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Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins

Australian great Ian Chappell has called the past players supporting Justin Langer as his "PR machine". Chappell instead threw his weight behind skipper Pat Cummins, who had received flak for not backing the former coach in the lead-up to his resignation. Former cricketers such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne have slammed Cricket Australia and the members of the national team, especially Cummins, for not publicly supporting Langer, who was offered a short-term extension, which he declined.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson ruled out of the two-test series against Proteas

New Zealand have brushed off concerns that captain Kane Williamson could be permanently plagued by his long-standing elbow injury.

New Zealand vs South Africa: Kiwi Captain Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Series, Trent Boult To Miss First Test

Cam Fletcher and Blair Tickner have earned their maiden Test call-ups while Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Rutherford have been recalled as part of an extended New Zealand squad for the first Test against South Africa starting February 17 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. The larger than normal 15-strong squad will allow the selectors to better cover their options while mitigating the health risk associated with bringing players into the team environment at short notice, should there be any injuries. That presented opportunities for in-form Canterbury wicket-keeper Fletcher, who will be the back-up gloveman to incumbent Tom Blundell, while Central Stags paceman Tickner will provide cover for the quick bowlers.

David Moyes believes Declan Rice is on course to be future England captain

West Ham boss David Moyes has tipped Declan Rice to become a future England captain.

U19 World Cup-winning Captain Yash Dhull To NDTV: "Everyone's Dream Is To Play For Team India"

The Indian U-19 team led by Yash Dhull won the 2022 ICC U19 World Cup in Antigua on Sunday, after beating England by 4 wickets. It was a record-extending 5th title for India as the team went unbeaten through the tournament to script history. All-rounder Raj Bara was adjudged player of the match in the final for picking up a five-wicket haul and playing a crucial knock in the middle order in a tense chase. Dhull, who scored a century in the semi-final against the formidable Australian side, led the team with aplomb and even overcame a bout with Covid-19 during the tournament. Vice-captain Shaik Rasheed scored half-centuries in the semi-final and final to stamp his class too.

IPL 2022: Who will captain which team?

From Shane Warne to MS Dhoni to Rohit Sharma -- captains have played a major role in the success of teams in the world's most competitive T20 league - the Indian Premier League. As we gear up for the 15th season of the league and the upcoming mega auction, TimesofIndia.com highlights the leaders who are going to shape the fortunes of the ten teams who will compete for the coveted IPL trophy: Chennai Super Kings: MS DhoniOne player synonymous with Chennai Super Kings is their charismatic skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He has been part of the franchise since the beginning of the league in 2008. The only time they were apart was when the team was suspended for two years (2016 & 2017) after the betting and match-fixing scandal, when Dhoni captained the Pune franchise.

'Bats like Virat Kohli, leads like MS Dhoni': U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull's journey so far

Virat Kohli)" - coach Rajesh Nagar recalled Yash Dhull's words from his school tournament days. Today, Dhull has etched his name alongside his inspiration and idol Virat by guiding India to the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup title, India's fifth in the history of the tournament, in the Caribbean. The Yash-led side defeated England by four wickets in the final to lift the coveted trophy at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Nagar is a proud coach and eagerly waiting to meet Yash, when he gets back home with the Cup. "I was confident that Yash will win the title for India. He is always hungry for wins. I am so so proud of him. I am a proud coach. He has led from the front and the entire team has performed. This is a wonderful team. India have been dominant in the u-19 World Cups and that domination continues. India were the strongest side in this tournament," Nagar told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.

Super Rugby huge opportunity for Fijians, says Drua captain Nagusa

Fijian Drua's captain Nemani Nagusa is backing his team's involvement in Super Rugby Pacific to have a major impact on the development of the sport in his homeland as the countdown towards their opening game against the NSW Waratahs ticks down.

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Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson ruled out of the two-test series against Proteas

New Zealand vs South Africa: Kiwi Captain Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Series, Trent Boult To Miss First Test

David Moyes believes Declan Rice is on course to be future England captain

U19 World Cup-winning Captain Yash Dhull To NDTV: "Everyone's Dream Is To Play For Team India"

IPL 2022: Who will captain which team?

'Bats like Virat Kohli, leads like MS Dhoni': U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull's journey so far

Super Rugby huge opportunity for Fijians, says Drua captain Nagusa