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England's talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals (ODI) and was included in the squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.
Pakistan's Wahab Riaz has retired from international cricket, drawing the curtain on a 15-year career, the left-arm fast bowler announced on Wednesday.
Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, August 16. Wahab, who last played for Pakistan in December 2020, was appointed as the caretaker Sports Minister of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The 38-year-old, however, will continue to play franchise cricket across the globe. In his international career, Wahab played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is, picking a total of 237 wickets across formats. Taking to Twitter, Wahab announced his decision to bid adieu to international cricket, and thanked everyone associated with him in his journey.
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan remains one of the most decorated cricketers in the country's history. It was under his leadership that Pakistan won the 1992 World Cup. But, as Pakistan Cricket Board shared a video on social media, remembering the contributions of some of its greatest players, there was no mention of Imran Khan. Furious with the board's decision, fans took to Twitter to slam the PCB for its action. Even former chairman of the board, Khalid Mahmood, demanded the withdrawal of the video released by the PCB on Independence Day for ignoring Imran Khan's contribution to the game in the country.
Virat Kohli is one of the most disciplined sportspersons in the world. This is the reason he has become an icon and inspiration for many budding players across the globe. One of the biggest strengths of the player is his ability to keep himself focused despite various obstructions and distractions. The India star once again proved the mettle of his discipline on August 15. As India celebrated 77th Independence Day on Thursday with majority of the people having a holiday, Kohli made sure he didn't skip his practice.
Virat Kohli is one of the best batters world cricket has ever seen. From his breathtaking knocks to outstanding shots, there are many things about Kohli that always make him the cynosure of all eyes during a game of cricket. Be it Tests, ODIs or T20Is, Kohli has excelled in each format of international cricket. His adaptability across formats makes him such a special player. It is known to all that the right-handed batter enjoys a massive fan following across the globe and the boundaries of his fans are not limited, even it has to go cross-border to Pakistan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued show-cause notices to its players participating in the minor leagues in the USA without obtaining the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOCs). The PCB has acted after Test player Fawad Alam moved to the USA to play cricket and with the eventual aim of settling down in the country. At present, several notable players — including those who have represented Pakistan on international circuit — including Sohaib Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal, Hussain Talat, Ali Shafiq, Imad Butt, Usman Shanwari, Umaid Asif, Zeeshan Ashraf, Saif Badar, Mukhtar Ahmed and Nauman Anwar are playing in the USA.
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