One of the most popular umpires in recent times, Rudi Koertzen, has tragically died in a car crash in South Africa's Riversdale.Koertzen and three others were killed in a head-on collision.A resident of Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay, the 73-year-old was on his way back home from a golfing weekend when the accident happened.Koertzen officiated in 331 international matches in total, including 100+ Test matches.To honour Rudi Koertzen, the South African players are wearing black armbands in their warm-up fixture against the England Lions.

Cricket Umpire Rudi Koertzen tragically dies in car crash

One of the most popular umpires in recent times, Rudi Koertzen, has tragically died in a car crash in South Africa's Riversdale.

Koertzen and three others tragically passed away in a head-on collision in South Africa's Riversdale.

One of the most popular umpires in recent times, Rudi Koertzen, has tragically died in a car crash in South Africa's Riversdale. Koertzen and three others were killed in a head-on collision. A resident of Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay, the 73-year-old was on his way back home from a golfing weekend when the accident happened. Koertzen officiated in 331 international matches in total, including 100+ Test matches. To honour Rudi Koertzen, the South African players are wearing black armbands in their warm-up fixture against the England Lions.

India's T20 series win vs the West Indies was not just memorable for Team India but it will be a day the fans at the stadium in Florida will remember for the rest of their lives.
As Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20I series, the Hitman celebrated the special feat by thanking the fans. Rohit was seen giving the crowd high fives which made an already jovial set of fans go crazy.
Also read: I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar

Watch! Rohit Sharma celebrates T20I series win vs West Indies with fans in Florida

Rohit Sharma celebrated India's T20I series win vs the West Indies with fans at the ground in Florida as the Hitman gave them high fives

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As Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20I series, the Hitman celebrated the special feat by thanking the fans

India's T20 series win vs the West Indies was not just memorable for Team India but it will be a day the fans at the stadium in Florida will remember for the rest of their lives.
As Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20I series, the Hitman celebrated the special feat by thanking the fans. Rohit was seen giving the crowd high fives which made an already jovial set of fans go crazy.
Also read: <a title="I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/i-could-have-made-a-comeback-2-3-weeks-ago-deepak-chahar-1659766388906">I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar</a>

Deepak Chahar, who will make a comeback for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18, claimed that he could have made his comeback a few weeks ago and could have been part of the squad for the West Indies T20I series.
During a chat with News24, the pacer said that he could have made an international return but his thought process was to always give his 110%. 'Don't even play at 99 per cent. I believe I should be able to perform better than the time before I got injured,' added Deepak.
Chahar has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in February. The 29-year-old CSK all-rounder missed the entire 2022 season of the IPL 2022 and the series against South Africa and the tour of England.
Also read: 'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate

I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar claimed that he could have made his comeback a few weeks ago and could have been part of the squad for the West Indies T20I series

But this is why the fast bowler delayed his return

Deepak Chahar has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in February but will make a comeback for the ODI series vs Zimbabwe

Deepak Chahar, who will make a comeback for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18, claimed that he could have made his comeback a few weeks ago and could have been part of the squad for the West Indies T20I series.
During a chat with News24, the pacer said that he could have made an international return but his thought process was to always give his 110%. 'Don't even play at 99 per cent. I believe I should be able to perform better than the time before I got injured,' added Deepak.
Chahar has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in February. The 29-year-old CSK all-rounder missed the entire 2022 season of the IPL 2022 and the series against South Africa and the tour of England.
Also read: <a title="'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/we-saw-it-with-tendulkar-and-ganguly-top-bcci-official-addresses-kohli-vs-rohit-debate-1659704508376" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate</a>

Sunil Gavaskar seems pretty angry with Australia and England boards blaming the IPL for disrupting the international cricket calendar.
in his column for Sportstar, the former India captain told the old cricketing powerhouses to look into their own cricket interests and not to tell India what to do. 'We will look after our interests and do it better than what you tell us to do,' Gavaskar wrote.
'The moment the news about the South African T20 league and the UAE T20 league came out, the ‘old powers’ started squirming and got their apologists to have a go at the IPL,' he added.
The 73-year-old claimed that England and Australia are worried about the scheduling as the new tournaments might clash with their T20 leagues.
Also read: 'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate

'Look after your cricket, don't tell us what to do': Sunil Gavaskar's advice to England & Australia

Gavaskar tears apart England and Australia

The former India captain seems pretty angry with the 'old cricketing powerhouses' for blaming the IPL for disrupting the international cricket calendar

