Freddie Flintoff names 16-year-old son in England Lions squad as surprise decision explained
Rocky Flintoff has been named in the latest England Lions squad by his famous father - Ashes 2005 hero Freddie - for their upcoming tour to Australia.
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"Always Found A Way To Win": Sachin Tendulkar's Massive Praise For R Ashwin
Luminaries from the world of cricket on Wednesday doffed their hats to "all-time great" Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the game a little poorer after enriching it through a glorious career. Longtime India teammate Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute, recalling their "14 years of camaraderie", current coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his influence on future generations, and Ajinkya Rahane reminisced how his every ball felt like a wicket-taking delivery as he stood at slip.
Sanju Samson Snubbed By Kerala For Vijay Hazare Trophy. Report Reveals Big Reason
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson was not included in Kerala's squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. According to a report by Indian Express, Samson, who was exceptional for India in the T20I series against South Africa, was not considered for selection after he skipped Kerala's preparatory camp in Wayanad. The report further claimed that Samson did not report to the camp after he was named in the 30-man probables list. Kerala played two practice matches in Wayanad.
Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder Picked In South Africa Test Squad Against Pakistan Despite Injuries
Keshav Maharaj and Wiaan Mulder have been included in South Africa's Test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting on December 26 in Centurion, despite being on varied stages of their respective injuries. Maharaj sustained an acute groin strain on Tuesday during warm-ups ahead of the first ODI against Pakistan at Boland Park in Paarl. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Maharaj will undergo a scan on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. Mulder's inclusion comes as he completed the final phase of his recovery from a fractured right middle finger, which kept him out of the second Test against Sri Lanka. If Mulder is selected for the first Test, CSA said batter Matthew Breetzke will be released from the squad.
R Ashwin Joins MS Dhoni And Anil Kumble, Triggers A Sense Of Deja Vu
A heavy sense of deja vu accompanied R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket as it reminded the cricket fraternity of the days when MS Dhoni and Anil Kumble, just like the wily off-spinner, exited the scene abruptly in the middle of a series against Australia. Dhoni retired from red-ball cricket in 2014, while Kumble stepped away from the game in 2008. While Ashwin and Dhoni played their final Test Down Under, and called it quits on their own terms, Kumble, whose retirement was prompted by a finger injury, played his last match in New Delhi.
India's 'carrom ball' champion Ashwin bows out of international cricket
:Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test wickets with an arsenal that included the dreaded 'carrom ball'.
Rohit says India won't rush Shami's return unless '200% sure'
India will not rush Mohammed Shami return to international cricket in the last two tests in Australia unless they are "200 per cent sure" about the seamer's fitness, captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday.
Watch: Mitchell Starc Left Visibly Annoyed By Repeated Rain Delays, Pleads To Umpire
Day 4 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy third Test between India and Australia saw the game being halted on multiple occasions due to rain at The Gabba in Brisbane. The continuous interruptions left Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc visibly frustrated. Starc's helplessness at the situation was on display, as he could be seen almost urging the umpires to continue despite the rain. The weather in Brisbane caused Day 1 and Day 3 to almost be entirely washed out, and also impacted the Day 4 play to a great extent.