Australia’s resurgence to the No. 1 position has injected more excitement into the ODI format, especially with the ODI World Cup 2023 just around the corner. The top-ranked teams will be competing for supremacy in the upcoming tournament, intensifying the race for the World Cup and promising a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.

Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, after an illustrious 12-year career, has officially retired from international cricket. Making his debut in 2010, the 33-year-old cricketer featured in a total of 44 Tests, 127 One-Day Internationals, and 26 T20 Internationals. His remarkable journey included representing Sri Lanka in three ICC T20 World Cups, with a triumphant victory in the 2014 edition. Additionally, he also participated in multiple ODI World Cups and had the honor of leading the team in five ODIs.

In a heartfelt statement shared on Facebook, Thirimanne expressed his gratitude to the sport, acknowledging that he had given his best effort and served his motherland with honesty and integrity. While he didn’t disclose all the reasons behind his decision, he mentioned that it was a challenging choice to make.

Throughout his career, Thirimanne garnered immense respect as one of Sri Lanka’s most prolific batsmen, particularly excelling in the 50-over format. He amassed a total of 3,194 runs in 106 innings at an impressive average of 34.71, which included four centuries and 24 half-centuries.

In March 2022, Thirimanne played his final international match for Sri Lanka, a Test against India held in Bengaluru. As he embarks on a new chapter in his life, he expressed his deep appreciation to the Sri Lanka Cricket members, coaches, teammates, physios, trainers, and analysts for their unwavering support and encouragement.

Taking to Instagram, Thirimanne bid farewell to his cricketing journey, describing it as an absolute honor to represent his country. He thanked everyone for the incredible memories and well wishes he received during his 13-year career, looking forward to what lies ahead in the future.

Once again, international cricket is in trouble due to the impact of the IPL. New Zealand is not getting regular cricketers in the ODI XI against Sri Lanka due to the invasion of franchise cricket. NZC has been forced to release six cricketers from the XI. Tom Latham has been made captain of this series. International cricket clashing with franchise cricket is now a regular occurrence.

Almost every country now has a T20 league! As a result, international cricket is often in trouble. England did not get several of their best players in the recently concluded series against Bangladesh. Jason Roy withdrew his name from the T20 squad to play in the PSL. And Alex Hales did not come in the whole series. However, a bigger franchise than PSL, IL T20, and IPL is coming. The list of people who don’t care about their country’s game to play in the world’s biggest franchise league is growing day by day. The Kiwis were in similar danger in their series against Bangladesh last time. This incident happened in the Lanka series.

The Blackcaps will be without several regulars for the ODI series against Sri Lanka on home soil. Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Mitchell Santner have been withdrawn from the squad due to their contracts with IPL teams. And Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Glenn Phillips will play only in the first ODI of the series. After that, they will also fly to India. This year’s IPL will start on March 31.

Bangladesh may also face such a problem. Because IPL is starting during the T20 series against Ireland in Chittagong. And two Bangladeshi cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das have a contract with Kolkata Knight Riders. And Mustafizur Rahman is scheduled to play for Delhi Capitals. In that case, there are concerns about the performance of these three in the series against the Irish.

International cricket is getting lost in the crowd of franchise leagues. So Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) held a special meeting in Dubai to save it. Where the organization called on the World Cricket Committee to take action to protect this game. They claim that the franchise league is now more important than the international game for the cricketers. At one time cricket meant only Test cricket. But, with time, the battle of bat-ball has moved from Test to ODI and then to T20. T-Ten has also been introduced to enhance the 22-yard game. However, most of these games in the shorter format are under the banner of franchise tournaments, with the busyness of which international cricket is getting cornered day by day.MCC organized a meeting in Dubai to save this cricket. They said in the meeting that this year’s franchise cricket engagement had had a huge impact on the ICC schedule.

Cricketers are also leaning towards this type of cricket for extra money. Even instances of early retirement to play franchise cricket are increasing. If this continues, international cricket will face a big loss in the future. And therefore the World Cricket Organization has been invited to take quick action on this issue from the meeting. In the meeting, they also said that Test cricket is now losing interest due to the crowd of franchise tournaments. Countries also show little interest in testing. However, members of the World Cricket Committee and former cricketer Sourav Ganguly did not agree with their words. According to him, there are many differences between international cricket and franchise cricket. Ganguly said, ‘I believe Tests are still the biggest platform in cricket. That’s where good players come from. Test cricket is a test of skill. It should always be at the top and countries will also give importance to it. There are many differences between franchise cricket and international cricket.’

Almost all cricket-playing countries in the world have franchise tournaments. Its number is increasing day by day. Where the teams sit in the auction with money to buy cricketers. Cricketers are also very keen to play such tournaments for cash. However, these franchise tournaments are dominated by the players of the big teams. As a result, small-team cricketers are deprived of such tournaments.

A few days ago, Murali Vijay brought the Indian Cricket Board to a standstill. He wanted to go and play abroad without getting a chance in the country. This time he retired from international cricket. The 38-year-old Tamil Nadu opener announced his retirement by tweeting. He wrote, “Retiring from all forms of international cricket. I had a great 16 years from 2002 to 2018. I have played for India at the highest level of cricket. It’s an honor for me.”

