England Cricketer Katherine Brunt Retires From Test Cricket
Katherine Brunt, an all-rounder for England, revealed her retirement from Test cricket on June 18, after a 17-year, 162-day career. The 36-year-old made her Test debut against New Zealand in 2004 and played her final match in Canberra earlier this year against Meg Lanning's Australia. "I feel like as an athlete there is never an obvious time to step away from doing the thing that you love,” said Brunt.
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Courtesy: India Today
South African Cricketer Mondli Khumalo Out Of Coma After Being Attacked
Mondli Khumalo, South African cricketer who was attacked outside a Somerset pub on May 29, is out of coma. Khumalo, who represents North Petherton Cricket Club as an international professional, spent six days in a medically induced coma and endured three surgeries at Southmead Hospital. According to Lloyd Irish of North Petherton, Khumalo's condition is stable. On suspicion of inflicting serious bodily harm, a 27-year-old man has been… read-more
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Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Ajit Agarkar Joins Delhi Capitals As Assistant Coach: IPL 2022
Former Indian Cricketer Ajit Agarkar, on February 23, joined IPL team Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach. "I have been lucky enough to be a player and to be returning in a different capacity". Besides Ajit Agarkar, there are other three coaches in the Delhi Capitals team, Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach) and Jamesh (Bowling Coach). Notably, the 15th edition of IPL 2022 is scheduled to begin soon.
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Courtesy: ANI
Harbhajan Singh Retires From All Forms Of Cricket
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, on December 24. The Kolkata Knight Riders' off spinner ended his 23-year-long cricket journey. "All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life. My heartfelt thank you. Grateful," tweeted Singh. Notably, Harbhajan has played 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, 28 T20s, for India.
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Courtesy: Zee News
Ex-Aussie Cricketer Stuart MacGill Kidnapped, Released Later; 4 Arrested
The Sydney Police of Australia has arrested four men for allegedly kidnapping former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill on gunpoint in April. According to sources, MacGill was bundled into a vehicle in Sydney's Lower North Shore and was reportedly assaulted and threatened for ransom, only to be released an hour later. MacGill (50) is known as a renowned test bowler and has played 44 matches for Australia alongside Shane Warne.
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Courtesy: The Times of India
Yuvraj Singh Booked Over 'Casteist Remark' During Instagram Live
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh was named into an FIR for his alleged 'casteist remark' during an Instagram live session with Rohit Sharma in 2020. A Hisar-based advocate alleged that Yuvraj's comments on cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav was offensive towards the Dalit community. However, Yuvraj had apologized earlier for his words saying he never believed in disparity. Reportedly, mentioning Chahal’s TikTok videos, Yuvraj had called him… read-more
Tags: Cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, Hisar, Haryana, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep yadav
Courtesy: Times Now
Rishabh Pant, Shabnim Ismail Wins First ICC Player Of The Month Award
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has won the inaugural ICC Men's Player of the Month award for January 2021. Reportedly, Pant bagged the award for his performances in the two Tests against Australia. Reacting to the award, he said, "I dedicate this award to every member of team India that contributed to our victory”. Whereas South Africa's Shabnim Ismail won Women’s Player of the Month.
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Courtesy: News18
Siraj Becomes First Indian Debutant In 7 Years To Take 5 Wickets
Achieving a top-notch feat, Mohammed Siraj became the first Indian debutant to pick five wickets in a debut test match in the last seven years. Siraj's wickets included those of Cameron Green, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne. Moreover, he credited his partner Jasprit Bumrah for encouraging him. Earlier, Mohammed Shami was the last Indian bower achieve the feat in a debut Test in 2013.
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Courtesy: National Herald
Mumbai : 27-year-old Cricketer Karan Tiwary Found Dead at His Residence
Mumbai-based club cricketer Karan Tiwary died by suicide on August 10. According to his close friend, Tiwary was under depression after not being selected for IPL 2020. He was known as 'Junior Steyn' as he "resembled and bowled" like Dale Steyn. Senior Inspector from Kurar police station Babasaheb… read-more
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