Former Indian women's team captain Mithali Raj announced her decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (June 08). One of the greatest servants of Indian cricket, Raj is one of the most successful cricketers to have played for the Indian women's cricket team and is also regarded as an all-time great.

'Do you ask the same question to a male cricketer': When Mithali Raj stumped a reporter with her response

India have been handed a massive blow ahead of the start of the T20I series against South Africa as captain KL Rahul has been ruled out due to an injury. Along with Rahul, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has also been ruled out of the five-match series owing to an injury.

Rishabh Pant to lead India in T20I series vs SA after KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav ruled out due to injury

Virat Kohli is a livewire on the pitch when he is playing for India or his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli enjoys the pressure and likes to be in the face of the opposition during a game.

Virat Kohli started crying, didn't sleep that night: Ex-teammate recalls brutal prank on former India captain

Veteran India batter Mithali Raj announced her retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (June 08), bringing curtains down on her illustrious career. One of the greatest female cricketers of all time, and a legend of the sport, Mithali has been a torchbearer of women's cricket in India over the years.

Mithali Raj's career in numbers - An undisputed legend of Indian cricket

Indian cricketer Mithali Raj announces retirement from all forms of cricket. The former captain of India's women's team has a career spanning 23 years. Raj announced her retirement through a Twitter post.

Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lavished praise on head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of the India-South Africa T20Is, which gets underway on June 09. Pathan, who has played under Dravid's captaincy, hailed The Wall for his knack for being crystal clear with his players in terms of what he wants from them.

KL Rahul would've been told he's next-in-line: Irfan Pathan on Rahul Dravid's communication with India captain

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan recently recalled the time when he met Indian superstar Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India and Pakistan had locked horns in the group stages of the tournament where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thumped Kohli & Co.

There was love and affection when we met Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, says Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan

Umran Malik earned his dream maiden call up in India's T20I squad after an exceptional season with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

'We need to be realistic': Rahul Dravid on Umran Malik's potential debut for India in South Africa T20I series

Indian cricket team's head coach Rahul Dravid explained why it was important for captain Rohit Sharma to take a break from the team's upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home.

Rahul Dravid explains Karthik's role in Team India, justifies skipper Rohit's decision to skip SA series

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to make his comeback to the Indian team after a stellar Indian Premier League (IPL) season with his new team Gujarat Titans (GT).

Not Sachin or Dhoni! Hardik Pandya names his favourite cricketer, says always placed him above other legends

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his fine form with the bat in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2021-22 quarter-final against Uttarakhand. The explosive right-hander has been in enjoying a purple patch in domestic cricket over the last couple of seasons and has been absolutely unstoppable for Mumbai.

Sarfaraz Khan achieves historic feat with brilliant 153 run-knock for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy quarter-final

India are gearing up to take on South Africa in a five-match T20I series at home starting from Thursday (June 09). The first T20I of the series will be played at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi.

Shreyas Iyer aims to surpass Rohit Sharma in elite list as India gear up for South Africa T20I series

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to make his comeback to the Indian team after spending a long spell on the sidelines due to his recovery from a back injury.

MS Dhoni told me I will be in World Cup squad after 3 matches: Hardik Pandya recalls his Team India debut

India have begun their preparations for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home. KL Rahul will lead the Indian team in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the five-match series against the Proteas.

WATCH: Head coach Rahul Dravid gives pep talk as Team India begin training for South Africa T20I series

Joe Root has been enjoying a purple patch in Test cricket over the last couple of years. Despite being sacked as captain of the England Test team, Root's performances with the willow have remained unaffected in the longest format.

He will go miles past my record: Alastair Cook lauds Joe Root after he goes past 10,000 runs in Test cricket

Young Umran Malik took the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 by storm with his impressive show for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Umran was awarded the Emerging Player of the Tournament award after troubling the batters with his raw pace throughout the tournament.

'I have not followed Waqar Younis': Umran Malik reveals his 3 idols after comparisons with ex-Pakistan pacer

A 'one in 15 million' event, as described UK's air traffic control provider NATS, caused the air traffic meltdown last week. The chief of NATS cited a flight plan with two identically named markers as reason for the air-traffic chaos.

India vs SA, T20Is: 'He'll do very well' - Suresh Raina makes bold prediction for star Indian batter

Former Indian opener-turned-commentator feels that nobody really remembers the 50-over matches anymore and called for changes to be made in the ODI format. Before him, ex-Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri had called up for the discontinuation of T20I matches and restricting the format to only World Cups.

Tests, ODIs or T20Is? Former Indian opener picks the format which is 'most boring and meaningless'

Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded Joe Root after his unbeaten century helped the hosts thrash New Zealand by five wickets in the first Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday (June 05).

'It's a change in era for English cricket': Nasser Hussain lauds Joe Root as England thrash New Zealand

Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the finest Indian captains of all time. Ganguly is often credited for backing the youngsters during his time as captain of the Indian side and several players have over the years thanked Ganguly for playing a role in shaping their careers.

Had Sourav Ganguly not backed me in 2001, he would have been sacked from captaincy: Harbhajan Singh

Joe Root slammed an unbeaten century to help England chase down the target of 277 runs on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

'An all time great': Ganguly, Vaughan & others hail Joe Root as he completes 10,000 runs in Test cricket

Joe Root made a superb unbeaten century to guide England to an impressive five-wicket victory over New Zealand on a gloomy fourth morning of the first test at Lord’s on Sunday.

Joe Root slams ton to help England thrash New Zealand by 5 wickets in 1st Test at Lord's

Dinesh Karthik was phenomenal as a finisher for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The veteran batter, who hasn't played much competitive cricket in the lead up to IPL 2022, shone with the willow and stood up for his team to bail them under pressure while batting in the lower-middle order.

Need a wicketkeeper who will play Dhoni’s role: Shastri on how Karthik can cement his place in Indian team

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently revealed he intentionally wanted to hit Sachin Tendulkar during the Karachi Test between India and Pakistan in 2006.

'Intentionally wanted to hit Sachin': Shoaib Akhtar recalls his fiery spell vs Tendulkar in 2006 Karachi Test

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