Ireland fall short in ICC T20 World Cup warm-up against Namibia
Ireland suffered an 11-run loss to Namibia in their first warm-up match ahead of the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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Sri Lanka, Namibia post warmup wins ahead of T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka opener Kusal Mendis compiled a stroke-filled 54 to set up a commanding 33-run victory for the former champions in a warm-up match for the T20 World Cup against Zimbabwe in Melbourne on Tuesday. In the day's other warmup at the same venue, Ireland suffered a spectacular collapse against Namibia to go down by 11 runs in a low-scoring match.
Cricket-Sri Lanka, Namibia post warmup wins ahead of T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - Sri Lanka opener Kusal Mendis compiled a stroke-filled 54 to set up a commanding 33-run victory for the former champions in a warm-up match for the T20 World Cup against Zimbabwe in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Gary Kirsten, Dan Christian join Netherlands team as consultants for T20 World Cup
Dan Christian have joined the Netherlands cricket team as consultants for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Having qualified for the T20 World Cup in July, the Dutch will take on the United Arab Emirates, Namibia and Sri Lanka in the Group stage matches on October 16, 18 and 20 respectively. Top two teams from the Group stage will qualify for the Super 12s. "We are very excited to welcome both Gary Kirsten and Dan Christian to our coaching staff for the T20 World Cup," Royal Dutch Cricket Federation (KNCB) high performance manager Roland Lefebvre said in a statement. "They bring in a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table which will be of great help in the lead-up to and during the World Cup."
Gary Kirsten joins Netherlands as consultant for T20 World Cup
Former Proteas batter and coach Gary Kirsten has joined the Netherlands coaching staff ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Cricket-Kirsten, Christian added to Netherlands staff for T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.
Gary Kirsten, Daniel Christian Join Netherlands As Consultants For T20 World Cup
India's World Cup-winning former coach Gary Kirtsten and Australia's Dan Christian have joined the Netherlands cricket team as consultants for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Having qualified for the T20 World Cup in July, the Dutch will take on the United Arab Emirates, Namibia and Sri Lanka in the Group stage matches on October 16, 18 and 20 respectively. Top two teams from the Group stage will qualify for the Super 12s.
Malan a 'breath of fresh air' for Ireland cricketers
Wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker says head coach Heinrich Malan has been a '"breath of fresh air'" for an Ireland team on the rise.