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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
'I'll never be Mr-Apologise-Too-Much': Kagiso Rabada on return to South Africa squad following drug ban
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action (Image via AP/Anjum Naveed, file) South African cricketer Kagiso Rabada expressed relief at returning to cricket after serving a one-month ban for recreational drug use, while stating his desire to move forward from the incident. Speaking on Saturday, May 1, ahead of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final, Rabada addressed his ban period and its impact on his career. The pacer's positive drug test and subsequent ban occurred during IPL 2025, forcing him to leave the Gujarat Titans mid-season and return to South Africa. The news became public as he was completing his ban period and rejoining the Titans, though his participation remained limited. He will be eligible to represent South Africa from June, enabling him to participate in the WTC final against Australia at Lord's from June 11 to 15. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I'm just glad to be playing again. The process was handled really well ... I think, as a player, and a man, people will have their different opinions. I can live with that. There are some people who would have been disappointed and to those people I'm deeply sorry ... The people closest to me are the ones I felt I let down. But life moves on. I'll never be 'Mr-I-Apologise-Too-Much'. But I'll never condone that action," said the GT man as he listed the way in which he plans to move forward from the same. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo's Astrology says The South African fast bowler confirmed ongoing communication with his national teammates about the incident. "I think I owe it to them (to talk about what happened). They're my team mates. We've come from so far. I've already spoken to them and I guess we can do so in more detail when we get together for an extended amount of time," he explained. Poll Will Kagiso Rabada's return boost South Africa's chances in the World Test Championship Final? Definitely, he is a key player Maybe, it depends on team dynamics No, it won't make a difference Rabada's return to international cricket coincides with South Africa's crucial World Test Championship Final against Australia, marking a significant opportunity for the player to resume his career at the highest level.
Winnipeg Free Press
07-05-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
India captain Rohit Sharma retires from test cricket ahead of England tour
MUMBAI, India (AP) — India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from test cricket Wednesday ahead of the squad's upcoming tour of England. The 38-year-old Sharma added that he will continue representing India in one-day internationals. 'It's been an absolute honor to represent my country in whites,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Thank you for all the love and support over the years.' FILE - Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade, File) Sharma struggled during the 2024-25 season, averaging just 10.93 runs in 11 innings over eight tests. Overall, he scored 4,301 runs in 67 tests, an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries for the national team. Sharma replaced Virat Kohli as captain in March 2022 and guided India to 12 wins, nine losses and three draws, while scoring 1,254 runs during that time. It was a captaincy that ended with back-to-back series losses — a record 3-0 home defeat to New Zealand and a 4-1 loss to Australia that knocked India out of the 2025 World Test Championship. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up 'Thank you, Captain … End of an era in whites! … We are proud of you, Hitman,' India cricket said in a statement. Most recently, Sharma captained India to victories at the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy and the 2024 T20 World Cup, after which he announced his retirement from that format. India opens its five-test tour of England on June 20. ___ AP cricket:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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- Yahoo
India captain Rohit Sharma retires from test cricket ahead of England tour
FILE - Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade, File) MUMBAI, India (AP) — India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from test cricket Wednesday ahead of the squad's upcoming tour of England. The 38-year-old Sharma added that he will continue representing India in one-day internationals. Advertisement 'It's been an absolute honor to represent my country in whites," he wrote on Instagram. 'Thank you for all the love and support over the years.' Sharma struggled during the 2024-25 season, averaging just 10.93 runs in 11 innings over eight tests. Overall, he scored 4,301 runs in 67 tests, an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries for the national team. Sharma replaced Virat Kohli as captain in March 2022 and guided India to 12 wins, nine losses and three draws, while scoring 1,254 runs during that time. It was a captaincy that ended with back-to-back series losses — a record 3-0 home defeat to New Zealand and a 4-1 loss to Australia that knocked India out of the 2025 World Test Championship. Advertisement 'Thank you, Captain … End of an era in whites! ... We are proud of you, Hitman,' India cricket said in a statement. Most recently, Sharma captained India to victories at the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy and the 2024 T20 World Cup, after which he announced his retirement from that format. India opens its five-test tour of England on June 20. ___ AP cricket:
