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Australia's batting maestro Shaun Marsh drew curtains on his 23-year-long illustrious cricketing career after Melbourne Renegades crashed out of BBL 2024.

Australia's star batter Shaun Marsh (right) walks off the field after getting dismissed during ODI match against India in this file photo. (Getty)

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Big News: Australia's superstar player announces retirement from all forms of cricket ahead of T20 World Cup

After the Hobart Hurricanes won against the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL) on January 4, all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary had a heartwarming moment with Australian legend Brett Lee.

Hobart Hurricanes’ Nikhil Chaudhary (Left) and Former Australian pacer Brett Lee. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

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Watch: Nikhil Chaudhary performs kabaddi celebration with his idol Brett Lee after win over Melbourne Renegades

This development is a result of actions taken by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) against Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and fellow players Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi.&nbsp;

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BBL 13: Melbourne Renegades remove Afghanistan star Mujeeb Ur Rahman from their squad with immediate effect; here's why

Electra Stumps represent a significant advancement in the realm of cricket entertainment, potentially revolutionizing how the sport is presented and experienced by audiences around the globe.&nbsp;

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Exploring Electra Stumps: The Big Bash League's game-changing innovation; all you need to know

The first-ever abandonment in BBL 13 took place during the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers match on December 10 due to a dangerous pitch in Geelong.

Renegades players look at the pitch during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers. (Getty Images)

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BBL match abandoned after just 6.5 overs due to 'dangerous pitch' as extra bounce troubles batters, watch video

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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh excluded Karun Nair from his preferred playing XI for the first Test match against England. 

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 'If you need a batter, then go with...': Karun Nair out as Harbhajan Singh picks India's playing XI for first Test against England 

The five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to start from June 20 and this will be Shubman Gill's first red-ball assignment as a captain. 

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'You're going to be put under pressure, and...': India's World Cup-winning head coach's blunt take on Shubman Gill's captaincy ahead of England Tests

The India vs England five-Test match series is scheduled to start from June 20 and there are chances that Karun Nair will be included in India's playing XI for the first Test. 

Karun Nair will likely to be included in India's playing XI for 1st Test vs England. 

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WATCH: BCCI hints at Karun Nair's inclusion in Shubman Gill-led India's playing XI for first Test against England in Leeds

The first Test match of the five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to take place at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds from June 20 to 24. 

India vs England 1st Test will take place at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds. 

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India vs England 1st Test: Will rain play spoilsport on 1st Test at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds, England

India captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli announced their Test retirement on May 7 and May 12, respectively, ahead of a five-Test series against England. 

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Rohit Sharma announced Test retirement on May 7, 2025. 

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