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India Gazette
17 hours ago
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- India Gazette
SA's power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen announces retirement from international cricket
New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement. Klaasen posted on his Instagram, 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision, but also one that I have absolute peace with.' Klaasen, who played in 122 international matches for the Proteas, expressed gratitude towards his coaches during his cricketing journey. 'I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough,' he said. 'My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most, and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful.' 'To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career.' 'I will always be a big Proteas supporter and would like to thank everyone who supported me and my teammates during my career,' he added. Klaasen's iconic whip-pull off the spinners made him a dangerous prospect across the formats for South Africa. He was a member of the South Africa side that featured in the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. He scored 2141 runs with a highest score of 174 in his 60 ODIs at an average of 43.69. In the T20Is, he scored 1000 runs with a highest score of 81 and a strike rate of 141.84. While he smashed four centuries and 11 fifties in ODIs, Klaasen had five T20I half-centuries against his name. His power-hitting was on full display during a blistering career-best 174 against Australia at his home ground, SuperSport Park, in 2023 - the second highest score ever recorded by a number five. Klaasen had earlier retired from Tests in January 2024, having featured in four games in the longest format. (ANI)
Int'l Cricket Council
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Klaasen announces shock exit from international cricket
The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement. In his statement, Klaasen mentioned how difficult it was for him to arrive at this decision. "It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with." Klaasen, who featured in 122 internationals for the Proteas, felt gratitude towards his coaches during his cricketing journey. "I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough. "My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful. "To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career." Klaasen unleashes fiery shots in Mumbai | CWC23 Heinrich Klaasen hit a 4,4,6 against Reece Topley in the 45th over of the England-South Africa ICC Men's Cricket World Cup encounter. Klaasen's iconic whip-pull off the spinners made him a dangerous prospect across the formats for South Africa. He was a member of the South Africa side that featured in the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. He scored 2141 runs with a highest score of 174 in his 60 ODIs at an average of 43.69. In the T20Is, he scored 1000 runs with a highest score of 81 and a strike rate of 141.84. Klaasen had earlier retired from Tests in January 2024, having featured in four games in the longest format. NewsMen's NewsHeinrich Klaasen
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Atkinson ruled out of WI ODIs
England paceman Gus Atkinson in action against New Zealand during the second Test in Wellington in December. Photo: AFP/File England pacer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the three-match home ODI series against West Indies, scheduled to run from May 29 to June 3. According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Atkinson sustained a hamstring injury during their one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which concluded on Saturday in Nottingham. The 27-year-old, as a result, will undergo rehabilitation under the supervision of the England medical team, while no time frame was shared by the cricket board for his recovery. "England and Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the upcoming Metro Bank One-Day Internationals against the West Indies due to a right hamstring strain," the ECB said in a statement. "Atkinson sustained the injury during England's Rothesay Test victory over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge last week. "He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation under the supervision of the England medical team." Notably, the home side decided against making any changes to their squad for the ODI series against West Indies. The aforementioned series holds significant importance for the former world champions as it will be the first assignment of newly-appointed captain Harry Brook, who succeeded Jos Buttler, stepped down from the role after England lost all three of their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage matches. The ODI series will be followed by three T20Is, slated to be played on June 6, 8 and 10 respectively. England squad for West Indies ODIs: Harry Brook (Yorkshire) – Captain, Jofra Archer (Sussex), Tom Banton (Somerset), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Tom Hartley (Lancashire), Will Jacks (Surrey), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Matthew Potts (Durham), Jamie Overton (Somerset), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire) and Jamie Smith (Surrey).
