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Alex Hales Announces his Shocking International Retirement for Franchise T20 Cricket

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Alex Hales Announces his Shocking International Retirement for Franchise T20 Cricket: England opener Alex Hales was the key player in their T20 World Cup 2022. He has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

The 34-year-old has decide to focus on his career in franchise T20 leagues around the globe.

Hales made his England debut in 2011 and went on to play 11 Tests, 70 ODIs and 75 T20Is, scoring a total of 5066 runs across all formats.

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He was the first Englishman to score a T20I century, an unbeaten 116 against Sri Lanka in the 2014 World T20.

He also holds the record for the highest individual ODI score by an England batter, a stunning 171 off 122 balls against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in 2016.

Hales was part of the England team that transformed their white-ball fortunes after the 2015 World Cup debacle. Playing with an aggressive and fearless approach that made them one of the best limited-overs sides in the world.

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However, his international career was marred by some off-field controversies that led to his exclusion from the squad for the 2019 World Cup, which England won on home soil.

He was suspended for his involvement in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017, along with Ben Stokes. And later tested positive for a recreational drug ahead of the World Cup.

He made a comeback to the England team in 2022, after being recalled for the T20 World Cup in Australia. He played a vital role in their campaign, scoring 86 not out off 43 balls in the semi-final against India and helping them lift their second T20 title.

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Hales said that it was an “absolute privilege” to have represented his country. He felt “very content” that his last game for England was winning a World Cup final. He thanked his teammates, coaches, family and fans for their support and wished them all the best for the future.

Hales has represented several franchises around the world, including Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL, Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League and Barbados Royals in the Caribbean Premier League.

In his statement, Hales said that he was looking forward to playing in different conditions. And learning from some of the best players and coaches in the world. He also expressed his desire to continue playing domestic cricket for Nottinghamshire. Where he has been a prolific run-scorer since making his debut in 2008.

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Gautam Gambhir’s Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR

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Gautam Gambhir’s Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR: After announced that Gambhir Gambhir will be the new head coach, we are hearing some exciting gossip about his annual salary.

As a veteran successfully led KKR as a mentor, Indian cricket fans have really high expectation from him.

Former coach Rahul Dravid started his job as an Indian head coach in Nov 2021. His term was about to expire in Nov 2023, but BCCI has extended it further until the T20 World Cup 2024.

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However, VVS Laxman was appointed as a temporary coach for India against Zimbabwe tour.

Now, Gambhir Gambhir will join in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

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There are now some intriguing reports regarding Gautam Gambhir’s remuneration as team India’s head coach, amidst the enthusiasm among Indian supporters.

It has been discovered that the veteran would receive an incredible 12 crores in pay per year. Rahul Dravid received precisely the same compensation while serving as head coach.

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The 12 crore yearly compensation, however, is apparently far less than what Gautam Gambhir received for coaching the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

It was discovered that Gambhir received 25 crores for serving as a mentor. This time, Gambhir is receiving a 52% pay as opposed to his most recent deal.

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Yuvraj Singh Insult MS Dhoni as He Names His All-Time XI

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Yuvraj Singh Insult MS Dhoni as He Names His All-Time XI: Yuvraj Singh, the skipper of the India Champions, picked his all-time team after the team became winners in the World Championship of Legends on Saturday, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final.

When selecting his starting XI, Yuvraj—who is still among the most decorated cricket players in history—made some logical choices. Among Indian hitters, players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar made the cut.

The opening batsmen for him were Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli coming in at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Yuvraj selected AB de Villiers at number five, and Adam Gilchrist, the specialist wicket-keeper, at number six.

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Australian spin bowling star Shane Warne was ranked No. 7 by Yuvraj, and Muttiah Muralitharan was ranked No. 8. Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath were the bowlers at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively, while Andrew Flintoff, a former England all-rounder, was a candidate at No. 11.

In the championship game, the Yuvraj-led squad proved why they were the best by winning a close battle between two very competitive teams. After winning the toss, the Pakistani Champions chose to bat first and amassed a respectable score of 156/6 in 20 overs.

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The innings was anchored by Shoaib Malik’s 41 off 36 balls, which was a notable performance. Irfan Pathan clean bowled Captain Younis Khan for seven runs, ensuring he would not leave an impression. The middle-order collapsed and Misbah-ul-Haq was retired hurt after a brisk 18, late contributions from Sohail Tanvir (19* off 9) ensured Pakistan posted a respectable score.

Indian bowlers, led by Anureet Singh who claimed three wickets with support from Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi and Irfan Pathan (one wicket each) were instrumental in containing Pakistan’s batting lineup.

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India Champions responded by deliberately beginning their run chase. Even though Ambati Rayudu lost Robin Uthappa (10) early in the innings, his brilliant fifty off thirty balls laid the groundwork for the Men in Blue’s chase.

In the same over, Suresh Raina also left cheaply for four, aiding Pakistan’s recovery. However, Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Maan’s (34 off 33) solid combination kept India in the game.

Rayudu and Mann also departed in a space of 10 runs but the momentum stayed firmly in India’s favour with Yusuf Pathan’s blistering 30 off 16 balls before the latter was dismissed in the penultimate over.

Yuvraj Singh’s All-Time XI:

Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Adam Gilchrist (wk), Andre Flintoff, Shane Warne, Mutttiah Muralitharan, Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram. Yuvraj Singh (12th man)

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