Colombo, March 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team, effective from April 15.Kirsten, who enjoyed a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the head coach of the India men’s national team from 2008 to 2011 and the head coach of the South Africa men’s national team from 2011 to 2013.”The appointment of the new head coach is part of Sri L…
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New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Cricket Namibia President Rudie van Vuuren has praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Chairman Jay Shah for their efforts in empowering associate nations and improving cricket infrastructure. Eight Associate Nations — Italy, Canada, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Oman, Scotland, UAE, USA — are competing at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. “The ICC has adopted a policy of empowering associate members. Jay Shah has really …
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Namibia’s teenaged fast bowling sensation Max Heingo said his team will try to keep defending champions India to 180 and not concede 250 when the two sides meet in a Group A clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.Namibia will come into the clash against India after losing to Netherlands by seven wickets at the same venue on Tuesday. “No, they’re not going to score 250 above against us – not a chance. I’m actually going to detect t…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah met with leaders of the Africa Cricket Association in Windhoek and emphasised the ICC’s commitment to expanding cricket across Africa.He also expressed his delight at watching future stars in action during an Under-19 World Cup match at Cricket Namibia’s newly developed NCG venue.”A productive day in Windhoek meeting with cricket leaders from the Africa Cricket Association as @ICC looks to grow and support the sport ac…
Dubai, Jan 3 (IANS) All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia’s quest for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. This will be the African nation’s fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament. Namibia are drawn in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and the USA.Erasmus will lead Namibia’s squad, with wicketkeeper-batter Zane Green bringing his experience as an opening batter. Namibia’s T20 squad has a great b…
Guwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) The Namibia’s senior women’s cricket team will play a four-match friendly series against Assam starting on January 8. The tour is part of a reciprocal arrangement between the Assam Cricket Association and Cricket Namibia. During the tour, the Namibia side will compete against the Assam senior women’s team in a friendly series comprising two 50-over matches and two T20 games. The much-anticipated series is scheduled to be held from January 8-11 in MSA Stadium, Mangaldai, …