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'Pakistan can beat any team', says Haris Rauf ahead of 3rd T20I against England

IANS | May 28, 2024 7:36 PM

Cardiff (UK), May 28 (IANS) Ahead of the third T20I against England, Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is confident of his team's ability to bounce back in the series and said they can beat any opponent on any given day. The first T20I between England and Pakistan was washed out due to rain and in the second game, the hosts defeated the touring side by 23 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the four-game contest.

Virat Kohli is a global superstar in world of sports, says Ross Taylor

IANS | May 28, 2024 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has heaped praises on former India captain Virat Kohli, labelling him as the "global superstar in the world of sports" and not just cricket. The former India captain enjoys a huge fan following on social media. Taylor while speaking about the impact of social media on a cricketer's life said that players are now more accessible and it is not a bad thing in the modern-day era.

Archie Vaughan signs first professional contract with Somerset

IANS | May 28, 2024 6:25 PM

Somerset, May 28 (IANS) Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, on Tuesday signed his first professional deal with Somerset Cricket Club. The deal will begin on November 1 and will go through 2025 and 2026. The 18-year-old top-order batter and off-spinner has been part of the Somerset Academy St. Andrews setup at Taunton since 2020 and made his Second XI debut in 2022.

Pant will have 'huge impact' on T20 World Cup, says Ponting after his IPL success (Ld)

IANS | May 28, 2024 5:33 PM

Dubai, May 28 (IANS) Rishabh Pant's recent success in Indian Premier League 2024 has made former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting hope that the wicketkeeper-batter will make a "huge impact" in next month's T20 World Cup. Pant made his comeback to competitive cricket after a gap of 15 months in the recently concluded IPL. Despite doubts over his fitness after recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a horrific car crash, Pant not only captained Delhi Capitals in the season but also donned the wicketkeeping gloves successfully.

Ponting hopes Pant to have 'huge impact' in T20 World Cup

IANS | May 28, 2024 5:02 PM

Dubai, May 28 (IANS) Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting is hopeful of Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant making a "huge impact" in the T20 World Cup at the USA and the West Indies, scheduled to commence on June 1.

IPL - India’s league benefiting foreigners for years! ‘They earn, learn, and then beat us,' feel fans

IANS | May 28, 2024 4:51 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has significantly influenced the 'gentleman’s game' by revolutionising playing styles, improving the financial stature of players, and heightening the level of fan engagement. These are times when parents want their kids to focus more on IPL and getting into Team India is secondary for them since the financials are taken care of by the cash-rich league.

Heinrich Malan extends tenure as Ireland men’s head coach until mid-2027

IANS | May 27, 2024 6:17 PM

Dublin, May 27 (IANS) Ireland men's cricket head coach Heinrich Malan has secured a two-year contract extension, extending his role until mid-2027. Malan initially joined as head coach in January 2022 on a three-year deal, starting his work in March of that year. The extension aligns with Ireland's strategic focus on qualifying for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

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