Mark Boucher named head coach of IPL giants Mumbai Indians
Mark Boucher was on Friday confirmed as head coach of Indian Premier League outfit Mumbai Indians.
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"Shaheen Paying For Rehabilitation, PCB Hasn't Done Anything": Shahid Afridi Alleges
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors named a 15-member squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup on Thursday. They included young left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is currently recovering from injury, in the squad. Shaheen, 22, injured his knee while fielding during the first Test in Sri Lanka in July and missed the Asia Cup earlier this month. The lanky left-arm paceman will also miss the seven-match T20I series against England starting in Karachi from September 20 but chief selector Mohammad Wasim said his injury is being monitored. "We are assessing Shaheen's injury and hope that he will be fit," Wasim said in a press conference in Lahore.
Sachin Tendulkar Travels With Greats In Same Flight, Shares Epic Photos
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is currently playing in the Road Safety World Series. The series has several former international players featuring in T20 matches. For any cricket fan, witnessing all their favourite star players together is a great opportunity. Tendulkar put things into perspective regarding the conglomeration of the greats in two images that he posted on social media along with the caption: "Can you tell me the number of international runs and wickets in these pictures?"
'Afghanistan Won't Gain Experience Till They Play Against Big Teams Consistently': Asghar Afghan To NDTV
Afghanistan failed to make it to the final of the recently-concluded Asia Cup but the performance of the Mohammad Nabi-led side impressed one and all. They started off with wins against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage, but defeats against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India in the Super 4 stage led to their ouster. In an interview with NDTV, former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan spoke about how more game time against the top teams will help the side in easing out their nerves in pressure situations.
Boucher replacement job: Who fits the bill and can they take the Proteas forward?
Cricket South Africa(CSA), stumped by Mark Boucher's sudden decision to resign, does not have a lot of time to respond.
Be careful against Wanindu Hasaranga in T20 World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday sounded a warning to the teams ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, saying they will have to be careful against Wanindu Hasaranga as the mystery spinner would be a threat on Australian pitches. Hasaranga took nine wickets to power his team to the Asia Cup title win and Muralitharan said he would be one to watch out for during the T20 World Cup. "He's a great T20 bowler.
Jos Buttler wants England battle-hardened from Pakistan tour
Jos Buttler said Thursday he hopes his injury-hit Twenty20 side embrace the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team on their first tour of the country in 17 years. Security issues have meant Pakistan has struggled to attract visiting sides since an attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009, but tours have slowly resumed in the past few years -- with England the latest. This seven-match series is seen as a preparation for next month's Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia, and Buttler hoped his young side build up well for the mega event.
Bangladesh to play against UAE in T20 World Cup build-up
Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 international matches against the United Arab Emirates as part of their build-up for the World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said Thursday. The two matches will be held on September 25 and 27 in Dubai, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said in a joint statement with its UAE counterpart Emirates Cricket Board.