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IPL 2022: Afghanistan opener Gurbaz likely replacement of Jason Roy in Gujarat Titans' squad
Gujarat Titans will in all likelihood be replacing Jason Roy with Rahmamullah Gurbaz, the hard hitting Afghanistan opener, for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Roy had pulled out of the IPL as he didn't want to stay in the bubble for a prolonged period. Apart from having a 150-plus career T20 strike rate as an opener, Gurbaz is also a handy wicketkeeper, which makes him a multi utility player.
IPL 2022 - Afghan Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz Likely To Replace Jason Roy In Gujarat Titans: Report
Gujarat Titans will in all likelihood be replacing Jason Roy with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the hard hitting Afghan opener, for the upcoming Indian Premier League. Roy had pulled out of the IPL as he didn't want to stay in the bubble for a prolonged period. Apart from having a 150-plus career T20 strike rate as an opener, Gurbaz is also a handy keeper which makes him a multi utility player. The most exciting aspect is the 20-year-old's ability to clear the ropes with 113 sixes in 69 career T20 games.
Bangladesh Cricket Board Questions Shakib Al Hasan's Commitment After His Refusal To Tour South Africa
Questioning Shakib Al Hasan's commitment to the national team after his assertion that he needs time off international cricket and might skip the ODI series against South Africa, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan asked whether the former skipper would have wanted a similar break from the IPL had he been picked in the auction. Shakib had initially refused to play the Test series against South Africa as he wanted to make himself available for the IPL but he went unsold at the IPL auction.
Former Proteas star Lance Klusener rejoins Zimbabwe's coaching staff
The appointment was confirmed by the Zimbabwe Cricket board during a meeting held on Monday.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president questions Shakib Al Hasan's commitment towards country
Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has slammed Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder expressed his willingness to take a break from international cricket and not tour South Africa. Hassan also went on to question Shakib's commitment towards international cricket, asking whether he would have wanted a similar break from the Indian Premier League (IPL) had he been picked in the mega auction. "I think it is logical to think that if he was in a poor physical and mental state, he wouldn't have given his name in the IPL auction. But he went ahead with it. So does it mean that if he got his IPL contract, he would have said the same thing? We can't do anything if he doesn't want to play for Bangladesh," ESPNcricinfo quoted Hassan as saying.
Lance Klusener Named Zimbabwe's Batting Coach, Craig Ervine New White-Ball Captain
Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has rejoined the Zimbabwe senior men's national team as batting coach. His appointment was confirmed by the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Board during its meeting held on Monday. After the meeting, Craig Ervine was also confirmed as Zimbabwe's full-time white-ball captain while Sean Williams will lead the Test side. "He is taking over from Stuart Matsikenyeri, who now moves to the position of assistant coach, while Lalchand Rajput remains in charge as head coach of the national side," stated an official statement.
Don't think I can play so much international cricket: Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to take a break from international cricket, indicating that he could opt out of the upcoming series against South Africa. Shakib has been named in both ODI and Test squads last week for the series against South Africa. "Considering my mental and physical state, I don't think I can play so much international cricket.