecasting, and all you need to know: The highly anticipated Women's Premier League (<a href="https://twitter.com/wplt20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WPL</a>) 2023 season is going to begin from March 4 to March 26 in Mumbai. Gujarat Giants under Beth Mooney and Mumbai Indians under Harmanpreet Kaur will square off in the season opener of the WPL 2023. The match is scheduled to begin at 7.30 PM on March 4 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.



The women's IPL 2023 will have the "TATA group", the IPL's title sponsor, as its official sponsor. March 26 will see the final of the WPL 2023. Twenty league games and two playoff games altogether will be played during the event. The inaugural WPL season will feature five sides in total. Earlier in the previous month, five teams spent a sizable sum of money to sign some of the top players from the domestic and international circuits.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-wpl-2023-schedule-strong">WPL 2023: Schedule</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-wpl-2023-teams-and-captains-strong">WPL 2023: Teams and Captains</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-wpl-2023-full-squads-strong">WPL 2023: Full Squads</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-wpl-2023-points-table-strong">WPL 2023: Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-wpl-2023-broadcasting-and-telecasting-where-to-watch-wpl-strong">WPL 2023: Broadcasting and Telecasting, Where to watch WPL</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Here we discuss the schedule, full squads, teams and captains, timing, and all important information you need to know before WPL 2023:



<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-schedule-strong">WPL 2023: Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Match No</td><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Time</td><td>Venues</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>4 Mar</td><td>MI vs GG</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>5 Mar</td><td>RCB vs DC</td><td>3.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>5 Mar</td><td>GG vs UP W</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>6 Mar</td><td>MI vs RCB</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>7 Mar</td><td>UP W vs DC</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>8 Mar</td><td>RCB vs GG</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>9 Mar</td><td>MI vs DC</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>10 Mar</td><td>UP W vs RCB</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>11 Mar</td><td>DC vs GG</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>12 Mar</td><td>MI vs UP W</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>13 Mar</td><td>RCB vs DC</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>14 Mar</td><td>GG vs MI</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>15 Mar</td><td>UP W vs RCB</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>16 Mar</td><td>DC vs GG</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>18 Mar</td><td>MI vs UP W</td><td>3.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>18 Mar</td><td>GG vs RCB</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>20 Mar</td><td>UP W vs GG</td><td>3.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>20 Mar</td><td>MI vs DC</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>21 Mar</td><td>RCB vs MI</td><td>3.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>21 Mar</td><td>UP W vs DC</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>24 Mar</td><td>Eliminator</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>26 Mar</td><td>Final</td><td>7.30 PM</td><td>Brabourne Stadium</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-teams-and-captains-strong">WPL 2023: Teams and Captains</h2>







WPL Captains:



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<li>Royal Challengers Bangalore- Smriti Mandhana</li>



<li>Mumbai Indians- Harmanpreet Kaur</li>



<li>Delhi Capitals- Yet to announce</li>



<li>UP Warriorz- Alyssa Healey</li>



<li>Gujarat Giants- Beth Mooney</li>
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<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-full-squads-strong">WPL 2023: Full Squads</h2>



Delhi Capitals:&nbsp;Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Taniya Bhatia, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu, Jasia Akhtar, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Tara Norris, Laura Harris, Sneha Deepthi, Arundhati Reddy, Aparna Mondal



Royal Challengers Bangalore:&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Indrani Roy, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Poonam Khemnar, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobhana, Erin Burns, Heather Knight, Dane van Niekerk, Preeti Bose, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Sahana Pawar



Gujarat Giants: Alyssa Healy(c),&nbsp;Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Parshavi Chopra, Shweta Sehrawat, Devika Vaidya, S Yashasri, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Simran Shaikh



Mumbai Indians:&nbsp;Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Nat Sciver, Amelia Kerr, Yastika Bhatia, Pooja Vastrakar, Dhara Gujjar, Saika Ishaque, Heather Graham, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humairaa Kaazi, Neelam Bisht, Chloe Tryon, Priyanka Bala, Jintamani Kalita, Sonam Yadav



