Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket could have been handled better, expressing sadness at the sudden nature of the decision just before India’s Test series in England. Shastri praised Kohli’s contributions to Test cricket, highlighting his attitude, energy, and commitment, especially in overseas conditions, and reminiscing about the Lord’s 2021 Test win under his leadership. Despite Kohli’s impressive career as India’s most successful Test captain, retirement came amidst a dip in form since 2020, with an average of 30.73 in 39 Tests.
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India's women's cricket team secured their first ICC Women's World Cup title and a record prize purse of ₹167.66 crore by defeating South Africa in the final. With a total prize pool of USD 13.88 million, India received USD 4.48 million directly from the ICC as champions, marking the highest payout in women's cricket history. In recognition of their historic win, the BCCI is planning a massive bonus of ₹125 crore for the players and support staff, highlighting the sport's growing popularity and India's dominance on the global stage. Full Article
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