Trott to continue as Afghanistan head coach for 2024
KABUL : Former England batter Jonathan Trott has signed a contract extension as Afghanistan head coach following their remarkable World Cup campaign in India.
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Cricketers To Watch Out For In 2024? India Star Features In England Great's Picks
Former England captain Nasser Hussain picked an Indian superstar and former Pakistan skipper as the ones who will have a great 2024. In a video posted by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Nasser revealed his picks to be Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. "My first one is a megastar and there is no doubt about it. Virat Kohli. Obviously, he had a fantastic 2023 and World Cup. Amid all the records he broke and the attention, we did not focus on how well he was batting. Technically, I have never seen Virat bat as well like that. The sound of the bat, that innings against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, I can name about five innings where he was getting in a good position. That is a good sign for Virat, India and Virat fans. It means that he is in a good mental space and his game is in good order," said Hussain in the video.
From Pat Cummins To Virat Kohli, A Look At Best Cricketers Of 2023
Though cricket is a team sport, it is individual performances that make or mar teams. It is often individuals who are glorified as 'King' or 'God' or tarred as villains depending on victories or losses. Though fans admire their national teams, one or two players are absolute hot favourites and are followed closely. Slowly and steadily, the fanbases of individual players unravel themselves on social media and inside cricketing arenas. 2023 was no different.
Sri Lanka Name Squad For Zimbabwe Series; Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga To Lead ODI, T20I Sides
Sri Lanka on Saturday named the preliminary squads for the home series against Zimbabwe, with batter Kusal Mendis leading the ODI side and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga leading the T20I side. Batter Charith Asalanka has been appointed as the vice-captain across both formats. "Sri Lanka Cricket announced the preliminary squads for the Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. ODIs Captain: Kusal Mendis Vice Captain: Charith Asalanka T20Is Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga Vice Captain: Charith Asalanka," tweeted SLC.
Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 skipper, Mendis to lead ODI side
Sri Lanka appointed all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as the captain of their Twenty20 side on Saturday ahead of their series against Zimbabwe next month, while batsman Kusal Mendis will lead their one-day international team.
UAE reward their U19 Asia Cup stars with senior call-ups to face Afghanistan
The UAE have named four youngsters in their 14-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, starting on Friday.
India vs South Africa: How Kagiso Rabada Is Proving To Be A Thorn For Rohit Sharma In All Formats
Indian captain Rohit Sharma's vulnerability against Kagiso Rabada continued with his dismissal in the first innings of the opening Test match in Centurion on Tuesday. He was again dismissed by the same bowler on Thursday in India's second innings, that too for a duck. Rohit Sharma has been a prime target for Kagiso Rabada across all formats and has been troubled consistently. The South African paceman has now dismissed Sharma a total of 14 times across formats, which is the highest by any bowler.
Impending retirement spurs South Africa's Elgar to emotive test ton
PRETORIA : The freedom of impending retirement from the test arena allowed South Africa opener Dean Elgar to produce one of his best innings as his unbeaten 140 handed the hosts an 11-run lead over India after day two of the first test at Centurion on Wednesday.