Monday, June 22
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed that top Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar earn upwards of 100 crore rupees (10 million pounds) annually through endorsements. These superstars command massive brand deals, leveraging their immense popularity akin to global icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Shaheen Shah Afridi returns to Pakistan's T20I squad for the West Indies tour, while Hasan Nawaz earns his first ODI call-up. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are back in the ODI setup, with Hasan Ali included in both squads. Pakistan will play three T20Is in the USA and three ODIs in Trinidad and Tobago, marking Mike Hesson's first ODI assignment.
Rishabh Pant displayed remarkable resilience during the fourth Test against England, battling a toe injury to score a courageous fifty. His innings, filled with boundaries and sixes, not only matched a significant record but also surpassed MS Dhoni in 50+ scores for Indian wicketkeepers.
Indian batter Veda Krishnamurthy has retired from international cricket after a decade-long career, but will remain connected to the sport. Representing India in 48 ODIs and 76 T20Is, she scored 829 and 875 runs respectively. Her last international appearance was in 2020. Krishnamurthy, known for her aggressive batting, also played in the Women's Premier League.
R Ashwin has voiced strong disapproval of India's decision to exclude Kuldeep Yadav from the fourth Test against England, highlighting the team's over-reliance on batting depth. He suggests this strategy has compromised their wicket-taking ability, especially evident as England's openers dominated India's bowling attack. Ashwin believes Kuldeep's inclusion could have disrupted England's aggressive start and provided crucial breakthroughs.
UP Warriorz have named Abhishek Nayar, the former Indian all-rounder, as their new head coach for the upcoming Women's Premier League season. This decision follows the franchise's separation from Jon Lewis, who served as head coach for the past three seasons. The team is looking forward to a fresh perspective under Nayar's guidance as they prepare for the competition.
