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Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a journey that fulfilled a lifelong dream of representing India on the biggest stage. The 32-year-old made the announcement through a heartfelt social media post, expressing gratitude to his family, coaches, teammates, and supporters who stood by him throughout his career. Bharat represented India in seven Test matches between 2023 and 2024, scoring 221 runs and contributing significantly behind the stumps with several crucial dismissals. His memorable appearances included the 2023 World Test Championship Final, where he showcased his wicketkeeping skills on one of cricket’s grandest stages. In his retirement message, Bharat reflected on the sacrifices made by his family and described playing for India as the greatest honor of his life. Though his international career was brief, he leaves behind a strong legacy in domestic cricket, where he earned recognition as o...

Bangladesh Cricket has been dealt a significant coaching setback as former Australian speedster Shaun Tait has stepped down from his role as the national team's fast bowling coach due to family reasons. The decision comes ahead of Bangladesh's upcoming white-ball series against Australia and was reached amicably between Tait and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Tait, who joined Bangladesh in 2025 on a contract running until the 2027 ODI World Cup, played a crucial role in developing the country's pace attack. During his tenure, he worked closely with emerging fast bowlers, most notably Nahid Rana , who has become one of Bangladesh's most exciting pace prospects. Following Tait's departure, former Bangladesh pacer Talha Jubair has been appointed as the pace bowling coach for the Australia series. The BCB expressed gratitude for Tait's contributions and wished him well for the future. Tait's exit marks the end of a productive chapter for Bangladesh...

Former England captain and cricketing icon Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sydney Thunder on a two-year deal ahead of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2026–27 season. The appointment marks Flintoff’s first overseas head coaching role and is being viewed as one of the biggest coaching moves in recent BBL history. Flintoff replaces former coach Trevor Bayliss, who departed after the Thunder endured a difficult campaign, finishing at the bottom of the BBL standings. The club believes Flintoff’s leadership, experience, and winning mentality can help revive the franchise’s fortunes. The former England all-rounder has steadily built an impressive coaching résumé in recent years, working with the England Lions and coaching in The Hundred. His appointment has received strong backing from both Sydney Thunder and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which sees the role as a valuable step in his coaching development. Flintoff expressed excitement about th...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David has been suspended for the opening match of IPL 2027 after breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans. The Australian all-rounder was fined 50% of his match fee and handed two demerit points for aggressively throwing an ice bag in the direction of umpire Nitin Menon during the high-pressure final. The incident occurred in the 10th over of the first innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Match officials found David guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which deals with throwing equipment or objects in an inappropriate or dangerous manner during a match. David accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Javagal Srinath. The latest offence took David's tally to five demerit points during the IPL 2026 season, automatically triggering a one-match suspension under IPL regulations. Earlier in the season, he had already been penalized for disciplinary breaches, including a...

New Zealand have received a major boost ahead of their upcoming Test series against England, with Mitchell Santner returning to the squad after recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered during the IPL while representing Mumbai Indians. Santner has joined the squad in England ahead of the first Test at Lord’s, strengthening New Zealand’s spin and all-round options. The experienced left-arm spinner brings valuable Test experience and leadership qualities to the Black Caps setup. His return comes at a crucial time as New Zealand prepare for a challenging three-match Test series against England in the new World Test Championship cycle. Having recently completed his rehabilitation, Santner’s availability gives New Zealand greater balance in both the bowling and batting departments. The visitors will be hoping his experience can play a key role against an aggressive England side on home soil.

The race to the IPL 2026 Final is heating up as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-voltage Qualifier 2 clash . With a place in the final at stake, both teams will be eager to deliver their best performance in this knockout battle. Gujarat Titans will look to recover after their Qualifier 1 setback, while Rajasthan Royals come into this contest full of confidence after an impressive Eliminator win. Cricket fans can expect an exciting match packed with big moments and top-class performances. Match Details Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Qualifier 2, IPL 2026 Date: May 29, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh Live Streaming: JioHotstar TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network GT vs RR Match Preview Gujarat Titans have looked like one of the strongest teams in IPL 2026 thanks to their balanced squad and quality bowling attack. Players like Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have pla...