UP Warriorz:&nbsp;Beth Mooney(c), Deandra Dottin, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, S Meghana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwer, Sushma Verma, Hurley Gala, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Ashwani Kumari, Parunika Sisodia, Shabman Shakil



<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-points-table-strong">WPL 2023: Points Table</h2>



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<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-broadcasting-and-telecasting-where-to-watch-wpl-strong">WPL 2023: Broadcasting and Telecasting, Where to watch WPL</h2>



The Sports 18 network has secured all broadcasting rights for the WPL 2023. As a result, WPL 2023 matches will be televised on the Sports 18 TV channel in India. The WPL games will, however, be streamed live on the JIO CINEMA app. Customers of Jio can use the JIO Cinema app for free.



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WPL 2023 Schedule, Full Squads, Teams and Captains, Fixture, Timing, Venues, and more

WPL 2023 Schedule, Full Squads, Teams and Captains, Fixture, Timing, Venues, broadcasting and Telecasting, and all you need to know.

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WPL 2023 Schedule:



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WPL 2023 Points Table

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Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 is set to air on your TV channel on March 4, 2023. There is good news for viewers in India: this year, JioCinema makes it absolutely free to watch all WPL 2023 matches. Viacom 18 spent INR 951 crore to win the WPL broadcast rights for five years.



Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023, TV Channel, and Live Streaming Details:



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<h2>WPL 2023 Schedule:</h2>



WPL's opening match is on March 4, where you will see an ownsome opening ceremony. VCCI is putting in a lot of effort to make WPL success similar to IPL.



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Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023: Where to watch Free? TV Channel and Live Streaming Details

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WPL 2023: 1 Day to Go, check the All Team Schedule, Fixture, Squad, and Caption List. The highly anticipated Women's Premier League Cricket, which is the most popular sport in India, is set to begin tomorrow with great excitement. There are five teams participating in this tournament, namely Gujarat Giants from Ahmedabad, Royal Challenger Bengaluru from Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals from Delhi, UP Warriorz from Lucknow, and Mumbai Indians from Mumbai. These teams will be captained by Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, and Harmeet Kaur.



All 20 WPL matches will be played in Mumbai and Nvai Mumbai in the stadiums, the Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium. It's also interesting to note that the WPL final will be held on March 26, just a few days before the start of IPL 2023 on March 31. This is sure to be an exciting time for cricket fans, with both the WPL and IPL taking place in quick succession.



WPL 2023 Schedule



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RCB Schedule, full Squad, Captain, Probable playing 11, Fixture, and all you need to know about Royal Challengers Bangalore: There are many cricket franchises and cricket fans in the world, but the magnitude of loyalty and devotion the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise has received from the supporters since the beginning is completely unquantifiable.



Days from now, the moment Smriti Mandhana's name was put up for bid on the first season of the WPL would be remembered as a turning point for women's cricket. As Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore squared up for the Indian opener, the events could not have gotten off to a better start. 



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Mandhana is now paid at elite levels in women's sports after <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RCB</a> reached her as the primary target with a whooping worth of Rs 3.40 crore. Must say, RCB is mad over jersey no 18 and so for a reason. Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Singh Thakur were later added.



Here we are about to discuss the Schedule, squad, probable playing 11, and more information about WPL's Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise.



