Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilience, has retired from Indian cricket after 103 Tests, his last being the 2023 World Test Championship final. That match also marked the end for some teammates. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is and Tests, while Shubman Gill now captains the Test side.
Cheteshwar Pujara, a celebrated Test batter for India, has announced his retirement from international cricket after a remarkable career spanning over a decade. The 37-year-old concluded his journey with 7,195 runs in 103 Tests and an impressive 21,301 first-class runs. He expressed gratitude to the BCCI, teammates, family, and fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.
Virat Kohli was recently spotted in London with Anushka Sharma, enjoying leisure time and engaging with fans. He balanced this with training sessions, preparing for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Kohli also attended a gala, reminiscing about his career and bonds with fellow cricketers, while also observing the pressures of Wimbledon and supporting Team India's achievements.
Months after Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's divorce, Suryakumar Yadav's wife, Devisha Shetty, has publicly supported Dhanashree. Following Dhanashree's emotional account on 'Humans of Bombay' about the overwhelming separation and media scrutiny, Devisha posted an Instagram story expressing her respect and love.
Sanju Samson is set to embrace a new role in the Asia Cup 2025, with Shubman Gill's return potentially shifting Samson down the batting order. Likely to bat at number five or six, Samson demonstrated his adaptability by moving down the order in a recent Kerala Cricket League match.
With Shubman Gill's return as vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025, India's opening combination is under scrutiny. Ajinkya Rahane anticipates Gill partnering with Abhishek Sharma, despite Sanju Samson's strong form. Rahane also expressed excitement about the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
MS Dhoni, the celebrated former Indian cricket captain, is seeking to trademark his iconic nickname, 'CAPTAIN COOL,' for sports-related services. The application has been accepted and advertised. This move coincides with Dhoni's upcoming induction into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing his exceptional leadership, tactical brilliance, and contributions to cricket.
Rishabh Pant aims to surpass Virat Kohli's record of Test centuries against England in the upcoming Edgbaston Test. Following his impressive performance in the first Test, Pant needs one more century to overtake Kohli and equal Mohammed Azharuddin's record.
Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan humorously recounted their initial encounter during the 2019 World Cup, where Sanjana mistakenly believed Bumrah was avoiding her due to a presumed girlfriend or wife. Bumrah clarified that his shy nature led to the initial awkwardness. Eventually, they connected, married in 2021, and welcomed their son in 2023.
Following India's five-wicket loss to England in the first Test, former Australian player Brad Haddin urges captain Shubman Gill to improve the team's fielding attitude. Haddin links poor catching to the IPL and emphasizes that fielding excellence requires commitment. India dropped eight catches, costing them dearly, especially with Ben Duckett's match-winning performance.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes Jasprit Bumrah possesses the fitness and strength to excel in javelin throw, highlighting the crossover of athletic abilities. Bumrah's impressive 2024 performance includes 78 wickets in 15 Test matches, leading all fast bowlers globally in wickets and overs bowled.
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Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham's dry conditions. The team will now take a break before regrouping, with Bumrah's availability remaining uncertain.