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Retirement from international cricket has been announced by Wahab Riaz

Retirement from international cricket by Wahab Riaz

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On Wednesday, international cricket saw the retirement of Pakistan’s left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz. The 38-year-old, who had picked up 237 wickets from 154 internationals, has decided to conclude his international cricket career. Nonetheless, Riaz’s involvement in franchise cricket will persist. “Over the past two years, we’ve talked about my retirement intentions; my aim is to stop playing international cricket in 2023. I am now more comfortable than ever that I have dedicated my best efforts to serving my country and the national team. Representing Pakistan on the global stage has been both an honour and a privilege. As I bid farewell to this phase,” remarked Riaz. The memorable moment in Riaz’s career is his fiery performance against Shane Watson in the 2015 World Cup. Despite recording figures of 2/54 from 9 overs during the match, his second spell stands out as one of the pivotal passages of the 2015 World Cup. Riaz managed to exert pressure on the Australian batsman, with Watson repeatedly dodging Riaz’s deliveries. Additionally, a dropped catch in the deep off Riaz’s bowling further characterized the encounter. During his tenure, Riaz accumulated 120 wickets across 91 ODIs and secured 34 scalps while representing Pakistan in 36 T20Is. Despite his prowess in white ball cricket, Riaz’s Test career was a mix of success and challenges. Despite possessing pace, his consistency in line and length was erratic, rendering him unreliable for the team. Over the course of his relatively brief 27-match Test career, Riaz managed to secure 83 wickets. Riaz, however, has expressed his intention to maintain his engagement in franchise cricket, affirming, “I am eagerly embracing a new journey in franchise cricket, where my aim is to captivate and motivate audiences while competing against some of the world’s finest talents.” In the context of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Riaz emerges as the foremost wicket-taker with a tally of 113 wickets from 88 matches, characterized by an economy rate of 7.79 and an average of 22.68. Notably, Riaz entered politics earlier this year by taking on the position of interim Sports Minister for the Punjab state. This move marked his foray into politics while continuing to be an active presence in the cricket arena.

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A smooth transition to the third round of Cincinnati is achieved by Novak Djokovic as his opponent retires.

A smooth transition to the third round of Cincinnati is achieved by Novak Djokovic as his opponent retires.

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In his first singles match in the U.S. since 2021, Novak Djokovic experienced a brief encounter on Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open, triumphing over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The Spaniard was forced to retire early in the second set due to a lower back injury. The second-ranked Djokovic secured the initial set with a score of 6-4. However, a mere two points into the second set, Davidovich Fokina, contorted in pain following his return, terminated the match after a span of 46 minutes. Expressing his sentiments, Djokovic remarked, “Tonight was kind of mixed emotions. I have a good rapport with Alejandro. We have a good relationship off the court. We practice together while in Spain. He informed me about his lower back issue that emerged yesterday. It’s unfortunate.” Djokovic, aged 36, had previously encountered a doubles loss on Tuesday, marking his return to the country after abstaining from events due to COVID-19 vaccine restrictions. This appearance in Cincinnati marked his first since 2019, as the 2020 Western & Southern Open transpired in New York due to the pandemic. This match constituted Djokovic’s initial singles match since his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. As fans eagerly watched his practice sessions, Djokovic potentially finds himself on a trajectory for a showdown with Alcaraz in the US Open tuneup. Reflecting on the outcome, Djokovic articulated, “Clearly, playing a single set is preferable to not playing at all or facing a loss. I have another opportunity tomorrow. It’s a process of shaking off the rust.” The possessor of a record-breaking 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Djokovic is set to contend against Frenchman Gael Monfils, who maintains an 0-18 lifetime record against him. This encounter is scheduled for Thursday, with Monfils having previously defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets earlier in the day. Djokovic commended Monfils, emphasizing, “He’s an incredible individual, someone I deeply respect and genuinely like as a person. He brings immense joy and entertainment to the fans. He exudes charisma and is one of the most captivating players we’ve witnessed on the tour over the past two decades, currently playing at his peak.”

