Ravichandran Ashwin, a renowned cricketer, retired from international cricket after a draw at the Gabba Test. Former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif praised Ashwin's tactical acumen, suggesting he could lead the BCCI or ICC in the future. Ashwin concluded his 14-year career with 537 Test wickets, six centuries, and numerous accolades, including 11 Player-of-the-Series awards.
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape face MI Cape Town in the SA20 Season 3 opener at St George’s Park, with a sold-out crowd expected. Key players include Ottneil Baartman, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs for the Sunrisers, while MI Cape Town's squad features Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, and Reeza Hendricks. The match promises high energy and entertainment.
The article recollects notable IPL moments from 2008 to 2016. It includes Brendon McCullum's opening night knock, Rajasthan Royals' 2008 win, Chris Gayle's 175-run innings, the 'Slapgate' controversy, and Mumbai Indians' 2015 last-ball final. It highlights high tension, dramatic games, and unforgettable performances that defined the early years of the league.
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed his desire for improvement despite a match-winning performance against England in the first T20I. Dismissing key players including Jos Buttler, he used bounce to his advantage and kept the ball away from the hitting arc. Chakravarthy was named Player of the Match but emphasized the need for further development in his skills.
Skipper Rohit Sharma returned to form with a sparkling 119 runs, leading India to a four-wicket win over England and securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series. With meaningful contributions from Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, India successfully chased down 305, preceding the upcoming Champions Trophy.
R Ashwin urges the normalization of Indian cricket by moving away from the superstar culture, emphasizing that achievements by stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be seen as routine. He stresses the importance of focusing on team efforts over individual accomplishments, and expresses concerns over India's current selection strategy for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka shocked Australia with a 49-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo, thanks to captain Charith Asalanka's 127-run knock and Maheesh Theekshana’s 4-40 bowling figures. Australia, resting key players, failed to chase a target of 215, as they were bowled out for 165 in under 34 overs. Sri Lanka leads the series 1-0.
Ricky Ponting predicts South Africa as favourites for the Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand, citing their powerful and deep batting lineup. Ponting highlights key players like Heinrich Klaasen and key matchups such as Ryan Rickelton versus Matt Henry. He stresses the importance of a strong performance from New Zealand's Kane Williamson in this crucial encounter.
During an IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a fan invaded the pitch to touch RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag's feet. This was Parag's debut as IPL captain in Assam. Though Parag performed modestly, the incident highlighted his growing popularity. RR remains winless and will face Chennai Super Kings next.
Major League Cricket’s third season starts at Oakland Coliseum, California, in an effort to boost cricket in the U.S. Matches will be held in Oakland, Dallas, and Florida, with the finals in Dallas. The San Francisco Unicorns, supported by Silicon Valley investors, will call the Coliseum home.