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"RCB Journey Not Over": Glenn Maxwell Narrates Beautiful Exit Call With Franchise Bosses

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opened up on his exit from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after being released by the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. RCB picked up Maxwell for Rs 14.25 crore ahead of IPL 2021. However, he managed just 52 runs from 10 matches last season, prompting RCB to release him from his current contract. While speaking on ESPN's Around The Wicket podcast, Maxwell has shared the inside details of his 'exit meeting' with head coach Andy Flower and Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at RCB.

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KL Rahul To Replace Rohit Sharma For Perth Test? Report Reveals 'India A' Experiment

Seasoned batter K.L. Rahul and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel have been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game against Australia A, starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. IANS had reported on Monday that Rahul and Jurel would link up with the India A team after leaving for Melbourne following the third Test against New Zealand, which the Rohit Sharma-led side lost by 25 runs to suffer a historic 3-0 defeat.

"Saying Goodbye To Players Is Never Easy": RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

Upon hearing that he was not retained for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, big-hitting Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed about having a 30-minute discussion on a call with Royal Challengers Bengaluru's think-tank about the reasons. Now, Mo Bobat, RCB's director of cricket, has stated that the call to Maxwell was part of the franchise's commitment to nurturing strong relationships from the outset and maintaining them until the very end. "At RCB, culture isn't just about the middle of the journey, where everyone is together. It's about building strong bonds at the start and honouring them at the end. Induction and exit are key for cultural connection, and we're mindful of these phases," said Bobat in a statement issued by RCB to IANS.

Rohit Sharma "Should Come At...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Bold Batting Order Advice For Out-Of-Form India Captain

Indian opener Rohit Sharma is going through a tough time in Test cricket. While in captaincy he has got some unwanted records registered under his name, Rohit's batting has also been poor. The right-handed batter scored 91 runs across six innings of the three-match Test series against New Zealand that India lost 3-0. Despite the last two matches being played on complete spin-friendly tracks, Rohit was dismissed by fast bowlers thrice out of four times. Reacting to the India Test captain's poor performance, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has shared a piece of advice for him.

Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test

Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a summer series, have been recalled to the starting line-up for Friday's blockbuster Test with New Zealand.

Shreyas Iyer Sends Loud Message To BCCI Amid Batting Crisis Ahead Of India vs Australia Tests

Shreyas Iyer returned to Ranji Trophy with another cracking 152 not out to power Mumbai to a dominating 385/3 against Odisha in their Elite Group A clash's first day, on Wednesday. Iyer found strong support from Siddhesh Lad, who made 116 not out (234 balls, 14x4s) as the two middle-order batters tore into the Odisha bowling, putting on 231 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket stand. India batter Iyer's belligerent knock off 164 balls included 18 fours and four sixes and this was his second consecutive ton in Ranji Trophy this season as he scored 142 in his previous appearance.

David Warner To Make Captaincy Return After 6 Years. Set To Lead This Team

Australian star David Warner was on Wednesday appointed as captain of Big Bash League side Sydney Thunder, returning to a leadership role in Australian cricket six years after being implicated in the ball-tampering scandal on a tour of South Africa. His lifetime leadership ban was overturned by Cricket Australia last month, paving the way for his captaincy before he bids goodbye to competitive cricket. He retired from the international game after Australia elimination in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean in June. Warner, 38, served a one-year ban from the game for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal in 2018 alongside Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.

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"RCB Journey Not Over": Glenn Maxwell Narrates Beautiful Exit Call With Franchise Bosses

What sport is on TV this weekend?

KL Rahul To Replace Rohit Sharma For Perth Test? Report Reveals 'India A' Experiment

"Saying Goodbye To Players Is Never Easy": RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

Rohit Sharma "Should Come At...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Bold Batting Order Advice For Out-Of-Form India Captain

Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test

Shreyas Iyer Sends Loud Message To BCCI Amid Batting Crisis Ahead Of India vs Australia Tests

David Warner To Make Captaincy Return After 6 Years. Set To Lead This Team