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IND vs WI: India Makes a Comeback in the Series by Defeating West Indies, here are the Three Key Factors Behind the Victory

IND vs WI: India Makes a Comeback in the Series by Defeating WI

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During the third match of the T20 series, India emerged victorious against West Indies by 7 wickets. This triumph marked a commendable comeback for Team India in the series. However, it’s important to note that West Indies still holds a 2-1 lead. The contributions of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma played pivotal roles in India’s success. A closer examination of the factors leading to India’s victory underscores the significance of these two batsmen. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav’s performance was a key element in India’s win. The standout feature of India’s victory was Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive batting performance. Holding the batting position at number 3, Suryakumar Yadav delivered an impressive score of 83 runs. He faced 44 deliveries, striking 10 fours and 4 sixes. Equally vital was Tilak Verma’s innings, contributing a sturdy 49 runs with 4 fours and a six. Kuldeep Yadav’s role was instrumental, as he claimed 3 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs during West Indies’ innings. His dismissals included King, Charles, and Pooran. During the third match, West Indies batted first and managed to accumulate 159 runs while losing 5 wickets. Among the notable contributors, King scored 42 runs, and Meyers added 25 runs to the total. Captain Rovman Powell played a significant role, amassing 40 runs off 19 balls. In response, India achieved the target in 17.5 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led with an 83-run score, while Tilak Verma made a substantial contribution of 49 runs. Pandya secured 20 runs, marked by one boundary and one six. It’s pertinent to highlight that West Indies secured a victory in the first match of the T20 series by a margin of 4 runs, and they continued their success by winning the second match by 2 wickets. However, India made a noteworthy comeback in the third match. Despite this victory, Team India is trailing 2-1 in the series. The fourth match of the series is scheduled to take place on August 12th. In summary, India’s victory against West Indies was underpinned by the explosive batting of Suryakumar Yadav, the steadfast contribution of Tilak Verma, and the impactful bowling by Kuldeep Yadav.

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West indies vs India

West indies vs India: – team India collapsed without “Virat”

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The second ODI between the West Indies and India will be played at Barbados on July 29, 2023. West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first. For that match, India experimented by replacing Virat, Rohit, and other colleagues with inexperienced players to see if the team is ready for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup. Ishan Kisan and Subhuman Gill came for the opening, both gave a slow start, but Gill didn’t perform well, but Ishan made a half century to take the team forward, and team collapsed on a score of 181 runs in 40 overs, after the innings break everyone is missing Virat and others, now the team management knows the value of Virat and others Now West Indies came for batting, king and Mayers came for opening, they already set their mind to make the partnership long, they are already dominating the game, both of them make a partnership of 53 runs, after that West Indies lost their three wickets very quickly, all three wickets taken by Shardul Thakur, he tried to dominate, but then their captain Sai hope came for batting, and Sai hope and K carty make a partnership of 91 runs, this crucial partnership is the Top performer of the match: – 1. Ishan Kisan: -55 runs. 2. Subman gill: – 34 runs 3. G motie: -3 wickets 4. R Shephard: – 3 wickets 5. Sai hope: – 63 runs 6. K carty: – 48 runs 7. Mayers: – 36 runs 8. Shardul Thakur: – 3 wickets

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India vs West Indies match draw

India vs West Indies Match Draw

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Due to the intense rain that fell in Trinidad yesterday, the second test match between India and the West Indies was ultimately drawn. Both sides performed admirably; in fact, West Indies and India both put their all to the contest. In the West Indies’ second innings, they nearly defeated team India, but play was stopped due to rain. Everyone starts their game with the hope that the rain will stop, but sadly, it doesn’t, so the management had to make the ultimate call to call the game a draw. Equal points were awarded to both teams for the WTC.West Indies dropped to no. 5 in the WTC points table following this match, while India rose to no. 2 overall. Some best performances from both teams: – Virat Kohli – 121 Runs Rohit sharma – 80 runs & 57 Runs Yashasvi Jaiswal – 57 Runs Ravindra jadeja – 61 Runs R Ashwin – 56 runs and 2 wickets Ishan kisna – 52 runs Keemar roach – 3 wickets Jonel warrican – 3 wickets Kraigg Braithwaite – 75 runs Mohammad Siraj – 5 wickets  Despite the fact that both teams’ players had played these crucial innings, the game ended in a draw. The Timesnews24 crew sends them good luck at the WTC 2023–25.

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