4:33 AM ET Steven Smith‘s unrivalled batting genius, the platform upon which Australia retained the Ashes in England for the first time in 18 years, will buy time for the younger batsmen around him while also allowing David Warner to work his way out of the slump he has endured this series at the hands of Stuart Broad. Australia’s coach Justin Langer was perhaps the most relieved man at Old…
Floyd Reifer, photographed here with Jason Holder, was in charge during the 2019 World Cup © AFP / Getty Images West Indies might have a regular head coach soon, with the board suggesting the recruitment process to find the right person for the job has begun. Former captain Floyd Reifer has been filling in as caretaker boss since Richard Pybus’ sacking in April, but Cricket West Indies is hopeful it…
Sep 8, 2019 Former England opening batsmen Andrew Strauss and Geoffrey Boycott have been awarded knighthoods. The pair were chosen for the award by former Prime Minister Theresa May as she stepped down from office. Strauss’ award will surprise few. As England captain, he led the Test team to the No. 1 world ranking and a long-awaited Ashes victory in Australia in 2010-11. Then, as director of the men’s team,…
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Smile while you’re winning – Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi after the Test victory 1:39 PM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Following their historic Test win against Bangladesh, retiring allrounder Mohammad Nabi lauded “aggressive” captain Rashid Khan, while also laying the blame on last-minute captaincy changes for their poor performance in the World Cup. The Afghanistan Cricket Board in April had ushered in a new leadership era with Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib…
12:33 PM ET For the second time in ten days, Shakib Al Hasan has expressed his unwillingness to lead Bangladesh. This time he said it after their 224-run defeat to Afghanistan in Chattogram, although he hinted that he is open to discussions about his role, with the BCB chief Nazmul Hassan. “I think it will be ideal if I didn’t have to be the captain,” Shakib said. “From a personal…
11:52 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Bangladesh have made six changes to their T20I squad for the tri-series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe beginning on September 13, leaving out Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rubel Hossain and Mohammad Mithun, while Tamim Iqbal continues to be on his break granted by the BCB. IN:Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Taijul Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Yasin Arafat Fast bowler Yeasin Arafat and Test specialist Taijul Islam have…
© AFP In another reshuffle in West Indies cricket, CWI president Ricky Skerritt has announced Kieron Pollard as the new ODI and T20I captain. Pollard has not played an ODI in nearly three years but CWI has decided to give him the captaincy after Jason Holder led them in the format recently in the World Cup and against India at home. Skerritt made the announcement in Trinidad on Monday, after…
10:51 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Veteran seam bowler Mitch Claydon will leave Kent for Sussex at the end of this season. Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie said the 36-year-old Claydon would bring a wealth of experience to his squad. “We have been looking to secure an experienced seamer for the short term to add depth to our bowling stocks and Mitch fits the bill perfectly. His experience and knowledge will…
10:25 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff In a major blow to international cricket being brought back to Pakistan, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Suranga Lakmal, Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne have all pulled out of the upcoming tour that includes three ODIs and as many T20Is, starting September 27. SLC held a meeting on Monday with the players who were part…