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Buttler Resigns Following England’s Disappointing Champions Trophy Performance

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1 year ago

March 3, 2025

Jos Buttler, the captain who guided England to victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, has stepped down from his role following his team’s premature exit from the group stages of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

At a press conference on Friday, he stated, “This is the right decision for me and for the team, and I hope someone can come in and work closely with [Brendon McCullum] to help steer us back to where we belong.”

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He expressed his feelings about the tournament’s significance to his captaincy: “I’m sad and disappointed, but I believe I’ve reached the end of the road.”

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Buttler’s side faced defeats in their Group B matches against Australia and Afghanistan.

“With Brendon joining us recently, I was really enthusiastic about working closely with him for a quick turnaround. Unfortunately, it hasn’t played out that way. I feel it’s time for both me and the team to embrace change,” he remarked.

When asked if it felt like a relief to pass on captaincy, Buttler paused, calling it “an immense honour to captain your country.”

His final match as captain was against South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up 96 matches at the helm, including 45 one-day internationals and 51 T20 internationals. He becomes the third person to lead England to victory in an ICC tournament, having won the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

England’s coach, McCullum, expressed his sorrow at Buttler’s resignation, saying, “I feel incredibly sad for Jos. Over the past couple of years, he has poured so much into leading this team and trying to maximize the potential of those around him.”

“Let’s not forget, he won the World Cup just a couple of years ago; that achievement can never be taken away from him. He has performed remarkably well, often without having his top players available, and it shows how selfless he is to step down and allow someone else to take charge,” McCullum added.

“He remains a critical player for us moving forward, and we’ll certainly look for ways to ensure he continues to have a significant impact,” he concluded.

Robert Key, the Managing Director for England Men’s cricket, remarked, “Working with Jos has been a great experience. He faced many challenges, yet never hesitated to push this team towards improvement. Nobody deserved that World Cup win in Australia more than he did. I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing him back in action at his best.”

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan Knocked Out, New Zealand Enter Semifinals

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4 days ago

March 1, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mumbai: Pakistan have been knocked out of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup despite securing a narrow win over Sri Lanka. With this result, New Zealand advanced to the semifinals from the Super Eight group.

In the Super Eight match held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan batted first and posted a strong total of 212 for 8 in 20 overs.

Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman gave Pakistan a flying start. They added 176 runs for the opening wicket. This became the highest opening partnership in the tournament’s history.

Farhan scored a brilliant 100 off 60 balls. He became the first player to score two centuries in a single edition of the tournament. Fakhar Zaman supported him well with 84 runs off 42 balls.

Chasing a target of 213 runs, Sri Lanka fought hard but fell short by 5 runs.

Sri Lanka had a poor start. Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for just 3 runs. Kamil Mishara scored 26 runs, while Charith Asalanka added 25 runs to steady the innings.

Later, Pawan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka played attacking knocks. Rathnayake scored 58 runs off 37 balls with four fours and three sixes. Shanaka smashed 76 runs off 31 balls, including eight sixes and two fours. Their partnership raised hopes of a Sri Lankan victory.

However, Pakistan bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Tight bowling at the death ensured a narrow five-run win for Pakistan.

Despite the victory, Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament due to net run rate. As a result, New Zealand secured the second semifinal spot from the group.

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Rinku Singh’s Father Passes Away After Battling Cancer

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6 days ago

February 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: India cricketer Rinku Singh’s father Khanchandra Singh has passed away in Lucknow. He died at a hospital in Greater Noida, leaving the family in deep grief.

Khanchandra Singh was suffering from fourth-stage liver cancer. He was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. His condition became critical this week, and he was placed on a ventilator. Rinku returned home before India’s Super 8 match against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup to be with his family.

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressed his condolences on X. He said he was saddened by the news and praised Rinku for his commitment to the team during such a difficult time.

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West Indies Beat Zimbabwe by 107 Runs

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1 week ago

February 24, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports : West Indies cricket team defeated Zimbabwe national cricket team by 107 runs in a Super 8 Group 1 match.

Batting first, West Indies scored 254 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer led the charge with 85 runs off 34 balls. Rovman Powell added 59 runs. Their 122-run partnership helped the team post a big total.

Chasing 255, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 runs. Brad Evans scored 43 runs, but it was not enough.

West Indies dominated the match with powerful hitting and sealed a comfortable victory.