Let's have a look at the important events from the cricketing world that took on Sunday, May 23.
'We ain't catching Virat Kohli': Warner lauds Kohli's record of most century among active cricketers
Australia opener David Warner shared a post on Instagram about the list of active players with most international centuries. Virat Kohli, with 70 centuries was at the top of the list, followed by Warner himself. The Aussie has brought 43 centuries, and he was followed by Chris Gayle (42), Rohit Sharma (40) and Ross Taylor (40).
Warner encircled the Kohli's name and wrote: 'Fair to say we ain't catching Virat Kohli'.
Interestingly, Kohli is in the midst of a century drought that extends for over a year now. His last century for India came in November 2019, in a Test against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
New Zealand's Ross Taylor rubbishes retirement rumours
Ross Taylor, now 37, has rubbished the rumours floating around his retirement, and said that he still carries the same hunger to contribute to the team's cause.
Taylor also stated that he is trying to break the age-old tradition of Kiwis cricketers who retires pretty young. It is also beneficial for the youngsters who get to learn many tricks of the trade from the veterans.
'I feel like age is just a number and as long as you’re still enjoying it and feel like you’re good enough and can contribute to the team on and off the field,' said Taylor.
Taylor is currently in England, where his team is scheduled to play two Tests before the World Test Championship final against India. Further, the WTC final will be the last match for BJ Watling's international career. The wicket-keeper will be bidding adieu to the game after that clash.
Bangladesh take 1-0 lead with a 33-run win over Sri Lanka
Bangladesh ended their ten-match losing streak with a comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka in the first of the three ODIs that was played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.
Batting first, Bangladesh rode on half-centuries from Tamim Iqbal (52), Mushfiqur Rahim (84) and Mahmudullah (54) to post 257/6 in 50 overs. Dhananjaya de Silva picked up three wickets.
Chasing 258, the visitors lost both openers inside the first ten overs. The chase never took off, with Sri Lanka losing wickets regularly. Wanindu Hasaranga's 60-ball 74 was not enough to avoid the 33-run defeat in the first ODI.
BCCI to clear women's cricketer due from 2020 T20 World Cup this week
The Telegraph, a leading daily from the UK, yesterday broke the news about BCCI's failure to disburse the prize money that they earned for reaching the final of the ICC World Cup 2020.
A senior BCCI official has now confirmed that the transaction has been processed, and they will receive the prize money by the end of this week.
'The members of the Indian women's cricket team will be getting the share of their prize money by the end of this week,' the senior board functionary told PTI.