Former England skipper Andrew Flintoff has been named the new president of the Professional Cricketers’ Association. The 38-year-old, elected at the PCA’s annual general meeting held in Birmingham today, will succeed fellow Lancastrian and ex-England player and coach David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. Flintoff becomes the seventh president in the PCA’s history and his term will include the 50th anniversary next year. “This is a huge honour, especially as it will be…
Kent sign Tom Latham for new season
Tom Latham in action during the series against Australia © AFP Kent have signed New Zealand opening batsman Tom Latham for the 2016 English season and he will be available for all formats. Latham, 23, is Kent’s second significant recent signing after they brought Kagiso Rabada to the club for a month in mid-season. Latham currently averages close to 40 in Test cricket with three centuries and also provides an…
Saurashtra face Mumbai colossus in bid for first title
Play 03:02 Young Mumbai stake claim for 41st Ranji title The only time Saurashtra have had a shot at Indian domestic cricket’s biggest prize before this was three seasons ago. But they spent more time plotting and planning than they did in the middle; being blown away by Mumbai in three days at the Wankhede Stadium. If Saurashtra wanted a taste of what to expect in the grand finale this…
Buttler tops England T20 MVP Rankings
Jos Buttler’s performances in the two-match series against South Africa have seen him move to the top of the England T20 MVP Rankings. The wicketkeeper-batsman followed an unbeaten 32 at Newlands with a brutal 28-ball 54 at the Wanderers, taking his run tally in the sprint format this winter to 121, at a strike rate of 146 per 100 deliveries. Buttler, having also taken a catch and two stumpings, sits…
India-Bangladesh soap opera set for new season
Match facts Wednesday, February 24, 2016Start time 1930 local (1330 GMT) Play 02:47 ‘Every team member knows what needs to be done’ – Kohli Big Picture It was all telenovela in 2015. MS Dhoni as the hero who had gone on to be perceived as villain. “If I am the reason for all the bad that is happening to Indian cricket, definitely I would love to step away.” R Ashwin…
India-Bangladesh soap opera set for season two
Match facts Wednesday, February 24, 2016Start time 1930 local (1330 GMT) Play 02:47 ‘Every team member knows what needs to be done’ – Kohli Big Picture It was all telenovela in 2015. MS Dhoni as the hero who had gone on to be perceived as villain. “If I am the reason for all the bad that is happening to Indian cricket, definitely I would love to step away.” R Ashwin…
Australia Close in on 2-0 Series Win and World No. 1 Ranking After Grinding Day in Christchurch
Jackson Bird picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests as Australia closed in on a 2-0 sweep. © AFP Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja had Australia in sight of victory after an absorbing fourth day of the second Test Tuesday marked by stubborn resistance from New Zealand and umpire abuse by the tourists. (Kane Williamson Joins Elite List, Shatters Records in Christchurch Test) With Burns on 27 and Khawaja…
Mohammad Sami, Sharjeel Khan Included in Pakistan Squad For Asia Cup and World Twenty20
Mohammad Sami last played for Pakistan in 2015 against Zimbabwe. © AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Mohammad Sami in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 tournaments after injuries to Babar Azam and Ruman Raees. (Ahmed Shehzad Dropped From Pakistan Squad For Asia Cup and World Twenty20) The expected announcement came late last night through a press release from…
Patel added to MCC XI to face Yorkshire
Marylebone Cricket Club have added England international Samit Patel to their XI for the Champion County clash against Yorkshire in Abu Dhabi next month. The Nottinghamshire off-spinning all-rounder, who has made 60 appearances for his country, has replaced Scott Borthwick on the trip after the Durham man opted to prolong his stay playing for Wellington Cricket Club in New Zealand. Patel is one of five players included in the squad…
Asia Cup: I Can't Hit Big Sixes, Says Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a prolific boundary hitter and a treat to watch when in full flow. © AFP Mirpur: He is among the most dreaded batsmen in international cricket right now but Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli says he has made peace with one short coming in his game, that he can’t strike big sixes. (Kohli Says Asia Cup Gives India Chance to Assess Strengths and Weaknesses) Kohli has hit only…