Mohammed Amir: I have moved on from Pakistan - for now, at least
It would be easy to assume age and experience have wearied Mohammed Amir.
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Rachin Ravindra Named ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer Of The Year Ahead Of Yashasvi Jaiswal
New Zealand's young batter Rachin Ravindra was on Wednesday crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Rachin announced himself to the world as he reigned supreme during last year's ODI World Cup amassing 578 runs and has been recognized for his on-field prowess. The 24-year-old faced fierce competition for the coveted accolade but managed to beat the likes of South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka speedster Dilshan Madushanka and India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. "It's obviously a very special feeling. Whenever you get recognised by the ICC for something it is always special. Reflecting back, it has been a pretty whirlwind last year and having the opportunity to play so much cricket in so many different environments has been very special," Rachin said, according to ICC.
'Ashwin Must Be Proud': Internet Reacts To Viral Non-Striker Run-Out At Under-19 World Cup
A runout at non-striker's end stole the show in the New Zealand vs Afghanistan low-scoring thriller at Buffalo Park in East London on Tuesday. It was a Group D match of the ongoing U19 World Cup in South Africa. Afghanistan spinner Naseer Khan Maroofkhil ran out New Zealand's Ewald Schreuder as the latter was short of his crease at the non-striker's end. Before Naseer, a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, could release the delivery out of his hand, Schreuder was out of his crease. Naseer was quick to clip off the bails in time by stopping mid-way during his bowling. Batter Schreuder was visibly unhappy with the dismissal.
Nepal vs Pakistan U19 World Cup 2024 Live Cricket Score And Updates: Pakistan Eye Breakthrough After Nepals Steady Start
Pakistan vs Nepal U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score And Updates: Pakistan bowlers are having a tricky time after a steady start by Nepal batters. In this clash of David vs Goliath, Nepal openers have made a steady start. Pakistan are eyeing their first wicket. Pakistan won their opening clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024, and will aim to continue the momentum in their second match of the Group D at the Mangoung Oval. Pakistan secured a thumping victory by 181 runs against Afghanistan in their first match, and hence, start this contest as the outright favourites. Nepal, on the other hand, suffered a 64-run loss against New Zealand in their opening clash. (LIVE Scorecard)
Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested
Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia for their Twenty20 series against the West Indies with regular skipper Pat Cummins being rested, the country's cricket board (CA) said on Wednesday.
"This Debate Is...": Mohammad Amir Opens Up On Speculations Of His International Comeback
Star Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has once again spoken on the speculations of his comeback to international cricket. The left-arm pacer called time on his international cricket career in 2020. While the entire cricket fraternity was shocked on his early retirement, Amir then clarified that he took the decision due to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management's poor behaviour towards him. He said that that he came to the decision based on how some members of the board kept on going about his decision to not play Test cricket.
Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah Recognised With Polly Umrigar Award
India's star cricketers Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award which is awared to the Best International Cricketer in the Men's Category for the years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 respectively on Tuesday during the Naman Awards. Shami reigned supreme during the year 2019-20 as he scalped 77 wickets in 30 matches with an average of 19.81 and an economy of 4.06. His best bowling figures during the year 5/35 came against South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
Two Indian Spinners Feature In ICC Men's Test Team Of The Year
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the Men's Test Team of the Year 2023 with five Australian players and two Indian spinners featuring in the eleven. Australia's World Test Championship-winning captain Pat Cummins was crowned as the skipper of the team while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja found their way into the team. Usman Khawaja's rich vein in form saw him feature in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year for a second consecutive year. He ended 2023 as the highest scorer in Tests, becoming the only batter to get past the 1000-run mark. The left-handed batter amassed 1210 runs in 13 matches at an average of 52.60, which included six centuries and six fifties. Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne was named the other opening batsman despite having played only six matches in 2023.