Aussie Test skipper breaks silence on Langer exit
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins on Wednesday denied that a player revolt over Justin Langer's intense management style was behind the batting great's shock resignation as men's team coach.
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Massive blow for Black Caps ahead of SA Tests as they lose skipper Williamson
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa after failing to recover from an elbow injury, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.
Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson ruled out of South Africa series
Kane Williamson will miss the two-match Test series against South Africa later this month after failing to recover in time from a long-standing elbow injury, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday. All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme and opener Hamish Rutherford have been recalled for the first game while wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher and fast bowler Blair Tickner were given maiden call-ups to the test side, which will be led by Tom Latham.
Kiwi skipper Williamson ruled out of South Africa series
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the two-match test series against South Africa later this month after failing to recover in time from a long-standing elbow injury, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday.
West Indies Skipper Kieron Pollard Keen To "Find A Way" After Loss To India In 1st ODI
West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard feels the visitors need to get better with techniques if they want to win the ODI series against India. India defeated West Indies by six wickets in the first ODI on Sunday after spinner Yuzvendra Chahal picked four wickets. Rohit hit a 50 to lead the hosts' charge. "Of course, losing with 22 overs to spare is not ideal. Not being able to bat 50 overs - we've got to take stock of that. We got to dig deeper and get better with techniques, again myself included," Pollard said after the game.
Challenge yourself, be innovative: New ODI skipper Rohit's advice to his players
Rohit Sharma on Sunday urged his players to be innovative and challenge themselves after he began his new innings as white-ball captain with a six-wicket thrashing of the West Indies in the first ODI here. Returning to action after recovering from a hamstring injury, Rohit hit a 51-ball 60 as India chased down 176 in 28 overs for a comfortable win in India's 1000th ODI. "We want to keep getting better as a team. The end goal is we should be able to achieve what the team wants. If the team requires us to do something different, we have to do it. Don't think we have to change a lot," Rohit said during the post-match presentation. "All I ask from players is to keep challenging themselves and be a little more innovative and try different things, so that when situation arises guys are up for it."
Yash Dhull named skipper of ICC's 'Most Valuable Team' of U-19 World Cup
Yash Dhull has been chosen as the captain of ICC's 'Most Valuable Team' of the U-19 World Cup. Overall, eight nations are represented in the 12-strong line-up with champions India leading the way with three players included. Pace is provided by the likes of Josh Boyden, Awais Ali and Ripon Mondol with all-rounders Tom Prest and Dunith Wellalage being the spin options alongside Vicky Ostwal. South Africa's Dewald Brevis was announced as the Player of the Tournament in West Indies for his record-breaking run haul. The side was pulled together by a selection panel including commentators Samuel Badree, Natalie Germanos, ICC Match Referee Graeme Labrooy and journalist Sandipan Banerjee.
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper claims coveted John Eales Medal for a record fourth time
John Eales has lauded Michael Hooper as one of rugby's most consistent talents after the Wallabies captain won the prize — named in honour of the former Australian captain — for a record fourth time.