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Cricket star Stuart Broad is rising from the ashes after devastating fire at pub

Catching up with the star fast bowler and part-time landlord during the second Test match against New Zealand this week, Broad insisted he is determined to rebuild and move on. "Reflecting on the events of the last week, one thing that has been such a comfort is the continued support, especially from our community," he says. "It genuinely feels like we have everyone rooting for us. We're working to revive our wonderful pub and look forward to welcoming back our local friends."

England opener Alex Lees growing in stature ahead of Headingley homecoming

Alex Lees, England’s improving opener, will be going home for the third Test against New Zealand. Headingley is where he grew up, and rapidly, being mature beyond his years.

England pacer Katherine Brunt announces retirement from Test cricket

Katherine Brunt on Saturday announced her retirement from Test cricket, calling time on a career that spanned 17 years. The 36-year-old seamer will continue to play in the shorter formats of the game. Brunt made her Test debut in 2004, and was part of an influential moment for English cricket in just her third Test match - bagging nine wickets across the match and smashing 52 to help her team to retain the Women's Ashes after 42 years. Brunt claimed it was a 'smart' decision to retire from the game in order to prolong her white-ball career.

Watch: Mohammad Amir Whips Out 'Pushpa' Celebration After Taking First Wicket For Gloucestershire In T20 Blast

Less than a day after joining Gloucestershire's squad as replacement for Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah, veteran fast bowler Mohammad Amir hit the ground running in the ongoing T20 Blast. Amir, who replaced the injured Naseem in the squad on Friday, made his debut for Gloucestershire later in the day against Somerset in Taunton. The former Pakistan pacer was on target twice in the match, dismissing Will Smeed and Ben Green. On the third ball of Somerset's innings, Amir bowled a full-length delivery to Smeed, who tried to play a booming cover drive.

Ranji Trophy: Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines As Mumbai March Into Final, To Square Off Against Madhya Pradesh

Domestic giants Mumbai completed the formality of qualifying for the Ranji Trophy final by virtue of first-innings lead on the final day of their last-four match against Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday. The 41-time champions, Mumbai thoroughly dominated from the first ball of the game, which ended in a draw, at the Just Cricket Academy ground.

"End Of An Era": England Women Pacer Katherine Brunt Retires From Tests

England women's team pacer Katherine Brunt on Saturday announced her retirement from Test cricket. Brunt, who played 14 Tests for the team, bows out of the format with 51 wickets, the third-most by a women's player for England in the format. The 36-year-old, however, will continue to play ODIs and T20Is for the team. Brunt had made her Test debut back in 2004, and later that year helped England retain the women's Ashes after 42 years. "I feel like as an athlete there is never an obvious time to step away from doing the thing that you love," Brunt said in a statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

On this day in 1983, Kapil Dev smashed 175* against Zimbabwe

Kapil Dev delivered one of the finest performances of his career by smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year. Team India was headed to the match against Zimbabwe after defeating West Indies in their first match, ending their eight-year-long unbeaten run in the cricketing marquee event. Momentum was on their side.

Mumbai march into Ranji Trophy final, to meet Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, here on Saturday. The 41-time champions, Mumbai thoroughly dominated from the first ball of the game, which ended in a draw, at the Just Cricket Academy ground. Mumbai had posted 393 in their first innings and then bundled out Uttar Pradesh for a meagre 180, to gain a massive first-innings lead.

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Cricket star Stuart Broad is rising from the ashes after devastating fire at pub

England opener Alex Lees growing in stature ahead of Headingley homecoming

England pacer Katherine Brunt announces retirement from Test cricket

Watch: Mohammad Amir Whips Out 'Pushpa' Celebration After Taking First Wicket For Gloucestershire In T20 Blast

Ranji Trophy: Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines As Mumbai March Into Final, To Square Off Against Madhya Pradesh

"End Of An Era": England Women Pacer Katherine Brunt Retires From Tests

On this day in 1983, Kapil Dev smashed 175* against Zimbabwe

Mumbai march into Ranji Trophy final, to meet Madhya Pradesh