India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket halfway through his side’s tour of Australia. The 38-year-old, who took 537 wickets in 106 Tests, announced his immediate retirement after the third match in Brisbane ended in a rain-affected draw. “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at an … Read more

Bangladesh Cricket Board introduces national contracts for 30 more women

Bangladesh Cricket Board introduces national contracts for 30 more women

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced national contracts for an additional 30 female cricketers who are either uncapped or haven’t played for Bangladesh for some time. This is in addition to the 18 centrally-contracted women, and the newly-contracted players will get a monthly salary till June 2025. The contract system is similar to the … Read more