BCCI Announces Squads for ODI Series and Champions Trophy, As Kohli and Rahul Suffer Injury Blues

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy with a press conference featuring chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma in Mumbai. However, the big news was that Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will miss the next round of the Ranji Trophy games due to injuries.

Kohli has been experiencing neck pain issues, while Rahul is suffering from an elbow injury. The BCCI medical staff has confirmed their decision not to risk them further, and they will have to sit out the upcoming games.

In a thrilling development, Karnataka is set to take on Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final, with Karun Nair leading his team into the summit clash after an impressive campaign that saw him score 752 runs in seven innings.

Meanwhile, the U19 Women's T20 World Cup is set to kick off in Malaysia on Saturday, January 18, with six matches scheduled for the opening day. India will face West Indies in their match on the second day.

Avishka Fernando made headlines by slamming the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, off just 16 balls. The Sri Lankan opener's incredible record is a testament to his skills and prowess as a batsman.

Former India cricketer WV Raman revealed his near-death experience and urged everyone not to ignore their body's warning signs. He emphasized the importance of talking to people around us about our feelings and health issues.

Pakistan came back strongly after early setbacks against West Indies in the first Test, with Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan guiding their team to a 141-run partnership for the fifth wicket in Multan.

In other sporting news, the India men's and women's teams confirmed their semi-final berths in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. The Indian women's team beat Nepal 109-16 to seal their place in the semis, while the men defeated Sri Lanka 100-40 to set up a showdown against South Africa on Saturday.

Delhi SG Pipers finally got their first win of the Women's HIL, beating Soorma Hockey Club 2-0. This was the first loss for the Soorma Club in the Women's Hockey India League.

The women's singles match at the Australia Open saw Swiatek dusting Raducanu off to make it to the fourth round. The rankings have taken a hit after a surprising loss but fans expect big things from her throughout the tournament.