Sunday, April 20
Mumbai Cricket Association honored cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Vinod Kambli during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium. Kambli, encouraged stadium-goers with memories of his career milestones and emphasized hard work as key to success in cricket, drawing inspiration from his own and Sachin Tendulkar's journeys. After his felicitation, Kambli reminisced about his playing days at the iconic venue.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel experienced tension during India's Australia tour due to discipline issues. The BCCI is monitoring support staff performance, focusing on batting coach Abhishek Nayar and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, with potential contract limits to address loyalty concerns.
Ravichandran Ashwin addressed his retirement from international cricket, stating that a farewell game wasn't necessary. He retired after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feeling his creativity on the field had ended. Ashwin emphasised the importance of ending his career on his terms and expressed his intention to continue playing cricket elsewhere.
Liverpool's title push was challenged in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, while Manchester City and Chelsea both faced disappointing draws in their respective matches. Arsenal now have a chance to close the gap in the title race. West Ham enjoyed a home victory against Fulham in winning start for Graham Potter
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the remainder of the SA20 due to a back injury. The 31-year-old pacer, initially named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad, underwent scans on Monday, which confirmed the severity of the injury.
22-year-old Pakistani cricketer Ihsanullah reversed his retirement decision from the PSL within 24 hours, stating it was made impulsively due to frustration over being overlooked in the season 10 draft. He aims to prove himself in domestic cricket and return stronger, despite previous injury setbacks and a challenging recovery period.
Imran Tahir, at 45, displays his brilliance, aiding Joburg Super Kings in a 28-run victory over Durban's Super Giants. His impressive catch symbolizes JSK's determination. Tahir credits the spin trio for their performance and highlights the team's growing momentum and unity as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Indian women's cricket team set a record with a 304-run win over Ireland, led by Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century and Pratika Rawal's 154. India posted their highest ODI total of 435/5. Spinners Tanuja Kanwar and Deepti Sharma dominated, bundling Ireland out for 131. Mandhana and Rawal's partnership of 233 runs propelled this impressive victory.
Ravichandran Ashwin addressed his retirement from international cricket, stating that a farewell game wasn't necessary. He retired after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feeling his creativity on the field had ended. Ashwin emphasised the importance of ending his career on his terms and expressed his intention to continue playing cricket elsewhere.
Indian cricket icon Kapil Dev, as president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), emphasizes other athletes' hard work. PGTI announced its 2025 schedule with new events and increased prize money. Kapil also discussed golf’s affordability compared to cricket and the revival of PGTI's second-tier tour after five years.