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<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-rcb-schedule-strong">WPL 2023 RCB Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Schedule</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time(IST)</td></tr><tr><td>March 5</td><td>RCB vs DC</td><td>Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai</td><td>3:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 6</td><td>RCB vs MI</td><td>Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 8</td><td>RCB vs MI</td><td>Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 10</td><td>RCB vs UPW</td><td>Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 13</td><td>RCB vs DC</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 15</td><td>RCB vs UPW</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 18</td><td>RCB vs GG</td><td>Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>March 21</td><td>RCB vs MI</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai</td><td>3:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-rcb-full-squad-strong">WPL 2023 RCB full Squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player name</td><td>Role</td><td>Age</td><td>Bid (?Lakh)</td><td>Country</td></tr><tr><td>Smriti Mandhana</td><td>Batter</td><td>26</td><td>340</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Richa Ghosh</td><td>Wicketkeeper</td><td>19</td><td>190</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Ellyse Perry</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>32</td><td>170</td><td>Australia</td></tr><tr><td>Renuka Singh</td><td>Bowler</td><td>27</td><td>150</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Sophie Devine</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>33</td><td>50</td><td>New Zealand</td></tr><tr><td>Heather Knight</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>32</td><td>40</td><td>England</td></tr><tr><td>Megan Schutt</td><td>Bowler</td><td>30</td><td>40</td><td>Australia</td></tr><tr><td>Kanika Ahuja</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>20</td><td>35</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Dan? Van Niekerk</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>29</td><td>30</td><td>South Africa</td></tr><tr><td>Preeti Bose</td><td>Bowler</td><td>30</td><td>30</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Erin Burns</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>34</td><td>30</td><td>Australia</td></tr><tr><td>Komal Zanzad</td><td>Bowler</td><td>31</td><td>25</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Disha Kasat</td><td>Batter</td><td>25</td><td>10</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Indrani Roy</td><td>Wicketkeeper</td><td>25</td><td>10</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Shreyanka Patil</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>20</td><td>10</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Poonam Khemnar</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>28</td><td>10</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Sahana Pawar</td><td>Bowler</td><td>26</td><td>10</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>Asha Shobana</td><td>All-rounder</td><td>32</td><td>10</td><td>India</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



For only four players, Royals spent Rs 8.50 crore. But the strategy was obvious to all gathered around the table. Make every effort early on for global stars, and then rely on their scouting network to identify domestic prospects. In order to assess the talent in the domestic competitions, Malolan Rangarajan and former India star Vanitha VR, who are both a part of the scouting setup, had been working diligently well before the WPL tenders.



It, therefore, came as no surprise when they added some of the pool's top uncapped talent. They also acquired Heather Knight and Sophie Devine, two international captains, for the base price. The team of Bangalore, led by Mandhana, undoubtedly boasts the best combination of superstars from abroad and Indian talent.



<h2 id="strong-wpl-2023-probable-playing-11-strong">WPL 2023 Probable Playing 11</h2>



Smriti Mandhana (C), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Disha Kasat, Richa Ghosh(WK), Erin Burns, Poonam Khemnar, Megan Schutt, Asha Shobana, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur



Mandhana-led this Bangalore-based franchise is considered the favorite for the title in the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League. 



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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series. He said that he had no empathy for the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for not winning the game despite giving his best. 
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the main reasons why the team has been putting in a great fight in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier fast bowler has given his best with the ball, and the same was the case in the Melbourne Test. 
Jasprit Bumrah yet again single-handedly carried the bowling lineup of the team. He hardly got any support from others as he was seen bowling his heart out. Since there was no support from others, he had to bowl again and again which took a lot out of him. 
Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets in the first innings and then followed it with five wickets in the second innings. His exceptional effort with the ball was the massive reason behind India making a comeback in the match giving them a chance to draw and even win the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled 53 overs in the match, unfortunately ended on the losing side as Australia won the game by the massive margin of 184 runs. With this win, they took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with one game to go.
<h2>"Empathy? Not too much, no - Pat Cummins on Jasprit Bumrah</h2>
Pat Cummins was in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he is the most influential Indian player. He claimed that the fast bowler has been troubling them a lot in the series and is a big threat to them. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"Yeah, he's, you know, obviously a really good bowler in great form. You know, he's been their most influential player. He's made it difficult for us at times. You know, I thought all their bowlers bowled really well yesterday. 
"Again, I don't think the pitch was doing too much, but they made it really tough for us and toiled hard. So I thought, yeah, they all bowled quite well. You know, he, in particular, poses the biggest threat."
Pat Cummins was also asked by one of the reporters if he feels empathy for Jasprit Bumrah losing after such a game. Replying to this, he said: "Empathy? Not too much, no." 
Jasprit Bumrah notably is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier Indian pacer has picked 30 wickets in the series and would want to add more to his tally.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-lost-the-boxing-day-test-at-the-melbourne-cricket-stadium-by-184-runs-australia-took-a-2-1-lead-in-the-series-/">India lost the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium by 184 runs. Australia took a 2-1 lead in the series.</a>

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series

Pat Cummins makes fun of Jasprit Bumrah, says he has no...

