Ben Foakes returns to England's playing XI for first Test against South Africa
England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's, which begins on Wednesday.
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England name their XI to face Proteas at Lord's, fit-again Foakes recalled
England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.
Faf du Plessis gets Johannesburg Super Kings captaincy for T20 League
Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis will don the colours of the Johannesburg Super Kings as skipper in Cricket South Africa's T20 league which begins next year.
Kevin O'Brien announces international retirement
Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year's T20 World Cup.
Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38
Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year’s T20 World Cup.
"Good For World Cricket": Shikhar Dhawan On India Playing Against Zimbabwe
KL Rahul-led Team India would be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series, beginning Thursday. Left-handed batter Shikhar Dhawan will be acting as Rahul's deputy and it would be interesting to see how the team performs against the hosts. Originally, Dhawan was named as the captain for the young Indian team, but once Rahul was deemed fit, he was chosen as the leader. Two days before the start of the series, Dhawan addressed a press conference where he spoke about team's preparation and having Rahul back in the team.
"Can Be Aggressive...": Aakash Chopra Feels Young India Star Might Pip Rahul As Test Captain In Future
Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels young wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant might pip KL Rahul as the Test captain of the team in the near future. Rahul is currently India's designated vice-captain across all three formats. However, questions have been raised about his captaincy credentials. Speaking about India's captaincy options in the future, Chopra feels that Pant might have an edge over Rahul as skipper of the Test side, despite suggesting that both players are yet to develop their distinctive captaincy styles.
WBBL: Ellyse Perry Extends Stay With Sydney Sixers
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has extended her stay with Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) club Sydney Sixers and will represent the side in the eighth season of the competition. Perry is a foundation member of the Sixers, who has skippered the club in all editions of the world's premier women's domestic competition, including titles in WBBL 02 and WBBL 03. A product of NSW's pathways system, the 31-year-old now plays her state cricket for Victoria but said she had never considered playing for any other WBBL franchise.