India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket immediately after third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. The sleight of hand off-spinner gets 537 from 106 tests which is second in the Indian record behind Anil Kumble’s 619. Ashwin didn’t get a chance to play in the series-opener in Perth, but made a return to the side for the day-night second test in Adelaide, and picked up one wicket. That contest would become his last, he was dropped from Brisbane. "Today will
Dawid Malan announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, reflecting on his career with England as a challenging yet rewarding journey. Despite facing numerous hurdles, Malan's contributions to the team have been significant. Explore his career highlights and the impact of his decision to step away from the international stage. In October, Malan agreed to a central contract lasting 12 months and went on to be England's top run-scorer during their disappointing defense of the 50-over World Cup title in India. Despite
The Champion Trophy 2025 is poised to be one of the most awaited justice events, and the highlight is really the clash between India and Pakistan. The match, listed to take place in Dubai, has formerly generated immense excitement among cricket fans around the world. Then everything you need to know about this high- stakes encounter: Venue Dubai International Stadium The Dubai International Stadium is recognised in the world for its state- of- the- art installations and peaceful atmosphere, and will host the
In the world of cricket, the image of Bangladeshi umpires has often been overshadowed by the theatrics of players like Shakib Al Hasan. However, Sharfuddoula Ibn Shahid is challenging this stereotype and making significant strides for Bangladeshi umpires on the global stage. In a recent blockbuster Test match in Brisbane, Sharfuddoula officiated as a neutral umpire, marking only the second time a Bangladeshi umpire had achieved this distinction in Test cricket. His competent performance in Brisbane follows a series of notable assignments, including
West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, calling time on a career which saw him feature more than 200 times across one-day and Twenty20 internationals. Pollard, 34, played 123 ODIs and 101 T20s for West Indies since making his debut in 2007, scoring 4,275 runs and taking 97 wickets in total. The Trinidadian all-rounder was part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2012. He led West Indies 61 times in the two
England men's cricket team head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in the wake of his side's humiliating performance in the Ashes. England men's cricket team head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in the wake of his side's humiliating performance in the recently-concluded Ashes series. The decision comes hours after Ashley Giles stepped down as ECB's managing director. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that Silverwood has parted ways with the senior men's side,
India vs England: With the win in the 2nd Test against England in Chennai, Virat Kohli equalled MS Dhoni's record of success at home as Test skipper. Virat Kohli became the joint most successful India captain in Tests at home, equalling MS Dhoni's record of 21 wins. Kohli has captained the team in India in 28 Tests, with just two losses and five draws. Dhoni, on the other hand, had 21 wins after leading the team in 30 Tests at home with three
The international cricket season in full bloom right now. England and Sri Lanka, India and Australia, Bangladesh and the West Indies and Pakistan and New Zealand are all engaged in battles in different formats of the game. By the end of the year, more important tours and matches would have commenced. As so many teams battle it out, there will be a lot of records and landmarks achieved. Here is a look at five interesting approaching milestones in international cricket. Shikhar Dhawan approaching