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Jos Buttler most likely ruled out for entire T20I series against Pakistan, indicates coach Mott
Buttler, who is accompanying the white-ball side to Pakistan despite the injury and veteran all-rounder Moeen Ali is leading in his absence, was expected to play at least a couple of games in the crucial build-up series before the T20 World Cup, but with coach Mott taking an extremely cautious approach, the star cricketer might well miss all the games in the sub-continent.
Excited to be hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil: Hilton Moreeng
"We're excited to be hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil. For us as a team, we feel it is one where we have an opportunity to get ourselves into the final. Once we get ourselves there (the final) we know that anything can happen," said Moreeng in an official statement.
Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier: Fargana's breezy half-ton guides Bangladesh to win over Ireland in final
The two teams have already qualified to play in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa next year by virtue of securing a place in the final of the Qualifier. Electing to bat first in the Qualifier final, Bangladesh posted a below-par 120/8 that was helped by Fargana Hoque's 61 off 55 balls.
ICC congratulates Jhulan Goswami on an excellent career
The 39-year-old pacer, who retired from international cricket on Saturday after the Women's Championship series against England, played in five ICC Women's Cricket World Cups including in 2005 and 2017, when India made the finals. Goswami also turned out in five ICC Women's T20 World Cups. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice praised Goswami's longevity and said she would be remembered as one of the greats of the game.
Rishabh Pant has got to be a must in that Indian line-up: Adam Gilchrist
For a while, there has been a long-ranging debate on who between Karthik and Pant should start in India's eleven for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup starting next month in Australia. While right-handed Karthik can boast about being a specialist finisher in the shortest format of the game, Pant's left-handed angle in the top six, despite his T20I record not being much impressive, cannot be ignored.
Ban on use of saliva to polish ball made permanent; ICC makes several major changes to playing conditions
The ICC has announced several changes to its 'playing conditions' after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified the recommendations from the Sourav Ganguly-led Men's Cricket Committee. The main changes to the playing conditions come into effect from October 1, 2022, which means they will be applicable in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia from October 16.
Kane Williamson's return to form is just round the corner: Coach Stead
Williamson, 32, who had guided the Black Caps to the T20 World Cup final against Australia in the UAE last year, has struggled of late, especially after suffering an elbow injury in 2020. Several former cricketers have been critical of his form and have asked New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to replace him.
New Zealand include Ferguson, Bracewell and Allen in squad for T20 World Cup
Two players who recently declined the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract -- Trent Boult and Jimmy Neesham -- also find a place in the squad and so does Finn Allen, who is one of the newest players to bag a central contract. The side once again will be captained by batting stalwart Kane Williamson, who will be at the helm of the T20 World Cup team for the third time, according to ICC.
Shami ruled out of T20Is against Australia due to Covid-19, Umesh named replacement
The BCCI further said that pacer Umesh Yadav will replace Shami for the three-match series against Australia, starting from September 20 in Mohali. Notably, Umesh recently returned from his county stint with Middlesex in England, due to a quad muscle injury and was supposed to go for rehab. "Fast bowler Mohd. Shami will not be able to take part in the upcoming three-day Mastercard T20I series against Australia after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mignon du Preez named ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 ambassador
Mignon Du Preez, who retired from One-Day International (ODI) cricket but is still available to play in the T20 International (T20I) format for South Africa, will take on the role of mentor and commentator for the qualification tournament for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, which will be hosted in her home country in February next year.
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