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India skipper gave a bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal during the second innings of the Melbourne Test against Pat Cummins. He said he didn't know what to make of it but also subtly blamed umpires for not deciding in their favour. 
Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia. The batter was literally holding the fort for India, and until he was batting, it also seemed that the Rohit Sharma-led side would draw the game and head into the last match with a score of 2-1. 
But in what was a turning point of the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal bagged a controversial dismissal. This was because third umpire Sharfuddoula didn't consult the technology and gave the verdict based on the visible evidence that he saw after multiple replays being played. 
Pat Cummins bowled a short ball on the leg stump, to which Yashasvi Jaiswal attempted to play a pull shot. The ball took the glove and was grabbed by Alex Carey, but the on-field umpire didn't raise his finger. Upon taking the DRS, the Australia team was pretty confident about the batter hitting the ball. 
As the replays were being played, there seemed a deflection and after seeing replays three to four times, the umpire was convinced and then finally decided to check the ultra Edge. What caught the attention of many was when the RTS showed up, there wasn't any spike there. 
This invited huge controversy as even Yashasvi Jaiswal didn't look okay with the dismissal, he was seen having a conversation with the umpire. It also invited a lot of debate with many fans and experts sharing their take on the same. 
<h2>I really don't know what to make of that because the technology didn't show anything - Rohit Sharma on on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal </h2>
Captain Rohit Sharma also shared his verdict on the same and pointed out the same thing related to technology not showing the spike. He was left confused about how umpires want to use the technology. 
The skipper also was upset with things not going their way in the last few years related to technology. While talking about the same, he explained: 
"Look, I really don't know what to make of that because the technology didn't show anything. With the naked eye, it seemed that he did touch something. I don't know how the umpires want to use the technology, but in all fairness, he did touch the ball. But again, it's about the technology, which we all know is not 100 per cent." 
"Like I said, we don't want to look too much into that. It's just that we are more often than not falling on the wrong side of it. It has been happening since India. I think we have been a little unfortunate."
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-five-highest-totals-chased-down-by-india-in-test-cricket-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top five highest totals chased down by India in Test cricket </a>

India skipper gave a bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal during the second innings of the Melbourne Test against Pat Cummins.

"Don't know how the umpires..." Rohit Sharma delivers bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal

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IND vs AUS: Team India need to sit back and look at what they missed in the Boxing Day Test that they let the game slip away. They had the game under control when Australia was 90/6 in the second innings with a lead of around 200 runs. But eventually, the hosts played better cricket than India.
They won the fourth IND vs AUS test by 184 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead. With this, Australia inches closer to winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a wait of ten years and are also a frontrunner to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.
India, on the other hand, will have everything on the line when they step on the field for the fifth test at the SCG. That final test will begin on January 03, 2025. India need this win anyhow. Hence, we will talk here about three crucial changes India need to make to win the fifth test.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Three crucial things India need to do to win the fifth and final Test at the SCG</h2>
1. Rohit Sharma should be dropped
Rohit Sharma has been going through a horrid run with the bat. The last couple of months has been horrible for the Indian captain. He has managed only 164 runs in the last 15 innings at a poor average of 10.93. Shubman Gill had to be left out from the fourth test.
Despite his poor form, he is still part of the playing XI and taking up a spot of a deserving player. India won the first test when he was not available under Jasprit Bumrah. Hence, India should drop Rohit and bring Gill back and let Bumrah to lead the side.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to open
The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul has been pretty decent for India in this series. Both have complemented each other and played well along. Rohit opened in the third test, and India had opening stands of 8 and 25 in two innings.
India need a good start from their openers because losing early wickets exposes other batters against the new ball, which is very hard to face this series. Hence, with Rohit getting dropped, let Jaiswal and Rahul open.
3. Make necessary changes to bowling unit
It will not be wrong to say that Jasprit Bumrah has been the lone warrior for India throughout the series. 30 wickets in four tests at an average of 12.83 is unmatchable. But he has not had support from other fast bowlers. Mohammed Siraj has taken 16 wickets at 31.44, and Akashdeep has 5 wickets at an average of 54.
So, it is time for a change. It is time for India to go with fresh legs and pick Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana for the last IND vs AUS test. Both are tall bowlers and quicker in pace. Adding to that, India should stick to two spinners, as the surface at SCG has more help for spinners than other Australian surfaces.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/struggling-rohit-sharma-registers-an-all-time-embarrassing-record-with-his-dismal-performance-at-the-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG</a>

