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'Didn’t want to play this sport anymore': Rohit Sharma recalls time when he contemplated retiring

'Didn’t want to play this sport anymore': Rohit Sharma recalls time when he contemplated retiring

Rohit Sharma had a brilliant outing during the ODI World Cup in 2023, both as a batter and as the captain of the side. India won 10 games in a row en route to the final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 21

Geoffrey Boycott slams Bazball after England’s Ashes collapse

England’s Ashes setback in Adelaide has reignited questions over Brendon McCullum’s Bazball approach, with the ultra-aggressive style now coming under its harshest examination since it began.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 21

Vaibhav Suryavanshi faces criticism after U19 Asia Cup Final against Pakistan

It turned out to be a disappointing day for Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the U19 Asia Cup final, as he not only fell cheaply with the bat but also engaged in a heated exchange with Ali Raza during his dismissal.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21

India ignore Mohsin Naqvi after U19 Asia Cup final, PCB chairman joins Pakistan celebrations

The Indian U-19 team continued the trend started by their seniors as they ignored Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the prize distribution ceremony following the U-19 Asia Cup final on Sunday, December 21.

Pat Cummins News / SportsInfo / December 21

Ashes 2025/26: Pat Cummins pleased with Australia's series win

Australia won the Adelaide Test by 82 runs and clinched the Ashes 2025/26 with a couple of more Tests to go Pat Cummins, who missed the first two Tests,

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 21

Promoting national identity? Bangladesh's rejects players and coaches transaction offers from Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh has drawn a firm line. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has rejected a request from Saudi Arabia to provide players and coaches. The move was rooted in national interest.

Ben Stokes News / SportsInfo / December 21

'It obviously sucks,' - Disappointed Ben Stokes opens up after losing Ashes 2025/26

England lost the Adelaide Test by 82 runs, which led to them losing the Ashes 2025/26 with two matches to go Ben Stokes appeared in the post-match talk

Sanju Samson News / Crictoday / December 21

Sanju Samson reacts to T20 World Cup selection with powerful message

Sanju Samson has secured his place in the national squad for next year’s T20 World Cup, and the Kerala star celebrated the news with a heartfelt message of confidence and pride.

Shane Watson News / Cricketnmore / December 21

Green Is A World-class Cricketer Who Is Going To Get Better With Time, Says Shane Watson

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson has hailed Australia’s seam bowling all-rounder Cameron Green as a ‘world-class cricketer’ who, in his view, will only get better with time.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 21

Joshna Chinappa And Veer Chotrani Claim Men's And Women's Singles Titles In Western India Squash Tournament

CCI Western India Squash Tournament: Top seeds Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani emerged champions in the women’s and men’s categories respectively, clinching their titles in contrasting fashion at the final of the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts on Sunday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 21

India crumble to a heavy 191-run loss against Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup final

Pakistan delivered a dominant all-round display to lift the U19 Asia Cup title, thrashing India by 191 runs in a one-sided final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 21

Who is Mangesh Yadav? RCB’s INR 5.2 Crore Fast-Bowling Find

In the midst of this disorderly setting of the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, a new home-grown leader emerged out of thin air to ignite a high-stakes bidding war among the players.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21

U19 Asia Cup 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi angrily points at shoe after dismissal, video goes viral

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's aggressive reaction towards Ali Raza after getting dismissed in the 2025 U19 Asia Cup is doing the rounds on social media. Suryavanshi was dismissed for a 10-ball 26 by the right-arm quick.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21
PCB extends PSL expansion bid deadline to December 24

PCB extends PSL expansion bid deadline to December 24

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has once again extended the deadline for submitting bids for two new franchises as it plans to expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to an eight-team competition from the 2026 season.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21
T20 World Cup 2026: Former wicketkeeper explains why Rinku Singh's selection was 'easy' for selectors

T20 World Cup 2026: Former wicketkeeper explains why Rinku Singh's selection was 'easy' for selectors

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim weighed in on why picking Rinku Singh in India's T20 World Cup 2026 was not a tough job for the selectors. The 15-member squad for next year's mega event was announced at the BCCI headquarters on December 20.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 21

U19 Asia Cup: Minhas Hits Blistering 172 As Pakistan Win Title After Beating India By 191 Runs

ICC Academy Ground: Sameer Minhas smashed a blistering 113-ball 172 and powered Pakistan to a thumping 191-run win over an out-of-sorts India to clinch the U19 Men’s Asia Cup title at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21

Ishan Kishan's mother breaks down while discussing his T20 World Cup 2026 selection

Ishan Kishan's mother Suchitra Singh could not control her emotions while speaking about her son's selection in India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.  Kishan's mother was asked about her feelings after she knowing that her son got selected in India's squad for the mega event.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21
Ashes 2025-26: ‘They’ve embraced entertainment over results’ - Chopra takes swipe after England’s 3-0 defeat

Ashes 2025-26: ‘They’ve embraced entertainment over results’ - Chopra takes swipe after England’s 3-0 defeat

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra took a dig at the England team after their 3-0 defeat in the Ashes on Sunday, which allowed Australia to retain the urn with two matches to spare.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21

U19 Asia Cup 2025: Ayush Mhatre, Ali Raza involved in verbal battle after dismissal; video goes viral

Ayush Mhatre and Ali Raza were involved in a heated exchange during the second innings of the final of the U19 Asia Cup between India Under-19 and Pakistan Under-19 at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 21.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21

Afghanistan Premier League returns with five-team franchise T20 league

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the launch of a new franchise-based T20 competition, the Afghanistan Premier League, with its inaugural season planned for October 2026 in the UAE.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21

Who will be Team India’s Finishers for T20 World Cup 2026?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee recently picked a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / CricTracker / December 21
T20 World Cup 2026: ‘I would have them in place of Ishan & Washi’ - Wasim Jaffer questions Jaiswal and Jitesh’s omission

T20 World Cup 2026: ‘I would have them in place of Ishan & Washi’ - Wasim Jaffer questions Jaiswal and Jitesh’s omission

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes that Yashasvi Jaiswal should have been selected ahead of Ishan Kishan in the squad. Although Kishan enjoyed

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 21

Which IPL teams have players from the side in the T20 World Cup 2026?

The Indian Premier League has been a huge contributor of players to the T20 Internationals. And in the 2026 T20 World Cup, the scene has not been entirely different.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 21
'Must be feeling quite dejected' - Former India all-rounder weighs in on Jitesh Sharma, Shubman Gill's exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad

'Must be feeling quite dejected' - Former India all-rounder weighs in on Jitesh Sharma, Shubman Gill's exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has commented on the exclusions of Jitesh Sharma and Shubman Gill from the India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, which was announced on December 20 at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 21

Gautam Gambhir’s Bold Call? Inside Shubman Gill’s Shock T20 World Cup 2026 Snub

The exclusion of Shubman Gill from India’s provisional plans for the T20 World Cup 2026 has triggered widespread discussion within cricketing circles. Once viewed as a long-term leader in white-ball cricket and even named vice-captain after the Asia Cup, Gill’s absence has come as a surprise to many fans and experts.

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