Chelsea step up talks with Barcelona in pursuit of striker Aubameyang
Chelsea had further talks regarding a move for Barcelona's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over the weekend.
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Daniel Vettori, Vernon Philander Among Players To Commit To Legends League Cricket's 2nd Edition
Legends League Cricket on Sunday announced that about 80 international and Indian players combined have confirmed their availability for the upcoming second edition of the league. They will be available to be picked up by the franchises for the drafting event that will be held in Mumbai in the coming few days. "The overall pool of players now stands at 85 players from 10 countries across the world," stated an official media release.
Shakib Al Hasan Appointed Bangladesh Captain For Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named as the Bangladesh captain for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. The BCB also announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE from August 27. The Asia Cup 15th edition of the tournament will be played in the UAE between six teams (main event). Defending champions India are also the most successful team, having won the trophy seven times. While the last edition of the tournament was held in an ODI format, this edition will feature the T20 format.
Shakib returns as Bangladesh T20 captain
Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday was named to return as Bangladesh's Twenty20 international captain after he bowed to a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ultimatum to scrap a deal with a betting site.
Whoever Gave Afghanistan, Ireland Test Status "Off Their Rocker": Ian Chappell
Australian great Ian Chappell is certain Test cricket "won't die" in his lifetime but wondered whether the best players would play it in the future amid the proliferation of T20 leagues. The former Australia captain believed that international cricket faces a real challenge of retaining players in the face of rapid expansion of T20 leagues around the world.
"Without Him, All Well-Laid Plans Will Fall Apart": Aakash Chopra On India Star
Former India batter Aakash Chopra spoke about Hardik Pandya as being one player India cannot replace as he brings the balance that the team needs, with his abilities with both bat and ball. Chopra spoke about the need to be careful with how India use Hardik, to ensure he does not injure himself. Hardik has been in terrific form since IPL 2022, where he led Gujarat Titans to the title on debut, and his return to the Indian team. He has started to bowl regularly again, and has on occasion, bowled his full quota of four overs in matches.
Afghanistan fight back in Ireland T20I series
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored in Afghanistan's 189-5 after the tourists lost the toss, with the opener's innings well supported by Najibullah Zadran, whose 42 off just 18 balls featured five sixes. Ireland, looking to take an unassailable 3-0 lead, then slumped to 85-7 in reply before the experienced George Dockrell and debutant Fionn Hand led an Ireland recovery.
Afghanistan hold off dogged Irish to keep series alive
George Dockrell's valiant counter-attack was not enough to save Ireland from a 22-run defeat by Afghanistan in the third T20 international at Stormont.