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28 May

PCB Appointed Mushtaq As The Head Of International Player Development.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday appointed former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as the Head of International Player Development as part of the prestigious High-Performance Centre's restructuring. The board has also appointed Grant Bradburn as Head of High-Performance Coaching while LUMS graduate Asser Malik has been confirmed as High-Performance Operations Manager. The three appointments have been made following a robust recruitment process that included presentations by the candidates, followed by interviews conducted by a high-powered panel that also included members of the PCB Cricket Committee."It is an honour and a privilege to represent Pakistan. In this background, I am delighted to…

28 May

Sandeep Lamichhane Said, He Used To Copy Anil Kumble’s Action As A Child.

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Sandeep Lamichhane, the leg-spinner from Nepal, was recently involved in a question-answer session on his Twitter account. During the session, a fan asked Sandeep Lamichhane, "Which bowler's action did you try to copy as a child?". In his response, Lamichhane wrote, "Haha, I used to copy @anilkumble1074 in my childhood. He is an amazing personality with a great cricketing mind". Anil Kumble is one of the most successful spin bowlers in the history of the game. Kumble played 132 Test matches for India and scalped 619 wickets during his career. He is the highest wicket-taker in Test matches for India.Lamichhane…

27 May

Shikhar Dhawan Caught Up With His Delhi Capitals Teammate R Ashwin.

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Shikhar Dhawan, India's opening batsman, caught up with Delhi Capitals teammate Ravichandran Ashwin as the duo chatted about various topics during an Instagram live session. During the chat, Dhawan, who is known for his wittiness, revealed that sometimes his opening partner Murali Vijay acts like his wife as the duo argues a lot while batting together. "I tell him (Murali Vijay), you're like my wife," Dhawan told Ashwin during the live Instagram chat. The 34-year-old batsman from Delhi also praised Murali Vijay and called him a lovely character, both on and off the field."On the field, off the field he…

27 May

Wishes Poured In For Indian Cricket Team Coach Ravi Shastri On His 58th Birthday.

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Ravi Shastri celebrated his 58th birthday on Wednesday and India captain Virat Kohli led the wishes for the head coach on Twitter. Virat Kohli heaped praise on Ravi Shastri for being "brave" enough to guide Team India. Sharing a throwback picture with Ravi Shastri and MS Dhoni from a match, Virat Kohli wrote on Twitter: "Many seem confident but only few are brave. Happy birthday Ravi bhai. God bless." Ravi Shastri started his career as a slow left-arm spinner but worked on his batting techniques to move up the order and open the innings for India.Kohli's Indian Premier League (IPL)…

24 May

Former Pakistan cricketer Taufeeq Umar tested positive for coronavirus.

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Former Pakistan opener Taufeeq Umar has tested positive for COVID-19 but said his "symptoms are not at all severe". The 38-year-old is the fourth cricketer to be infected with the coronavirus after Majid Haq (Scotland), Zafar Sarfraz (Pakistan) and Solo Nqweni (South Africa). "I got myself tested last night after feeling a little sick last night, and the result came positive. My symptoms are not at all severe," Umar told Geo News. "I have isolated myself at home. I appeal to everyone to pray for my swift recovery," added the southpaw. Umar played 44 Tests and 12 ODIs, scoring 2963…

24 May

Irfan Pathan called saliva ban a significant blow to bowlers.

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Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons that the ban on using saliva for shining the ball is a significant blow to bowlers and authorities should ensure the preparation of bowling-friendly Test wickets to prevent complete domination of the game by the batsmen. The ICC cricket committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, has recommended a ban on use of saliva as an interim measure to combat the coronavirus threat. Pathan feels the ban could even stretch up to two years and will give undue advantage to batsmen. "You will to have make sure that pithes are more suitable to…

23 May

Mauricio Pochettino Says Returning To Premier League Is His “Priority”.

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Mauricio Pochettino says returning to the Premier League is his "priority", stating he is eager to manage again six months after being sacked by Tottenham. The 48-year-old transformed Spurs' fortunes during his five-and-a-half-year reign but failed to win a trophy and was sacked less than a year after leading them to the Champions League final.The Argentine has now ended his six-month "gardening leave", meaning he is free to join another club.He has been heavily linked with Newcastle if their proposed Saudi Arabia-backed takeover goes through, while speculation over the Manchester United job has never gone away.

23 May

Shardul Thakur Becomes First India Cricketer To Resume Outdoor Training Post Coronavirus Break.

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Pacer Shardul Thakur on Saturday became the first India cricketer to resume outdoor training after a two-month coronavirus-forced break. Thakur, who has featured in one Test, 11 ODIs and 15 T20s, hit a local ground at Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district along with some domestic players. The Maharashtra government has allowed opening of stadiums for individual training in green and orange zones without spectators. This was after the home ministry offered relaxation in restrictions for the fourth phase of the lockdown till May 31. "Yes, we practised today. It was good and definitely pleasing to practice after two months," Thakur…

21 May

Eight Players Of Santos Laguna Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus.

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Mexican football club Santos Laguna's eight players have tested positive for coronavirus, Liga MX confirmed on Wednesday. Liga MX said that all the players are asymptomatic and will be constantly observed while maintaining the protocols established by the federal government's Health Secretariat. "The LIGA MX reports the following as a result of the medical studies carried out by Club Santos this week -- eight players had positive COVID-19 results. However, they are asymptomatic," Liga MX said in a statement. "These players will be constantly observed while maintaining the protocols established by the federal government's Health Secretariat," it added. However, no…

21 May

Sourav Ganguly Must Be The Right Person For ICC Chief, Says Graeme Smith.

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South African director of cricket Graeme Smith on Thursday made a strong call for India's Sourav Ganguly to be the next chairman of the International Cricket Council. Smith said he believed Ganguly, a fellow former Test captain and current Indian board president, was the right person to lead the game at a time of crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "It is very important to have the right person as head of the ICC," said Smith."Post-COVID, cricket will need strong leadership and it is time for someone close to the modern game with leadership credentials to get into the position."Shashank…