India announce squad for final 3 ODIs, CSK star announces international retirement, and more - Cricket News Today, 25 October 2018

Welcome to Sportskeeda's Cricket News Today for October 25, 2018.

Team India played out an extremely thrilling tie against the Windies on October 24 in Visakhapatnam. Batting first, India put up 321 runs on the board after Virat Kohli scored a century. The Windies put up a great fight as Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century and hit a four on the final delivery to tie the match.

The five-match ODI series is now tied 1-1.

The Deodhar Trophy continued today as well, with India C taking on India A. The former came out on top, winning the match by six wickets. Shubman Gill was the star of the match as he scored an unbeaten century.

In the other matches from around the world, Pakistan thrashed Australia in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series being held in Abu Dhabi.

Now, let's take a look at the trending news from today.

#1 Dwayne Bravo announces international retirement

West Indies star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo announced his international retirement today.

He confirmed the news via a statement. He will continue to take part in T20 leagues around the world.

Overall, he played 40 Tests, 164 one-dayers and 66 Twenty20 fixtures, scoring 6,310 runs across all three formats.

"Today I want to confirm to the cricket world that I have officially retired from international cricket in all formats of the game," he said in a widely reported statement.

"After 14 years when I made my debut for the West Indies, I still remember that moment I received the maroon cap before walking onto the Lords Cricket Ground against England in July 2004. The enthusiasm and passion I felt then, I have kept with me throughout my career.

"However, I must accept that for me to preserve my longevity as a professional cricketer, I must do as others before have done, leave the international arena for the next generation of players."

#2 India announce squad for final 3 ODIs

Virat Kohli

After being involved in a thrilling tie with the Windies in the 2nd ODI of the five-match ODI series, the Indian team management announced their squad for the final three matches.

Mohammed Shami was dropped from the side while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah made a comeback to the ODI squad.

The third ODI will take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune on October 27.

Squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Chahal, Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul, Manish Pandey

#3 Kuldeep Yadav opens up after tied match

Kuldeep Yadav

Despite leaking 67 runs in his 10 overs in the tied match against the Windies, Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets, ending as India's most successful bowler on the day.

Speaking to reporters at the post-match press-conference, Kuldeep opened up about how difficult it was to bowl with the dew on the field.

"It was very difficult to bowl in the dew, the square was quick and there the got ball wet. I was having difficulty gripping the ball. But you have to consider these situations, we need to practice a lot," Kuldeep told reporters at the post-match press conference.

"Considering the situation they were in at one point when they (West Indies) were cruising, we are happy as a bowling unit. With the dew also there, I think we did a good job."

#4 Bangladesh announce squad for Tests against Zimbabwe

Mahmudullah

Bangladesh have announced a 15-man squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, which begins on November 3.

The selectors have opted for four new faces, namely Mohammad Mithun, Ariful Haque, Nazmul Islam Apu, and Khaled Ahmed.

Shakib Al Hasan misses out as he continues to nurse his injured finger.

Bangladesh Squad: Mahmudullah (Captain), Imrul Kayes, Litton Kumer Das, Mominul Haque, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ariful Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi, Shafiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Md Mithun, Khaled Ahmed, Nazmul Islam Apu.