Bangladesh’s spinners are a vital cog in their lineup, says Mushtaq Ahmed

IANS | August 15, 2024 8:31 PM

Lahore, Aug 15 (IANS) Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed heaped praise on his spinners and termed them "genuine match-winners" ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting on August 21 in Rawalpindi. Ahmed didn't reveal the playing combination for the opening match of the series and said it would be decided after assessing the conditions.

Total immersion towards goals is a fundamental problem, says Nixon on mental health issues in cricketers

IANS | August 15, 2024 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former England wicketkeeper-batter Paul Nixon believes the total immersion of cricketers towards achieving their goals in the sport is the fundamental problem behind them facing mental health issues. Chats around the mental health of cricketers have been reignited after former England batter and coach Graham Thrope took his own life earlier this month, and it was revealed by his family that he was suffering from depression and anxiety for the past few years.