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"Won't Have A Place In Team...": Pakistan Cricket Board Chief's Blunt Warning To Players

Amid criticism over the team's performances in recent times, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced a significant overhaul in the system to improve the quality of cricket. Naqvi discussed the same with other PCB stakeholders, and the white-ball and red ball team head coaches -- Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie. Naqvi also revealed that both Kirsten and Gillespie will join the selection committee along with former players Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, as well as the current team captains from both white-ball and red-ball formats.

"Forced Out": Ex-England Coach Slams Brendon McCullum, ECB Over James Anderson's Retirement

Former England batter David Lloyd has accused the England Cricket Board (ECB) and head coach Brendon McCullum of forcing legendary pacer James Anderson into retirement. Anderson played his last Test earlier this week, taking a four-for in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's. Anderson retired with 704 Test wickets to his name, only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) in the all-time list. Anderson reportedly spoke to head coach McCullum who informed him about the team's plans to start afresh ahead of next year's Ashes in Australia.

"Test Cricket Summed Up": England Great Gives Verdict On Reality Of Test Cricket

Former captain Nasser Hussain said England's quickfire victory over the West Indies in the first Test at the Lord's summed up the problems the longest format of the game finds itself at. England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first hour of day three, to now take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. While England had some red-ball preparation in the form of County Championship games, West Indies played just one three-day red-ball game against First Class Counties XI in preparation.

"You Have Rishabh Pant...": Ex-India Selector Wants This Youngster To Play Against Sri Lanka

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been impressive for the Indian cricket team as they comprehensively defeated Zimbabwe in the recently concluded T20I series. Both batters looked in tremendous form and with India facing Sri Lanka next in 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, former chief selector Saba Karim urged the team management to pick both of them as opening options. Karim also asked team management led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir to also give a chance to Abhishek Sharma considering the fact that Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav are expected to bat No. 3 and No. 4.

'Fame And Power Changed Virat Kohli': Veteran India Star's Explosive Remark

Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Amit Mishra has spoken about a stark difference in the nature between Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The leg-spinner pointed out that Kohli does not have many friends within the Indian team for a reason, and stated that "fame and power" has changed him. Mishra drew a comparison between Kohli and Rohit, claiming that the current India captain remains the same person, and someone who Mishra can talk and joke with in the same manner despite Rohit's fame and stature.

PCB Appoints Tony Hemming As Chief Curator For 2 Years

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Australia's Tony Hemming as its new chief curator on a two-year contract. In the past the PCB had hired the services of foreign curators like Andy Atkinson to help improve the quality of pitches in the country but this is the first time it has offered a long-term contract to a foreign curator. Hemmings hails from Western Australia. The Australian has worked in the past with the ICC and has four decades of experience in pitch and outfield management, having worked on Melbourne, Perth and Hobart grounds apart from supervising tracks in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

"Letter Aaya Termination Ka": Pakistan Great When Asked About Message From PCB Before WCL Final

As the Pakistan men's senior team undergoes yet another rebuild, after a poor T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, some of their former stars travelled to Birmingham for the World Championship of Legends. Up against India in the final, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq was asked if he received any motivational message from the Pakistan Cricket Board. In what came out as the tongue-in-cheek reply, Razzaq, who was also one of the national selectors for the men's senior team, said that he has received a termination letter.

For 'Captain' Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Is The Role Model. Here's Why

Young India batter Shubman Gill enjoyed his stint as captain of the team during the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Gill was the leading run getter as India came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 4-1 in the series. Speaking after the final game in Harare, Gill opened up on his first experience of leading India, and his learning from different captains he has played under. Gill made his all-format debuts under the leadership of Virat Kohli, who was then replaced as captain by Rohit Sharma in 2022.

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"Won't Have A Place In Team...": Pakistan Cricket Board Chief's Blunt Warning To Players

"Forced Out": Ex-England Coach Slams Brendon McCullum, ECB Over James Anderson's Retirement

"Test Cricket Summed Up": England Great Gives Verdict On Reality Of Test Cricket

"You Have Rishabh Pant...": Ex-India Selector Wants This Youngster To Play Against Sri Lanka

'Fame And Power Changed Virat Kohli': Veteran India Star's Explosive Remark

PCB Appoints Tony Hemming As Chief Curator For 2 Years

"Letter Aaya Termination Ka": Pakistan Great When Asked About Message From PCB Before WCL Final

For 'Captain' Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Is The Role Model. Here's Why