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Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, passed away on Friday at age 89, just 10 days before his 90th birthday. He played 93 Tests for the West Indies, scoring a record 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958. Cricket West Indies president Kishore Shallow called him the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the BCCI for not informing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli about their ODI futures after the Champions Trophy win. He stressed the need for their experience in the upcoming South Africa tour. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed retirement speculation, confirming Rohit will continue in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma attended optional practice at Lord's on Friday amid speculation about his future. The 39-year-old has scored only 37 runs in the ongoing ODI series against England, which is tied 1-1 ahead of the third ODI.
Kapil Dev commented on Rohit Sharma's possible retirement, urging fans to celebrate his career rather than feel sad. He expressed hope that if Rohit retires, he scores a century in his final match. Rohit has struggled in the ongoing ODI series against England.
Mohammad Nawaz tested positive for Carboxy-THC, a Substance of Abuse, during the T20 World Cup. He admitted the offence and committed to rehab, receiving a reduced one-month ban backdated to May 1. His records from the Netherlands match on February 7 onward have been disqualified. Nawaz is a 32-year-old Pakistan all-rounder with experience in Tests, ODIs, and T20s.
Justin Langer is expected to be announced as England's new Test cricket coach, replacing Brendan McCullum. The ECB turned to Langer after Andy Flower withdrew from consideration. Langer previously coached Australia but had dismissed the idea of coaching England.
Former Indian cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh criticized selectors and team management for judging Rohit Sharma on a per-match basis, arguing that superstars deserve respect. The Indian Express reported selectors are looking beyond Rohit in ODIs after the Lord's final.
Rohit Sharma has been dropped as India's first-choice opener after the ongoing ODI series against England, with younger players like Yashasvi Jaiswal given a longer run ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rumours suggest Sharma may retire after the third ODI at Lord's on July 19, 2026, following reported unhappiness with how the decision was communicated.
The World Cricketers' Association criticized the 2027 men's ODI World Cup format changes, warning they raise questions about transparency and global growth. WCA Chief Executive Tom Moffat said significant changes to qualification pathways deserve genuine consultation. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards and Ireland captain Paul Stirling voiced disappointment, saying the change makes it harder for associate nations to compete.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra argues that the Indian cricket team management has consistently underutilized spinner Kuldeep Yadav, questioning why he is often dropped despite his wicket-taking ability. Chopra contends that Kuldeep is unfairly made the scapegoat for strategic changes or poor team performance, and that this pattern is a travesty.