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Big Bash League 2023-24

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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New Zealand tour of India, 2024

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India Women tour of Australia 2024

Ashleigh Gardner's historic performance ensured that the Aussies clean sweep India 3-0 despite being in a tricky spot a couple of times.

Australia women beat India women by 83 runs in the 3rd ODI.

Australia clean sweep India 3-0.

Ashleigh Gardner creates history.

Australia women cricket team in frame

IND-W vs AUS-W: Arundhati Reddy's record 4-fer and Smriti Mandhana's century in vain as Australia win 3rd ODI by 83 runs to clean sweep India 3-0

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India tour of Australia 2024-25

Jay Shah took over the rank of ICC (International Cricket Council) Chairman on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The former BCCI secretary will witness the third Test match between India and Australia. 

Jay Shah assumed the position of ICC Chairman on December 1. 

Jay Shah will witness the third Test match between India and Australia. 

Jay Shah along with Team India

IND vs AUS: Newly appointed ICC chairman Jay Shah and interim BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia set to witness India vs Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane Gabba

Rohit Sharma got furious with Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young India batter after the whole team waited for him while leaving for Brisbane for the third Test against Australia. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a century in first Test against Australia.

Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to perform in pink-ball Test. 

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal (exclusive)

Yashasvi Jaiswal's indisciplined behaviour makes Rohit Sharma furious, Team bus leaves for Brisbane without India's opening star

Lou Vincent revealed that coming clean has helped him heal over the decade. He made his last appearance in international cricket in 2007.

Lou Vincent was involved in match-fixing in late 2000s.

Vincent was handed 11 life bans by ECB.

Vincent thanked ECB for helping him. 

New Zealand's Lou Vincent makes ground infront of India's wicketkeeper Rahul Dravid and bowler Sourav Ganguly in the second ODI match at McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand, Sunday 29 December 2002.  

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'I was deeply in depression and went to India... sucked into that fixing world': Former New Zealand batter opens up on how he got involved in match-fixing 

KKR roped the all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer back into their side by spending a whopping 23.75 crores.

Venkatesh Iyer joined KKR for 23.75 crores.

He is one of the candidate to become next KKR captain.

Iyer's all-round show helped Madhya Pradesh reach SMAT semi-final.

Venkatesh Iyer in frame

Venkatesh Iyer makes strong statement to become next KKR captain with stunning all-round show to help Madhya Pradesh qualify for SMAT semi-finals

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5/16 by Tom Rogers v Melbourne Stars on January 3, 2023 - r

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