In an insightful podcast, former cricketers Brett Lee, Irfan Pathan, and Hashim Amla discuss their post-retirement lives and how they are giving back to cricket. Lee highlights the excitement of still playing in packed stadiums and the increasing viewership of the sport at an older age. Pathan shares his decision to prioritize giving back to Indian cricket over higher-paying leagues, while Amla discusses the importance of commentary in modern cricket and mentions his favorite commentators.
Despite scoring a brilliant century against CSK in the IPL 2024, former MI captain Rohit Sharma's selfless attitude showcased his true priorities – the team's victory. This move drew praise from former Australia pacer Brett Lee, who commended Sharma's innings and highlighted the significance of his century against MI's biggest rival. However, MI's loss to CSK also reveals the team's reliance on Sharma, as the rest of the batters failed to provide significant support during the chase. With this loss, MI remains in 8th position on the IPL table, highlighting the team's need for more consistent performances from its members.
Actor Ajay Devgn announces his strategic investment in the upcoming World Championship of Legends, a highly anticipated Global T20 Tournament featuring legendary cricketers such as Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee, and Shahid Afridi. The star-studded event is set to take place at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, England and is presented by renowned Indian travel company EaseMyTrip. Devgn expresses his excitement for the championship, sharing that as a cricket enthusiast, this is a dream come true to see these celebrated players back on the field.