Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of cricket. From Joe Root’s pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar’s records to major IPL shifts and retirement news, here are the top 11 cricket updates you need to know.
1. Joe Root Chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s Records
In the fifth Test of the Ashes series, Joe Root showcased his brilliance once again by scoring a magnificent century, ending with a massive 160-run innings. Root is now just 2,000 runs away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket. Additionally, with 41 Test centuries, Root needs only 11 more to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary milestone of 51 Test hundreds.
2. Virat Kohli’s Massive Earnings
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest-earning cricketer in 2025. His total annual income has reached a staggering 300 Crore INR, solidifying his position as the wealthiest active cricketer.
3. Mustafizur Rahman Released from IPL
Following directives from the BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for IPL 2026.
4. Usman Khawaja Announces Retirement
Australian star batter Usman Khawaja has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. He will play his final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the fifth Test of the ongoing Ashes series.
5. IPL Broadcast Ban in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has decided that IPL 2026 will not be broadcasted within the country.
6. India’s ODI Squad Announced
India has officially announced its ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2026.
7. Shubman Gill’s Special Proposal
Indian captain Shubman Gill has put forward a significant suggestion to the BCCI. He proposed that a special training camp should be organized at least 15 days before the start of every Test series to ensure better preparation.
8. India vs New Zealand Ticket Craze
The demand for the India vs New Zealand ODI series is sky-high. Tickets for the matches were completely sold out within just 8 minutes of going live.
9. Shreyas Iyer to Lead Mumbai
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of the Mumbai team for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy.
10. Desert Vipers Win ILT20 Title
Desert Vipers have emerged as the champions of ILT20 after defeating MI Emirates in the final. Notably, this marks the first time in 16 years that MI Emirates (as a franchise entity) has lost a major final.
11. Devdutt Padikkal’s Incredible Form
Devdutt Padikkal is in sensational form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The left-handed batter has smashed 4 centuries in his last 5 innings, proving his dominance in domestic cricket.
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