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Shakib Al Hasan Hints At Retirement After 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to call time on his illustrious international career after the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He has also asserted that while he plans to retire from Tests following the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India starting next month, he is also likely to quit T20Is after the ICC T20 World Cup next year in West Indies and the United States of America. Talking to T-Sports, as reported by ESPNCricinfo, Shakib said, "The 2025 Champions Trophy for ODIs and the 2024 T20 World Cup for T20Is. Tests may be sooner. Maybe (after the World Cup)." "I will retire all at once, but I will stop playing each format one by one. I will announce my retirement after the 2025 Champions Trophy." Shakib will be leading Bangladesh during the World Cup, having also captained the side during the Asia Cup earlier this month in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH
Oman will now host one of the men's hockey Olympic Qualifiers after the world body (FIH) withdrew the tournament from Pakistan due to infighting between the national federation and the country's Sports Board. The International Hockey Federation announced that tournament will be held in Muscat from January 15 to 21 next year. The other three FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be played in China (women's - January 15-21 2024) and Spain (women's and men's - January 13-21).
'Lamb Chops, Mutton Curry...': Pakistan Team's Food Menu Upon Hyderabad Arrival Revealed
The Pakistan cricket team has reached Hyderabad, thanks to the timely clearance of their visas. Upon landing in Hyderabad, Babar Azam and his men received a rapturous welcome, with fans turning up in numbers to welcome the men from across the border. Several Pakistan players took to social media to express their delight at the grand welcome they received. Diet is an extremely important part of an athlete's meal, and Pakistan players are truly feasting on some exquisite cuisines in Hyderabad.
Asian Games: India Make Semis Despite Loss To Malaysia In Squash, Confirm A Medal
Indian women's squash team assured themselves of at least a bronze medal despite being blanked 0-3 by Malaysia in their final pool B match at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday. Malaysia and India took the top-two spots in their pool to make the semifinals which guarantee them at least a bronze. In squash the two losing semifinalists also win bronze. India began the day with veteran Joshna Chinappa enduring a 6-11, 2-11, 8-11 defeat to Subramaniam Sivasangari in 21 minutes.
Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Indian Cricket Team Leaves For China
The Indian cricket team has left from India for their much-awaited Asian Games stint on Thursday. They will start their campaign on October 3. Sports Authority of India shared pictures of Team India leaving Mumbai Airport to fly to China. "Men's Cricket team is all set for #AsianGames2022! #TeamIndia have taken off from Mumbai airport, bound for Hangzhou, for their much-anticipated campaign at the #AsianGames2022. We wish them the very best for their performance," SAI Media wrote on their X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Babar Azam's Social Media Says It All As Pakistan Team Reaches India For ODI World Cup
The Pakistan cricket team reached Hyderabad for ODI World Cup participation after a bit of a hiccup with regards to their visa. Babar Azam's men received a grand welcome in Hyderabad upon their arrival ahead of warm-up game against New Zealand. Babar and the rest of the Pakistan players looked in a jolly mood upon their arrival at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad on Wednesday. Babar also took to social media to express his delight at the warm welcome he and his teammates received.
Afghanistan Pacer Naveen-Ul-Haq Set To Retire From ODIs After Cricket World Cup 2023
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq is all set to retire from the ODI format after the conclusion of the upcoming Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan's 24-year-old pacer is in line to face Virat Kohli after he was called up for the World Cup earlier this month. Naveen who made his ODI debut in 2016, hasn't featured for Afghanistan in the ODI format since January 2021. Last year he was in contention to return in the format but said that he was taking a break from the format. Now just a week away from the action-packed tournament, Naveen announced his decision to retire from the 50-over format.