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"After Sachin Tendulkar, He Was The Guy...": Virat Kohli Gets Ultimate Praise After Test Retirement

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has backed the Three Lions to beat a depleted Indian team during the upcoming five-match Test series at home. India, following the retirements of their two stalwarts -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli -- will have their task cut out during the England tour, feel Moeen. Rohit announced his retirement last week before Kohli followed the suit on Monday, ending days of speculation about their uncertain future. Speaking to Sky Sports, Moeen suggested Rohit and Kohli's absence will be a huge boost for the hosts.

Not Virat Kohli, This Player To Captain RCB As Skipper Rajat Patidar Misses KKR Clash

After a midway suspension due to the border tensions between India and Pakistan, IPL 2025 is all set to resume from May 17. The first match after the resumption will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This is going to be an important clash for RCB as a victory in this game will seal their berth in the playoffs. Ahead of the resumption, RCB are dealing with a big blow as their skipper Rajat Patidar is likely to miss the first match.

On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test Retirement, R Ashwin's Blunt 'Gautam Gambhir Remark'

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin believes that the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will cause a major 'leadership vacuum' in the upcoming Test series against England. Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday - just days after a similar decision by Rohit. As a result, the BCCI selectors now have the responsibility of picking the next Indian cricket team skipper. During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah captained the side in absence of Rohit. While some media reports claimed that Shubman Gill is a top contender for the job, Ashwin believes that Bumrah deserves the captaincy but ultimately left the decision with the selectors.

Thailand Open: Former World Number One Kidambi Srikanth Bows Out In Qualifiers

Former world number one Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth failed to qualify for the main round of the Thailand Open 2025 as he crashed out of the tournament with a defeat in his second match in the qualifiers on Tuesday. In the first round of qualifiers, the world championships silver medallist ousted Sankar Subramanian 21-15, 21-17 but lost in the second against Tharun Mannepalli 21-15, 21-17. In his last eight outings, Srikanth, ranked 71st in the men's singles, has managed just one appearance in the quarter-finals, highlighting his turbulent phase. Last year, he made just one semi-final appearance after competing in 14 tournaments.

Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs

SYDNEY :Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

R Praggnanandhaa Draws And Maintains Joint Lead, D Gukesh Loses Again In Chess Classics

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland to maintain joint lead with 3.5 points but compatriot D Gukesh lost a tense battle against Alireza Firouzja of France in the sixth round of Superbet Chess Classics, a part of the grand chess tour. Playing the black side of an English opening, Praggnanandhaa was subjected to some initial tactics by Duda, who is looking forward to come back in the event, but the Indian was quite up to the task in not giving any free-way to his Polish opponent.

Virat Kohli Spoke To Ajit Agarkar Twice, Decided To Quit Tests Over 'Lack Of Freedom': Report

Unarguably one of the most talismanic cricketers to have ever played the game, Virat Kohli bid farewell to the Test format on Monday, sending the entire fraternity in shock. While the decision left quite a few surprised, those in the know suggest that the batter had made up his mind long ago. With a new World Test Championship cycle starting, Virat knew that some things had to change if he and the team had to pull themselves out of the rut they had recently been in. As per reports, Kohli wanted a new challenge, the opportunity of anchoring the team in this phase of transition by returning to the captaincy role. But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had other ideas.

Mohammed Shami Rips Into Report Claiming His Retirement On The Heels Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami launched a scathing tirade after reports claimed that his involvement in India's upcoming tour of England depends on his ability to bowl sustained spells, and some even indicated his imminent retirement. Shami hasn't bowled for India in the whites since the World Test Championship final against Australia in 2023. A long injury layoff kept Shami out of action after the ODI World Cup in the same year.

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"After Sachin Tendulkar, He Was The Guy...": Virat Kohli Gets Ultimate Praise After Test Retirement

Not Virat Kohli, This Player To Captain RCB As Skipper Rajat Patidar Misses KKR Clash

On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test Retirement, R Ashwin's Blunt 'Gautam Gambhir Remark'

Thailand Open: Former World Number One Kidambi Srikanth Bows Out In Qualifiers

Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs

R Praggnanandhaa Draws And Maintains Joint Lead, D Gukesh Loses Again In Chess Classics

Virat Kohli Spoke To Ajit Agarkar Twice, Decided To Quit Tests Over 'Lack Of Freedom': Report

Mohammed Shami Rips Into Report Claiming His Retirement On The Heels Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma