McCullum hopes ‘attractive brand of Test cricket’ can see red-ball game thrive
Brendon McCullum believes his goal of transforming the fortunes of England’s Test side as head coach can help safeguard the future of the format.
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IPL 2022: Brendon McCullum Names Player KKR Will "Invest In No Doubt" For Future
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum says young batter Rinku Singh has been their find of the ongoing IPL season and the franchise will invest in him in the coming years. Rinku, who nearly pulled off an epic win with his breathtaking batting against Lucknow Super Giants here on Wednesday, earned high praise from McCullum.
IPL 2022: Brendon McCullum lauds Rinku Singh, says KKR will 'invest' in him
Rinku Singh on Wednesday nearly pulled off victory for Kolkata Knight Riders with his 15-ball 40 in an IPL thriller, leaving coach Brendon McCullum impressed with his fighting ability. Rinku, a left-handed batsman, smashed a four and two sixes off Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Marcus Stoinis in Kolkata's attempt to chase down 210 in Mumbai. But he fell to a stunning one-handed catch by Evin Lewis on the penultimate ball as Kolkata crashed out of the tournament in their final league match of this season.
Potts is the form pick, but England must not give up on Robinson
I know from my experience with Graham Gooch at Essex that having the England captain in your side can be a double-edged sword.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad return to England Test squad for New Zealand series
Veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad made an expected comeback to the England Test squad on Wednesday after being controversially left out of the West Indies tour earlier in the year.
KKR vs LSG: Quinton de Kock Scores Ton, Notches Highest-Ever Opening Stand With KL Rahul
Quinton de Kock played with exuberance for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders to score a brilliant ton in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday. He stayed unbeaten on 140 (70b, 10x6s, 10x4s) as LSG scored a massive 210/0 in 20 overs. His fellow opener and LSG captain KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 68* (51b, 4x6s, 3x4s). When they crossed the score of 185 together, the duo's stand became the highest-ever by openers in the history of the IPL. This is also the highest-ever stand for any wicket against KKR.
Zak Crawley retains place in England's new-look Test squad which will face New Zealand despite slow start to the summer with the bat for Kent
Kent batsman Zak Crawley has kept his place in England’s 13-man Test squad to face New Zealand despite a slow start to the summer.
Paul Collingwood ‘desperate to help out’ new England coaches, says Rob Key
Rob Key wants Paul Collingwood to remain part of the England coaching set-up, despite plumping for Australia’s Matthew Mott to oversee the men’s white-ball teams.