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NewsThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has enlisted the services of Adam Hollioake as the batting coach for the upcoming three men’s Tests against Australia, slated to commence next month. Hollioake, an experienced figure with four Tests and 35 one-day internationals for England, is part of the revamped support staff for Pakistan’s men’s cricket team. The […]
NewsMohammad Hafeez, the recently appointed Director of Cricket for Pakistan, emphasized that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for participation in foreign leagues will be granted to contracted players contingent upon their dedication to the national team, particularly in the build-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup next year.
NewsVirat Kohli opts for a break from white-ball cricket, including the T20I series against South Africa, expressing his availability for the Test matches; uncertainty remains about Rohit Sharma’s participation in the white-ball series, impacting leadership decisions for the upcoming significant tournaments.
NewsBCCI has offered an extension to Rahul Dravid as the head coach of Team India, following the team’s impressive performance in the ICC World Cup 2023, though recent reports suggest Dravid may be considering other opportunities and is in talks with IPL franchises.
NewsIndia Women’s cricket team matches against England and Australia in Mumbai will offer free entry to fans, encouraging support for women’s cricket, according to reports. The series includes ODI and T20I contests, starting with a three-match T20 series on December 29 and featuring a mix of Test, ODI, and T20 matches until January 9, 2024.
NewsAccording to Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan, MS Dhoni is in excellent physical condition and is set to captain the Super Kings in the upcoming season, despite having undergone knee surgery earlier this year.
NewsThe PCB has decided to completely waive the 50% match fee fine imposed on Azam Khan for displaying the Palestine flag on his bat during the National T20 Championships, sparking social media criticism and raising questions about personal expressions on the cricket field.
NewsPacer Mukesh Kumar was granted leave for his marriage, missing the 3rd T20I against Australia, with Avesh Khan replacing him; the BCCI confirmed his return for the 4th T20I, while India added Deepak Chahar to the squad for the remaining series.
NewsQuetta Gladiators deny trading Naseem Shah to Peshawar Zalmi amid circulating rumors, while reports suggest Shah’s potential move to Islamabad United in the upcoming PSL 2024, with the trade agreement reportedly in its final stages. The team is gearing up for the draft, strategically eyeing players like Azam Khan and Mohammad Wasim Jr.
NewsNamibia secured a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Tanzania, extending their unbeaten run and ensuring a top-two finish in the qualifiers. The team’s impressive performance adds to their consecutive T20 World Cup qualifications, marking their third appearance in the prestigious tournament.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019