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South Africa have named their squad for the World Test Championship Final, with pacer Lungi Ngidi making his return to the side. The formidable 15-member squad, featuring the likes of Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj, will be led by Temba Bavuma. South Africa will be clashing with Australia in their first-ever WTC Final beginning 11 June at…
Virat Kohli’s recent retirement from Test cricket has created a precarious void in the team's batting lineup—particularly at the crucial No. 4 position. Since the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar from international cricket in 2013, Kohli seamlessly took over the responsibility of anchoring India’s middle order. Now, with his exit from the format, India face a challenging dilemma. There have been opinions that Shubman…
Bringing an end to a significant chapter in their decorated careers, Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from Test cricket in the space of a week. Rohit announced his retirement from Test on May 7, while Kohli called time on his Test career on May 12. Having already retired from T20Is, the only format now available to them is the ODIs. Rohit and Kohli, who have been two pillars of Indian cricket for over a…
In a heartfelt response to legendary Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket , former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his surprise and admiration for the accomplished batsman. Kohli announced his decision to retire from Test cricket on Monday, concluding a distinguished career that spanned almost fourteen years. Shastri, who served as India's head coach, shared a close professional relationship with Kohli…
Australia have revealed their squad for the highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final and the following Test tour of West Indies, bringing back several key players to strengthen their squad. The group, which remains largely unchanged from the side that convincingly beat Sri Lanka and India last summer, will welcome the return of young all-rounder Cameron Green , who had been on the sidelines following back…
On Monday, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket , bringing an end to a rollicking 14-year career that has left an indelible mark on the sport. Kohli, regarded as one of the best cricketers of this generation, ended his career as one of the most successful captains. The talented batter's announcement to call time on his Test career has elicited an outpouring of reactions from fellow and former cricketers.…
Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to one of the most distinguished careers. Having played 123 Tests, Kohli finishes up with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 55.57, including 30 hundreds and 31 fifties. "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me…
Indian cricket legend Rohit Sharma bowed out from T20I cricket after leading India to the Men's T20 World Cup title last year in June in Barbados. India had claimed a seven-run victory over South Africa in the final, with Virat Kohli cracking 76 from 59 balls. The T20I title victory marked India’s first ICC title win in 11 years. Meanwhile, speaking on his T20I retirement, Rohit Sharma said that he had already made up his mind to retire from the…
Gujarat Titans have resumed their training sessions, despite the ongoing suspension of the Indian Premier League following escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The tournament was halted on May 8, and teams are awaiting a decision from the BCCI regarding the resumption of the tournament. As per a report in Cricbuzz, Titans went through a long net session, lasting over three hours between 5:30 pm and 9 pm at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The…
Indian cricket legend Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career. The decision came just ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England, leaving the selectors in a fix to find a suitable successor. Over the course of 67 Tests, Rohit amassed 4301 runs at an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries. Meanwhile, reacting to Rohit’s retirement, former England skipper…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, sharing his views on Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket, has stated that the decorated Indian opener’s days were numbered. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit scored just 164 runs in his last 15 innings. Rohit, meanwhile, announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7 but maintained that he would continue playing ODIs. Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is after leading India to the T20I World Cup…
Indian stalwart Virat Kohli has reportedly informed BCCI of his intention to retire from Test cricket, according to a report by The Indian Express. Meanwhile, top officials have urged him to reconsider this decision. However, Kohli is yet to respond to the request to reconsider his retirement decision. This development comes days after veteran opener and skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket. As per reports, Indian…
