Jacob Bethell, hailed as a 'generational talent' by R Ashwin, is Rugby School’s shining star. The Barbados-born cricketer, now destined for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, made remarkable strides by debuting in ODI, T20I, and Test cricket within three months, showcasing his seamless transition from a classy Test batter to a potent white-ball cricketer.

India's premier off-spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from Test cricket, leaving the game with 537 wickets in 106 matches, only behind Anil Kumble in India's history. Despite feeling he had more to offer, Ashwin decided to retire mid-series against Australia. Ashwin, with an engineering background, also had a notable career in ODIs and T20Is for India.

South African cricket legend Allan Donald highlights standout players Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, and Kwena Maphaka as SA20 Season 3 approaches. Bosch, from MI Cape Town, has impressed with the Titans, Yusuf, a quick bowler, will play for Paarl Royals, and 18-year-old Maphaka, also from Paarl Royals, promises to be a groundbreaking talent.