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Nicholas Pooran Slams Fifty At 250 Strike Rate, West Indies Cruise To Victory vs South Africa In 1st T20I

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Friday. West Indies put the visitors in to bat, in the first of the three match series, and made a strong start with the bowl. The Caribbean side limited South Africa to 42-5 from the opening eight overs, with seamer Matthew Forde picking up the wickets of Ryan Rickelton (4) and skipper Aiden Markram (14).

Former India opener Dhawan retires

NEW DELHI : Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from cricket on Saturday, dropping curtains on a career in which he established himself as a prolific top order batter.

"Popped Painkillers And...": Shikhar Dhawan Picks His Favourite Knock For India

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket through a video message on social media on Saturday. During his illustrious career with the Indian cricket team, Dhawan played a number of sensational knocks on the international stage. The left-handed batter impressed everyone with a brilliant 187 on Test debut against Australia. However, Dhawan picked his knock of 117 against Australia during the 2019 World Cup as his favourite as it showcased his grit and determination.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan's Special Message For Fans After Announcing Retirement

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last donned the national jersey, saying that he leaves the scene a content man after representing the country in all three formats. The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022. "As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind!," Dhawan said in a post on 'X'.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Bangladesh Near Pakistan's Total

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4, LIVE Updates: Bangladesh fought their way back into the game on Day 3, ending on 316/5 at stumps, trailing Pakistan by 132 runs. Opener Shadman Islam played a fine knock of 93 to set the tone, while half-centuries from the Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das meant that Bangladesh stayed in the hunt. Rahim and Litton stayed unbeaten overnight, and have the potential to close in on, if not overtake, Pakistan's total. Shaheen Afridi is still wicketless, but would hope to give a few breakthroughs and maintain Pakistan's lead. (Live Scorecard)

Not 1, Not 2, But 3 Super Overs: Thrilling T20 Game Sets World Record. Watch

Not one, not two, but three Super Overs. Yes, you heard it right. History unfolded in the ongoing season of the Maharaja T20 Trophy as a match between Bengaluru Blasters and Hubli Tigers witnessed a triple super-over for the first time in T20 cricket history. After being put into bat, Hubli Tigers put 164 runs on the board. Captain Mayank Agarwal hit a fifty but the Blasters' could only match the total, denied a win due to run out off the last ball. After the scores were tied for the first time, Agarwal came out to bat once again in the first Super Over. However, he was dismissed for a golden duck, with the Blasters putting 10 runs on the board.

"Only 1 Pic As A Group": Virat Kohli Tells Fan In Viral Video Before Catching Train

Away from the chaos, star India batter Virat Kohli is spending time with his family in London. In a viral video, Kohli was seen catching a train somewhere in London, before some locals recognised him and approached him for a picture. Kohli, however, seemed to be in a rush as he told a fan that he will only click one picture, that too in a group. Kohli then went inside the station to catch a train. In the video, Kohli was seen wearing a Hazelnut coloured hoodie paired with a black track pant and white sneakers.

"Will Miss You Gabbar": Internet Reacts As Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement

India's seasoned opener, Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old brought the curtains down on his illustrious career by taking to Instagram and sharing an emotional message to announce his decision. He thanked everyone who supported him in his remarkable career, which saw him earn various accolades. "I am standing at a point where when I look back, I only see memories and a new life when I look forward. It was always my dream to play for India, and I got to live it. I am thankful to a lot of people for that. First of all, my family, my childhood coaches and then my team that I played with for so many years. I got a new family, fame and love. But it is said that to move forward, you need to flip the pages," Dhawan said in a video posted on his official Instagram handle.

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Nicholas Pooran Slams Fifty At 250 Strike Rate, West Indies Cruise To Victory vs South Africa In 1st T20I

Former India opener Dhawan retires

"Popped Painkillers And...": Shikhar Dhawan Picks His Favourite Knock For India

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan's Special Message For Fans After Announcing Retirement

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Bangladesh Near Pakistan's Total

Not 1, Not 2, But 3 Super Overs: Thrilling T20 Game Sets World Record. Watch

"Only 1 Pic As A Group": Virat Kohli Tells Fan In Viral Video Before Catching Train

"Will Miss You Gabbar": Internet Reacts As Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement