After India’s Independence Day festivities, the country’s favourite sport saw many major developments around the world. The England Cricket Board announced its provisional squad for the ODI World Cup. While for Indian cricket, recovering stars like Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were seen nearing their best. Whereas, Pakistan speedster, Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket.
Here in this article, we’ll take you through all the cricket news from around the world which you might have missed.
Ja y Shah holds meeting with Rahul Dravid regarding Asia Cup 2023: Reports
The secretary of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI), Jay Shah reportedly had a long meeting with Rahul Dravid, who is the head coach of the Men’s senior Indian cricket team. The meeting took place after the third T20I against the West Indies in Miami, where Jay Shah was staying.
England announce provisional squad for ODI World Cup 2023 as Ben Stokes returns to ODIs
Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes
Jasprit Bumrah shows off express pace ahead of Ireland series
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been seen bowling at full steam as the Men in Blue prepare for the first T20I against Ireland. Returning from an almost year-long injury layoff, Bumrah brought out some serious pace in a Team India net session in Dublin.
Tribunal finds Marlon Samuels guilty under ICC's Anti-Corruption Code
Former West Indies player Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four offences under the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal. Samuels, who was charged by the ICC (in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the ECB Code) in September 2021, has been found guilty after he exercised his right to a hearing before the Tribunal.
Prithvi Shaw to miss remainder of Royal London Cup 2023 edition with knee injury
Indian cricketer, Prithvi Shaw is racing against time to feature in the Indian colours. However, he has been brilliant on the field for the county club Northamptonshire. Shaw, who started the English club for the One Day Cup, has now been ruled out of the ongoing domestic tournament
with a knee injury.
PCB issues show-cause notices to cricketers playing in the USA without NOC
The Pakistan Cricket Board has presented show-cause notices to Pakistani players playing in the minor leagues in the USA without the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC). The PCB has taken these steps after Test player Fawad Alam shifted to the States to play cricket and eventually settle down in the country.
Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket
Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz on Wednesday, August 16 announced retirement from international cricket. The pacer announced his decision while taking it to social media. Riaz, who last played for Pakistan in December 2020 also informed that he will continue to ply his trade in franchise cricket.
Rishabh Pant takes the field after surviving horrific accident; hits trademark sixes
Rishabh Pant returned to cricketing action as he was part of a match organised in JSW group's Vidyanagar township in Vijaynagar, Karnataka on August 15. In a clip that has gone viral, Pant is seen walking out to bat and attempting some of his trademark shots. The Delhi Capitals star also hits a six after dancing down the middle and smashing the ball over the bowler's head.
The day also saw some brilliant matches take place around the globe. Here’s the list of the results from August 16 of the matches taking place around the world.
Caribbean Premier League 2023
Match 1: Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs
Result: Jamaica Tallawahs won by 11 runs
The Hundred (Men’s)
Match 22: Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix
Result: Southern Brave won by 4 wickets
The Hundred (Women’s)
Match 22: Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women
Result: Southern Brave Women won by 3 runs
Royal One-Day Cup 2023
Group B
Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire won by 5 wickets
Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire - Worcestershire won by 7 wickets
