This news gives a brief description of the events that made headlines in the cricket world today.
1. Sophie Devine made a big announcement, will resign from the captaincy of New Zealand after T20 World Cup 2024
Veteran player Sophie Devine will resign from the captaincy of New Zealand’s T20 team after the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Let us tell you, this tournament will be played in the month of October. However, the best thing for the New Zealand team is that Sophie Devine will be seen captaining the ODI team.
2. KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty became the target of fans, the couple got trolled for their clothes
Every day, photos and videos of KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty keep coming up on social media, and fans also like this couple together. But this time something has happened, due to which fans have targeted KL and Athiya and have also trolled them fiercely.
3. PCB will not desist from irresponsible actions, repeatedly changing the domestic cricket schedule
The domestic cricket season in Pakistan is going to start soon, but the PCB has not yet confirmed the schedule of matches. On Thursday (August 29), the Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed the Inter-District Senior Cricket Championship. Citing the monsoon season, the PCB said in a letter addressed to the district cricket associations that the tournament will start a week later than the scheduled time i.e. from September 8. Along with this, the board has also rescheduled some other tournaments.
4. Bombay High Court reprimanded Maharashtra government for reducing police security fee for IPL, also accepted the petition
Today, Thursday, August 29, the Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Maharashtra State Government for the unexpected and unfair cut in fees for providing police security for cricket match events, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).
5. Rashid Khan will not be able to play Test cricket for this long now! Injury puts his career in danger
Afghanistan’s key leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the team’s preliminary 20-man squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand due to a back injury. The cricketer reportedly suffered the injury while playing in Afghanistan’s T20 tournament Shpageeza Cricket League last month.
6. “Can’t take them lightly…”, Bhajji and Raina warned Team India before the Test series against Bangladesh
Team India has to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home from 19 September next month. Bangladesh has not won a single Test match against India so far, but the team cannot be taken lightly. Recently, under the captaincy of Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Bangladesh registered its first Test win against Pakistan. Former veteran player Suresh Raina says that the series against Bangladesh will be a good rehearsal for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held later this year.
7. WCPL Catch Celebration Video: You will laugh out loud watching the bowler’s celebration after taking a wicket
One such unique celebration was seen in the final of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League, the video of which is currently going viral on social media. During the match, Manda Wellington ran and took a brilliant catch, which was not easy at all. As soon as the catch was completed, bowler Aaliyah Alleyne celebrated in a unique way, which left everyone surprised.
8. Deepak Chahar’s fitness has gone to waste, the bowler is busy fulfilling his hobbies
At one time Deepak Chahar was the most prominent bowler of Team India, but due to poor fitness, Deepak’s career is currently on hold. In such a situation, there is no clarity on when the fast bowler will return to Team India. Meanwhile, Chahar is having fun in his free time and this is visible on his Insta story.
9. Hardik Pandya also shows off his fitness, the all-rounder roams around with a cameraman
When Team India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya got injured, he realized the importance of fitness. Since then, this player focuses more on fitness, which is seen on social media every day. Something similar has been seen this time as well, where Hardik is engaged in hard work.
10. Watching Gus Atkinson bat reminds me of Jacques Kallis: Joe Root
In the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, Joe Root batted brilliantly and scored 143 runs, and scored the 33rd century of his Test career. Apart from Root, fast bowler Gus Atkinson is also seen batting brilliantly. Meanwhile, impressed by Atkinson’s batting, Root has made a big statement. Root says that watching Atkinson bat reminds him of Jacques Kallis.