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R Ashwin Reveals What Made Him Contemplate Retirement: "When I Didn't Start In Perth..."

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin finally revealed what led to his international retirement midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin decided to announce his retirement after the third Test match at The Gabba - a decision that took the cricketing world by surprise. During an interaction on the Mike Testing 1, 2, 3' podcast, Ashwin said that he wanted to retire after the Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai where he scored a century and claimed a six-wicket haul. However, he decided to prolong his career due to his good form and sensational run of results.

Shadman Islam's Ton Gives Bangladesh Lead In 2nd Test Against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam smashed a century in the second Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, giving the hosts a lead of 64 runs at the end of the second day with three wickets in hand. Bangladesh were 291-7 at the close, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16) and Taijul Islam (5) remaining not out, in response to Zimbabwe's first innings total of 227. Shadman recorded a career-best knock of 120 and partnered with Anamul Haque in a first-wicket stand of 118 runs, only the 10th time that Bangladesh's openers had passed the 100-run mark in Tests. Despite Shadman's century, the other batsmen failed to exploit the dry and slow surface at Chattogram after a good start.

Ex-India Star In Contention To Become Spin Bowling Coach At BCCI's COE. Not Anil Kumble Or Harbhajan Singh

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi has thrown his hat in the ring for the post of spin bowling coach at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) that was vacated by Sairaj Bahutule earlier this year. The COE was earlier known as the National Cricket Academy when it was based out of the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It remains in the city but is now operational from a new location after BCCI purchased land to build a more expansive facility. Bahutule resigned to become an assistant coach in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.

"Olympics Is Making Golf Less Elitist": R&A's Roger Bathurst

Introduction of golf in the Olympic Games back in 2016 after more than a 100-year gap has helped it shed the so-called elitist tag, Roger Bathurst, Chairman (Rules) of The R&A, said during the curtain raiser press conference for the Level 3 Tournament Administrators & Referees Seminar (TARS) here at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort on Saturday.

Bennett fifty trumps Mehidy five-for, Zimbabwe edge out Bangladesh

DHAKA : Opener Brian Bennett hit his second fifty of the match to set up Zimbabwe's thrilling three-wicket victory in the opening test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma Told To 'Look In Mirror' By Australia Great Amid Future Talks: "Can't Get..."

Australia legend Steve Waugh believes under-fire Rohit Sharma can't afford to be "complacent or relax" if he wants to continue serving Indian cricket, including making a call on his captaincy ahead of the upcoming Test series against England. With questions swirling around Rohit's future, Waugh said the decision to lead India must come from the man himself. India will begin their 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with the England series starting in June.

Fatima Sana Named Captain Of ICC's 2025 Women's ODI WC Qualifiers Team Of The Tournament

Fast-bowling all-rounder Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana was selected as the captain of the 2025 Women's ODI WC qualifiers' team of the tournament, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday. Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal are the other players from the Pakistan team included in the qualifiers' team of the tournament, where the hosts and Bangladesh sealed their spots for the ODI World Cup to be held later this year in India. They are joined by West Indies' skipper Hayley Matthews, all-rounders Chinelle Henry and Aaliyah Alleyne, as well as Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana, and Sharmin Akhter. Scotland's duo of Katherine Fraser and Kathryn Bryce complete the rest of the line-up, with Rabeya Khan of Bangladesh named as the 12th player.

In Tit-For-Tat Move, Pakistan Refuses To Travel To India For Women's World Cup 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday announced that their women's team will not travel to India for the ICC ODI World Cup later this year and play their matches at a neutral venue, following the hybrid model accepted earlier this year. When Pakistan hosted ICC Champions Trophy recently, BCCI had refused to send Indian team across the border due to diplomatic tension between the two nations and their matches were held in Dubai. A hybrid model was agreed upon that allowed both India and Pakistan to play their matches at neutral venues if one of the two countries was to host an ICC event.

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R Ashwin Reveals What Made Him Contemplate Retirement: "When I Didn't Start In Perth..."

Shadman Islam's Ton Gives Bangladesh Lead In 2nd Test Against Zimbabwe

Ex-India Star In Contention To Become Spin Bowling Coach At BCCI's COE. Not Anil Kumble Or Harbhajan Singh

"Olympics Is Making Golf Less Elitist": R&A's Roger Bathurst

Bennett fifty trumps Mehidy five-for, Zimbabwe edge out Bangladesh

Rohit Sharma Told To 'Look In Mirror' By Australia Great Amid Future Talks: "Can't Get..."

Fatima Sana Named Captain Of ICC's 2025 Women's ODI WC Qualifiers Team Of The Tournament

In Tit-For-Tat Move, Pakistan Refuses To Travel To India For Women's World Cup 2025