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After Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement, Sourav Ganguly Says: "BCCI's Work Is To Support..."

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a celebrated chapter in his international career. The 38-year-old batter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, expressing gratitude to fans and reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly made an interesting observation after Rohit's retirement from the longest format.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: PBKS Opt To Bat vs DC After Rain Delays Toss

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Live Updates, IPL 2025: Rain at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala has delayed the toss for the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. It has stopped raining and the ground staff are in action to make the ground match-ready.

Who Is Urvil Patel? CSK's Hard-Hitting Wicketkeeper-Batter Who Shone On IPL Debut

It was Chennai Super Kings' chase of 180 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 game at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. All the eyes at the stadium were eagerly waiting to see the batting of Ayush Mhatre, who was coming to the game on the back of a sensational 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. As fate would have it, Mhatre was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Vaibhav Arora. Then came Urvil Patel, a 28-year-old right-handed batter from Gujarat. He played a dot ball before slamming a stylish six over the deep mid-wicket to Arora through a flick shot.

"What's Wrong With You?" How Virat Kohli Comforts His Old Friends During Conversations

Virat Kohli is among the best batters the world of cricket has ever seen. The player made his India debut in 2008 and never looked back since then. With hard work and consistent performance, Kohli turned out to be a nightmare even for the greatest bowlers who played against him. While his sensational run in international cricket continued, Kohli also kept shinging in the Indian Premier League. No doubt, Kohli's value has increased in multiple folds in the last 17 years due to his terrific performances in international cricket and IPL. However, the player tries to maintain that his stature doesn't impact his bond with his old friends.

Pakistan Super League Match Cancelled Amid India-Pakistan Tension. Foreign Players 'In Deep Shock', Want To Leave: Report

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, scheduled for Thursday evening at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, has been cancelled after Indian Armed Forces targeted the Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations. PCB officials have suggested shifting all the remaining matches of PSL to three venues - Karachi, Doha and Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated on Wednesday that PSL would proceed as planned despite India's attack and rising tensions between the two nations. However, the situation has swiftly evolved.

"The Way He captained...": Kapil Dev On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

Very few in India can claim to have played cricket and captained the national team like Rohit Sharma, said legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev after the batting maestro announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The 38-year-old was India's most prolific Test batter in the second half of his career, scoring 4301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 hundreds and 18 half centuries at an average of 40.57. "He did a wonderful job, played good cricket. Over the period of time, the way he conducted himself, the way he captained and most importantly the way he played his cricket — because in India, very few played cricket like this," said Kapil in an exclusive interview with PTI videos.

The Rohit Sharma Email That Shocked BCCI Before Retirement Announcement

India's Test and ODI captain until Wednesday, Rohit Sharma, dropped a bomb on fans all across the globe as he decided to quit the longest format. Rohit's announcement came as a big surprise, as the batter had expressed his intentions of leading the team on the tour of England multiple times. Just as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had begun drawing the squad selection plan for the England tour, Rohit decided to call it quits. What transpired behind the scenes wasn't made public, but it has been reported that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee wasn't keen on giving the captaincy responsibility to the Hitman.

Amid Indian Strikes, PCB Calls Emergency Meeting Over Pakistan Super League. Report Says, "If Things Escalate..."

Rattled by multiple Indian military strikes in Pakistan, the country's Cricket Board has called an emergency meeting to discuss whether the ongoing Pakistan Super League, which features a number of foreign players, should be halted. The T20 league, which features six franchises and is in its final stages, is currently being staged in Rawalpindi. It is scheduled to wind up on May 18 in Lahore. A reliable source in the Board said the PCB would follow the advice from the government on continuing the league and it would be holding discussions later on Thursday.

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After Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement, Sourav Ganguly Says: "BCCI's Work Is To Support..."

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: PBKS Opt To Bat vs DC After Rain Delays Toss

Who Is Urvil Patel? CSK's Hard-Hitting Wicketkeeper-Batter Who Shone On IPL Debut

"What's Wrong With You?" How Virat Kohli Comforts His Old Friends During Conversations

Pakistan Super League Match Cancelled Amid India-Pakistan Tension. Foreign Players 'In Deep Shock', Want To Leave: Report

"The Way He captained...": Kapil Dev On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

The Rohit Sharma Email That Shocked BCCI Before Retirement Announcement

Amid Indian Strikes, PCB Calls Emergency Meeting Over Pakistan Super League. Report Says, "If Things Escalate..."