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Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season

Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Tuesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch to Punjab Kings from Delhi Capitals, a team he was part of for seven years. "Ponting signed the contract yesterday and it is for four years. He will need that much time to build the squad. Ponting will take a call on the rest of the support staff," an IPL source told PTI.

England vs Australia Live Score Updates 2nd T20I Live

England vs Australia 2nd T20I Live Updates: England look to bounce back after their loss when they take on Australia in the second T20I encounter at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. This is a must-win game for England in the three-match T20I series. England were defeated in the first T20I encounter by 28 runs. Travis Head was one of the top performers for Australia in the first T20I match as he slammed 59 runs off just 23 deliveries including a massive 30-run over against Sam Curran. (Live Scorecard)

4,4,6,6,6,4: Travis Head Equals Ricky Ponting, Mitchell Marsh's Record During 1st T20I vs England

Australia opener Travis Head lit up the opening T20I against England through some explosive striking of the ball at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Thursday. The southpaw scored a 23-ball 59 with the help of 8 fours and 4 sixes. During his sensational knock, Head smashed England pacer Sam Curran for 30 runs in an over to equal a record held by Ricky Ponting, Mitchell Marsh, and Dan Christian. Head has joined them as the batters scoring most runs in an over in T20Is.

4,4,6,6,6,4 - Travis Head's Explosive Batting Against England Leaves Internet Awestruck. Watch

Travis Head made a valuable 59 and leg-spinner Adam Zampa took two cheap wickets as Australia beat England by 28 runs in the first T20 international at Southampton on Wednesday. Opening batsman Head's quickfire innings was the cornerstone of Australia's seemingly below-par 179 all out. But with Zampa taking an economical 2-20 in a match where England's slow bowlers also impressed, it was more than enough as the hosts were dismissed for 151 to leave Australia 1-0 up in a three-match series. "It was a nice start," said player-of-the-match Head at the presentation ceremony, adding: "For me it was about using the pace well which I think I did."

Three Uncapped Players Named In England's Playing XI For First T20I Against Australia

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named the playing XI on the eve of the first T20I against Australia at Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday. Three uncapped players, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, and Jamie Overton, will make their England T20I debut against Australia. Philip Salt will captain the side in the absence of injured designated skipper Jos Buttler. Apart from handling the captaincy duties, Salt will look to lead the charge with the bat in the opening order. The 28-year-old's explosiveness at the top is reflected in his T20I statistics; he has amassed 885 runs at a whopping strike rate of 165.11 in 31 T20Is. In Buttler's absence, Cox will take up the duty behind the stumps. All-rounder Liam Livingstone will prove the firepower needed in the middle-order and is also capable of chipping in with a couple of overs with his spin.s

Jos Buttler Ruled Out Of England vs Australia T20Is, IPL Star Named Captain

Skipper Jos Buttler has been ruled out of England's T20I series against Australia due to a setback in recovering from a right calf injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it places his participation in the ODI series against Australia, happening later this month in doubt. ECB further announced that Phil Salt will be assuming England captaincy duties for the T20I series in Buttler's absence while all-rounder Jamie Overton has been drafted into the squad. Salt had captained the Manchester Originals in The Hundred this season after Buttler was ruled out due to a calf injury while preparing for the competition.

England captain Buttler to miss Australia T20 series with injury

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss this month's three-match Twenty20 series against Australia due to a right calf injury, with Phil Salt leading the side in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Olympics To Cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein Mimic Shooter Yusuf Dikec's Viral Pose

The Paris Olympics 2024 has given sports lovers and fans around the world many memories to reminisce about. But perhaps the most iconic moment of the event did not come from a medal or a record, but from the shooting pose of Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, which has gone viral worldwide. Dikec's seemingly laid back approach en route to silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event has become one of the world's most trending celebrations. Now, it has passed onto the world of cricket. And who else, but the West Indians to implement it!

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Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season

England vs Australia Live Score Updates 2nd T20I Live

4,4,6,6,6,4: Travis Head Equals Ricky Ponting, Mitchell Marsh's Record During 1st T20I vs England

4,4,6,6,6,4 - Travis Head's Explosive Batting Against England Leaves Internet Awestruck. Watch

Three Uncapped Players Named In England's Playing XI For First T20I Against Australia

Jos Buttler Ruled Out Of England vs Australia T20Is, IPL Star Named Captain

England captain Buttler to miss Australia T20 series with injury

Olympics To Cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein Mimic Shooter Yusuf Dikec's Viral Pose