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India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Why did Pakistan exclude Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi from Bangladesh T20I squad, the reason is...
Babar Azam (L), Shaheen Afridi (R) The Pakistan Cricket Board picked a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Salman Ali Agha is set lead Pakistan in the three-match series against Bangladesh, which is scheduled to commence from July 20. While many common names are on the squad for Pakistan's side, it came as a shock to fans that Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi were not part of the squad. As the Men in Green gets ready to face Bangladesh, here is a look at why the two stars were left out for the T20I series. Babar Azam's steep fall in T20Is Babar Azam who is known for his outstanding stroke play, hasn't been in a good form recently. However, he once had decent numbers overall but his recent performance has seen a dip. Since the T20I World Cup last year, Babar has managed to score only 200 runs at a poor average of 25. But more importantly his strike rate with respect to scoring runs for Pakistan, has been a problem for them, as he has not been anything near standard in his role. In the same time period, Babar's strike rate reads 112.99, indicative of how tough of a task it has been to score runs too quickly. The Pakistan Super League gave him a golden opportunity to prove his worth and convince the selectors for T20I comeback, but his performance was not very impressive as he scored 288 runs at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 128.57. Shaheen Afridi's decline in form On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi performed much better in Pakistan Super League as he grabbed 19 wickets in twelve matches at an excellent strike rate of 12. Although Shaheen was superb throughout the tournament, he was dropped from the T20I squad, owing to his recent form in the format. Shaheen Afridi had a very disappointing tour of New Zealand, managing just two wickets in four matches. He also struggled with his economy rate, giving away 10.23 runs an over. As a result, Pakistan dropped him for their next T20I series. Mike Hesson, Pakistan's newly appointed head coach, mentioned that both these players' T20I selection is dependent solely on whether they can put consistent domestic performances together.
India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Andre Russell to retire from international cricket after 1st two T20Is vs Australia
West Indies cricket have announced that Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after the first T20Is in the series against Australia on Wednesday, July 16. The first two matches of the series will be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica, which is the home ground of Russell. The matches will be played on July 20 and news of Russell's retirement comes right after Nicholas Pooran left the game and just seven months before the men's T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Russell was part of the Windies side that lifted the T20 World Cups in 2012 and 2016 and has got 84 caps to his this time, Russell has scored 1078 runs and picked up 61 wickets in T20Is. Russell played one Test all the way back in 2010 and was a part of 70 ODIs for West Indies, where he scored 1034 runs and picked up 70 You, DRE RUSS!For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West IndiesFrom being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the Salute You!#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025What Russell said about retirement Russell played a total of 15 years for the West Indies and said it was one of the proudest achievements of his life. The all-rounder expressed his happiness at retiring in front of his home crowd and going out on a high.'Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life. When I was a kid, I did not expect to get to this level, but the more you start to play and get to love the sport, you realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others.''I love playing for the West Indies and I love playing at home in front of my family and friends where I get to showcase my talent and produce more high-quality performances. I want to finish my international career on a high while being a role model for the next generation of cricketers coming out of the Caribbean.'West Indies squad for Australia T20IsShai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.- EndsMust Watch
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
West Indies Name 16-Member Squad For Five-Match T20 Series Against Australia
Last Updated: Cricket West Indies announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against Australia. Newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades join the core team led by Shai Hope. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) Series against Australia, scheduled from July 20 to 28 at Sabina Park in Jamaica and Warner Park in St. Kitts. According to a release from CWI, the squad includes the core group of players who recently secured a series win against Ireland, alongside exciting newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades, who have earned their maiden T20 call-ups. Andrew, a highly regarded batting prospect and back-up wicketkeeper, has impressed with his intent and range against spin bowling. At just 18, he is considered one of the region's brightest prospects and is eager to make his mark on the international stage. Left-arm seamer Blades, who made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2024, was one of the standout performers during the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, where he took most of his wickets in the powerplay. Who Will Lead Windies? Shai Hope will continue to lead the side as captain, with seasoned campaigners like Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Rovman Powell also named in the line-up. Looking forward to the five-match T20I series, Sammy said the focus remains on improving West Indies' ranking and building towards what will be a competitive T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year. 