SA's world renowned 100-Test umpire Rudi Koertzen dies aged 73
Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.
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Jasprit Bumrah Congratulates Kieron Pollard On His 600th T20 Appearance
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Kieron Pollard on his 600th T20 appearance on Tuesday. Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard became the first cricketer to play 600 T20 matches on Monday. "600 games! What a milestone Amazing achievement for an amazing player! Congratulations Polly @KieronPollard55," tweeted Bumrah. Pollard and Bumrah have shared time together as two of the leading stars of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise Mumbai Indians. The hard-hitting batter achieved the landmark of 600 T20 appearances during his side's London Spirit's match against Manchester Originals during ongoing The Hundred tournament at Lord's.
ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings: Renuka Singh Storms To Career-Best 18th Spot After Outstanding CWG 2022 Campaign
Indian pacer Renuka Singh has stormed to the 18th spot in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings for bowlers after finishing as the top wicket-taker in the Commonwealth Games 2022. Renuka's 11 wickets have rewarded her with a top 20 entry for the first time. She made a climb of 10 spots after this performance. Also, Australian opening batter Beth Mooney has regained the top spot for batters in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings after losing it to her captain Meg Lanning just a couple of weeks back.
"Also Like Our Son": Pakistan Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem's Coach On Neeraj Chopra
Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem scripted few days back as he won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and as a result, he brought the country's first gold medal in the sport at the CWG. Now, Arshad's coach Syed Hussain Bukhari has said that he wishes to see Neeraj Chopra competing with Arshad at either Islamabad or Lahore. He also went on say that Neeraj is like their son and they will shower him with love if he ends up winning.
Kieron Pollard Becomes First Cricketer To Achieve This Big T20 Milestone
Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard became the first cricketer to play 600 T20 matches on Monday. The hard-hitting batter achieved this landmark during his side's London Spirit's match against Manchester Originals during ongoing The Hundred tournament at Lord's. Pollard made sure to make the occasion memorable. He smashed an unbeaten 34 runs off just 11 balls consisting of one four and four big sixes.
No David Warner but Chris Lynn signs up for new Emirati T20 league
Chris Lynn will play Twenty20 cricket in the United Arab Emirates rather than his home Big Bash League (BBL) early next year, but David Warner was not included among the marquee players announced by the new International League T20 (ILT20). Media reports had strongly linked Warner with a spot in the ILT20, which clashes with the Cricket Australia-owned BBL but is bankrolled in part by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners and pays better.
Elgar gleeful as ex-Kolpaks bolster Proteas' England challenge: 'Stupid not to use them'
Dean Elgar has indirectly praised the national selectors for their willingness to recall ex-Kolpak stalwarts for the Proteas Test team.
No Warner but Lynn signs up for new Emirati T20 league
Australian Chris Lynn will play Twenty20 cricket in the United Arab Emirates rather than his home Big Bash League (BBL) early next year, but David Warner was not included among the marquee players announced by the new International League T20 (ILT20).