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Eoin Morgan retires from international cricket, ECB confirms

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3 years ago

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England Men’s white-ball Captain Eoin Morgan Tuesday retired from international cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed.

According to a statement released by the ECB in this regard, Morgan is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England Men in both ODI and T20I matches.

“During his 13-year international career with England, the 35-year-old won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as Captain in 2019 at Lord’s, the first time England Men had won the world crown,” the ECB noted.

Morgan was also part of the England team that won the 2010 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean.

During his seven-year tenure as Men’s ODI captain, he guided England to number one in the ICC world rankings, including notable series victories against all the major nations.

His achievements

Scored 6,957 runs, including 13 hundreds at an average of 39.75 in his record-breaking 225 ODI caps
In his 126 matches as captain, Morgan oversaw 76 victories with a win percentage of 60% — best win record by any England Men’s ODI Captain in the history of the game.
He captained the Men’s T20I side on 72 occasions, equal to India’s MS Dhoni as the most in T20 international cricket.
Morgan represented England on 115 occasions scoring 2,458 runs.
As a Test cricketer, he won 16 caps over a three-year period scoring two centuries.
He also holds the world record for the highest number of sixes in ODI innings, with 17 against Afghanistan at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
In 2020, he received a CBE for services to cricket.

‘Now is the right time’

Commenting on the development, Morgan — who started his international career with Ireland, where he played 23 ODIs from 2006 to 2009 — said: “After careful deliberation and consideration, I am here to announce my retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

“To call time on what has been without a doubt the most enjoyable and rewarding chapter of my career hasn’t been an easy decision, but I believe now is the right time to do so, both for me, personally, and for both England white-ball sides I have led to this point.”

He further added that from the start of his career in the international arena with Ireland to win the World Cup in 2019, he never lost sight of how integral family support was to any international sportsperson.

Morgan further added: “To my Mum and Dad, my wife, Tara, and our family around the world, thank you for your unconditional support throughout the good and more challenging times in my career. Without you all, this incredible journey would not have been possible.

“I must also thank my teammates, coaches, supporters, and those behind the scenes who have made my career and any successes possible. I am hugely proud of what I have achieved as a player and captain, but the things I will cherish and remember the most are the memories I made with some of the greatest people I know along the way.”

Regarding his achievements, the star player said that he has been lucky enough to play in two World Cup-winning teams, but he believes the future for England’s white-ball teams is “brighter than ever”.

“We have more experience, more strength and more depth than ever before. I look forward to watching on with a huge level of excitement.

“To what lies ahead for me, I will continue to enjoy playing at a domestic level while I can. I’m looking forward to playing and captaining London Spirit in the second edition of The Hundred this year.”

‘Best leader ever seen’

Meanwhile, Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket Rob Key said: “On behalf of the ECB and everyone involved in cricket, I’d like to thank Eoin Morgan for his outstanding contribution to the game.

“It will be wrong to think Eoin’s legacy was just winning the World Cup in 2019; it is far greater than that.”

The official added that as with all great players and leaders, he has changed the way the game has been played, and he has changed the way an entire generation and generations to come will play this form of the game.

“His legacy within the game will be felt for many years to come. He is, without question, the best leader I have seen. I wish him well in the next chapter of his career,” he added.

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Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani are the newest famous coupling, shocking fans.

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1 month ago

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Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane married fellow actor Ameer Gilani on Wednesday night in a shocking change of events.

Although there had been long-standing rumors that the couple was dating, they consistently referred to one another as friends, particularly after costarring in the 2020 drama Sabaat and the 2023 drama Neem.

The news started circulating the night before, with tweets claiming that the two were set to marry. By Wednesday evening, Hocane confirmed the rumours with a photo of herself and Gilani in wedding dress at Lahore Fort.

With its vibrant border and elaborate pale gold embroidery with pink touches, Hocane looked lovely with a sky-blue lehenga and a short shirt of the same hue.

Gilani’s tan Peshawari chapals added a pop of color to her charcoal-colored shalwar kameez, waistcoat, and shawl.

Hocane’s sister Urwa and her brother-in-law Farhan Saeed, as well as other celebrities, expressed their sincere congrats on the post.

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‘Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan’ is a new song teased by ISPR for Solidarity Day

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1 month ago

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A new anthem, “Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan,” was issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday (tomorrow) in honor of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Every year on February 5, Kashmir Solidarity Day is commemorated to show solidarity with the people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

Renowned musician Ahmed Jahanzeb sings the song, which sends a powerful message of solidarity and dedication to the liberation fighters of Held Kashmir.

Imran Raza wrote the words, while Irfan Saleem and Kamran Khan composed the music.

The song was composed especially to commemorate the momentous day and to reaffirm support for the courageous and tenacious people of Kashmir, who are fighting for their right to self-determination, as guaranteed by the documents of united nations

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Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen’s tight relationship has sparked rumours!

Published

2 months ago

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Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen, co-stars of the famous drama series ‘Meem Se Mohabbat,’ have piqued the public’s interest with their blossoming off-screen chemistry.

The drama has received accolades for its upbeat atmosphere, interesting storyline, and outstanding supporting cast.

Ahad’s mother made a special gesture.

Ahad’s mother, Samra Raza Mir, recently made a sincere gesture for Dananeer, which fuelled the rumours. She made Dananeer’s favourite ‘Dumba Karahi’ using her mother’s secret recipe.

Dananeer

Dananeer expressed her delight on social media, posting a picture of the dish and thanking the person for their considerate gesture.

Ahad’s family has been actively involved in his career and projects, with his father, Asif Raza Mir, also playing a role in ‘Meem Se Mohabbat.’ The family’s close bond with Dananeer also clear, as they previously celebrated her graduation together.

Fan Reactions

Since his divorce, Ahad Raza Mir has lived a low-key personal life. Fans, on the other hand, have been eager to speculate about a possible romance between the two co-stars, citing their developing friendship and family participation as evidence of a budding relationship.

Here’s what the fans said:

“Is Had’s mother cooking for Dananeer?” This is becoming intriguing!”

“They look so good together in the drama; maybe there’s something more?”
“Ahad deserves happiness after everything, and Dananeer seems like a sweet person.”

While the speculations are mainly based on fan observations, the bond between Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen continues to pique their followers’ interest.