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Did Bhuvneshwar Kumar Drop 'Cricketer' From Instagram Bio? Social Media Abuzz

Out-of-favour India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar hit the headlines after reports emerged that he made a slight change in his Instagram bio. The right-arm pacer reportedly removed the word 'cricketer' from his bio. This has put some fans on social media guessing that the player might have decided to retire. It is worth noting that Bhuvneshwar last played a game for India in November last year. It was a T20I match against New Zealand. However, he played all 14 matches for SunRisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) 2023.

Ireland's record cap-holder Mary Waldron retires

Ireland most-capped female cricketer Mary Waldron has announced her international retirement after a career that included 184 appearances and 148 dismissals.

Papua New Guinea Seals ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Berth

Papua New Guinea has become the latest team to qualify for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to be held in the West Indies and the USA. It is the 15th side to have qualified for the event and the only team from the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. PNG managed to get the job done following their massive 100-run win over the Philippines at Amini Park on Friday. After being asked to bat first, PNG posted a mammoth total of 229/6, thanks to some elegant knocks from Tony Ura, skipper Assad Vala and Charles Amini, scoring 61, 59 and 53, respectively.

West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort

The Indian team will be expected to return to its set batting order as it aims to put up a much-improved show with the willow and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI in Barbados on Saturday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid did face a minor hiccup while trying out the middle-order batters upfront on a track that became a raging turner during the second session but a meager target of 115 meant that things were smooth for the better part.

"Never Played In Winning Ashes Team": Ricky Ponting's Dig At England Great

Ponting discussed the off-field banter within the WhatsApp group for commentators with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review and said he has been holding his own despite the lack of support. "(I have) got plenty of ammunition to come back with," Ponting laughingly said as quoted by ICC. "Nasser (Hussain) has never won and never played in a winning Ashes team, Ashes series team. Mike Atherton might have even been the same, I'm not sure with that. I've got plenty of ammunition to throw back, it's just that I'm outnumbered all the time and I've got to make sure I've got plenty of good stuff."

England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Eye Steady Start For Australia

ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne aim to keep one-down Australia going against England in the fifth and final Ashes Test. On the other hand, England eye early wickets. Australia resumed at 61 for 1, trailing England by 222 runs. Earlier, Harry Brook's quickfire 85 was the centrepiece of England's 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches.(Live Scorecard)

Virat Kohli Equals New Zealand Great In Elite List, Eyes Ex-India Skipper's Huge Feat

Virat Kohli did not bat in India's five-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI match in Barbados but that did not stop him from adding another major accolade to his already illustrious career. Kohli pulled off a stunning catch at second slip off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja to dismiss Romario Shepherd and it was his 142nd catch in ODI cricket. He is currently tied in the fourth spot with New Zealand's Ross Taylor when it comes to cricketers with most ODI catches. Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene tops the list with 218 while Australia's Ricky Ponting is second with 160. Kohli will be looking to become the highest-placed Indian cricketer in the list by surpassing Mohammed Azharuddin who is third with 156 catches.

"Advantage Going Into World Cup": Kuldeep Yadav's Performances Impresses Indian Star

India recorded a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening ODI at Bridgetown on Thursday with the spinners leading the charge. Both the left-arm spinners – Kuldeep Yadav (4/6 and the man-of-the-match) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/37) – put up impressive performances to ensure that India were left chasing only 115 for victory. The visitors surpassed this target in 22.5 overs with opener Ishan Kishan scoring 52 off 46 balls laced with seven boundaries and a six.

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Did Bhuvneshwar Kumar Drop 'Cricketer' From Instagram Bio? Social Media Abuzz

Ireland's record cap-holder Mary Waldron retires

Papua New Guinea Seals ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Berth

West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort

"Never Played In Winning Ashes Team": Ricky Ponting's Dig At England Great

England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Eye Steady Start For Australia

Virat Kohli Equals New Zealand Great In Elite List, Eyes Ex-India Skipper's Huge Feat

"Advantage Going Into World Cup": Kuldeep Yadav's Performances Impresses Indian Star