Sobers’ Demise, Washington Sundar Out And Nawaz Banned- July 17 Cricket Highlights

Garry Sobers and Washington Sundar [Source: AFP]

Former West Indies all-rounder Garry Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. Washington Sundar has been ruled out of India squad before the third ODI of the series against England. In other news, Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has received a three-month ban by the ICC.

Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Friday, July 17. 

Garry Sobers Passes Away

Former West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. The legendary former all-rounder died at his home in Barbados, just a couple of weeks before his 90th birthday.

Tributes came pouring in for the former cricketer soon after the news of his demise broke out on social media. West Indies Cricket as well as the ICC both shared touching tributes for the departed icon. 

Jaffna Kings owner Manjot Kalra arrested before LPL 2026

Former India U19 cricketer Manjot Kalra, also the co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise, was arrested by the Special Investigation Unit of Sri Lanka Police in Sri Lanka. Notably, the co-owner was arrested mere hours prior to the launch of the LPL 2026 season. 

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Kalra has been accused of match-fixing offenses. As per reports, the 2018 U19 World Cup winner made an illegal approach to one of the players before LPL 2026 in Sri Lanka.

Andy Flower rejects England, to continue as RCB coach

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower has rejected England’s offer of becoming their next Test head coach. The cricketer-turned-coach stated that he will continue to remain within the RCB coaching setup, claiming that he is very “comfortable” in his current position.

He said “But for me at this time, I'm really comfortable with what I'm doing. I'm going to stick with doing that.” It is worth noting that the RCB franchise recently lifted back-to-back titles under Flower’s coaching tenure. 

Washington Sundar ruled out of India vs England 3rd ODI

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord’s in London on July 19. The cricketer picked up an injury to his leg, thus opening the doors for a possible Kuldeep Yadav return to the playing XI. 

Sundar recently punched out a majestic half-century in a match-winning cause for India alongside fellow all-rounder Axar Patel at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Mohammad Nawaz banned by ICC for doping

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has received a three-month ban by the ICC for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code. The cricketer was tested positive for a Substance of Abuse (Carboxy-THC) under the code after a doping test was carried out earlier this year in between the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

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