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"Olympics At LA 2028...": Jay Shah's Big Announcement Right After Becoming ICC Chairman

India's Jay Shah was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will be taking over from Greg Barclay in December this year. Shah, who has been serving as the Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Barclay decided not to seek a third term.

"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team's maiden Test win against Pakistan on Sunday, in which all-rounder Shakib took three second-innings wickets, was a tribute to the hundreds killed during protests that forced former premier Sheikh Hasina from power. Bangladesh endured weeks of student-led protests that resulted in Hasina fleeing to India by helicopter on August 5, ending 15 years of autocratic rule.

Watch: Ben Stokes' Lookalike Spotted Once Again. Hilarious Exchange Goes Viral

England captain Ben Stokes may not be playing in the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury, but he's still involved within the England dressing room. This allowed a hilarious moment to take place at Old Trafford on Friday, where the match cameras were able to capture a man in the crowd who looked like a carbon copy of Stokes. With Stokes present at the ground, fans could also grab his laughing reaction after seeing his lookalike on the big screen. Much like Stokes, this fan possessed a ginger hairstyle and beard. When he was shown on screen, the England captain raised his thumb in approval. However, moments later, the fan would open his jacket to reveal 'Stokesy 55' written on the back of his jersey.

"Expected The Pitch To...": Shan Masood On Controversial Selection Call As Pakistan Lose First-Ever Test vs Bangladesh

Pakistan captain Shan Masood on Sunday defended the decision to select four pace bowlers and no specialist spinner for the first Test, which the hosts lost to Bangladesh by 10 wickets. It was Pakistan's first ever defeat against Bangladesh in a Test. Masood, who failed with the bat in both innings, refused to admit that it was a bad call to go in without a specialist spinner even after Shakib ul Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz shared seven wickets on the final day to bowl out Pakistan for just 146 runs.

"Could See End Of The Tunnel": KL Rahul's Explosive Revelation On His Career

Indian cricket team star KL Rahul opened up about the short shelf life of an athlete's career and spoke about his thoughts regarding retirement. Rahul did not have a good outing with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he even struggled to find a spot in the Indian cricket team for quite a few games. In a recent interaction, Rahul said that he has started planning his life after the eventual retirement and even said that he can already see the "end of the tunnel".

KL Rahul Set To Be Axed As LSG Captain, These 2 Stars Leading Race To Replace Him: Report

Star wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul is set to be retained by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025, but not as a captain. IANS understands that the captaincy pressure is the main reason for Rahul stepping down from the role as he wants to contribute more with the bat. However, it remains uncertain who will be leading the team in the upcoming edition of IPL 2025. Sources close to the Lucknow franchise confirmed that Rahul will be retained but the captaincy role remains uncertain; Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran are the two big names that are in the race.

"KL Rahul Met LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka, Wants Retention But...": Report Makes Big Revelation

The last season didn't end on a happy note but senior India batter KL Rahul has expressed his intentions about being retained to Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka although no such assurances have been given by the top boss. Rahul, a former national team vice captain, is no longer in the scheme of things as far as India's T20 format is concerned. Rahul led LSG to play-offs in the first two IPL seasons, but it was widely believed that Gautam Gambhir's strategic acumen had a lot to do with it rather than his leadership, which got thoroughly exposed in the third season.

Virat Kohli's Unmissable Post As Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement

Senior batter Virat Kohli on Sunday hailed Shikhar Dhawan as one of India's most dependable openers, noting that while his fervour, sportsmanship and signature smile will be missed, his enduring legacy will forever resonate. The premier top-order batter, Dhawan announced his retirement from all form of cricket on Saturday.

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"Olympics At LA 2028...": Jay Shah's Big Announcement Right After Becoming ICC Chairman

"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan

Watch: Ben Stokes' Lookalike Spotted Once Again. Hilarious Exchange Goes Viral

"Expected The Pitch To...": Shan Masood On Controversial Selection Call As Pakistan Lose First-Ever Test vs Bangladesh

"Could See End Of The Tunnel": KL Rahul's Explosive Revelation On His Career

KL Rahul Set To Be Axed As LSG Captain, These 2 Stars Leading Race To Replace Him: Report

"KL Rahul Met LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka, Wants Retention But...": Report Makes Big Revelation

Virat Kohli's Unmissable Post As Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement