SA vs PAK 2024/25, South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd ODI, Johannesburg Match Report, December 22, 2024

LSG is looking to bring in former KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun to bolster their struggling pace department for IPL 2026, potentially forming a formidable partnership with Zaheer Khan. Arun's experience and focus on execution could help LSG improve their death bowling, which was a weak point in the previous season, indicating a promising path towards a more competitive performance in the upcoming tournament. While the trade has not been officially confirmed yet, the addition of Arun could be a crucial step in Lucknow's rebuilding process for the upcoming season. Full Article

On 20th July, the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground will host Mahe Megalo Strikers against Karaikal Kniights in the twenty-sixth match of the Pondicherry T20 League 2025 at 6:00 PM IST. Mahe Megalo Strikers are in fourth place with three wins, while Karaikal Kniights are in last place with two wins in the competition. The match preview highlights the crucial stage of the tournament, with Mahe Megalo Strikers aiming for a playoff spot and Karaikal Kniights needing a turnaround to revive their hopes. Full Article

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has proposed a split-coaching system for the Indian cricket team, suggesting separate coaches for red-ball and white-ball formats to ease workload and improve strategic clarity. With India already implementing a split-captaincy model post the 2024 T20 World Cup, Harbhajan emphasized the importance of in-depth preparation for long series like five-match Test tours against top-tier teams. He highlighted the human side of coaching, mentioning the toll continuous travel and tight schedules can take on personal life and supporting the idea of splitting coaching responsibilities for red-ball and white-ball formats to alleviate the burden on coaches. Full Article