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"When guys like these retire...": Ajit Agarkar on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ashwin

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 24 (ANI): Chairman of India Men's Senior Selection Committee Ajit Agarkar reflected on Indian veteran Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from test cricket.

Agarkar highlighted the difficulty of replacing stalwarts like Ashwin, who retired earlier this year, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. He emphasised their significant contributions and the respect ea

BCCI to announce India's squad for upcoming five-match Test series against England tomorrow

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 23 (ANI): The Men's Selection Committee will announce India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting from June 20 on Saturday in Mumbai, as per a release from BCCI.

The Selection Meeting will be followed by a press conference. The Indian cricket team is set to tour England in 2025 for a five-match Test series, part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test C

"Jos is going to be a big loss for us": GT batter Sherfane Rutherford on Butler's absence in IPL playoffs

New Delhi [India] May 23 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sherfane Rutherford acknowledged that GT wicketkeeper/batter Jos Buttler's absence for the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs is going to be a 'big loss' as he is set to fly back to England for their home series against West Indies starting from May 29.

However, he emphasised that this situation presents an opportunity for the remaining play

"Jos is going to be a big loss for us": GT batter Sherfane Rutherford on Butler's absense in IPL playoffs

New Delhi [India] May 23 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sherfane Rutherford acknowledged that GT wicketkeeper/batter Jos Buttler's absence for the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs is going to be a 'big loss' as he is set to fly back to England for their home series against West Indies starting from May 29.

However, he emphasised that this situation presents an opportunity for the remaining play

Charlotte Edwards era begins in style as England outclass West Indies in T20I opener

Canterbury [UK], May 22 (ANI): Charlotte Edwards couldn't have asked for a better start to her tenure as head coach, as England produced a commanding performance to defeat West Indies in the opening match of the T20I series, as per the official website of the ICC.

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews lit up the first innings with a brilliant unbeaten century (100*), anchoring her side to a competitive total of 147

Steven Smith set for brief MLC 2025 stint with Washington Freedom amid tight international schedule

Washington DC [US], May 21 (ANI): Steven Smith is likely to play a few matches for Washington Freedom in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, in the short gap between Australia's World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa and their tour of the West Indies, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Washington Freedom announced that Smith 'will feature' in two games, but the final approval is still being sorted out

West Indies Test captain Chase reveals "ultimatum" from mother helped him "carry" his cricket to "next level"

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Roston Chase, the newly crowned West Indies Test captain, revealed how an 'ultimatum he received from his mother during his initial phase of his career served as a 'driving force' and helped carry his cricket to the 'next level'.

A couple of days ago, Chase was named the West Indies skipper after Shai Hope opted out of the running for the Test captaincy, preferring to focus on hi

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians signs Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) have picked England wicketkeeper/batter Jonny Bairstow, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka, and England seamer Richard Gleeson as replacements for Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, and Ryan Rickelton, who will leave for national duties, as per IPL Media Advisory.

Jacks had returned to India ahead of MI's final two group-stage games but will be unavailable for the season

Ireland Curtis Campher, Craig Young ruled out of three-game series against West Indies due to injury

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher and seamer raig Young Chave been ruled out of the three-game series against West Indies after picking up injuries, according to the ICC.

Injury has forced Ireland to make two late changes to their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series at home against the West Indies.

Curtis Campher fractured his finger in the nets when batting, whil

Adil Rashid backs Brook to balance white-ball captaincy with Test role

London [UK], May 19 (ANI): Ahead of his side's one-off Test against Zimbabwe on May 22 at Nottingham, England spin veteran Adil Rashid expressed that the newly-appointed white-ball captain Harry Brook can thrive as a leader in ODIs and T20Is while also fulfilling his commitments in Test cricket as a pure batter in non-captaincy role.

Brook was announced as England's new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's

"100 Test wickets would be really special...": Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani

London [UK], May 19 (ANI): Ahead of his side's one-off Test match against England, Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani admitted that taking 100 Test wickets 'would be really special.'

England will host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test from May 22 at Nottingham in a bid to prepare for the home series against India starting from June 20.

Speaking about getting to the milestone ahead of the game, Muzarabani said a

The ultimate guide to WTC final as Australia seek to defend title

Melbourne [Australia], May 19 (ANI): Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023.

On the other side, a determined South Africa aims for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. South Africa and Australia announced their squads f

IPL 2025: KL Rahul accomplishes unprecedented century milestone during GT clash

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul became the first ever player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century atleast for three different franchises.

KL achieved this record during his side's IPL game against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

During the game, KL was at his most destructive and exhibited immense calm under pressure,

IPL 2025: KL Rahul accomplishes unprecedented century milestone during RR clash

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul became the first ever player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century atleast for three different franchises.

KL achieved this record during his side's IPL game against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

During the game, KL was at his most destructive and exhibited immense calm under pressure,

IPL: KL Rahul completes 8,000 runs in T20 cricket, surpasses Virat Kohli to become fastest Indian to reach milestone

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul completed 8,000 runs in T20 cricket after posting a memorable century against Gujarat Titans (GT) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Delhi on Sunday.

During the clash against GT, KL smashed a brilliant 112* in just 65 balls, his knock was decorated with 14 fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 172.31.

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