Australia to host test series v Pakistan and West Indies
Teams from three countries will tour Australia next summer, Cricket Australia said on Sunday, with the men's test fixtures taking place during a truncated window in December and January.
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Pakistan To Participate In SAFF Football Tournament In Bengaluru
Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the South Asian Football Federation Championships in Bengaluru in June-July and the AIFF does not see any problem with the players of the neighbouring country travelling to India. The international tournament will also see participation of Lebanon and Kuwait as the SAFF executive committee in March decided to feature teams from outside the south Asian region with a view to make the championship more competitive. "We don't see any problem in the coming of players from Pakistan to India to participate in the SAFF Championships," All Indian Football Federation secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran told PTI.
PCB official proposes hybrid Asia Cup to allow Pakistan and India to play at neutral venue
The head of the Pakistan Cricket Board's management committee, Najam Sethi, has proposed a hybrid model of hosting the majority of the Asia Cup at a neutral venue to solve the "logjam" between Pakistan and India.
With Virat Kohli Analogy, Ex India Star Slams KKR Spinner For Attempt To Deny Yashasvi Jaiswal Ton
Rajasthan Royals youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on his second hundred of the season in his team's thumping 9-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday. Jaiswal remained unbeaten in 98, leaving his teammates and many fans with an unfulfilling feeling. However, what infuriated a few was the attempt from KKR spinner Suyash Sharma to bowl a wide ball on the final delivery of the 13th over, in what looked like a bid to deny Jaiswal a hundred. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was left disappointed with Suyash's intent.
Grant Bradburn Appointed As New Head Coach Of Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed Grant Bradburn's appointment as the men's national team's head coach for two years. The board also announced that former South Africa cricketer Andrew Puttick has also signed a two-year-long contract as the batting coach of the men's side while strength and conditioning coach Drikus Saaiman and physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon will continue to work in their roles. Kiwi Bradburn served as the head coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis.
Pakistan appoint New Zealand's Bradburn as head coach
Pakistan have appointed former New Zealand all-rounder Grant Bradburn as the head coach of their men's team on a two-year deal after a successful spell as consultant, the country's cricket board (PCB) announced on Saturday.
A week of turmoil in Pakistan: Breaking down the Imran Khan case
Elsewhere, India's farmers have joined some of the country's top wrestlers in protests, demanding action against a powerful politician. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is accused of sexually harassing female athletes. The case has shone a light on a culture of sexual abuse, inequality and impunity in Indian sports.
If India Doesn't Come To Pakistan, We Will Not Be Going To India For World Cup: PCB Chief Najam Sethi
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi on Friday made it clear that Pakistan will travel to India for the ODI World Cup only if the Rohit Sharma-led team is allowed to play the upcoming Asia Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy in his country. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently rejected the "hybrid model", which the former journalist feels is the only feasible solution until India and Pakistan start playing each other in their respective nations. Sethi also said that if India comes to Pakistan, their national team will have no issues playing in any Indian city, including Ahmedabad.