This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today.
1. This cricketer retired immediately after losing the New Zealand series, made his debut under the captaincy of Dhoni
Team India’s wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He was a key part of India’s Test team for a long time, but was later dropped due to poor form. However, after being dropped from Team India, he was continuously active in domestic cricket, but now he has decided to distance himself from domestic cricket also.
2. IPL 2025: “They didn’t give me anything….”, Mitchell Starc is disappointed to be released by KKR
Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has released the list of retention and release players. KKR will enter the upcoming mega auction with a purse of Rs 51 crore, they do not even have any RTM card. Meanwhile, Australian player Mitchell Starc recently revealed that the fast bowler is quite disappointed as the franchise did not inform him about his release.
3. These two players of Team India joined India-A to play Unofficial Test before the start of BGT 2024-25.
Before the start of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel will join the India A team to play an unofficial test against Australia A. The decision of KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel to join India-A has been taken by BCCI in view of the poor performance of Team India in the Test series against New Zealand.
4. Sam Ayub disappointed all the Pakistani fans in his debut match, the young batsman was out for just one run in the first ODI.
Sam Ayub was out after scoring just one run in his debut ODI match. Sam Ayub’s wicket was taken by Australia’s deadly fast bowler Mitchell Starc. Let us tell you that Sam Ayub could not understand the excellent ball of Mitchell Starc, who brought the third over of Pakistan’s innings, and the ball hit his bat and went straight to the stumps.
5. I am confident that Australia will remind India every minute about the clean sweep: Simon Doull
Simon Doull told GeoCinema, ‘There is no doubt that India had won the last two series played in Australia and that is also a good thing. But you are going to Australia with a clean sweep. I am sure that the whole of Australia will be waiting for this and every minute they will remind Team India of the clean sweep.
6. When will Mohammed Shami return to the field, after BGT his name is not even in the Ranji team
After Mohammed Shami’s name was not included in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy, fans were speculating that Shami is either not fully fit yet, or he has not got match practice. BCCI had not given any reason for his not being on the Australia tour. Now it was expected that he would be seen playing for Bengal in Ranji Trophy. But his name is not in the squad for Bengal’s upcoming two matches.
7. AUS vs PAK: Mitchell Starc joins this incredible list during the first ODI
Mitchell Starc has completed 100 wickets in ODIs in Australia. Mitchell Starc has become the sixth bowler to achieve this feat on behalf of his country. Before him, Brett Lee, Craig McDermott, Glenn McGrath, Steve Waugh and Shane Warne have achieved this feat.
8. David Warner is worried about Team India’s batting lineup, now how will Rohit Sharma and company perform in Australian conditions?
David Warner told Fox Sports, ‘This will help the Australian players a lot. Team India is touring Australia after a clean sweep against New Zealand. There will be a lot of pressure on him and the Australian team has three world class fast bowlers and one world class spinner. If I had been in Team India, I would have been very nervous.
9. Kamran Ghulam was becoming a hero in front of Pat Cummins, a bouncer once again put him at his wits’ end.
The 19th over of Pakistan’s innings was bowled by Pat Cummins. Only 3 runs came on the first four balls of the over. Kamran Ghulam defended the fifth ball well and smilingly showed his bat towards Cummins and shouted wait on. Seeing this the Australian captain was also seen laughing. Before bowling the last ball of the over, captain Pat Cummins adjusted the field and bowled an excellent bouncer. Kamran jumped and tried to face the ball, but the ball hit his gloves and went to wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and he took an easy catch. Kamran Ghulam was out after scoring 5 runs in 6 balls.
10. Jos Buttler became emotional after parting ways with Rajasthan Royals, shared his emotions on social media
Before the mega auction of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals have retained their core players, while everyone expected that the team will also retain Jos Buttler. But nothing like this happened, hence Butler and Rajasthan parted ways. After which Butler has now shared a special and emotional post on social media for the RR team.
11. New Zealand team got a wonderful welcome upon reaching the hotel, the players also created a lot of fun
The New Zealand team has created history by winning the Test series against Team India, while the enthusiasm of the Kiwi team players after winning the series was worth seeing. Meanwhile, a video of New Zealand team has surfaced, which is going super viral on the internet and fans are liking this video a lot. In fact, the team was welcomed grandly upon reaching the hotel.