Vijay thanked the Indian Cricket Board and the state organization for allowing him to play for India. He wrote, “Want to thank BCCI. They trusted me. Also thanks to Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, Chennai Super Kings, and Chemplast Sanmar.Vijay also thanked his teammates and Indian fans for standing by him. In a tweet, he wrote, “Thank you to my teammates, coaches, mentors, and support staff.

They played a big role in making my dreams come true. Also to the fans for being by my side through the good and bad times of my career
I am grateful to The memories of playing time will stay with me for the rest of my life.”Vijay opened his mouth a few days ago against the Indian Cricket Board. In an interview, Vijay, who played 87 matches for India across all formats, said, “My relationship with the BCCI is almost over.” Looking for an opportunity to play abroad this time. Still want to play competitive cricket.” But why did Vijay raise the board? India’s right-handed opener said, “If you are over 30 years old, can you not play for the country anymore? Everyone thinks we are 80 years old.

Even after 30 years, one can go to one’s best rhythm. We need to see who, how they are playing.” Vijay expressed his desire to play abroad as he was not getting opportunities in India. He said, “I am not getting a chance in this country. I don’t have the chance. But it is up to me to find opportunities elsewhere. That’s what I’m trying to do.”Vijay has played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs, and 9 T20Is for India. He scored 3982 runs at an average of 38.3 in Tests.

He played 106 matches in IPL and scored 2619 runs. Vijay was once considered India’s number-one Test opener overseas. Even in the tour of England in 2014 where Virat Kohli also struggled, Vijay handled England’s pacers with ease. But since the Test against Australia in Perth in 2018, Vijay did not get a chance in the Indian team. Since 2015, he has not got an event in the ODI and T20 teams. He has also become a bratya in IPL. Vijay last played in Tamil Nadu Premier League in 2019. He has not been seen on the field since then. This time he retired from international cricket.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named England’s Ben Stokes as the captain of the 2022 Test XI of the Year.

The ICC has announced this XI based on last year’s performance. Stokes has changed the entire team after taking over the captaincy of England in mid-2022. Under him, the Three Lions have won 9 out of 10 matches. Stokes also led from the front with the bat and ball. Last year, the English captain scored 870 runs in two centuries in 26 innings with the bat. And he took 26 wickets with the ball.

There are a maximum of four cricketers in the XI from Australia. Three cricketers have got a chance from England. Apart from this, one each has come from India, West Indies, Pakistan, and South Africa. None of the Bangladeshi cricketers got a chance in the ICC Test XI of the Year.

ICC Test XI of the Year
Ben Stokes (captain), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Babar Azam, Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant( wicket-keeper), Kraigg Brathwaite, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Lyon, James Anderson.

From 2004 to 2019, he scored 9,282 runs in 124 matches with the help of 28 centuries. This is the second highest after Jacques Kallis. In 2012, he became the first South African batsman to score a career-best 311 against England at The Kennington Oval in London.

And in ODIs, he scored 8,113 runs in 181 matches with the help of 27 centuries. He scored 1,277 runs in 44 T20 matches.

Hashim Amla started his coaching career before retiring completely from cricket. He is the batting coach of MI Cape Town in the ongoing SA20 in South Africa.

But since the last World Cup, he has not got a chance in the Ireland team. Kevin O’Brien announced on Twitter today, “I enjoyed every minute of playing for Ireland. Thank you to everyone for supporting me. I wanted to retire after playing the World Cup in Australia. But I have been out of the national team since the last World Cup. ’

O’Brien has played 3 Tests, 153 ODIs, and 110 T20Is for Ireland. He scored 258 runs including one century, and one fifty in Tests. In addition to 3619 runs in ODIs, this all-rounder has taken 114 wickets, and two centuries. There is also a century in T20. The most memorable innings were undoubtedly against England in the 2011 World Cup. He scored a century in just 50 balls, which is still the fastest in the World Cup. The Irish won the match by crossing the target of 328 runs in that innings of 113 runs in 63 balls.

He is the second-highest run-scorer (5,820) in all formats in Ireland’s jersey after Paul Stirling. He is also the second highest wicket-taker (172) after George Dockrell in all formats. O’Brien is also the only centurion in Test cricket for the Irish so far.

The World Cup-winning star announced his retirement on Twitter on Monday. Dottin is currently playing in the Commonwealth Games for the Barbados women’s cricket team.

He is the west indies cricketer who has played the most international matches. Dottin made his international debut in 2008. He then played 124 T20Is and 143 ODIs. His ODI score at an average of 30.54 is 3727, while his collection in T20Is is 2681.

Dottin has 72 wickets in ODIs. And in T20Is, he has 62 wickets. Dottin scored a century in just 38 balls against South Africa in the 2010 Women’s T20 World Cup, which was the world record for the fastest century in international T20is for men and women. In 2017, David Miller broke that record by scoring a century off 35 balls.