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In the biggest news from August 15, Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga called it quits from Test cricket to prolong his white-ball career. In another news, the Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah departed for the three-match T20I series against Ireland. The Cricket South Africa also announced the schedule for a month-long SA20 2024.
Here in this article, we’ll take you through all the cricket news from around the world which you might have missed.
Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India departs for Ireland
The Indian team set to play a three-match T20I series against Ireland departed on Tuesday, August 15. The BCCI took to social media to share video and images of the team’s departure for Ireland.
Virat Kohli rubbishes reports of building cricket pitch in Alibaug farmhouse
Kohli took to Instagram to quash the reports of him building a cricket pitch at his Alibaug farmhouse. The cricketer took to social media calling out the media house for spreading fake news.
Wanindu Hasaranga announces retirement from Test cricket
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga announced retirement from Test cricket on Tuesday, August 15. The 26-year-old spinner’s decision to call it quits from the longest format of the game comes in line to prolong his white-ball career. Additionally, Hasaranga’s decision to retire from Test cricket was accepted by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Ben Stokes set to come out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup 2023: Reports
With the ODI World Cup 2023 set to begin in two months’ time, Ben Stokes is likely to come out of ODI retirement to help his side defend the title. As per a report published by The Telegraph, the premier all-rounder is likely to come out of retirement.
Cricket South Africa announce schedule for SA20 2024
The Cricket South Africa on August 15 announced the full schedule of the second edition of the T20 league. The SA20 2024 is set to kick start from January 10 with the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Joburg Super Kings at the St George’s Park in Gqeberha. The final of the second edition will be played on February 10 with the venue yet to be decided.
The day also saw some brilliant matches take place around the globe. Here’s the list of the results from August 15 of the matches taking place around the world.
Lanka Premier League 2023
Match 20: Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans
Result: Galle Titans win by 8 wickets
The Hundred (Men’s)
Match 21: Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit
Result: Oval Invincibles win by 2 runs
The Hundred (Women’s)
Match 21: London Spirit Women vs Oval Invincibles Women
Result: London Spirit Women win by 21 runs
Royal One-Day Cup 2023
Group A
Essex vs Leicestershire: Leicestershire win by 2 wickets
Middlesex vs Nottinghamshire: Middlesex win by 134 runs
Hampshire vs Lancashire: Hampshire win by 11 runs
Derbyshire vs Warwickshire: Warwickshire win by 4 wickets
Surrey vs Yorkshire: Yorkshire win by 1 wicket
