Pollard named MI Cape Town captain for SA20; Pooran to lead MI Emirates in ILT20

IANS | January 7, 2024 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Kieron Pollard will be the captain for MI Cape Town in the upcoming season of SA20, while Nicholas Pooran will take over the leadership duties at MI Emirates ahead of the new season of ILT20. Both Pollard and Pooran are team-mates at the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Have put heart and soul into developing my game as an opening batter: Bancroft

IANS | January 7, 2024 2:29 PM

Sydney, Jan 7 (IANS) Amidst talks over who becomes David Warner's replacement in Tests, Cameron Bancroft said he has put his heart and soul into being an opening batter, saying he has done his best to follow what the selection committee advised for becoming a prolific run-getter in the Sheffield Shield.

Rohit will be the captain for 2024 T20 WC: Aakash Chopra

IANS | January 7, 2024 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his expectation that Rohit Sharma is likely to captain the Indian team in the 2024 T20 World Cup as ongoing fitness challenges with Hardik Pandya making it difficult for the all-rounder to play currently.