London: Explosive and temperamental England opening batter Alex Hales on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Left-handed batter Tamim Iqbal has decided to step down as Bangladesh ODI captain after a recurring back injury ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup. The continental ODI tournament will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 2. The 34-year-old, who had announced his shock retirement from ODIs during the home series against Afghanistan before withdrawing his decision, will be eyeing the rubber against visiting New Zealand to get back into reckoning for the World Cup in India.

Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday appointed vastly experienced Andy Flower as their head coach, officially ending the term of Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar.

1st T20I: West Indies beat India by 4 runs.

Tarouba: India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made instant impact in his first game on the tour before Rovman Powell played a captain's knock to take West Indies to 149 for six in the first T20 International here on Thursday.

Former India batsman Manoj Tiwary on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains to a very unique career.

Tarouba (Trinidad): Shubman Gill tapered off after a blazing start but Ishan Kishan's golden run of form and Sanju Samson's impactful fifty powered India a commanding 351 for five against the West Indies in the third ODI here on Tuesday.

Stuart Broad had a fairytale ending to his career as he picked the last two Australian wickets on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test, as England romped home with a 49-run win.