Sunil Gavaskar has dismissed speculation about MS Dhoni returning for Chennai Super Kings' final home IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, citing Dhoni's year-long absence from competitive cricket and the risk involved in a must-win match.
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Sunil Gavaskar has dismissed speculation about MS Dhoni returning for Chennai Super Kings' final home IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, citing Dhoni's year-long absence from competitive cricket and the risk involved in a must-win match.
The ICC has removed Sri Lanka's hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027 due to concerns over government involvement in Sri Lanka Cricket, potentially costing the host nation its automatic tournament berth and creating financial setbacks, as the ICC insists on elected administration before recognizing SLC representatives.
Deepti Sharma became the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20I history, reaching 171 wickets during India's 94-run victory over Thailand in the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Sharma also set a record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in the format.
India Women began their T20 Asia Cup campaign with a commanding 94-run win over Thailand, posting 159 runs powered by Shafali Verma's dynamic batting before spinners Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani restricted Thailand to 65 runs.
Smriti Mandhana surpassed Suzie Bates to become the second-highest run-scorer in women's international cricket with 10,756 runs during India's Women's Asia Cup match against Thailand. Mandhana scored 19 off 10 balls before being run out, while India posted 159/9 thanks to Shafali Verma's 64 off 36 balls. Mithali Raj remains the leading run-scorer with 10,868 runs.
Deepti Sharma took 3/0 in her 150th T20I to reach 171 wickets, becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20I cricket as India defeated Thailand by 94 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup opener in Dubai.
England's Ollie Robinson achieved a career bowling average of 19.53 in Test cricket, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's 19.79 to become the bowler with the best average among those with at least 20 Tests since 2000, following a four-wicket performance against Pakistan at Lord's that helped England gain control of the match.