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With the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 just round the corner, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is mulling at back-up venues after massive turmoil has disrupted the happenings in Bangladesh. With political unrest taking a toll, India, UAE and Sri Lanka are being looked into as possible hosts of the marquee tournament. Apart from it, Dinesh Karthik, who announced retirement from international cricket, was roped in by Paarl Royals for SA20 2025.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on August 5 and 6.
Major cricket events that happened on August 5 and 6
Paarl Royals sign Dinesh Karthik; becomes first Indian to participate in SA20
Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Paarl Royals on Tuesday, August 6 announced the marquee signing of legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik as one of their newest overseas recruits for Season 3. The 39-year-old, who had announced retirement from all forms of cricket earlier in June, has decided to represent the Royals and now becomes the first-ever Indian to participate in the SA20.
ICC likely to consider back-up venues for 2024 Women's T20 World Cup
Amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, ICC is mulling to consider back-up options as venue for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. “The situation is being monitored closely but with seven weeks left for the tournament to begin, it will be too early to comment whether the tournament will be shifted from Bangladesh,” an ICC board member told PTI.
WATCH: Mashrafe Mortaza’s house set on fire amid unrest in Bangladesh
After Bangladesh Prime Minister was forced to step down from her post and fly out of the country, former Bangladesh cricketer, Mashrafe Mortaza’s house was also vandalised and set on fire. The former cricket captain, who also serves as MP from Narail-2 constituency, was a victim of the unrest after his house, which is situated in Khulna district of south-western Bangladesh was set on fire.
Nick Hockley to step down as Cricket Australia CEO after 5-year stint
Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Nick Hockley has officially announced his decision to step down by the end of the next cricket season, after an illustrious career spanning nearly 13 years in Australian cricket. Hockley, who has served as CA CEO for five of those years, is anticipated to leave his role around the end of March 2025, or later, subject to the appointment process of his successor.
WATCH: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma react to fan’s “Lagaan” poster featuring them
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the two stalwarts of Indian cricket, were seen laughing their hearts out at a reimagined fan poster from the iconic Bollywood movie called “Lagaan,” featuring them and their teammates. The viral video of the hilarious moment is from the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where India are playing ODIs against Sri Lanka.
R Sridhar backs Shubman Gill to be an all-format leader after Rohit Sharma
Former India fielding coach R Sridhar has backed Shubman Gill to be India’s all-format leader after Rohit Sharma. Notably, Gill was appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I and ODI team for the ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. “On current form and going back to the potential they showed in the India-England Test series and even in the ODI games, I think these two are nailing their position in two formats, that is T20Is and Tests. Shubman Gill for me is an all-format player and I think he would be the apprentice to captain Rohit Sharma in Test matches and ODIs. I am sure India will see him as the captain post 2027 World Cup in all formats,” R Sridhar told Hindustan Times.
WATCH: Kieron Pollard’s six leaves commentators almost injured in The Hundred
Southern Brave veteran Kieron Pollard hit a monstrous six off Haris Rauf in The Hundred 2024, leaving commentators scared. Pollard’s six against the Welsh Fire in the game on Monday, August 5, gave the commentators a major scare. During the 84th delivery of the first innings of the game, Welsh Fire bowler Haris Rauf delivered a short-length ball, which Pollard responded with a six, almost hitting commentators.
Jos Buttler withdraws from SA20 2025 due to national commitments
In a massive setback for Paarl Royals, dynamic English batter Jos Buttler is all set to miss the upcoming SA20 season next year. Hailed for his destructive batting, Buttler plays a pivotal role for the Royals in the lucrative tournament. However, he won't participate in the SA20 2025 due to national commitments.
