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New BCB prez Faruque Ahmed questions coach Hathurusinghe’s role, eyes total overhaul of setup

IANS | August 22, 2024 4:30 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) newly elected president, Faruque Ahmed has made his stance clear: Chandika Hathurusinghe’s time as head coach may be nearing its end. Faruque, who had already expressed concerns about Hathurusinghe’s return even before assuming office, reiterated his belief that Bangladesh needs a change in leadership ahead of crucial upcoming tournaments.

Max60 cricket: New York Strikers focused on bouncing back stronger in Cayman Islands

IANS | August 22, 2024 4:14 PM

Cayman Islands, Aug 22 (IANS) The New York Strikers have had a mixed start in the inaugural edition of Max 60 at the Cayman Islands. While they've enjoyed a solid victory against the Miami Lions and Boca Raton Trailblazers, their matches against the Grand Cayman Jaguars and Caribbean Tigers have presented some challenges.

Max60 cricket: Munro's blazing fifty guides Strikers to 12-run win over Trailblazers

IANS | August 22, 2024 1:01 PM

Cayman Islands, Aug 22 (IANS) Colin Munro smashed 64 off 26 balls as New York Strikers beat Boca Raton Trailblazers by 12 runs to register their second win in the Max60 cricket tournament being held here. Sent into bat first, Munro struck three boundaries and as many as six hits over the fence to single-handedly power the New York Strikers to the total.

BBL 14: Ollie Pope signs up with Adelaide Strikers; Akeal Hosein roped in by Sydney Sixers

IANS | August 22, 2024 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) England's stand-in Test skipper Ollie Pope has signed with Adelaide Strikers, while West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein has been roped in by Sydney Sixers ahead of Big Bash League’s Season 14. The dual signings mean all teams have completed their Pre-draft overseas player signings ahead of the BBL draft on September 1.

Jasprit Bumrah has been brilliant across all three formats at the moment, says Tim Southee

IANS | August 22, 2024 11:05 AM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) New Zealand men’s Test captain Tim Southee has said that India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been brilliant in his showings across all three formats and added the pacer has been a force to reckon with since his return from a back injury which kept him 11 months away from the game. Southee is the second cricket star after Australia legend Ricky Ponting to hail Bumrah as a brilliant all-format bowler in the world.

Three Indian-origin girls named in Australia’s U19 women’s squad for tri-series

IANS | August 22, 2024 10:37 AM

Canberra, Aug 22 (IANS) Cricket Australia has named three Indian-origin girls in its squad for the upcoming Women’s Under-19 Tri-series, also involving u-10 teams of New Zealand and Sri Lanka and set to take place from September 19 in Brisbane. Ribya Syan, Samara Dulvin and Hasrat Gill are the three girls who trace their roots to India and are hoping to excel and make a name for themselves.

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