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After Imad Wasim, This Pakistan Star Bids Farewell To International Cricket

A day after Imad Wasim announced his decision to re-retire from international cricket, Pakistan's experienced pacer Mohammad Amir announced his decision to retire from international cricket on Saturday. The 32-year-old seamer took to social media to announce his "inevitable" decision after "careful consideration." Amir felt it is the right time to pass the baton to the next generation to elevate Pakistan's cricket. "After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy but are inevitable. I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights!" Amir wrote on X.

Women's Premier League 2025 Auction: Live Streaming, Venue - All You Need To Know

The WPL 2025 Auction is scheduled to be held on Sunday in Bengaluru, with 120 players set to go under the hammer for selection by the five franchises. The auction pool includes 91 Indian players and 29 international stars, featuring three emerging talents from Associate Nations. Of these, 30 players are capped (9 Indian, 21 overseas), while 90 are uncapped (82 Indian, 8 overseas). With most franchises retaining their core squads, only 19 slots remain open, including 5 for overseas players.

"Cringe, Need Downfall": Pat Cummins' One-Word Description For Virat Kohli Irks Indian Fans

A video asking Australia cricket team stars to describe Virat Kohli in one word has gone viral, particularly due to Australian captain Pat Cummins' response. While the likes of Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith gave flowery descriptions for the India stalwart, Cummins stayed true to his tongue-in-cheek humour, labelling Kohli as simply "batter". Cummins' response drew the ire of Indian fans on social media, with some labelling him arrogant, while some more expressed their annoyance at Cummins' choice of words. "Need Pat Cummins' downfall," posted one user, as a reply to the video posted on X by Australian media outlet ABC Sport. "Not going to lie, this is becoming quite cringe now," retorted another user.

England Fight Back On Even Opening Day Of Third New Zealand Test

New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday. Led by seamers Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson, the tourists fought back with the ball after openers Tom Latham (63) and Will Young (42) put on 105 for the opening stand. However, the hard early work was undone by a flurry of loose shots in the afternoon as six wickets fell for 89 runs at Seddon Park.

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Gabba, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting lavished praise on left-handed batter Travis Head, comparing him to former cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Ponting commended Head's bold batting approach and match-winning consistency during his conversation with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review. Head delivered a remarkable performance in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, earning the Player of the Match award for his stunning 140, which helped level the series at 1-1.

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies

Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. India have won each of their last eight T20Is against the West Indies in the shortest format since November 2019. But to maintain this dominating run, India will have to dig deep from rapidly depleting reservoirs of both resources and confidence to keep the ship afloat.

Sara Tendulkar Spotted Cheering For India During 3rd Test Against Australia

Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, was spotted in the stands on Day 1 of the third Test encounter between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Sara was cheering from the stands with former cricketers Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh sitting on the seats behind her. However, there was not much play in the first session of Day 1 as heavy rain impacted play and according to forecasts, couple of days' play can get affected by the rainfall and thunderstorms.

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

From the cricket field to the hockey pitch, Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju claim the World Chess Championship title on Thursday, becoming the youngest world champion in history. At just 18 years old, Gukesh's victory against reigning champion Ding Liren of China marked a monumental achievement, as he became only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to hold the title.

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After Imad Wasim, This Pakistan Star Bids Farewell To International Cricket

Women's Premier League 2025 Auction: Live Streaming, Venue - All You Need To Know

"Cringe, Need Downfall": Pat Cummins' One-Word Description For Virat Kohli Irks Indian Fans

England Fight Back On Even Opening Day Of Third New Zealand Test

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies

Sara Tendulkar Spotted Cheering For India During 3rd Test Against Australia

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph