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  • Steve Smith and Alex Carey led Australia to a commanding position against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Galle. Smith’s unbeaten 110 and Carey’s career-best 139 contributed to an unbroken 239-run partnership, with Australia poised for a substantial first-innings lead at 330-3. Earlier, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 257.
  • The ICC unveiled the official song 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke' by Atif Aslam for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, produced by Abdullah Siddiqui. The song's release aims to build excitement for the tournament, set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE from 19 February to 9 March.
  • Delhi Capitals opener Shafali Verma emphasized the significance of the Women's Premier League in improving her cricket skills and adapting her batting approach. Shafali has demonstrated remarkable growth by interacting with international players and plans to focus on scoring runs to regain her ODI squad position, starting with their WPL 2025 campaign against Mumbai Indians.
  • Allan Donald sees MI Cape Town as the favourites to win the SA20 trophy but emphasises Sunrisers Eastern Cape's peak form and experience. With a strong recent performance, Donald highlights the mental preparation by coach Adrian Birrell and rising young talents, ensuring an intense final at Wanderers Stadium between MI Cape Town and the Sunrisers.
  • Ricky Ponting expresses surprise at Shreyas Iyer's absence from India's white-ball squad, highlighting Iyer's outstanding performances in domestic cricket and the 2023 World Cup. Ponting praises Iyer's ability to excel on slower pitches and expects him to shine in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Delighted with Iyer's inclusion in Punjab Kings, Ponting looks forward to their potential success.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal's spectacular fielding in his ODI debut for India against England drew praise from Axar Patel and fielding coach T Dilip. Jaiswal's stunning catch of Ben Duckett was instrumental in shifting the momentum, as India managed to bring down England from 75/1 to 77/3.
  • Virender Sehwag expects an exciting Qualifier 2 match between Sharjah Warriorz and Desert Vipers. The winner will face Dubai Capitals in the final. He praises UAE cricket venues and the ILT20 league's progress, wishing to see Indian players participate. Sehwag highlights ILT20's benefits for UAE and Middle Eastern cricket development.
  • Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is under evaluation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, with a comprehensive medical report expected soon. He will consult with the BCCI medical team to plan his recovery. Bumrah's availability for the Champions Trophy will be decided based on this report. Varun Chakaravarthy has replaced him in the England ODI squad.
  • India's vice-captain Shubman Gill assured that Virat Kohli is fit and should play in the second ODI against England, despite missing the first match due to knee swelling. Gill highlighted his own performance, scoring 87 runs and stressing the importance of adapting to the game situation while batting.
  • Shreyas Iyer revealed he wasn't initially in India's line-up for the first ODI against England, stepping in last-minute for the injured Virat Kohli. Iyer shone with a key 59 off 36 balls, leading India to victory. Aakash Chopra questioned the logic of the initial selection, praising Iyer's indispensable role in India's middle order.
  • The South African cricket team arrives in Lahore, Pakistan for an ODI tri-series with New Zealand and Pakistan. Led by Temba Bavuma, the team includes Gerald Coetzee back from injury and six uncapped players. The tri-series serves as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy beginning February 19. Matches start on February 8 at Gaddafi Stadium.

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