MS Dhoni's fans can rejoice as sources suggest he may not retire after the current season. Despite CSK's struggles and external doubts, Dhoni hasn't indicated this is his last year. Insiders believe his presence is vital to guide the young core and restore the team's championship caliber.
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Joe Root etched his name in cricket history during the ongoing Test against Zimbabwe, becoming the fastest to reach 13,000 Test runs in his 153rd match, surpassing Jacques Kallis' record. While Root leads in matches taken, he's the slowest in terms of innings. He stands as the first English and fifth overall player to achieve this milestone.
Mitchell Starc will not participate in the remainder of the IPL 2025, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision. As the team resumes practice, they anticipate the arrival of Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, and mentor Kevin Pietersen. With several players unavailable due to international duties, franchises are making temporary replacements, including Delhi Capitals signing Mustafizur Rahman.
MS Dhoni's fans can rejoice as sources suggest he may not retire after the current season. Despite CSK's struggles and external doubts, Dhoni hasn't indicated this is his last year. Insiders believe his presence is vital to guide the young core and restore the team's championship caliber.
Lucknow Super Giants, already out of playoff contention, defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, fueled by Mitchell Marsh's explosive century and Nicholas Pooran's quickfire half-century. Despite a strong middle-order response from Gujarat, they fell short of the imposing 235-run target, and a top two finish now hangs in the balance.
Jadeja, at 36 years of age, will be one of India's most experienced players going into the England series. Will the CSK man be named captain or not is a question yet to be answered. However, his message of gratitude on Instagram has sparked discussion and debate on whether the record-holder in tests deserves control of the team.
In a thrilling IPL match, Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh celebrated the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler by mimicking teammate Digvesh Rathi's signature notebook celebration. Rathi was suspended for a match. Akash's slower ball deceived Buttler, disrupting Gujarat Titans' chase of 236 runs.
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Rivaba Jadeja expressed her pride as Ravindra Jadeja became the longest-reigning No.1 Test all-rounder, a moment of honour for their family and Indian cricket fans. She acknowledged India's progress in sports and thanked the Indian team's players and coaches. As per the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Jadeja holds the top spot with 400 points, comfortably ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sits second with 327 points.