Australia are leading by 2-1, and the fifth and final test will begin on January 3, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India need to win to retain the BGT trophy.

3 changes India must make to win the SCG Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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India batter Virat Kohli has come under a massive firing line after he failed in the recently concluded fourth Test against Australia. The Boxing-day Test match between the teams took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli was expected to play a major role for India in the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This was because, after his century, he looked torrid with the bat with balls outside off stump, bringing his downfall in the Australian conditions. 
In the first innings of the MCG Test, Virat Kohli looked very solid with the bat, and it seemed that he had found the solution to the balls outside off. The batter didn't deal with the balls in that channel, but his patience didn't last long as he ultimately poked at the ball, which was in the same area bowled by Scott Boland. 
In the second innings, Virat Kohli was expected to bring the Indian innings on track after the team lost Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul early on in the innings. However, this wasn't the case. The batter was back in the hut with the ball outside off yet again, bringing in the downfall. 
Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery around the fifth stump, and this lit Virat Kohli's eyes as he went for the big drive. The ball caught the outside edge of his bat and was caught by Usman Khawaja in the slips as the batter had to take the long walk back to the pavilion after scoring just 5 runs.
<h2>The King is dead, King Bumrah has taken the mantle now - Simon Katich </h2>
As Virat Kohli failed to make an impact in the second innings at MCG, Simon Katich fumed at the batter and said that the King is dead. The premier batter was dethroned from his title, with former Australia cricketer naming Jasprit Bumrah the new King. Speaking while doing commentary, he explained: 
"The King is dead. He trudges off. King Bumrah has taken the mantle now. Kohli looks dejected with himself. That was a big knock for him. He has come up short. Australia will be very, very happy with the situation they find themselves in." 
Virat Kohli, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has managed just 61 runs in other matches. Overall, in 2024, he has only scored 417 runs this year at an average of 24.52. 
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India batter Virat Kohli has come under a massive firing line after he failed in the recently concluded fourth Test against Australia.

