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Cricket News Live Today, August 29, 2024: Mumbai Indians To Retain Rohit Sharma For IPL 2025, Pakistan Drops Shaheen Afridi For 2nd Test


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23:47 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Deandra Dottin returns for Women's T20 World Cup

Barbadian cricketer Deandra Dottin has reversed her retirement to feature in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. She is among the 15 players announced for the marquee event. 



23:35 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Dhawan joins Gayle in Team Gujarat for LLC 2024

Shikhar Dhawan will join Chris Gayle in the Gujarat team for the upcoming third edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC). Dhawan, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, was roped in by the Gujarat management. 



23:08 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Joe Root goes past Steve Smith

In a remarkable achievement, Joe Root scored his 33rd Test hundred to go past Steve Smith's tally of 32 tons in the purest format. Root achieved the milestone on day 1 of the Lord's Test against Sri Lanka. 



21:43 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Jay Shah thanks his well-wishers

Former BCCI secretary Jay Shah has thanked his well-wishers for their kind words following his appointment as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman. 



19:45 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: PCB Questions Ihsanullah's Recovery Process!

Pakistan Cricket Board has raised some serious concerns over Ihsanullah's sincerity in the management of his elbow injury. 



18:36 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: IPL 2025 Auction Likely To Have 4 Retentions And 2 RTMs!

A senior sports journalist in India has revealed that IPL 2025 auction will have four retentions and 2 Right to Match (RTM) cards for every franchise.




17:54 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Glenn Maxwell Hopeful For A Test Comeback Post Leg Injury

Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed that a leg injury he sustained two years ago continues to affect him, threatening his aspirations for a Test cricket comeback. 



17:04 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Will Pucovski To Retire From Cricket After Series Of Concussion Injuries


William Pucovski was once considered as the brightest young talents in Australia, but series of blows on his head throughout his career halted his progress. The right-handed batter has reportedly given up, retiring at the age of just 26. s



16:31 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Mumbai Indians To Retain Rohit Sharma For IPL 2025

Rohit Sharma, the five-time IPL champion and the backbone of the Mumbai Indians squad for the last decade or so, is all set to be retained by MI ahead of the auction for IPL 2025. 




15:52 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: 'Shaheen Will Sit Out,' Jason Gillespie Reveals Why Afridi Was Dropped For 2nd Test Vs Bangladesh

In a significant development, Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi has been dropped from the Pakistan's 12-man team ahead of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi, starting August 30.



15:26 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: PAK Vs BAN, 2nd Test  Preview 

On Friday, Pakistan will lock horns with Bangladesh in the second Test of the ongoing two-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 



14:55 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: No Place For Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Reveal 12-Man Team For Second Test Vs Bangladesh

Shaheen Afridi, the talismanic left-handed seamer has not been included in the 12-man team revealed by Pakistan ahead of the second Test. It is a big move from Pakistan after a humiliating loss in the first Test and the likes of Mir Hamza and Abrar Ahmed have added to the unit.



14:46 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: High Court Slams Maharashtra Govt. With 'BCCI Is The Richest' Remark Ahead Of IPL 2025

On Thursday, Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra government to justify its decision to reduce and waive the arrears from the organisers of IPL matches for police deployment, noting that it did not find any rationale purpose behind the move.



14:24 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: 'I Speak To Arshdeep Singh..' : Aayush Thakur After Claiming DPL 2024's First 5-Wicket Haul

Purani Dilli 6 pacer Aayush Thakur, who became the first bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL), has admitted that he learnt the art of bowling yorkers from India left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh during his stint with the Punjab Kings in the IPL as a net bowler.



13:58 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Jay Shah Got Support From 15 Members To Become ICC Chairman; PCB's Role Revealed

On August 27, 2024, Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). At just 35 years old, Shah’s ascension to this prestigious role marks him as the youngest ICC chairman in history. 



13:11 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Sachin Tendulkar Expresses Joy Over Government's Decision To Honour Coach Ramakant Achrekar

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is often regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time, recently expressed his happiness over a significant gesture by the Mumbai Government. 



12:18 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: ICC Chairman Jay Shah Extends Special Wishes On National Sports Day 

The newly appointed ICC chairman Jay Shah in a recent post on Twitter shared his best wishes and thanked the athletes for their commendable contribution on the auspicious occasion of National Sports Day.



11:30 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Lakshya Sen Reveals Kohli's Mamba Mentality As His Career Motivation!

Commonwealth Games Champion, Lakshya Sen, has been in the spotlight as he recently in a podcast show shared his admiration and respect for India star cricketer Virat Kohli. 



11:28 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: RCB And AIFF's Unique Tribute To Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma on National Sports Day!

Sports organizations like Indian Football and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are celebrating our cricketing heroes by highlighting legends such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar. 



11:15 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: LSG Owner Speaks On Setting Aside ₹50 Cr For Rohit Sharma!

Amidst such rumours, the LSG owner, Sanjiv Goenka has given a bit of a hint about the team's franchise in the upcoming mega auction. In a recent interaction with Sportstak, Goenka was heard talking about the rumours of LSG setting aside a heavy sum of ₹ 50 Cr for Rohit Sharma. 



10:25 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Ashwin Gives His Opinion On Modern Coaching Philosophy!

In a recent news, the legendary off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin stated his perspective and shared his thoughts on coaching. His thoughts clearly stated his belief in self-reliance and adaptability as a cricketer. 



9:55 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Former MI And CSK Star Appointed As The New Bowling Coach Of New Zealand!

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the filling up of their vacant bowling coach post. Ex-Kiwi all-rounder, Jacob Oram has taken up the post, that was left empty since November last year after Shane Jurgensen's term was over.



0:03 (IST) Aug 29

Cricket News Live Today: Heinrich Klaasen Pulls Out Of CPL 2024

Heinrich Klaasen has pulled out of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024) season in the West Indies. The South African wicketkeeper-batter was slated to represent the Saint Lucia Kings franchise.