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England all-rounder Ben Stokes to retire from ODIs after Tuesday's match against SA
Stokes made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2011 and has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs, averaging 39.44, including three centuries and 21 half-centuries, and picked 74 wickets at an average of 41.79. He captained the ODI side during last summer's 3-0 series victory against Pakistan when first-choice members were unavailable due to Covid-19 outbreak.
Don't like to be challenged; get extra motivated when batters try to hit my short-pitched deliveries: Pandya
Pandya, who emerged 'Player of the Series' and missed the 'Player of the Match' award to Rishabh Pant, returned superb bowling figures of 4/24 in his seven overs as England were dismissed for 259 in 45.5 overs.
I am an experienced cricketer, but I am a young captain: Jos Buttler
Buttler, who was England's top-scorer in their total of 259 with 60 off 80 balls, could have stumped Pant off Moeen Ali on 18. But the chance was missed and Pant made them pay by smacking 16 fours and two sixes to make his first ODI century.
Video of Rishabh Pant gifting champagne bottle to former head coach Ravi Shastri goes viral
In a video shared by a fan through Youtube, it can be seen that Pant, after India were awarded the trophy of the ODI series, walked toward Shastri. The duo shook hands and hugged each other. After speaking to each other, Pant gifted his champagne bottle to Shastri.
Video : Rishabh Pant hits maiden ODI ton against England at Manchester
Rishabh Pant built an incredible partnership of 133 runs with Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya made 71 runs off 55 balls. After the fall of his wicket, Rishabh Pant stayed with Ravindra Jadeja and chased a total of 260 in 42.1 over. Pant started his innings slowly and got settled. However, he finished in style.
Kohli hails Team India's brilliant run chase following series win against England
At one point of time, India were 38/3 with skipper Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kohli all back in the hut but Pant and Pandya stitched a 133-run stand in just 115 balls to take the visiting side home. "Brilliant run chase and a great series," Kohli captioned Team India celebrating the win on the Koo app. Mohammed Shami, who had a great England series, also congratulated the Indian side following the win in the third ODI.
Following ODI series win against England, India consolidate No. 3 position in ICC rankings
India, with 109 rating points, are now three ahead of Pakistan (106), as New Zealand continue to be the No.1 side with 128 rating points. Jos Buttler's England, in spite of losing the three-match ODI series, are second with 121 rating points. A maiden One-day International century by wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant helped India clinch a 2-1 series victory over England on Sunday and in the process ensured they held on to the third spot.
CWG: Big setback for New Zealand women's cricket as all-rounder Kerr tests positive for Covid-19
The 21-year-old tested positive in England on Saturday and will spend the next week in hotel isolation away from the rest of her team-mates. The Commonwealth Games begin on July 29. New Zealand's preparations for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have suffered a big setback with the news of star all-rounder Amelia Kerr testing positive for Covid-19.
Leg spinner Adam Zampa returns to Australia squad for ODI series vs Kiwis, Zimbabwe
Zampa sat out the recent tour of Sri Lanka as he welcomed his first child, but the 30-year-old spinner has been named in a strong squad for the matches in Queensland in August and September. Australia will play three matches against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Townsville, before a similar number of games against Zimbabwe in Cairns.
Ind vs Eng, 3rd ODI: Pant hopes to remember his match-winning maiden ODI century for rest of his life
Pant's unbeaten 125 off 113 deliveries and Hardik Pandya's impressive all-round show (71 runs and 4 wickets) led India to a convincing five-wicket win over England in the third and final ODI and 2-1 win in the three-match series at Old Trafford on Sunday. "Hopefully, I remember (this knock) for the rest of my life. I was focusing on one ball at a time when I was batting.
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