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1. Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all formats of cricket

Indian cricket team's experienced batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket with immediate effect today on 24th August. With this decision, Pujara will not be seen playing not only in international cricket but also for Saurashtra in domestic cricket.

2. BCCI congratulates Cheteshwar Pujara on his stellar career

Cheteshwar Pujara's career is a shining example of perseverance and selflessness. He embodied the spirit of Test cricket. His ability to shatter the opposition's attack and his immense concentration made him the pillar of the Indian batting. He showed that success at the highest level can be achieved while still staying true to the traditional values ​​of the game. His commitment to Indian cricket, both at the international and domestic level, has been amazing. We thank him for all he has given to the game and the country.

3. AUS vs SA 3rd ODI: Proteas suffer a crushing defeat by 276 runs, but win the series 2-1

Australia bowled out South Africa for 155 runs to win the third and final ODI of the three-match series by 276 runs. Chasing a mammoth target of 432 runs, the Proteas suffered a crushing defeat. However, they won the three-match series 2-1.

4. Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for white-ball series in UAE

After the Asia Cup, Afghanistan will host a limited-overs bilateral series with Bangladesh in the UAE. The two teams will play a three-match T20 International and a three-match ODI series as part of preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

5. AUS vs SA 2025: Cameron Green hits second-fastest ODI century by an Australian

Cameron Green entered the record books by scoring the second-fastest ODI century by an Australian in the third ODI against South Africa at Mackay on August 24. Green's first ODI century came off just 47 balls.
The all-rounder batsman remained unbeaten at the end of the innings on 118 runs off 55 balls. His stormy innings included six fours and eight sixes.

6. Is Harshit Rana a better bowler than Mohammad Siraj? Former Indian cricketer asked sharp questions to the team management

Recently, through a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said- "No, Siraj will also be offered a chance. He will have to wait a bit in T20I. Harshit Rana is not a better player, because if that happens, he joins the playing XI in the third phase. He is out." I would not say that he is a better bowler than Siraj or his records are better than Siraj. At this time, it seems that things sometimes go in his favor, but Siraj is a better bowler. If one does man-to-man marking, then Siraj is definitely better.

7. Ganguly appointed head coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Sourav Ganguly is set to become the new head coach of Pretoria Capitals for the fourth season of the SA20, starting on December 26. He will replace Jonathan Trott in the role, who has been serving as the Director of Cricket for JSW Sports, the parent company of Pretoria Capitals, since last year.

8. PCB chief breaks silence on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan not being selected for Asia Cup

Speaking on the selection committee's decision for the Asia Cup squad, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi revealed that he has little role in the selection.
"First of all, I don't have even one per cent role in the inclusion or exclusion of players," Naqvi told reporters.
"We have a selection committee and then there is an advisory committee; they all sit together. A lot goes into the process. Of course, if a team is being selected, it is in the right hands; all the professionals are there.
"I have told them just one thing - whatever decision they take, it should be based on merit, and I will support that."