Sports Bulletin For 10th August: From cricket retirements and record-setting performances to historic firsts and heartbreaking losses, the sports world
has been buzzing.
Kohli and Rohit's ODI futures hang in the balance, Neeraj Chopra, Mitchell Marsh, Phil Salt, Brendan Taylor, and Rafael Nadal made headlines, Ramesh Budhial and Darwin Nunez achieved milestones, while the loss of two Japanese boxers and Thamsyn Newton's retirement marked emotional moments.
1) Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire From ODIs After Australia Series?
With Indian cricket on a month-long break after the England series, speculation is growing over the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Having already retired from Tests and T20Is, both are focused on the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. However, a Dainik Jagran report claims the upcoming Australia series could be their last in ODIs, unless they plan to continue and feature in December's Vijay Hazare Trophy as per BCCI requirements.
2) Neeraj Chopra Withdraws From Silesia Diamond League, Classic Clash With Arshad Nadeem Cancelled
In a setback for athletics fans, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Paris gold medallist Arshad Nadeem have pulled out of the Silesia Diamond League, ending chances of an India-Pakistan showdown.
3) Mitchell Marsh Creates History T20I History For Australia
Australia's T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh made history on Sunday (August 10) against South Africa in Darwin, becoming the first Australian to hit a six off the very first ball of a T20I innings. Aaron Finch had achieved a similar feat for Australia, but only while chasing.
4) Phil Salt Scripts 1000-Run History In The Hundred
Phil Salt became the first men's player to reach 1,000 runs in The Hundred, achieving the feat for Manchester Originals against Oval Invincibles. He top-scored with 41 off 32 balls, but his effort couldn't prevent a comfortable win for the defending champions.
5) Brendan Taylor Completes Over 21 Years In Test Cricket
Brendan Taylor has completed 21 years and 95 days in Test cricket, the longest career for any player debuting after Sachin Tendulkar and the 12th-longest overall. In this century, only James Anderson and Mushfiqur Rahim have also crossed 20 years in the format.
6) Rafael Nadal & Wife Maria Welcome Their Second Child, Baby Boy Named Miquel
Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Miquel, born at the same clinic as their first son, Rafa Jr.
7) Ramesh Budhial Scripts History With Bronze In Asian Surfing Championships
Ramesh Budhial made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the Asian Surfing Championships' Open Men's category, securing bronze with 12.60 points behind Korea's Kanoa Heejae (gold) and Indonesia's Pajar Ariyana (silver).
8) Two Pugilists Succumb To Brain Injuries Sustained At Tokyo Event
In a tragic turn of events, Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts during a tournament in Tokyo.
9) New Zealand All-Rounder Thamsyn Newton Announces International Retirement After 14-Year Career
New Zealand all-rounder Thamsyn Newton has retired from all forms of cricket after a 14-year career, featuring in 10 ODIs and 15 T20Is, including the 2016 Women's T20 World Cup semi-final run.
10) Darwin Nunez Makes Saudi Switch With Al Hilal Move
Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal from Liverpool, ending his three-year stint with the Reds, where he scored 40 goals in 143 appearances after a €75 million move from Benfica.
