Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton is seeing encouraging signs that his players are learning how not to “freeze” against the strongest opposition, and hopes that the batters can put together a complete performance during the remainder of the ODI series against Australia. Having been put into bat, the top order – […]
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PCB to donate gate receipts from first England T20I to PM’s Flood Relief Fund
The PCB will donate gate receipts from Pakistan’s first T20I against England, in Karachi on September 20, to flood-relief efforts as Pakistan struggles to deal with the catastrophic situation that has caused over 1000 deaths across the country. The floods were caused by the highest rainfall in the country in […]
Rashid: Since we play a lot of T20 leagues, we get to learn from the best
Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan’s relatively younger side enjoying T20s is making a big difference. Their eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup opener sent out a warning to the rest of the participants that when they combine well as a team, they can be quite dangerous. Rashid, […]
Shaheen Shah Afridi to complete rehab for knee injury in London
Injured Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi will complete rehabilitation for his knee injury in London. The PCB has said he is expected to regain complete fitness before the T20 World Cup in October though his return to cricket will be decided by the board’s medical advisory panel. The decision represents […]
Fabian Allen ready to return for West Indies after ‘difficult time’ for him and family
Fabian Allen has made himself available for international selection again ahead of the T20 World Cup, six months since his last appearance in a West Indies shirt. Allen, the left-arm spin-bowling allrounder, declined a retainer contract with Cricket West Indies earlier this year and has been absent for “personal reasons” […]
Steven Croft eyes silverware as Lancashire’s depleted squad head south
Steven Croft already ranks this summer as one of his career highlights – but now he wants to cement that feeling by helping Lancashire complete the job and claim the Royal London Cup title. Steven Croft has enjoyed a stunning campaign across all formats, the 37-year-old batting allrounder sailing beyond […]
Tom Prest’s decision to snub the Hundred pays off for him and for Hampshire
Tom Prest put his personal development over the glitz and glamour of the Hundred and the decision has already paid dividends for him and Hampshire. Prest didn’t put his name in the hat for the Hundred draft earlier this year despite his stock being sky-high after an impressive breakthrough 2021 […]
Ravindra Jadeja at No. 4 forced Pakistan to change plans, and it ‘ultimately cost them’
Hardik Pandya justifiably cornered most of the glory after India’s win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup last night in Dubai. But two other aspects of India’s game stood out too. Firstly, Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s four-wicket haul, including the early dismissal of Babar Azam. And secondly, a sparkling backroom idea to […]
Team-by-team BBL draft analysis – who had the best night and what were the surprises?
Adelaide Strikers Draft signings: Rashid Khan, Colin de Grandhomme, Adam Hose Current list: Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Ryan Gibson, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Rashid Khan, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald (16/18 filled) The least […]
New bowler, new ball: Fitter, more focused Ollie Robinson shows he’s worthy of key promotion
On Wednesday, on the eve of the second Test against South Africa, Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad were driving back to the team hotel after a round of golf at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa. It was here that Broad first heard he would not be taking the new […]