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  He takes over the role from Shadab Khan and will work closely with Shaheen Shah Afridi who was named full-time T20I captain News The Pakistan Cricket Board [PCB] has appointed Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain of the T20I side ahead of the team's five-match series against New Zealand. The wicket-keeper batter replaces Shadab Khan in the role, who is on the road to recovery following an ankle injury, which ruled him out of the New Zealand tour. Rizwan's appointment is the latest in a slew of changes that have happened in the Pakistan leadership group and board structure after Babar Azam stepped down as captain from all formats of the game following the 2023 ODI World Cup. Pakistan finished fifth on the table with just four wins in nine matches and failed to qualify for the knockouts. The 31-year-old Rizwan will be working as a deputy to Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was named captain of the T20I side. Rizwan has prior leadership experience, both on the international and domestic...

India fast bowler has been out of action since the ODI World Cup final on November 19 News Mohammed Shami has said his recovery from an ankle injury is "on track" and that he hopes to make a comeback during India's five-Test series against England starting on January 25. "My rehabilitation is well on track and the medical experts at NCA are happy with my progress," he told Times of India. "There is slight stiffness in my ankle but that's fine. I have started my training sessions and I believe I will be able to make a comeback in the England series. Shami was included in India's Test squad for the two matches in South Africa, subject to fitness. He did not travel with the team and was subsequently withdrawn from the series, which India drew 1-1 by winning the second Test in Cape Town, after not recovering in time. He was not named in India's T20I squad for the matches against Afghanistan on January 11, 14 and 17. "We did well in the second T...

 No SA20 without South Africa's best - du Plessis and Markram okay with new reality South Africa expect to see solid benefits from their T20 league in the not-too-distant future News The success of a T20 league relies on a strong contingent of active local international players, Faf du Plessis , a veteran of the circuit who will lead Jo'burg Super Kings for the second season of the SA20, believes. "The secret always lies in the national players being available," du Plessis, former South Africa captain, told a select group of journalists during captains' day in Cape Town two days out from the start of the tournamen t. "I've played in some competitions where you get the national players for only half the competition or a third of the competition, and then the standard really drops." And therein lies the conundrum that has caught fire over the last week, since the extent of South Africa's understrength Test squad that will play in New Zealand becam...

  News Clarke: Smith would be No. 1 opener in the world in 12 months However, he believes Pat Cummins' comments about not moving too many players is significant Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that Steven Smith would become the best opening batter in the world if he was given the task of replacing David Warner, but still sees Cameron Green as the likelier route the selectors will take. The squad for the first Test against West Indies will be named on Wednesday and will mark the start of a new era following Warner's Test retirement. The narrative around who could replace him has shifted from a specialist opener - one of Cameron Bancroft , Marcus Harris or Matt Renshaw - to finding a way to accommodate Green. Smith has been the only incumbent player to say he wants to open, but both captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald sounded reluctant at the conclusion of the Pakistan series. "If he [Smith] wants to open the batting and they give him the chan...

  NEWS Thunder committed to Sydney as captain Green defends pitch Ricky Ponting suggested the club might need to consider moving to find better conditions Sydney Thunder remain committed to their western Sydney home, despite question marks over a Showground wicket labelled "substandard" by Ricky Ponting . Thunder's seven-wicket loss to Perth Scorchers on Monday was plagued by questions over a slow, spinning wicket that produces the lowest scoring rates in the Big Bash League. Ashton Agar took 2 for 6 off four overs for Scorchers, as Thunder were kept to 137 for 8 from their 20 overs. Scorchers reached their target with five balls to spare. It is not the first time the Sydney Showground wicket has come under attack, with Scorchers captain Ashton Turner labelling it "disappointing" in early 2019. The run-rate at the Showground of 7.76 since the BBL's inception is the lowest of all regular grounds, with spinners and off-pace deliveries the norm. That raises q...

  Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2024 squad About Team   As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the Gujarat Titans is a franchise cricket team that participates in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Please note that my information might be outdated, and I recommend checking the latest sources for the most current details. Gujarat Titans became a part of the IPL in recent years. The team represents the state of Gujarat and competes against other franchises in the tournament. Like other IPL teams, the Titans have featured a mix of experienced international players and talented Indian cricketers. The team's performance, players, and other details, including the squad for the 2024 season, would be subject to changes and developments post my last update. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking official IPL sources, team announcements, or reputable sports news websites. Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2024 squad  *Abhinav Manohar *Sai Sudharsan *Darshan Nalka...

  Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2024 squad About Team   The Delhi Capitals is a franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Based in Delhi, the team was formerly known as the Delhi Daredevils before rebranding in 2019. The Capitals play their home matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Over the years, the team has featured prominent players like Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, and Shreyas Iyer. Under the leadership of various captains, the Capitals have showcased a competitive spirit in the IPL, reaching the final in 2020 but falling short of claiming the title.   Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2024 squad *Abhishek Porel *Anrich Nortje* *Axar Patel *David Warner* *Ishant Sharma *Kuldeep Yadav *Lalit Yadav *Lungisani Ngidi* *Mitchell Marsh* *Mukesh Kumar *Pravin Dubey *Prithvi Shaw *Rishabh Pant *Syed Khaleel Ahmed *Vicky Ostwal *Yash Dhull *Harry Brook* (auction - 4.00 cr) *Tristan Stubbs* (auction - 50 lakh) *Ricky Bhui (auction - 20 lakh) *Kum...