'Our goals and strategic plans are aligned to winning the T20 World Cup in 2026. We have continuity in the squad from the previous series and as a unit we will continue to fine tune our style and brand ahead of the World Cup." Sammy added that the team will be looking to reconsolidate a winning record at home. 'Our previous two T20 series at home we were on the wrong end of the results but starting against Australia, we want to regain our form at home as we build momentum into next year's World Cup with our exciting and dynamic group of players." West Indies Squad for T20I Series vs Australia: Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 23:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
West Indies' Jewel, Blades get maiden T20I call-ups for Australia series
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Wednesday announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against Australia, to be played from July 20–28 at Sabina Park in Jamaica and Warner Park in St. Kitts. The squad features the core group of players who secured a recent series win against Ireland, along with exciting newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades earning maiden T20 call-ups. Andrew, a highly regarded batting prospect and back-up wicketkeeper, has impressed with his intent and range against spin bowling. At just 18, he is seen as one of the region's brightest prospects and will be eager to make his mark on the international stage. Left-arm seamer Blades, who made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2024, was one of the shining lights during the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, where he took most of his wickets in the PowerPlay. READ: English pacers stand in the way as India hopes to break the Old Trafford jinx Shai Hope will continue to lead the side as captain, with seasoned campaigners like Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Rovman Powell also named in the line-up. Looking forward to the five-match T20I series, Sammy said the focus remains on improving West Indies' ranking and building towards what will be a competitive T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year. 'Our goals and strategic plans are aligned to winning the T20 World Cup in 2026. We have continuity in the squad from the previous series, and as a unit we will continue to fine-tune our style and brand ahead of the World Cup.' WEST INDIES SQUAD Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd. Schedule—West Indies vs Australia T20I Series 1st T20I: July 20 – Sabina Park, Jamaica 2nd T20I: July 22 – Sabina Park, Jamaica 3rd T20I: July 25 – Warner Park, St. Kitts 4th T20I: July 26 – Warner Park, St. Kitts 5th T20I: July 28 – Warner Park, St. Kitts All matches begin at 7:00 PM local time. Related Topics West Indies / Australia
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Faf du Plessis creates history in MLC 2025, breaks Virat Kohli's all-time T20 record as captain
Faf du Plessis scripted history in the 28th Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 match, with his 52-ball 91 helping the Texas Super Kings defeat the Seattle Orcas by 51 runs. Not just that, Du Plessis also surpassed Virat Kohli to become the all-time highest-scoring T20I captain in cricket history. MLC 2025: Faf du Plessis sets new T20 Record (REUTERS/Abhijit Addya)(REUTERS) Faf du Plessis surpasses Virat Kohli's T20 captaincy record Du Plessis' firework helped Texas reach a total of 188 runs. In this innings, the former South Africa captain scored 6,575 runs. He beat Indian cricketing great Virat Kohli's 6,564-run T20I record. For those who don't know, Kolhi had announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game after India won the T20I World Cup against South Africa. Du Plessis' accomplishment places him in the top group of captains with the most T20 run totals: Faf du Plessis: 6575 runs scored Virat Kohli: 6564 runs James Vince: 358 pontos MS Dhoni: 6283 runs Rohit Sharma: 6064 runs Adam Milne's five-wicket haul for Texas As Du Plessis led with the bat, Adam Milne excelled with the ball. The Kiwi bowler achieved an impressive 5/23, featuring a maiden over, to break apart the Seattle Orcas' batting order. Texas secured victory by 51 runs, aided by Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein, who both took two wickets. Meanwhile, the Texas Super Kings were able to improve their ranking in the MLC 2025 points standings with their resounding have won seven of their ten games and have an impressive NRR of +1.603, which puts them in second place in the rankings with 14 points. The MLC 2025 final is set for July 13. With Du Plessis in form, Texas will be aiming for the trophy at MLC 2025. ALSO READ: NBA veteran Chris Paul hints at retirement within this year. Here's more FAQ'S Who is the captain that has accumulated the highest runs in T20 matches? Faf du Plessis, as a captain, currently holds the record for the highest number of T20 runs. As captain, what is the total number of runs scored by Faf du Plessis in T20 matches? As captain, he has accumulated 6,575 runs in T20I by MLC 2025. Which record of Virat Kohli did Faf du Plessis surpass? Faf surpassed the record previously set by Kohli for the highest T20 runs achieved by a captain. When is the final for the MLC 2025? The final of the Major League Cricket 2025 is scheduled for July 13, 2025
