Kabul, Feb 24 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Richard Pybus as the new head coach of the Afghanistan men’s national team on Tuesday. Pybus will replace former coach Jonathan Trott, who stepped down from the role after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.”The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Pybus as the Head Coach of the Afghanistan National Team. He will join AfghanAtalan ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Sri…
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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as ‘tactically very smart’ for their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe, which powered the team to a dominant 107-run win in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as ‘tactically v…
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said the squad had prepared well and were eager to embrace the atmosphere of a high-stakes clash against India in the Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium.”Preparation’s been good. It’s always an optional session, but the guys look after their own space. Everyone’s in a different space, but as a collective, I think we’re moving quite nicely. Guys are prepare…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis has backed Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson’s decision not to send Babar Azam to bat in the top order in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying that right-hander’s strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay game. Babar is struggling badly in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. In four matches, the former Pakistan captain has managed only 66 runs at an average of 22 and a strike rate of just 115.78. The former skipper…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In what can only be described as the greatest T20I, South Africa survived a breathtaking Afghanistan challenge in a double super over thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and former cricketers shared their thoughts on the game after the Proteas clinched a dramatic victory after two pulsating super overs. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa wrote on X, “Has to be one of the craziest games I ever watched in a T20 World Cup. Feel for Gurbaz who stood tall for Afghanist…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Shubham Ranjane will walk into familiar territory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, but in unfamiliar colours. Ranjane, 31 once played domestic cricket for Mumbai, and is in line to make his T20I debut – not for India, but for the United States of America – on day one of the Men’s T20 World Cup.For Ranjane, it’s a chance to face the team he once aspired to represent, at the very ground where he honed his game. “When the World Cup schedule was announce…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Donovan Ferreira is in doubt over playing the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, which starts in India and Sri Lanka next month, after suffering a shoulder injury during the SA20.Ferreira injured his left shoulder while fielding for Joburg Super Kings against Pretoria Capitals in a crucial clash in the six-team competition. He dived to prevent a boundary on the final ball of the innings but landed awkwardly and later retired hurt after facing one delive…