Captain Shahidi calls for ‘big day’ from Afghan batsman in one-off Test against Ireland
Afghanistan face an uphill battle as they aim to set a challenging target in the one-off Test against Ireland in Abu Dhabi.
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Bruno Fernandes proved why he is Manchester United captain but he can't escape one thing
The very fact Bruno Fernandes was in the Manchester United line-up last night was enough to show what he is really made of.
Rohit Sharma's Leadership Ability Is "Often Overlooked": Australia Great's Massive Praise For India Captain
Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team sealed the five-match Test series against England in Ranchi. The hosts won the game by five wickets to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series with a match to go. India lost the first game to England before making a brilliant comeback and winning hat-trick of matches. While many youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan have so far starred in the series, former Australia captain Ian Chappel made sure that the leadership skills of Rohit is also among the most talked topics. Chappel feels that Rohit's ability as a leader is "often overlooked".
'Domestic Cricket Will Die If...': U-19 World Cup Winning Captain's Harrowing Take
India's 2012 U-19 World Cup winning skipper Unmukt Chand, who is currently representing the United States, believes that domestic cricket will suffer if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows cricketers to take part in foreign leagues. While players from other countries play T20 leagues all around the world, Indian cricketers only take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and they can play abroad only after they retire from the game or let go of their central contract. In a recent interview, Chand explained that the overseas leagues generally coincide with domestic competitions and if cricketers are allow to leave for these lucrative opportunities, then the domestic tournaments "will die".
Ireland captain John Carroll announces retirement along with fellow long-serving player Lorcan Murphy
Ireland captain John Carroll has confirmed his retirement from international basketball with immediate effect, while nine-year veteran Lorcan Murphy has also decided to call time on his career in the green vest.
Dover Athletic captain Jacob Mensah on facing former club Maidstone United after their FA Cup exploits
It’s a big day for Jacob Mensah this weekend as he prepares to captain Dover against his former club.
South African Test debutant Ed Moore has signed for Lancashire side Todmorden this summer and ends a three-year stint as captain at Kent Cricket Premier Division side Minster
Ed Moore made his Test debut for South Africa earlier this month - but he won’t be returning to Minster this summer.
Margate captain Sam Blackman returned off the bench to play in a 1-0 defeat to Haringey Borough – Mark Stimson’s side host Horsham in the Isthmian Premier Division on Saturday
Margate are boosted by the return of their captain as boss Mark Stimson feels his squad is looking better than ever.