Pakistan appoints Mickey Arthur as cricket team's director
Pakistan appointed Mickey Arthur as team director of their men's national cricket team Thursday, with the goal of winning this year's 50-over World Cup in India.
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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 4th T20I Live Score Updates
Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I, Live Updates: Pakistan will aim to bag the series when they take on New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The hosts won the first T20I by 88 runs and the second game by 38 runs. The Blackcaps bounced back in the third game and registered a narrow 4-run win to stay alive in the series. Pakistan lead the series 2-1 and another win will seal the affair for them. On the other hand, New Zealand need to win the fourth T20I to make sure the final game doesn't become a dead rubber. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Mickey Arthur Appointed Director Of Pakistan Men's Cricket Team
Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed Mickey Arthur's appointment as the men's team director, a post which will ensure him play a major role in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year. In his role, the 54-year-old Arthur, who served as Pakistan head coach between 2016 and 2019, will be involved in designing, formulating and overseeing strategies for the men's team.
Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's director of cricket
Pakistan have appointed their former coach Mickey Arthur as director of cricket, the cricket board (PCB) said on Thursday.
On Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly No-Handshake Saga, Shane Watson's "Fire in Belly" Remark
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter between the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore didn't just see fireworks being limited between the players on the ground. As the match concluded in a victory for the Bengaluru franchise, the 'no-handshake' saga between RCB stalwart Virat Kohli and DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly unfolded. A number of visuals emerged from the match where the two seemed to be ignoring each other. Now, Delhi Capitals' assistant coach has given his insights on the matter.
Virat Kohli Completes 600 Fours in IPL, Still Behind Two Batting Greats
Star batter Virat Kohli already has a slew of records whether in IPL or international cricket and on Thursday the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter added another one to his illustrious career. He achieved the feat of 600 IPL fours during the IPL 2023 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium. The former RCB skipper now has 603 fours to his name in 229 matches after hammering five boundaries during his 59-run knock against PBKS and is third in the list of four-hitters in IPL.
Faf Du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj Script 24-run Win For Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings
Faf du Plessis played a special knock despite a rib injury before Mohammed Siraj produced his best figures in the IPL to set up a 24-run win for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings on Thursday. Playing as an 'Impact Player' due to his injury, Du Plessis plundered 84 off 56 balls and shared a 137-run opening wicket stand with stand-in captain Virat Kohli (59 off 47) to steer RCB to 174 for four after being put in to bat.
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Hope For Ben Stokes Boost Ahead Of SunRisers Hyderabad Clash
Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings will hope their star allrounder Ben Stokes finally takes the field after recovering from his injury when they go up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match on Friday. In a relief to CSK, Stokes, who was suffering from a toe injury and missed three IPL matches, took part in the net practice on Wednesday after regaining fitness and is available for selection. The England Test captain's return will be a big boost for CSK as they return to their fortress following a close win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their opponents Hyderabad, however, copped a defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians.