Rod Marsh: Dennis Lillee leads tributes at former Australia wicketkeeper's funeral
Dennis Lillee said he would «miss my mate» as he led tributes to Rod Marsh at the former Australia wicketkeeper's funeral on Thursday.
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Indian Premier League: Kumar Sangakkara Confident Of Turnaround in Fortunes of Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals director of cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara believes they have a "very competent" squad at their disposal to script a turnaround after three dismal IPL seasons. Rajasthan finished 7th, 8th and 7th in the last three seasons. The IPL's upcoming edition begins on March 26. "We know we had quite a bit of work to do in the off-season with regards to our team. I think we managed to identify the key areas which needed our attention and having had a proper process when it comes to selecting players at the auction, we managed to kind of hit the markers that we set for ourselves," said the Sri Lankan legend in a team statement.
Cricket-Lillee pays emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral
(Reuters) - Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee led the tributes at much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh's funeral on Thursday, describing the wicketkeeper-batsman who died earlier this month as a unique man with whom he developed a lasting friendship.
Viv Richards Recalls "One Of The Quickest Deliveries" He Ever Faced, Heaps Praise On Pakistan Legend Wasim Akram
Former West Indies captain Vivian Richards reflected on the pages from his playing days and talked about certain cricketing personalities whom he admired despite getting "nightmares" about their skills "every now and then". Richards mentioned former Pakistan pacer and captain Wasim Akram and explained how the latter was "very very special" ever since his young days in international cricket. Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Richards opened up about his struggles while facing Wasim during the dusk of the former's cricketing career.
On this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen announces retirement from cricket
A “super proud” Kevin Pietersen confirmed his cricket career was finally over on this day four years ago.
Lillee pays emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral
Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee led the tributes at much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh's funeral on Thursday, describing the wicketkeeper-batsman who died earlier this month as a unique man with whom he developed a lasting friendship.
'The Hundred' draft pushed back to avoid clash with Shane Warne's state funeral
Warne's state funeral on March 30. The men's draft picks and the new women's signings for the second season of the tournament were earlier due to be announced on March 30, the same day as Warne's memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "The men's picks from The Hundred Draft and new women's signings will now be announced on Tuesday 5 April, with the next Priority Access window opening on the same date," a statement from The Hundred read. "This is a week later than previously advertised due to Shane Warne state funeral taking place on Wednesday 30 March," it added.
ICC Women's World Cup: Diana Edulji Wants Harmanpreet Kaur To Bat Higher Up, Shantha Rangaswamy Backs Mithali Raj To Fire vs Australia
Former captains Diana Edulji and Shantha Rangaswamy feel the Indian women's cricket team can't afford to "blow hot and cold" in a big event like the ongoing World Cup and called for consistency in the batting department. India have two wins and as many losses to their name in the World Cup and after the defeat against England, they face the mighty Australians on Saturday. Edulji feels too many changes are being made in the batting order. Deepti Sharma batted at three in the first two games before skipper Mithali Raj replaced her in that position against West Indies and England.