Kirsten's IPL role is the only sticking point as England job looms
Gary Kirsten's appointment as England Test coach has moved a step closer after he told Rob Key he is available and interested.
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'Many Giants Have Gone Through This': Rohit Sharma Tweets On Mumbai Indians' Poor IPL 2022 Run
Crashing to their eighth straight loss of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, Mumbai Indians (MI) failed to get back to winning ways and were virtually knocked out of playoff contention on Sunday. Taking to Twitter, MI captain Rohit Sharma apologised to fans for this team's recent run of form and stated that "many sporting giants have gone through this phase."
Watch: Riyan Parag, Harshal Patel Involved In Heated Altercation During Match 39
All-rounder Riyan Parag was involved in a heated exchange with Harshal Patel as Rajasthan Royals (RR) took on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 39 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The incident happened after the first innings where RR posted 144 for eight in 20 overs, with Parag registering an unbeaten half-century. The incident occured after the 20th over, where Harshal bowled and Parag smacked a four and two sixes, one of which came off the last delivery. The 20-year-old ended the innings with a maximum over cow corner, making it 18 runs off the over. After the innings, the Assam native could be seen walking off the field, but turned around and started having a heated altercation with Harshal, who was stopped by members of the RR support staff.
England to appoint separate head coaches for Test and limited-overs squads
England have confirmed they will appoint separate head coaches to lead the men’s Test and limited-overs squads, with the interview process set to begin in just two weeks.
Key begins hunt for split England head coaches
England managing director of men's cricket Rob Key has begun his hunt for split red and white-ball head coaches.
Do all-rounders make good Test captains?
The news that Joe Root has stepped down as England men's Test captain has prompted speculation that talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes, will be his successor given he is already the vice-captain and seemingly the most natural choice.
Durham chief tips 'inspirational' Ben Stokes to shine as England Test captain
Durham 's director of cricket Marcus North has backed Ben Stokes to be a success if he is named as Joe Root 's replacement as England Test captain.
IPL 2022: No Time To Dwell On Past, Says Delhi Capitals' Rovman Powell
As the Delhi Capitals gear up for their next game of IPL 2022 against Kolkata Knight Riders, power-hitter Rovman Powell took a moment to reflect on the much-talked no-ball saga, which unfolded during Delhi Capitals' previous match against Rajasthan Royals on Friday. Powell, who smashed three sixes in the first three balls of the dramatic final over, said the team doesn't have time to dwell on the past. "It is something we have to put behind us very fast. We have a lot of games coming up, and we have no time to dwell on the past. You know, we have to always look to the future because some important games are coming up. Important games for us to win to qualify for the next round of the competition. We have no time to sit and think about what happened in the past," said the West Indian.