Australia add all-rounder Sams to squad for Sri Lanka series
All-rounder Daniel Sams has been added to Australia's squad for their five-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.
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The Justin Langer era is over. What is facing Australian cricket's next generation?
The Justin Langer era for Australia's men's cricket team is over, but we will not have to wait long to find out what the future looks like for the side.
More honours for batting prodigy 'Baby AB' Brevis as he is named in U19 CWC team of the tournament
Following a stellar run of scores during the U19 Cricket World Cup, it comes as no surprise that South Africa's Dewald Brevis was on Sunday named in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) team of the tournament.
Watch: Dinesh Bana's Match-Winning Six In U19 World Cup Final Compared To MS Dhoni's Epic Maximum In 2011 World Cup Final
Team India lifted a record-extending fifth U19 World Cup title after they defeated England in the final of the latest edition at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. India are the most successful team at U19 World Cups, having won titles in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018 previously. India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Bana hit a six over long-on to give India their fifth title on Saturday. His shot reminded many of former India captain MS Dhoni's six in the final of the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium.
India In ICC U19 World Cup Finals: A Brief History
India will make their 8th appearance in the final of an U19 World Cup when they take on England in the summit clash later today at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. India are the most successful nation when it comes to U19 World Cups, having won four titles. The current crop, led by skipper Yash Dhull, will eye a record-extending fifth title when they take the Tom Prest-led England in the final. Ahead of the match on Saturday, let's take a look at how India have fared in U19 World Cup finals:
CSA laud record-breaker Brevis: ‘He has been very consistent’
Dewald Brevis’ fine showing at the U19 Cricket World Cup has earned him the applause of Cricket South Africa, noting his performances as brilliant after breaking the record for most runs scored at the age group tournament.
Men's coach role an evolving one: CA chief
Australia's next men's cricket head coach will lean heavily on their understudies while remaining a vital, consistent presence in a position Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley says has evolved.
India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Pair 94 Runs Away From Joining Elite List Led By Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly Duo
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are just 94 runs short of a milestone as a pair ahead of India's ODI series against West Indies starting Sunday. The duo is eighth in the list of pairs with the highest partnership runs in ODIs with their 4906 runs and needs just 94 runs more to become the eighth pair to complete 5000 partnership runs in the 50-over format. This elite list is led by Team India greats Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who put together 8227 runs in 176 innings at an average of 47.55 runs.