"The King is dead" - Virat Kohli destroyed as new King of Cricket gets named

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Team India fell to an embarrassing 184-runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match versus the Mighty Australians on the 30th of December, 2024. On the fifth day of the contest, a strange celebration of Australian player Travis Head was spotted, the video of which is going viral on various social-media platforms. The batting all-round executed this celebration after picking up the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. 
<h3>Head's celebration has created controversey</h3>
In the final day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, Head helped the Aussies gain the advantage with this really good bowling display. He gave a massive blow to the Men in Blue by sending Rishabh Pant back to the pavilion who was looking settled out there in the middle. But, soon after dismissing the Indian wicket-keeper batsman, the celebration of the 31-year-old shocked the world of Cricket and Social Media users. 
The kind of celebration which Head excecuted after taking the important wicket of Pant is not easy to understand. Some people believe that his celebration gestures were to show that Pant got caught in his trap, but many spectators were not happy with his celebration. Some called it indecent and unusual but the debate in the world of Cricket still continues regarding his way of celebrating. 
<h2>The reason behind the controversial celebration of Travis Head</h2>
Following the dismissal of Pant, Head's way of celebrating didn't go down well with many Indian Fans. He put one of his fingers in a circular gesture of the other hand. This celebration took the Commentators and audience by surprise. 
James Brayshaw, the Australian commentator explained the action of the elite Australian player and said, "After ending the Test-Match versus Sri Lanka with figures of 4-10 next to his name in 17 deliveries in 2022, he (Head) said that he had to put the digit on the ice. This was a reference to that and he said that I did it again and now I am putting it back on the ice".
Video of his digit on the ice: <a href="https://x.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1873597172471759073?t=JKhvpA_npLGeMo2VWq4Dog&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch here</a>
While Head's actions may seem controversial, his intentions were not negative and he didn't target Pant in any way at all. So it's highly unlikely that the ICC will punish him.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/struggling-rohit-sharma-registers-an-all-time-embarrassing-record-with-his-dismal-performance-at-the-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG</a>

Travis Head of Australia celebrated in a controversial manner after getting the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant in the Boxing-Day Test-Match | Image: Getty Images

Travis Head's celebration after getting the wicket of Rishabh Pant has sparked a controversy among the world of Cricket

Travis Head at the risk of getting punished by the ICC due to his controversial Celebration in Melbourne

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Rohit Sharma and his men have suffered their second defeat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia clinched a 184-run win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. With this win, they have taken a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series with one game to play.
Australia have a golden chance to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade-long wait and also qualify for the World Test Championship final. On the other hand, it has been a horrible last few months for Team India and Rohit Sharma. India were clean swept for the first time in history by New Zealand.
They lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka. Apart from that, the form of the Indian captain is another big talking point among the former cricketers and fans. Rohit once again failed in the second innings at MCG and got out for nine runs off 40 balls. He never looked in control and lost the game.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma achieves an unwanted record with another failure in ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
India had a target of 340 runs to win. But the top order failed once again. Rohit got out to the Australian captain Pat Cummins yet again. It was the 8th time that Cummins dismissed the Indian captain in Tests. Rohit scored only nine runs. With this, he has only scored 31 runs in five innings across three tests he has played on this tour.
He has scored runs at a dismal average of 6.20 with a high score of 10 runs. Rohit has now recorded the lowest batting average by a visiting captain on Australian soil. His average of 6.20 is the lowest of all time since the game has started. Earlier, former West Indian captain Courtney Walsh held this record with an average of 7.75 during the 1996-97 tour.
Rohit's form has come under scrutiny as the MCG loss has demolished India's chances to qualify for the WTC final. The Indian captain has struggled to get to even double figures. He has only scored 164 runs in the last 15 innings at a below-par average of 10.93. Overall, he has scored 619 test runs in 2024 at an average of 24.76.
India needed to win this test, and they were in a good position at one point. But now, their qualification depends on Sri Lanka when they host Australia for two tests. But before, India need to win the fifth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
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Rohit Sharma got out after scoring 9 runs off 40 balls in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.

Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG

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Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India managed to lift the T20 World Cup for the 2nd time ever in their history as they secured a nail-biting win versus South Africa in the final and left arm pacer Arshdeep Singh played a key role in helping his team lift the trophy. 
Arshdeep finished the tournament as the joint-highest wicket taker alongside Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi (17 wickets) and his exceptional performances in the shortest format of the game in 2024 have been rewarded as the pacer has been nominated in ICC's Men's T20 International Player of the year award. Alongside the 25-year-old, Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe and Travis Head of Australia have also been nominated. 
<h3>The performance of Arshdeep Singh in 2024</h3>
The performance of Arshdeep Singh with the ball in 2024 has been phenomenal. In 18 matches, the 25-year-old has managed to dismiss 36 batters at an exceptional average of 13.5. With these statistics, he finished the year of 2024 as the joint-highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.
Earlier in the year 2022, Bhuvneshwar Kumar had taken 37 wickets. This is the second best performance of an Indian fast bowler in T20 Internationals in a calendar year. Now Arshdeep Singh has become number two in this list.
<h2>Smriti Mandhana is also in the race of winning the ICC Women's ODI Player of the year</h2>
Apart from Arshdeep, Indian Women's Cricket Team's elite batter Smriti Mandhana is also a part of the race of winning the ICC award. Her exceptional performances with the bat in the 50 over format meant that her name has also been nominated in the list of 'ICC Women's ODI Player of the year award'. 
She will be locking horns for this award versus Annabel Sutherland of Australia and South African captain Laura Wolvaardt. It will be interesting to see which player will be given the ICC Women's ODI Player of the year award.Mandhana is anticipated to be the favorite to win the award.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/can-team-india-still-qualify-for-the-wtc-final-despite-suffering-a-defeat-in-melbourne-versus-australia-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne versus Australia?</a>

Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates their T20 World Cup 2024 win in Mumbai's Marine Drive | Image: BCCI

Left Arm pacer Arshdeep Singh of Team India has been nominated for ICC Men's T20 Player of the year award and he's regarded as the favorite to win the award

Arshdeep Singh of India the favorite to win ICC's Men's T20 Player of the year award

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The Indian Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, suffered a humiliating 184 runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match and after this defeat, their road to qualifying for the 2023-25 WTC Final has become even more difficult. In this article, we will find out how the Men in Blue can still qualify for the WTC final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne
Let us tell you that Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already booked their ticket for the 2023-25 WTC Final in Lord's. The Indian Team are competing with the Mighty Australians to secure the second vacant final spot. While the Men in Blue are currently sitting at the third position in the overall WTC standings following their defeat in Melbourne, the Kangaroos on the other hand have occupied the second spot. 
<h2>How can the Indian Team qualify for the WTC Final after suffering a defeat in the Melbourne Test-Match?</h2>
Following their defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, the first thing which the Indian team needs to do is defeat the Mighty Australians by any means possible in the fifth and highly important Test-Match in Sydney of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The Sydney Test-Match is going to be the Rohit Sharma-led team's final fixture of the current WTC cycle which makes it mandatory for them to secure a victory there. 
If they suffer a defeat in the Sydney Test-Match, then all of their hopes of qualifying for the final will get crushed. Securing a win in the final BGT Test will allow Rohit Sharma and his men to snatch the second position away from the Kangaroos in the overall standings. 
This will only be possible though if the Pat Cummins-led team lose the two-match Test-Series versus Sri Lanka by a margin of 1-0 or 2-0. If the Kangaroos lose the Sydney Test but end up winning the Test-Series versus the Sri Lankans by a margin of 2-0, then in this situation, the Men in Blue will get eliminated from the race of the final. 
<h2>The Proteas have qualified for the WTC Final for the first time</h2>
The Proteas have qualified for the WTC Final for the first time ever in their Cricketing history and they will be looking to go all out in search of their first ever ICC Trophy. The Final of the previous edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) was played between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India where the the Kangaroos managed to reign supreme. The Final of the Inaugural edition of the event took place between New Zealand and the Indians in 2021 where the Kane Williamson-led team crossed the finish line successfully.
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Australia celebrate after dismissing the final Indian batter in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test | Image: ICC

The Indian Team suffered a humiliating defeat in the Boxing-Day Test and this defeat has made their chances of qualifying for the WTC 2023-25 cycle Final even harder.

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne versus Australia?

