Cricket SA considers new split-format contracting model
Cricket South Africa's director of cricket Enoch Nkwe said they're already engaging in conversations around split-format contracts as the cricket world changes around them.
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WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in Jemimah Rodrigues
The 22-year-old represented Stars' cross-town rival Melbourne Renegades last season, scoring 333 runs at a strike rate of over 116. "I am super excited to be a part of the Stars family," Jemimah said in a statement. "I've been told that I'm the first ever Indian to sign for the Stars and it is my honour to do so. "Melbourne has always been my favourite city in Australia and I can't wait to get back there," she added.
"Laughing At All These Tweets": Arshdeep Singh Tells Parents After Being Trolled For Dropped Catch
23-year-old pacer Arshdeep Singh was subjected to severe criticism on social media after he dropped a catch during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Rohit Sharma-led Team India lost the match by five wickets and after that, Arshdeep is being attacked by trolls on social media. However, the pacer has told his parents that he is laughing at the tweets he is reading on the internet and he is only going to take positives out of it.
Asia Cup 2022: Virender Sehwag Points Out Two Reasons That Cost India Super 4 Match vs Pakistan
The India vs Pakistan Super 4 match in Asia Cup on Sunday went down to the wire with the Babar Azam-led side emerging as the winner of the nail-biting contest. Chasing 182 runs against India, Pakistan reached home on the penultimate ball of their innings with five wickets in hand. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag feels that the catch of Asif Ali that was dropped by Arshdeep Singh and the wide deliveries bowled by the Indian bowlers cost India the match against Pakistan.
Suresh Raina announces retirement from all formats of cricket
Suresh Raina announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Tuesday. Earlier on August 15, 2020, Raina announced his retirement from international cricket. Raina was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Raina will not play for Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming domestic season. Taking to Twitter to announce his retirement, Raina Tweeted, "It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank @BCCI, @UPCACricket, @ChennaiIPL, @ShuklaRajiv sir & all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities."
Proteas set to announce World Cup squad, Bavuma expected to lead
The Proteas will announce their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
Ex India Cricketer Suresh Raina Retires From "All Formats Of Cricket"
Former India batter Suresh Raina on Tuesday announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. It is important to note that the left-handed batter had retired from international cricket in 2020 and now he has decided to bid adieu to all formats of cricket. Raina announced his decision on Twitter and he thanked the likes of Chennai Super Kings, Rajeev Shukla, BCCI and Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association.
Ricky Ponting names Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah in World T20 XI
World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting has included India's Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah among his first five players for a World T20 playing eleven. Ponting reckons Pandya is arguably the best T20 all-rounder in the world while Bumrah is the most complete bowler across the three formats. "On current form, it's pretty hard to go past Hardik Pandya at number three.