Joburg Super Kings add Albie Morkel to coaching ranks
With the hype around the SA20 T20 competition gaining pace, the Joburg Super Kings have announced former Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel as their assistant coach.
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Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan
Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram and Gautam Gambhir have criticised Rishabh Pant for his poor shot selection during India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Pant was dismissed off a googly by Shadab Khan, as he tried a reverse sweep, an attempt that experts found to be trifle indiscreet. The wicketkeeper-batter was premeditated and the execution was poor as the ball went straight into the hands of Asif Ali at backward point, resulting in his dismissal at a crucial juncture.
Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest
The T20 format in cricket is a ruthless one. It is a format which tests a player's consistency like no other because the time to adjust and deliver is so less. The clock is always ticking for batters and it ticks faster for those who bat in the middle order. These batters often find themselves in situations where they have to make a quick decision about when to drop anchor and when to go on an all out attack. Those who are able to time this well, turn out to be match winners for their respective teams, and those who can't often leave a lot to be desired.
"Please Don't Humiliate": Ex Pakistan Captain As Fans Troll Arshdeep Singh For Dropping Catch In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match
Young left-arm paceman Arshdeep Singh had a moment to forget in the crucial Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan, as he dropped an easy catch in the 18th over. The dropped catch gave Asif Ali, batting at 0 at that time, a reprieve and he went on to his two boundaries and a six in the remaining two overs to help Pakistan overhaul India's total of 181 runs.
"Haath Toh Choro": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Encounter With Fan After India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match. Watch
Rohit Sharma played a quick-fire 16-ball 28 on Sunday against Pakistan in a Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup. The Indian cricket team captain then rotated his bowlers well and took the match till the last over. However, India ultimately failed to defend a 181-run total against Pakistan. After the match, Rohit Sharma could be seen meeting fans and spectators outside the Dubai International Stadium. One of the fans, kept holding on to Rohit's hand, leading to the India captain saying: "Arey Haath Toh Choro"
Cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Wikipedia page vandalised: Deliberate effort at incitement, says govt
Wikipedia page being edited to reflect an association with Khalistan, Union minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said it was a "deliberate effort at incitement ... and violates expectation of safe and trusted Internet".
India summons Wikipedia officials over cricketer bio tweak after Pakistan match
NEW DELHI : India has summoned executives of Wikipedia after a national cricketer's page on the online encyclopedia was edited following a match with rival Pakistan to claim that he was linked to a Sikh separatist movement, a government source said on Monday.
Australia vs New Zealand: Aaron Finch Under Microscope As Tough New Zealand Series Looms
Under-pressure Aaron Finch insisted Monday he was still "a pretty good" player after a horror run with the bat as Australia's limited overs captain bids to find form against New Zealand this week. The 35-year-old opener managed just 15, one and five in Australia's 2-1 ODI series win against Zimbabwe last week, following two consecutive ducks in the final two games of their recent series in Sri Lanka. With the T20 World Cup on home soil in October fast approaching, his position is under increasing scrutiny.