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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates 2nd ODI

ZIM vs AFG Live Score 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe host Afghanistan in the second ODI of their three-match series in Harare on Thursday. The focus will firmly remain on the weather after the series-opener was washed out due to rain on Tuesday. Only 9.2 overs of play was possible after rain had reduced the contest to 28-overs-a-side, before the play was eventually called-off. England-born batter Ben Curran, brother of Three Lions stars Tom Curran and Sam Curran, made his Zimbabwe debut on Monday, scoring 15 runs. (Live Scorecard)

'Always Been A Bit Of Thorn For Us': Australia Pacer Mitchell Starc's Unique Praise For Newly-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, saying he has been "a bit of a thorn" for their side in some of the memorable contests Down Under. Ashwin, India's premier off-spinner, on Wednesday surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement in the middle of the Test series against Australia. He retired from the game as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps from 106 matches, placing him only behind the legendary Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Ahead Of Women's Day-Night Test

Excitement is building for the biggest Women's Test match ever, with a giant pink cricket ball hot air balloon soaring over Melbourne and the MCG this morning, ahead of the Women's Ashes Day-Night Test from Jan 30-Feb 2. The balloon will be tethered in Yarra Park during the Boxing Day Test and will fly over Melbourne before the match. Australia will start its Women's Ashes campaign in Sydney on January 12 with the first of three ODIs and conclude with a historic pink-ball Test at the MCG starting on January 30.

Watch: Just-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Chennai From Brisbane

A day after announcing his retirement from international cricket midway into the Test series against Australia, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a quiet early-morning return to the country in Chennai on Thursday. Ashwin could be seen was escorted out of the Chennai International Airport by local officials as fans took photographs before he left with his family without talking to the waiting media. Ashwin on Wednesday announced retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the five-match Test series that is locked 1-1 after three games. He will continue to play club cricket, including the IPL, where he will return to play for Chennai Super Kings next year.

Anushka Sharma's Loving Tribute For Retiring Ravichandran Ashwin

The entire cricket fraternity and fans around the world were left shocked after the ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call time on his international career. Ashwin announced his retirement on Wednesday after the third Test between India and Australia ended in a draw due to heavy rain in Brisbane. The 38-year-old all-rounder, who is bowing out as the second highest wicket-taker for India, received warm wishes from all over the world and star batter Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma also shared a sweet message for him.

What Prompted R Ashwin To Retire? How Gautam Gambhir Answered Unasked Question

The mood in the Indian camp was of absolute content as the players fought hard to pull off a draw against Australia in the Brisbane Test. However, Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden decision to retire in the middle of the series shocked everyone. Ashwin, one of the modern greats of the game, said goodbye to international cricket as the match concluded, leaving several questions unanswered. Ashwin did join India captain Rohit Sharma in the press conference after the game, but didn't take any questions as he made his retirement decision public.

"Fitness...": Report Reveals Reason Behind Prithvi Shaw Getting Dropped By Mumbai For Vijay Hazare Trophy

Out-of-favour Indian cricket team opener Prithvi Shaw did not find a spot in Mumbai's squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Prithvi had a somewhat average run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and he was criticised heavily for his fitness issues. He even went unsold in the IPL 2025 Auction after being released by Delhi Capitals. The current events prompted Prithvi to post an emotional message on social media asking "what more do I have to see?". "Tell me God, what more do I have to see? If 65 innings, 3399 runs at an average of 55.7 with a strike rate of 126 (in Vijay Hazare), I'm not good enough. But I will keep my faith in you and, hopefully, people still believe in me, because I will come back for sure. Om Sai Ram," Shaw wrote in his Instagram story.

Uncertain Future, Knee Struggle, Family's Advice: Behind R Ashwin's Last-Minute Retirement Call

Ravichandran Ashwin's decision to retire midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 has caught many people by surprise. The 38-year-old called time on an illustrious career on Wednesday, having picked up 537 games in 106 Tests. Now, reports have revealed that Ashwin's decision has been to do with two factors - injury problems and his future in India's Test team. Reportedly, Ashwin was contemplating his retirement prior to the first Test in Perth, but had not finalised his decision yet. Ashwin had informed his family of the retirement decision just the night before.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates 2nd ODI

'Always Been A Bit Of Thorn For Us': Australia Pacer Mitchell Starc's Unique Praise For Newly-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin

Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Ahead Of Women's Day-Night Test

Watch: Just-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Chennai From Brisbane

Anushka Sharma's Loving Tribute For Retiring Ravichandran Ashwin

What Prompted R Ashwin To Retire? How Gautam Gambhir Answered Unasked Question

"Fitness...": Report Reveals Reason Behind Prithvi Shaw Getting Dropped By Mumbai For Vijay Hazare Trophy

Uncertain Future, Knee Struggle, Family's Advice: Behind R Ashwin's Last-Minute Retirement Call