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Simi Singh included in Ireland T20 World Cup squad as Andy McBrine misses out
A 15-man Ireland squad has been named for the T20 World Cup campaign, which gets under way in Australia next month, with Simi Singh getting the nod over Andy McBrine.
Pakistan vs England - "Represent My Religion, Parents...": Moeen Ali On Leading England In Pakistan
England all-rounder Moeen Ali will be leading the side in the first T20I against Pakistan on Tuesday as designated captain Jos Buttler will miss the match due to an injury. Moeen, whose grandfather had moved to England from Pakistan after the second world war, has spoken ahead of the match about his feeling of leading the English national team in Pakistan. The Three Lions will play a 7-match T20I series in Pakistan, the first time they are visiting the country in 17 long years.
Smriti Mandhana rises to career-best 2nd position in T20Is, ranked 7th in ODIs
The left-handed batter had aggregated 111 runs in the three-match T20I series against England. The performance helped her jump two places. Mandhana, a former top-ranked batter in ODIs, also jumped three slots to number seven after a match-winning 91 in the first ODI against England.
Parthiv Patel, Thisara Perera power Gujarat Giants to second win in Legends League Cricket
Parthiv Patel and Thisara Perera held their nerves under pressure to guide Gujarat Giants to a two-wicket win over Manipal Tigers in the Legends League Cricket here. Chasing a modest 121 on Monday night, the Giants were 2 for 2 in 1.3 overs after former Zimbabwe pacer Chris Mpofu (2/26) dismissed skipper Virender Sehwag (1) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (0) in a span of three balls.
Theertha Satish insists T20 World Cup disappointment will make UAE stronger
Theertha Satish insists UAE will emerge stronger for the experience despite having their chances of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup ended by Papua New Guinea.
"I'll Be Surprised If...": Ricky Ponting Names His Pick for Australia ODI Captaincy
Earlier this month, right-handed batter Aaron Finch decided to retire from ODI format and he bid farewell from the 50-over game after playing a three-match series against Zimbabwe. Off late, Finch has struggled in this particular format and hence his decision cannot be looked at as a major surprise. His retirement means that Australia are now looking for a new ODI captain and former skipper Ricky Ponting believes that Pat Cummins would go on helm the side in the 50-over format.
Oldies, babies and goodies: 10 potential bargains up for grabs in the SA20 auction
Cricket South Africa's (CSA) new T20 league, the SA20, takes a further step towards fruition when it hosts its maiden player auction in Cape Town on Monday afternoon.