Goodbye James Anderson - Test cricket will never see the likes of you again
What does it mean to take 700 wickets across 20 years of Test cricket? James Anderson knows. And he will almost definitely be the last one to ever know.
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Babar Azam Forced To Delete 'Blunder' While Congratulating James Anderson On Retirement
One of the finest seam bowlers the world has seen, England's James Anderson drew curtains to his illustrious career on Friday, as his team defeated England in at lopsided Test match. Anderson concluded his career with 704 scalps in the longest format of the game, a mark not matched by any pace bowler in the world. As Anderson said goodbye to the Gentleman's Game, wishes poured in on social media, as cricketers and fans congratulated the GOAT pacer. However, Pakistan captain Babar Azam committed a blunder as he extended greetings to Anderson on retirement. Babar said that it was a privilege to face Anderson's "cutters".
Watch: On MS Dhoni's Birthday, Dhruv Jurel Reminds Fans Of Him With Sensational Run-Out
Wicket-keeper batsman Dhruv Jurel proved that he is one for the future, as he made a superb run-out during India's second T20I against Zimbabwe. What made it even more special was that Jurel's genius run-out happened on the birthday of perhaps India's greatest ever wicket-keeper batsman, MS Dhoni. After a shocking loss to Zimbabwe in the first of five T20Is, a youthful India side needed to bounce back. And so they did, with moments like Jurel's run-out played a crucial part.
Wanindu Hasaranga Steps Down As Sri Lanka T20 Captain Ahead Of India Series
Wanindu Hasaranga on Thursday stepped down as the Sri Lanka captain in T20 Internationals ahead of their upcoming three-match series against India. India will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series which begins with the three T20Is to be played on July 26, 27 and 29 at the Pallekele International Stadium, followed by three ODIs in Colombo. “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the public that National Men's 20I Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has decided to resign from the captaincy,” a release from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj Receives Heartwarming Welcome From Fans After Reaching Hyderabad
India pacer Mohammed Siraj arrived in Hyderabad after being a part of the victory parade and felicitation ceremony in Mumbai. Siraj arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Friday and fans turned up in numbers to shower their love and support. After arriving in Hyderabad, Siraj told reporters, "We had to wait 11 years for this moment so I am really happy." India's 7-run triumph in Barbados over South Africa was their first ICC trophy in 11 years. Before this success, India stood victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
Indonesia Juara BBI Women's T20I Tri-Series 2024
Timnas Putri Indonesia berhasil mengukuhkan diri sebagai juara dalam Turnamen Cricket Bali Bash International (BBI) Women's Tri-Series 2024.
Suryakumar Yadav Fails To Regain No. 1 Spot In T20I Batting Rankings
Star batter Suryakumar Yadav stayed put on second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, which also features Ruturaj Gaikwad, who made significant progress following his exploits in the ongoing away series against Zimbabwe. Suryakumar is placed second with 821 rating points behind Australia's Travis Head, who has 844 rating points. Phil Salt of England is paced third with 797 points, ahead of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (755), Mohammad Rizwan (746) and Jos Buttler (716). Gaikwad has gained 13 places to climb to the seventh spot in the rankings on the back of a stellar 77 not out off 47 balls in a comprehensive 100-run win for India in the second T20I against Zimbabwe.
Bavuma returns, Breetzke called-up as Proteas name Test squad for West Indies
Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad announced on Monday his 16-man squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, which starts on 7 August.