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"Thinks Differently": Mahela Jayawardene On New Mumbai Indians Coach Mark Boucher
Mumbai Indians on Friday appointed South African great Mark Boucher as the new head coach of the franchise. Boucher, who is currently with the South African national team, has helped the Proteas improve their performance in the shorter formats by leaps and bounds. Boucher will take over from long-time MI coach Mahela Jayawardene, who has been given a global role after MI's foray into foreign T20 leagues.
ICC T20 World Cup: Full Squads Of Teams Announced So Far
The ICC T20 World Cup will begin in Australia from next month and most of the teams have announced their 15-member squads for the event. The Aussies under Aaron Finch will be looking to defend their title at home while the likes of New Zealand, England, India and Pakistan will look to the Aussies a tough fight. A rejuvenated Sri Lankan side also looks threatening while the quality of South Africa and West Indies in this format can also not be ignored.
"Be Very Careful Against Him": Muttiah Muralitharan Warns Batters At T20 World Cup Facing This Bowler
Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday sounded a warning to the teams ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, saying they will have to be careful against Wanindu Hasaranga as the mystery spinner would be a threat on Australian pitches. Hasaranga took nine wickets to power his team to the Asia Cup title win and Muralitharan said he would be one to watch out for during the T20 World Cup. "He's a great T20 bowler. Last 2-3 years, he's done really well. He's a young guy," Muralitharan told reporters in an interaction on the eve of the second edition of the Legends League Cricket.
"This Is Really Shocking": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Shahid Afridi's Revelation Regarding Shaheen
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has now reacted to the statement given by Shahid Afridi, where he said that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England and is staying in the country on his own money. Akram said that if this is true then it is indeed shocking as Shaheen Afridi is a top player and is "box-office". He also said that it would be really unfair if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not looking after their main stars.
"If He's Picked...": New Zealand Great Daniel Vettori Backs Ravichandran Ashwin To Do Well In T20 World Cup
Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori feels Ravichandran Ashwin's ability to adapt quickly and his vast knowledge of the Australian conditions will help him during the T20 World Cup. When it comes to pace and bouncy pitches Down Under, spin bowlers are not that effective and India have the likes of Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel in their ranks for the ICC event in October-November. "We all know Ashwin has been exceptional in Tests. The thing for him is he's coming off a great IPL, and he's obviously included in the T20 squad for India," the former New Zealand captain, who is here to play the second edition of the Legends League Cricket, told reporters.
Boucher named Mumbai Indians head coach, Punjab Kings appoint Bayliss
Mumbai Indians said on Friday that Mark Boucher will become their head coach from the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), while Punjab Kings have appointed Trevor Bayliss to lead the side.
IPL side Punjab Kings appoint Trevor Bayliss as head coach
IPL side Punjab Kings on Friday appointed Trevor Bayliss as the team's new head coach ahead of the next season of the franchise-based T20 tournament. Bayliss will replace Anil Kumble after the former India cricketer's contract was not renewed by Punjab Kings following a poor string of performances by the side under his guidance. "I'm honoured to be given the head coach's role with the Punjab Kings. A foundation franchise with an appetite for success. I look forward to working with a talented squad of players determined to compete for silverware," Bayliss said in a statement issued by the franchise.