Ravi Shastri pays tribute to Rohit Sharma following ODI retirement news
Following reports of his retirement, Ravi Shastri paid tribute to Rohit Sharma, who concludes a decorated ODI career featuring 11,757 runs, 33 centuries, and three double hundreds.
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Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz suspended for three months after failing drug test
All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz received a three-month suspension, backdated to May 1, after testing positive for a cannabis metabolite. The ban can be reduced to one month upon completing rehabilitation.
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LPL co-owner Manjot Kalra arrested in Colombo over match-fixing allegations
Former Indian cricketer and Lanka Premier League co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested at a Colombo hotel for allegedly attempting to pay a player 9.5 million rupees for match-fixing.
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Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 guides England to four-wicket win over India to level series
Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 and shared a key 72-run partnership with Will Jacks to help England chase down 234 and beat India by four wickets in Cardiff, leveling the ODI series.
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Players and officials criticize ICC over revised format for 2027 ODI World Cup
The World Cricketers’ Association and associate captains have criticized the ICC’s revised 2027 World Cup format, arguing the new three-stage structure reduces opportunities for emerging nations.
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ICC hands Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz three-month ban for cannabis metabolite
Mohammad Nawaz received a three-month ban after testing positive for a cannabis-related substance during the T20 World Cup. The ban was backdated to May 1 and has been lifted following rehabilitation.
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Rohit Sharma reportedly faces drop as India’s first-choice ODI opener after Lord’s match
Selectors have reportedly decided that Rohit Sharma will no longer be India’s first-choice ODI opener after the series finale at Lord’s, as the team looks to transition to younger players.
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England’s ‘Bazball’ era ends following Brendon McCullum’s exit and Ben Stokes’ retirement
England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ era has reportedly concluded following the sacking of coach Brendon McCullum and the retirement of Ben Stokes, leaving the team to seek a new direction.
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Jayden Lennox stars as New Zealand defeat West Indies by six wickets in third ODI
Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox helped New Zealand bowl out the West Indies for 140 before the visitors comfortably chased down the target in 39.3 overs to secure a six-wicket victory.
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Washington Freedom defeat San Francisco Unicorns to reach MLC 2026 final
Led by a powerful batting display from Andries Gous, Washington Freedom secured a narrow seven-run victory over the San Francisco Unicorns to book their spot in the MLC 2026 final.
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Mohammad Kaif criticizes India’s decision to play injured Washington Sundar in second ODI
Former batter Mohammad Kaif questioned the team management for playing an injured Washington Sundar against England. Sundar was unable to bowl, forcing Shivam Dube to fill in as the fifth bowler.
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Aiden Markram and Laura Wolvaardt dominate major honors at CSA Awards 2026
Aiden Markram and Laura Wolvaardt swept the top individual honors at the Cricket South Africa Awards, while spinner Simon Harmer was named Test Player of the Year after taking 30 wickets.
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Rohit Sharma’s batting form raises concerns for India’s ODI World Cup plans
Rohit Sharma has scored just 37 runs across two ODIs against England, struggling with a low strike rate of 54.41 and raising doubts about his role in India’s long-term ODI World Cup plans.
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Kranti Gaud reflects on historic five-wicket haul in first women’s Test at Lord’s
The 22-year-old bowler Kranti Gaud reflected on her journey after making history with a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the inaugural women’s Test match played at Lord’s.
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Joe Root highlights challenges for young batters in 50-over cricket
England batsman Joe Root explained that a lack of exposure to the 50-over format makes it difficult for younger players, forcing them to learn on the job during ODI matches.
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