Gloucestershire veteran Chris Dent retires from professional cricket

IANS | July 31, 2025 7:13 PM

Bristol, July 31 (IANS) Gloucestershire’s long-serving opening batter Chris Dent has announced his immediate retirement from professional cricket. The 34-year-old played 356 matches for the club, amassing over 15,000 runs across all formats. In first-class cricket alone, he scored 11,237 runs at an average of 36.01, making him the 28th highest run-scorer in Gloucestershire’s history.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: ‘It’s a really great mood in the camp,’ reveals Devdutt Padikkal ahead of Season 4

IANS | July 31, 2025 6:36 PM

Bengaluru, July 31 (IANS) The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction 2025 saw Indian left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal acquired by the Hubli Tigers, emerging as the most expensive player with a bid of Rs 13.20 lakh. The star acquisition underscores the Tigers’ ambitious campaign for the upcoming season, scheduled from August 11 to 27 at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.