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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium ended with a dominating win for the hosts. After having a wicketless second session prior to the tea break on Day 5, India came back strong to take seven wickets in the final session.
The Indian batting line-up once again struggled against the disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for just 155 runs in the second innings. As a result, Australia have bagged a win by 184 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.
This win has certainly boosted Australia's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after more than a decade and also booking a place in the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. India had their chances, and they would have liked a win, but their performance with the bat was one key reason that they had to surrender once again.
<h2>WTC 2023-25 Final: Australia firm their grip on the remaining place in the World Test Championship final with the MCG win</h2>
It was India's fifth loss in the last seven tests, which has put them on the verge of being eliminated from the race to the World Test Championship final. And now, the loss at the Boxing Day Test has hurt their chances to qualify to a big extent. South Africa have already made it to the final after winning the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion.
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<td style="height: 20px;">Pos</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Teams</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Played</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Won</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Lost</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Draw</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Ded</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Points</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">PCT</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">South Africa (Q)</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">88</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">66.67</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Australia</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">16</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">118</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">61.46</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">India</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">18</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">52.78</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">14</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">81</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">46.21</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">60</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">45.45</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">England</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">22</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">22</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">43.18</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">12</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">45</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">31.25</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">40</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30.30</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">32</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
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They are at the top of the WTC table with 66.67 PCT. The race is between Australia and India for the second spot. However, the loss at MCG has decreased India's chances more. Australia are second on the WTC table with 61.45 PCT, and India are placed third with 53.27 PCT now.
<div dir="auto">The fifth and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground has now become a must-win clash for Rohit Sharma and his men. They need to win that game to draw the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and also to keep their hopes alive for the WTC final. But if India win that game, they also need to hope that Sri Lanka can beat Australia in the upcoming home test series.</div>
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India lost the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium by 184 runs. Australia took a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been in the buzz ever since the beginning of the series. The World Cup-winning skipper, who was largely praised earlier in 2024 for having led the Indian side to a World Cup final and then winning a T20 World Cup, has faced serious criticism for his tactical decisions as well as leadership roles alongside his batting performances, which have been under scrutiny. 

The Indian batter has been under the radar since India’s 3-0 loss at home against New Zealand. The disappointing series has also raised discussions about the team’s overall batting depth and approach, placing additional scrutiny on his role within the squad.

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth due to the birth of his second child. Jasprit Bumrah stepped up as the stand-in captain in his absence and led the team to an impressive victory. Bumrah’s leadership was widely praised, as ever since then, India has failed to put on a promising show in any of the matches that followed.

<h2 dir="ltr">3 reasons why Rohit Sharma should retire from Test cricket</h2>

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Is it time for Rohit Sharma to drop the curtains on his glorious career? (Image Credit: X)

<h3 dir="ltr">1: Inconsistent Performances</h3>

The legendary Indian opener, who has had a decorated career in limited-overs cricket, has never been equally promising while facing the red ball. However, the ongoing WTC marked some solid test performances from Rohit initially under home conditions as he turned into one of India’s leading run-getters before facing a serious dip in form. 

Though Sharma has been a consistent performer, mostly at home, he has often failed to perform in the SENA countries against top-quality bowling attacks. However, as of now, his inconsistency seems to be severely affecting the team’s overall performance in vital matches. 

<h3 dir="ltr">2: No impact in the leadership role in Tests</h3>

Though Rohit Sharma remains only the third Indian skipper to have won an ICC trophy with the side and his captaincy has received widespread recognition in the limited overs format, he has not had an impact in the longest format of the game. 

Sharma has often looked baffled and clueless over decisions to be made when it came to tactical presence for the longest format of the game, and possibly letting go of the role might help him focus on limited-overs cricket and the team to explore other players in a leadership role. 

<h3 dir="ltr">3: Opportunities for Emerging Players</h3>

Undoubtedly, India is one of the biggest powerhouse nations for cricketing talent, and letting go of a player like Rohit Sharma who is in his lows after having relished his decade-long career would only open new doors for such talented players to come in and portray their dominance in the longest format while representing India at the international front.

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Skipper under scrutiny - Reasons Rohit Sharma should retire from Test cricket (Image Credit: X)

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been in the buzz ever since the beginning of the series.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has faced serious criticism for his tactical decisions as well as leadership roles alongside his batting performances, which have been under scrutiny