Mo Bobat, currently serving as the performance director for the England men’s team, has officially been appointed as the new director of cricket for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He is set to depart from the England and Wales Cricket Board in February 2024. Over the past four years, the 40-year-old Bobat has overseen the development of the England Men’s pathway. His efforts in identifying and nurturing players have significantly contributed to the team’s triumphs in World Cups across both the 50-over and 20-over formats. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role in revitalizing their Test performances,…
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Kiwi captain Kane Williamson is set to miss the first match of the 2023 ODI World Cup against the reigning world champions England as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. The 33-year-old will take on the role of a specialist batter in side’s warm-up match against Pakistan in Hyderabad this Friday, with the goal of participating in both batting and fielding during their subsequent warm-up game against South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. The nation’s head coach Gary Stead said on the developments: “Right from the start we’ve taken a long-term view on Kane’s return to play. His recovery is tracking…
The 24-yеar-old paceman, who made his international debut in 2016, leaves a legacy of memories and a bright future in cricket. Naveen donned the Afghan uniform for seven matches in his very brief but significant ODI career, collecting 14 wickets at an outstanding average of 25.42. Although he has continued to play an important role in the team’s T20 setup, having made 27 appearances in the format, his last ODI participation was in 2021. This lengthy break caused him to take a break from the 50-over format in 2022 to focus on mental and physical preparation for the T20 World…
Dеspitе his continuеd rеcupеration following surgеry on a fracturеd right thumb, Nеw Zеaland’s еxpеriеncеd fast bowlеr Tim Southее has bееn clеarеd to join thе national squad for thе 2023 ODI World Cup. His participation boosts Nеw Zеaland’s prospеcts as thеy prеparе to facе England in their tournament opеnеr on Octobеr 5. The 34-year-old suffered the thumb injury while attempting a catch during New Zealand’s fourth ODI against England earlier this month at Lord’s. Following the event, he underwent surgery to repair the dislocated finger. Southee will now play in his fourth ODI World Cup, having previously represented New Zealand in 2011, 2015,…
Aussie allrounder Abbott expressed his displeasure with Australia’s bowling performance after the team was defeated by India by 99 runs in the second ODI game on Sunday. The player’s request for improved performance from Australia’s bowlers comes on the aftermath of their fifth successive ODI loss, compounding their difficulties. After winning the toss and deciding to bowl first, Steve Smith’s team had high expectations of stopping the Indian batting assault. However, their hopes were dashed as the Australian bowlers battled to handle the opposition’s batting order. The Indian juggernaut, spearheaded by centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, as well as Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering 72 off 37…
Recent scans have revealed the degree of Naseem Shah’s right shoulder injury, which looks to be more serious than previously thought. While the Pakistan Cricket Board awaits a second opinion, the preliminary results of tests done in Dubai indicate that the player may be out for the rest of the year. Shah’s participation in the forthcoming Test series in Australia early next year is now in doubt, and he may even be forced to miss the Pakistan Super League in 2024. The terrible situation occurred last week during Pakistan’s second game versus India in the Asia Cup. Naseem was ruled…
The Australian One Day International squad has reclaimed the coveted pinnacle place at the International Cricket Council chart in a magnificent show of cricketing ability. Their ascension got here after a resounding victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein. The contest unfolded as a testament to Australia’s absolute dominance, highlighted by the impressive centuries scored by the batsmen David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. Their outstanding performance paved the way for a commanding 123-run victory in the second ODI held on Saturday. This triumph has firmly secured them a formidable 2-0 lead in the five-match series, positioning them on the cusp of a resounding series…
In a media release, Sri Lanka Cricket stated, “Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to immediately halt all board-conducted domestic tournaments.” This includes the ongoing Major Club 3-Day Tournament and the Invitational Club Tier ‘B’ 3-Day Tournament. The roots of this situation trace back to 2021 when SLC initiated a plan to overhaul its domestic cricket structure, which had long been criticized for its unwieldy nature. The restructuring plan, recommended by the Technical Advisory Committee led by Aravinda de Silva, aimed to eliminate the existing two-tier structure and introduce two groups comprising 13 teams each. Under this new structure, these 26…
The ODI World Cup 2023 is slated to commence on October 5 in India. The Australian cricket team stands as one of the formidable contenders, vying to clinch the prestigious title. Nevertheless, the current state of the team is marked by a tumultuous phase in terms of fitness, with several key players being sidelined in recent matches owing to health concerns. Their key all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has emphasized the necessity of meticulous preparation to ensure his optimal readiness for the upcoming mega-event. Notably, the player was part of Australia’s recent T20I series in South Africa but had to withdraw due to discomfort…
In a new development, Lockie Ferguson has been chosen to lead a second-string New Zealand squad for the upcoming ODI series in Bangladesh. The decision to grant rest to several top-choice players has been made to ensure their readiness for the impending World Cup in India. The customary first-choice ODI skipper Kane Williamson is among those who will not participate in the series as he continues his race against time to recover fitness for the World Cup. Several other critical players have also been given a break following the England tour, including Tom Latham (interim captain), wicketkeeper-batsmen Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips, versatile…