Markram's T20 star continues to rise with IPL captaincy
Aiden Markram's roaring success with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape has seen him being rewarded with the Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy for this year's Indian Premier League.
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India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar Uncertain For Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Against Australia: Sources
Indian women's cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar can miss the Women's T20 World Cup semifinal encounter against Australia due to illness, according to sources. India qualified for the knockout stages of the competition with six points from four matches. While the Harmanpreet-led side was able to beat Pakistan, West Indies and Ireland, their only defeat came against Ireland. If Harmanpreet misses the match, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is expected to lead the side. There were also some injury concerns over Radha Yadav who missed the match against Ireland.
"Will Bowl Faster Than Umran Malik": Latest Pakistan Super League Pace Sensation Ihsanullah Declares
In Umran Malik, the Indian cricket team has got a tearaway pacer who can thrill with speed. The 23-year-old consistently clocks over 150 kph and has already played in ODIs and T20Is for India. He holds the record of fastest delivery in the Indian Premier League - 157 kph. He also recently achieved the highest speed by an Indian pacer in international cricket when he bowled a 156 kph delivery against Sri Lanka in an ODI. His progress is being widely followed, especially by cricketers from Pakistan too.
Rohit Sharma "Needs To Get Fit": Kapil Dev's Observation On "Bit Overweight" India Captain
Former India captain Kapil Dev feels star batter Rohit Sharma needs to improve his fitness as he looks overweight on TV. Earlier this month, Rohit became the first Indian to score international centuries in all three formats as captain. He achieved the feat after scoring 120 against Australia in the first Test in his hometown, Nagpur. Despite hailing Rohit for his batting prowess, Kapil raised concerns over the India captain's fitness, adding that the 35-year-old needs to work on his "weight".
Aiden Markram Named Captain Of SunRisers Hyderabad For IPL 2023
SunRisers Hyderabad on Thursday named South Africa batter Aiden Markram as their captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Markram tasted success with the SRH's sister franchise, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, leading them to the inaugural SA 20 title recently. Last season, Markram scored 381 runs in 14 matches for SRH at an average of 47.63. SRH will begin a new era in the IPL, having let go of stalwarts Kane Williamson and David Warner in the past couple of seasons.
Watch: Wasim Akram Loses Cool, Kicks Sofa In Anger After Karachi Kings Lose In PSL
Karachi Kings president, Wasim Akram, lost his cool after his side lost to Multan Sultans by 3 runs in a league match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). The defeat was Karachi's fourth in just five PSL outings so far, with three of those have been while chasing. Losing close encounters while chasing clearly took its toll on Akram as the former Pakistan captain kicked a sofa, which was kept in front of him. The moment was captured on live television, and has gone viral on social media.
Proteas Test support staff confirmed as McKenzie, ex-Black Cap Van Wyk join the fray
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday confirmed the Proteas support staff to work under new head coach Shukri Conrad during the home Test series against the West Indies.
New Zealand's Blair Tickner eager to beat England to cheer cyclone victims
Tickner joined the clean-up operation in his devastated home region still reeling from the deadly floodwaters.Tickner, 29, made his debut in New Zealand's 267-run defeat against England in the first Test, before being released for two days this week to help his father, whose home was wrecked by the cyclone which claimed 11 lives.Tickner said he will give his all to beat England and square the two-match series before heading home again to offer more help.