McDermott signs for Hampshire in T20 Blast
Ben McDermott, one of the stand-outs of the Big Bash League season, is going to showcase his big-hitting in England for county side Hampshire.
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Pakistan confident in ailing captain Babar
Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has backed the leadership qualities of all-format captain Babar Azam ahead of next month's historic home series against Australia.
Mushtaq thanks Australia for touring Pakistan, invites other teams to visit with 'open hearts'
Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has thanked Australia for touring the nation for a historic series. Australia are due to arrive in Pakistan on Feb. 27 after 24 years to play three Test matches, three ODIs and a one-off Twenty20. "I want to thank Australia too that they are coming to Pakistan after 24 years. I am sure players and fans are also excited that they are going to witness a very good series. "The whole of Pakistan is with cricket and everyone wants the teams to come and play here. We welcome the whole world with open hearts," Mushtaq told reporters on Thursday.
Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane Slams Century To Keep Himself In Contention For India Spot
His Test career at stake, beleaguered India batter Ajinkya Rahane compiled a much-needed century to keep himself in India reckoning while guiding Mumbai to 263 for three against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy opener in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Choosing to bat after winning the toss, Mumbai were also boosted by Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 121 off 219 balls on the first day of their elite group D match. The focus was, however, firmly on Rahane who ended the day at an unbeaten 108 from 250 deliveries.
Rahane hits century on return to Ranji Trophy, keeps himself in India contention
Rahane compiled a much-needed century to keep himself in India reckoning while guiding Mumbai to 263 for three against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy opener here on Thursday. Choosing to bat after winning the toss, Mumbai were also boosted by Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 121 off 219 balls on the first day of their elite group D match. The focus was, however, firmly on Rahane who ended the day at an unbeaten 108 from 250 deliveries.
Cricket-Australia should have different coach for each format, says Watson
(Reuters) - Australia should move away from their traditional approach of appointing one coach for all three formats of the game, former all-rounder Shane Watson said on Thursday.
Aaron Finch to continue batting lower as Australia tinker T20 strategy
Aaron Finch could bat as low as five if needed, the 35-year-old said as the team experiments with strategies ahead of its Twenty20 World Cup defence on home soil this year. The T20 World Cup is set to be played in October-November, with Australia beginning their title defence with a rematch of last year's final against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.
Australia should have different coach for each format, says Watson
Australia should move away from their traditional approach of appointing one coach for all three formats of the game, former all-rounder Shane Watson said on Thursday.