West Indies' explosive batter Nicholas Pooran has announced his retirement from international cricket at only 29 years old, leaving the cricketing world stunned. Despite being the most capped player for West Indies in T20Is, Pooran has decided to step away from the game. As fans speculate on the reasons behind his decision, let us also take a look at his earnings, particularly in the IPL and other T20 leagues, where he has played for a whopping 29 teams. Additionally, Pooran has also landed lucrative brand endorsement deals, making him one of the top-earning cricketers of his generation.
At just 29 years old, West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran shocked the world by announcing his retirement from international cricket. Pooran, who recently made a huge impact in the Indian Premier League, left fans and the cricketing community stunned with his sudden decision. The cricket board of West Indies, Cricket West Indies, expressed their gratitude for Pooran's contributions to the team.
England showed their dominance once again as they successfully chased down their highest total at home to secure a series win against the West Indies. Despite the visitors making changes in their lineup, they were unable to stop England's strong performance. This win also marks a successful start to Harry Brook's captaincy for England. The West Indies will need to regroup and come together as a team to avoid a series sweep.
Yash Dayal, who faced criticism for his past failures, proved his mettle as he secured a tense two-run victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 match. The 27-year-old, who was retained by RCB ahead of the mega auctions, held his nerve in the last over against CSK's powerful batting lineup and secured redemption for his earlier mishaps. West Indies legend Ian Bishop shared a touching anecdote about Dayal's determination and praised his performance under pressure. With this win, RCB moves on to face Lucknow Super Giants in their next game.
After England's crushing defeat against Australia in the women's Ashes and their early exit in last year's T20 World Cup, the England Cricket Board has announced the resignation of their head coach Jon Lewis. Despite his efforts to develop and improve the team, Lewis has decided to step down from his role, leaving the team in search of a new coach. This news comes as a shock to the cricket world, as England will now have to prepare for upcoming series against West Indies and India without a permanent head coach in place. Fans can stay updated with all the latest IPL and cricket news, including team standings, schedules and live scores, as well as other sports news.
The Mumbai Indians' women's team, led by Natalie Sciver-Brunt's dominant performance with the bat, secured a historic victory in the Women's Premier League 2025. Sciver-Brunt set a new record for the most runs in a WPL season, finishing with 523 runs in 10 games with a strike-rate of 152.47. Despite the stellar performances from Ellyse Perry and Hayley Matthews, their respective teams - Royal Challengers Bengaluru and West Indies - were unable to make it to the playoffs. Shafali Verma, the explosive opening batter for Delhi Capitals, showed improvement in her game and finished as the highest run-scorer for her team. On the other hand, the Gujarat Giants' dismal campaign was reflected by their skipper Ashleigh Gardner finishing as the side's highest run-scorer with only 243 runs.
In the midst of all the hype surrounding Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket-haul in India's match against New Zealand, Axar Patel's crucial contribution with both the ball and the bat went unnoticed. After being labeled as the 'poor man's Jadeja' for most of his career, Axar made a conscious effort to improve his batting skills in 2022. This transformation was on full display in his unbeaten 64 against the West Indies, giving him the much-needed confidence to finish games. Promoting him to No. 5 ahead of the reliable KL Rahul was a bold move by the team management, but it ultimately paid off as Axar proved to be a dependable finisher for the team.
After leading Australia to two World Cup wins and 32 victories in 64 matches, stand-in captain Steve Smith has decided to retire from ODI cricket. Smith stated that he didn't see himself playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup and with Test cricket being his priority, it was the right time for him to make way for others. Despite a rough patch as captain in ICC events, Smith led Australia to memorable victories against England and West Indies.
Indian left-handed batter Tilak Varma has established himself as a key player in India's top-order following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from T20I cricket. With a knack for rotating the strike and finding boundaries at will, Varma has already made a mark in the international scene. Let's take a closer look at his top five highest scores in T20I cricket, including a half-century against the West Indies and an unbeaten knock against Bangladesh.
India's Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2024 at the prestigious ICC Awards, becoming the fifth Indian cricketer to receive this accolade. The award, named after former West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers, is a testament to Bumrah's exceptional performances in both Test and T20 formats for India. Despite facing a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah has been pivotal in India's recent successes and is expected to be a vital player in the upcoming Champions Trophy.