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
CT 2025 created viewership records: ICC
Celebrating 368bn global viewing minutes across global coverage, the 2025 edition became the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy ever. PHOTO: AFP The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled the staggering broadcast viewership figures attained across the globe following the memorable ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Celebrating 368bn global viewing minutes across global coverage, the event becomes the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy ever and represents a growth of 19% compared with the previous event held in England and Wales in 2017. The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 also drew 308mn global viewing minutes per over – the most ever for an ICC event. A blockbuster final in Dubai saw India claim the iconic white jackets, and their victory over New Zealand on 9 March became the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy match ever, with 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, shattering the record set during the 2017 final by 52.1%. The thrilling finale also takes third spot in the most watched ICC matches of all time globally by live watch time, while in India itself, the fixture also represents the third most watched ICC match ever, only surpassed by the India v New Zealand semi-final at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, and the final of that same event between India and Australia. Spread across 29 channels and nine languages, and with the return of the award-winning Indian Sign Language feed and Audio Descriptive Commentary, coverage in India across the JioStar network featured a range of inclusive innovations designed to ensure all fans could enjoy the unrivalled drama of the Champions Trophy, culminating in it becoming the most watched Champions Trophy ever in the country. Moreover, the event boasted the highest proportion of watch time attributed to digital sources of any ICC tournament ever in India, with the vertical MaxView feed – produced in collaboration with the ICC – providing an intuitive and engaging mobile viewing experience. The tournament became the most watched Champions Trophy ever in Australia too, with overall viewing hours up by 65% on 2017. With enhanced coverage featuring the introduction of a Hindi language feed, Amazon Prime Video witnessed the highest viewership of any ICC event shown exclusively on the platform. Elsewhere, fans in the USA defied less favourable match timings to record a 38% growth in watch time compared with the 2017 event. Despite the hosts falling short in their pursuit of back-to-back Champions Trophy success, viewing hours for the 2025 event in Pakistan rose by 24% versus figures accumulated during their 2017 trophy-winning campaign. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said:?"We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships. "It's also heartening to witness exceptional growth in markets such as Australia, where Amazon Prime Video recorded a 65% increase in viewership compared to the 2017 edition, and in the United States, where Willow TV saw a notable rise in audience figures despite challenging start times. "These milestones are a testament to the game's expanding footprint and the passion of cricket fans worldwide.".
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final breaks all-time viewership record: ICC
The 2025 Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand was the most watched match in the history of the tournament, surpassing the record set by title clash of the 2017 edition, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said. In data shared by the ICC on Wednesday, it has emerged that the final clocked 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, breaking the earlier record set in the 2017 final between India and Pakistan by 52.1 percent. ICC also shared that the tournament saw a total of 358 billion global viewing minutes across global coverage and the tournament has become the most watched Champions Trophy ever with a 19 percent increase in terms of viewership as compared to the 2017 edition. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium in UAE to win the tournament a record third time, having earlier held it jointly in 2002 and as sole winners in 2013. 'Celebrating 368bn global viewing minutes across global coverage, the event becomes the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy ever and represents a growth of 19% compared with the previous event held in England and Wales in 2017. The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 also drew 308mn global viewing minutes per over – the most ever for an ICC event. A blockbuster final in Dubai saw India claim the iconic white jackets, and their victory over New Zealand on 9 March became the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy match ever, with 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, shattering the record set during the 2017 final by 52.1%,' stated the ICC release. In the data released on Wednesday, the world cricket body also shared that the India-New Zealand final now stands at the third spot in the most watched ICC matches of all time globally by live watch time. It also shared that the final also became the third most watched ICC match in India only behind the India-New Zealand semi-final in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and the India-Australia final in the same tournament occupying the first two spots. 'We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships. We are especially grateful for the continued innovation and investment by the JioStar network in India, which delivered live coverage across 29 unique broadcast feeds in nine languages, an effort that played a significant role in reaching new audiences and deepening fan engagement, ' said Jay Shah, Chairman, ICC, according to the release. Talking about Australia, the 2025 Champions Trophy became the most watched Champions Trophy in the country with overall viewing hours up by 65 percent compared to the 2017 edition. In the USA, the tournament saw a 38 percent growth in watch time as compared to the 2017 edition while hosts Pakistan also saw the overall viewing hours for the 2025 edition rising by 24 percent as compared to the 2017 edition. 'It's also heartening to witness exceptional growth in markets such as Australia, where Amazon Prime Video recorded a 65% increase in viewership compared to the 2017 edition, and in the United States, where Willow TV saw a notable rise in audience figures despite challenging start times. These milestones are a testament to the game's expanding footprint and the passion of cricket fans worldwide.' added Shah.
