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Former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez calls time on ODI and Test career
South Africa batter Mignon du Preez, who played a major role in knocking India out of the recent Women's World Cup, has announced her retirement from ODIs and Tests with immediate effect. The former South Africa captain took the decision to concentrate on T20 cricket and spend more time with family. "I've been wonderfully fortunate to play in four ICC ODI World Cups to date. These have been some of my most treasured memories in life. I would however love to prioritise time with my family and hopefully start a family of my own soon," she said in a CSA statement.
Former South Africa Captain Mignon Du Preez Calls Time On ODI, Test Career
South Africa batter Mignon du Preez, who played a major role in knocking India out of the recent Women's World Cup, has announced her retirement from ODIs and Tests with immediate effect. The former South Africa captain took the decision to concentrate on T20 cricket and spend more time with family. "I've been wonderfully fortunate to play in four ICC ODI World Cups to date. These have been some of my most treasured memories in life. I would however love to prioritise time with my family and hopefully start a family of my own soon," she said in a CSA statement.
Katy Nicholls has no plans to end career as she gets ready to become a mother
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Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez has a decision to make this summer as he continues to be linked with a move to Tottenham, says transfer insider Dean Jones.
Gagner's 500th career point highlights 2-goal effort in Red Wings win over Jets
Sam Gagner recorded his 500th NHL career point with a shorthanded goal and added an empty-netter to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Wednesday in Winnipeg.
Rishabh Pant Recalls "Turning Point" In Career, When He Took Painkillers To Bat
Since making his India debut in 2017 in a T20I match vs England, Rishabh Pant has been through plenty of ups and downs in his young career. From being heralded as MS Dhoni's successor and being criticized for his mistakes, to cementing his spot in the India playing XI, Pant is now being considered a future captain for the national team. Speaking to Jemimah Rodrigues on Dream11, the wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the "turning point" in his career which made him a fan-favourite and also a crucial cog in India's playing XI.