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"Like Every Journey Has An End...": Jhulan Goswami Shares Emotional Retirement Note

Legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami played her last international match on Saturday as India Women defeated England Women by 16 runs in the third ODI at Lord's to sweep the series. Jhulan bowed out of the sport having played 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20Is for the Indian women's team. She took two wickets on her final appearance to take her tally to 255 ODI wickets, the most by a women's cricketer in the format. The 39-year-old took to Twitter on Sunday and shared a retirement note.

How about awarding wicket to bowler for presence of mind: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said wickets ought to be credited to bowlers' accounts when they run out batters at the non-striker's end for backing up too far, as it requires "presence of mind". Going by the ICC manual, India all-rounder Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlie Dean in the third ODI was perfectly legal, but it still divided opinion with many backing it while Englishmen, such as Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Sam Billings, expressing their annoyance.

"Stinks Seeing A Game Won Like That": Michael Vaughan On Deepti Sharma Run-Out

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma whipped the bails off with non-striker Charlie Dean backing up outside the crease to claim the final wicket and seal their win against England at Lord's on Saturday. The victory saw India sweep the ODI series 3-0 to give the retiring Jhulan Goswami a grand farewell. But several players, both current and former, and experts criticised the manner of dismissal for the final wicket, bringing up the 'spirit of cricket' debate again, even though it is deemed perfectly legal.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Approves Rs 1 Million For Saqlain Mushtaq's Knee Treatment

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has sanctioned one million rupees for the national team head coach Saqlain Mushtaq's knee treatment. According to a report in the 'Daily Jang' newspaper, Ramiz decided to release the amount immediately after the national team doctor Najeeb Soomro sent in a request to him that one million rupees be provided for the treatment of a chronic knee problem that Saqlain had been facing for a while now. The amount was sought while the team was in the Netherlands recently for an ODI series and where Saqlain sought some treatment.

Monty Panesar Shares Old MS Dhoni Video, Tells Batters "This Is How You Back Up"

India Women defeated England Women in the third ODI to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Even with England nine wickets down, Charlie Dean almost took the hosts on the brink of victory. But, Deepti Sharma ran her out at the non-striker's end as she was backing up, to seal India's win. The 20-year-old was heartbroken as she walked away in tears after shaking hands with the Indian players. Though many cricketers argue that it is against the spirit of the game, it is totally legal as per the laws of the sport.

Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to bowl bullets when he was still playing, and now he fires some with his blunt analyses, mainly of his own team's performances. But he also knew how to have fun in his playing days, and still remembers how to continue doing so. On Saturday, Akhtar took to Twitter to share a gem of a throwback picture, where he can be seen in a striped shirt and high-waisted trousers, rolled up above his ankles, as he enjoyed the sea at a beach in Karachi.

West Zone Win Duleep Trophy, Crush South Zone By 294 Runs

West Zone won the 2022 Duleep Trophy title after crushing South Zone by a massive margin of 294 runs on the fifth and final day of the summit showdown on Sunday. Set an improbable victory target of 529, South Zone were all out for 234 in the first session of the fifth morning, having resumed the day at a precarious 154 for six. Playing prominent roles in firing the West Zone to the big win were Yashasvi Jaiswal (265 in second innings), Sarfaraz Khan (127 in second innings) and the bowlers led by seasoned left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat.

Duleep Trophy: West Zone crush South by 294 runs to win title

West Zone thrashed South Zone by 294 runs to win the 2022 Duleep Trophy here on Sunday, completing the formalities before lunch on the fifth and last day's play. Set an improbable target of 529 runs for an outright win, South Zone were bowled out for 234 in 71.2 overs, with left-arm Shams Mulani (4 for 51) picking up three of the four wickets to fall on the final day.

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"Like Every Journey Has An End...": Jhulan Goswami Shares Emotional Retirement Note

How about awarding wicket to bowler for presence of mind: Ashwin

"Stinks Seeing A Game Won Like That": Michael Vaughan On Deepti Sharma Run-Out

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Approves Rs 1 Million For Saqlain Mushtaq's Knee Treatment

Monty Panesar Shares Old MS Dhoni Video, Tells Batters "This Is How You Back Up"

Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

West Zone Win Duleep Trophy, Crush South Zone By 294 Runs

Duleep Trophy: West Zone crush South by 294 runs to win title