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Jos Buttler Wants England Battle-Hardened For T20 World Cup From Pakistan Tour

England skipper 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.

ICC T20 World Cup: Full Squads Of Teams Announced So Far

The ICC T20 World Cup will begin in Australia from next month and most of the teams have announced their 15-member squads for the event. The Aussies under Aaron Finch will be looking to defend their title at home while the likes of New Zealand, England, India and Pakistan will look to the Aussies a tough fight. A rejuvenated Sri Lankan side also looks threatening while the quality of South Africa and West Indies in this format can also not be ignored.

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.

Jos Buttler looks forward to ultimate challenge against Pakistan in historic T20 tour

England landed in Pakistan on Thursday for their first tour of the country in 17 years and captain Jos Buttler said he expects his injury-hit T20 side to embrace the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team in the seven-match series.

Mark Boucher Favourite To Replace Mahela Jayawardene As Mumbai Indians Head Coach: Report

South Africa coach Mark Boucher is the favourite to succeed Mahela Jayawardene as the head coach of IPL side Mumbai Indians. As per ESPNcricinfo, Mark Boucher is the front runner after having relinquished his post as the South African coach, serving only till the T20 World Cup. The Mumbai Indians organisation confirmed Simon Katich's hiring as the head coach of their Cape Town franchise on Thursday in a media statement, adding that Hashim Amla will serve as his assistant as the team's batting coach, while Robin Peterson will serve as general manager. Fielding coach James Pamment will remain in his position.

MI Cape Town appoint Simon Katich as head coach; Hashim Amla to be batting coach

Simon Katich was on Thursday named chief coach of the MI Cape Town while South African batting great Hashim Amla will be at the helm of the side's batting unit, the franchise announced ahead of the inaugural South Africa T20 League. Joining Katich and Amla will be former New Zealand and Mumbai Indians batter James Pamment as the team's fielding coach and another former South African cricketer, Robin Peterson, as general manager. "It is an absolute honour to be offered the position of head coach for MI Cape Town.

Alex Hales returns to England team after three years for T20 World Cup

England batsman Alex Hales is set to return to the national team after three years as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named him in their squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Bavuma excited over SA20 and its Indian influence: 'It could be life-changing'

The new league's draft will take place on 19 September to fill out the six teams with 17 players, 10 of which will be local and seven international.

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Jos Buttler Wants England Battle-Hardened For T20 World Cup From Pakistan Tour

ICC T20 World Cup: Full Squads Of Teams Announced So Far

Jos Buttler wants England battle-hardened from Pakistan tour

Jos Buttler looks forward to ultimate challenge against Pakistan in historic T20 tour

Mark Boucher Favourite To Replace Mahela Jayawardene As Mumbai Indians Head Coach: Report

MI Cape Town appoint Simon Katich as head coach; Hashim Amla to be batting coach

Alex Hales returns to England team after three years for T20 World Cup

Bavuma excited over SA20 and its Indian influence: 'It could be life-changing'