Dale Phillips

Captain Raynard van Tonder and opener Matthew Breetzke notched superb hundreds and were part of a record double-century stand as South Africa scored a comfortable 73-run win over New Zealand in the Super League play-off semifinal for fifth place at the ICC U-19 World Cup.

Captain Shubman Gill faces high expectations in IPL 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season for Gujarat Titans. Glenn Phillips emphasises that team performance isn't solely about the captain, noting Gill's experience with high-pressure situations for India. Phillips and his brother, Dale, are renowned for their exceptional fielding skills, attributed to genetics and dedicated practice.

The 20th edition of New Zealand's Men's Super Smash, the Gulf T20I Championship 2024 season, will start on December 26, featuring 32 matches across ten venues, concluding on February 2, with teams competing in a double round-robin format followed by an elimination final and grand finale.

The presence of the champions at the previous two editions of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup – the Windies (2016) and South Africa (2014) apart from host New Zealand and Kenya make Group A one of the groups to watch in the preliminary stage.

Defending champion West Indies will open its campaign against host New Zealand in ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup starting 13th January. The West Indies will play the inaugural Group A day-night fixture at Bay Oval in Tauranga on the opening day of the event which runs from 13 January - 3 February featuring 16 teams across seven venues in four cities - Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga and Whangarei.

From Kohli to Smith, most modern-day greats have learnt the ropes in the Under-19 World Cup, which has gained significance with every passing edition. The boys not only become men here, they also become household names with millions following the live broadcast of the competition.