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BCCI Clarifies Stand On Rohit Sharma's Sudden Retirement: "We Do Not Put Any Pressure..."

Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket was a personal decision and there was no pressure put on him by the BCCI to take that call, its vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday. Rohit announced his retirement on Wednesday ahead of the five-match Test series in England beginning on June 20. "As far as Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket is concerned, he has made his own decision. It is our policy that the players who take the decision of retirement — we do not put any pressure on them, nor do we suggest anything, nor do we say anything,” Shukla told PTI Videos.

Beckham and Neville part of new ownership group at English soccer club Salford

LONDON: David Beckham and Gary Neville are part of a new consortium to have taken ownership of English fourth-tier soccer club Salford City. The club were previously owned by Beckham, Neville and other former Manchester United teammates in their so-called “Class of ‘92” — Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville — along with Singapore businessman Peter Lim. A new ownership group, containing Beckham, Gary Neville and other shareholders from the United States, India and England, has bought Salford and have committed to “invest significantly in the club, the team and their facilities,” Salford said on Thursday.

BCCI moves IPL match from Dharamsala but says foreign players are 'comfortable'

NEW DELHI : An Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala has been shifted to Ahmedabad but the IPL's foreign players are happy to play on despite the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, the secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) told Reuters on Thursday.

Sachin Tendulkar's Tear-Jerking Post As Rohit Sharma Announces Shock Test Retirement

Rohit Sharma's Test retirement sent a wave of shock all across the cricketing fraternity. The India captain looked set to be leading the troops on the tour of England, but just as conversations around team selection for the series began, Rohit dropped a bomb by quitting the red-ball format. As Rohit bows out as a great of the game, even in the whites, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional post, as a tribute for the 38-year-old.

After Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement, Sourav Ganguly Says: "BCCI's Work Is To Support..."

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a celebrated chapter in his international career. The 38-year-old batter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, expressing gratitude to fans and reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly made an interesting observation after Rohit's retirement from the longest format.

Rekap Taipei Open 2025: 6 Wakil Indonesia ke Perempatfinal

Enam wakil Indonesia berhasil melaju ke perempatfinal turnamen bulutangkis Taipei Open 2025. Sedangkan empat wakil lainnya harus angkat koper di 16 besar.

Extraordinary developments are affecting cricket’s top echelons

Cricket’s changing landscape is generating unanticipated situations. These are occurring not just because of cricket but also because of geopolitics. These are most notable on the Asian subcontinent where increased tensions threaten to cause further fissures in the rivalry between India’s and Pakistan’s cricket teams.

"What's Wrong With You?" How Virat Kohli Comforts His Old Friends During Conversations

Virat Kohli is among the best batters the world of cricket has ever seen. The player made his India debut in 2008 and never looked back since then. With hard work and consistent performance, Kohli turned out to be a nightmare even for the greatest bowlers who played against him. While his sensational run in international cricket continued, Kohli also kept shinging in the Indian Premier League. No doubt, Kohli's value has increased in multiple folds in the last 17 years due to his terrific performances in international cricket and IPL. However, the player tries to maintain that his stature doesn't impact his bond with his old friends.

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BCCI Clarifies Stand On Rohit Sharma's Sudden Retirement: "We Do Not Put Any Pressure..."

Beckham and Neville part of new ownership group at English soccer club Salford

BCCI moves IPL match from Dharamsala but says foreign players are 'comfortable'

Sachin Tendulkar's Tear-Jerking Post As Rohit Sharma Announces Shock Test Retirement

After Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement, Sourav Ganguly Says: "BCCI's Work Is To Support..."

Rekap Taipei Open 2025: 6 Wakil Indonesia ke Perempatfinal

Extraordinary developments are affecting cricket’s top echelons

"What's Wrong With You?" How Virat Kohli Comforts His Old Friends During Conversations