We will look after our interests and do it better than what you tell us to do: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar seems pretty angry with Australia and England boards blaming the IPL for disrupting the international cricket calendar.
in his column for Sportstar, the former India captain told the old cricketing powerhouses to look into their own cricket interests and not to tell India what to do. 'We will look after our interests and do it better than what you tell us to do,' Gavaskar wrote.
'The moment the news about the South African T20 league and the UAE T20 league came out, the &lsquo;old powers&rsquo; started squirming and got their apologists to have a go at the IPL,' he added.
The 73-year-old claimed that England and Australia are worried about the scheduling as the new tournaments might clash with their T20 leagues.
Also read: <a title="'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/we-saw-it-with-tendulkar-and-ganguly-top-bcci-official-addresses-kohli-vs-rohit-debate-1659704508376" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate</a>

It's been 9 months since India's men's cricket team last played against Pakistan but fans may be in for a bonanza as the two sides might play against each other not once, not twice but thrice at the upcoming Asia Cup.
The Men in Blue resume their rivalry against the arch-rivals with the group A game on August 28. Since top 2 out of the 3 teams of this group go through to the Super 4s, it's more than likely that India and Pakistan will beat the 3rd qualifying side and will face off once again on September 4 in the next stage.
Apart from that, both sides will then take on 2 teams which will qualify from Group B, consisting of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Since the top 2 teams from the Super 4 stage will directly play in the final, the possibility of India playing against Pakistan for the 3rd time in the tournament is high.
Also read: India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I
ASIA CUP 2022 Schedule:
Group A:
India v Pakistan: 28 August, DubaiIndia v Qualifier:  31 August, DuabiPakistan v Qulaifier: 2 September, Sharjah
Group B:
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan: 27 August, DubaiBangladesh v Afghanistan, 30 August, SharjahSri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1 September, Dubai
Super 4:
B1 v B2: 3 September, SharjahA1 v A2: 4 September, DubaiA1 v B1: 6 September, DubaiA2 v B2: 7 September, DubaiA1 v B2: 8 September, DubaiB1 v A2: 9 September, Dubai
Final: 11 September, Dubai

India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how

Team India resume its rivalry against Pakistan at Asia Cup 2022 on August 28 but do you know that the arch-rivals can play against each other thrice in the tournament?

Here is the scenario

With the Asia Cup starting on August 27, India will resume its rivalry with Pakistan in the Group A tie on August 28

It's been 9 months since India's men's cricket team last played against Pakistan but fans may be in for a bonanza as the two sides might play against each other not once, not twice but thrice at the upcoming Asia Cup.
The Men in Blue resume their rivalry against the arch-rivals with the group A game on August 28. Since top 2 out of the 3 teams of this group go through to the Super 4s, it's more than likely that India and Pakistan will beat the 3rd qualifying side and will face off once again on September 4 in the next stage.
Apart from that, both sides will then take on 2 teams which will qualify from Group B, consisting of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Since the top 2 teams from the Super 4 stage will directly play in the final, the possibility of India playing against Pakistan for the 3rd time in the tournament is high.
Also read: <a title="India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-tour-of-west-indies-to-go-ahead-as-planned-players-get-us-visas-for-last-two-t20i-1659600103531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I</a>
ASIA CUP 2022 Schedule:
Group A:
India v Pakistan: 28 August, Dubai India v Qualifier: &nbsp;31 August, Duabi Pakistan v Qulaifier: 2 September, Sharjah
Group B:
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan: 27 August, Dubai Bangladesh v Afghanistan, 30 August, Sharjah Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1 September, Dubai
Super 4:
B1 v B2: 3 September, Sharjah A1 v A2: 4 September, Dubai A1 v B1: 6 September, Dubai A2 v B2: 7 September, Dubai A1 v B2: 8 September, Dubai B1 v A2: 9 September, Dubai
Final: 11 September, Dubai

Even though Virat Kohli has been rested for India’s tour of the West Indies, the talks around his form refuse to die down.
A few days back, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev caused quite a stir by calling for Virat's omission from India's Playing XI.
However, Kohli got the backing from Australian veteran Ricky Ponting and now former pacer Ajit Agarkar too has voiced his support for the senior batter. Agarkar, who has represented Team India in more than 200 matches across all three formats, deemed the discussion of dropping Kohli as premature.
Also read: Pakistani & England greats come out in support of Virat Kohli
While talking to FanCode, Agarkar said that a cricketer going through a lean patch is a fact of life but also reckoned that the former Indian captain did get starts on most occasions.
He backed Ponting's comments over Kohli's presence in India's squad for T20 World Cup, stating that while other players are performing well, it doesn't mean one should start questioning Kohli's capabilities.
33-year-old Kohli has been rested for the ongoing white-ball series against West Indies and is likely to return to India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE.

Indian cricket great deems chatter around dropping Virat Kohli ‘premature’

After Australian veteran Ricky Ponting, an Indian great has backed Virat Kohli to come good ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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A few days back, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev caused quite a stir by calling for Virat's omission from India's Playing XI

Even though Virat Kohli has been rested for India&rsquo;s tour of the West Indies, the talks around his form refuse to die down.
A few days back, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev caused quite a stir by calling for Virat's omission from India's Playing XI.
However, Kohli got the backing from Australian veteran Ricky Ponting and now former pacer Ajit Agarkar too has voiced his support for the senior batter. Agarkar, who has represented Team India in more than 200 matches across all three formats, deemed the discussion of dropping Kohli as premature.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/pakistani-england-greats-come-out-in-support-of-virat-kohli-shoaib-akhtar-kevin-pietersen-1658030445864" target="_blank">Pakistani &amp; England greats come out in support of Virat Kohli</a>
While talking to FanCode, Agarkar said that a cricketer going through a lean patch is a fact of life but also reckoned that the former Indian captain did get starts on most occasions.
He backed Ponting's comments over Kohli's presence in India's squad for T20 World Cup, stating that while other players are performing well, it doesn't mean one should start questioning Kohli's capabilities.
33-year-old Kohli has been rested for the ongoing white-ball series against West Indies and is likely to return to India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE.

Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh recently made their India debut and there have been a lot of discussions that which one of these two young pacers would be a good choice for the Indian national side. Former India cricketer Aakash Copra has put his views saying that Arshdeep is a better option than Umran as the Punjab Kings bowler is more mature and experienced. 
Notably, Umran debuted in a T20I against Ireland, and Arshdeep made his first appearance in the shortest format of cricket for team India against England. 
Umran has played 3 T20I for India in which he has taken 2 wickets conceding 112 runs with an economy of 12.44. Meanwhile, Arshdeep has played just 1 T20I and 2/18 was his final figure in that match.  
In a video on his YouTube channel, Chopra said that Umran is not ready for international cricket as of now. Umran is special and has an extreme pace that others don’t have but one can’t teach him how to bowl with the speed, the former-Indian cricketer added. 
Earlier, many other cricket pundits also put their opinions on the topic. While English cricketer Michael Vaughan suggested that BCCI should send Umran to play county cricket, Virender Sehwag said that if Umran is used efficiently, he will be an asset to the Team. 
Also read: Fans troll Hardik Pandya for giving one over to Umran Malik against Ireland

Should Umran Malik play Tests before featuring in T20Is & ODIs for India?

Ex-cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Umran Malik is not ready for international cricket. The selectors too have dropped him from the national squad. But how can India make the best use of this once-in-a-generation bowler? We decipher.


Should Umran Malik play Tests before featuring in limited-overs cricket for India?

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Umran Malik is not ready for international cricket yet. According to Chopra, Arshdeep Singh is a more complete bowler in comparison to the 'Jammu Express'.

Ever since the Jammu Express, Umran Malik, made his international debut for Team India, he has been the talk of the town.
While some were thrilled by his lethal pace, some believe he&rsquo;s still very raw to be playing cricket on the biggest stage.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently shared his views regarding Umran Malik&rsquo;s selection to the national side. He compared India&rsquo;s two new debutants in the past month - Umran and Arshdeep. Chopra stated that for him, Arshdeep is a better option than Umran. In the 3 T20Is that Umran has played till now, he has picked up 2 wickets but his economy of 12.44 is extraordinarily high.
And Chopra put out a video on his Youtube channel, where he said that Umran is not ready for international cricket as of now.
Many other cricket pundits had also shared their opinion on Umran in recent times. While English cricketer Michael Vaughan wanted BCCI to send Umran to play county cricket earlier this summer, Virender Sehwag had said that if Umran is used effectively, he will be an asset to the team.
There&rsquo;s another school of thought which believes that ushering Umran into international cricket should be done through Tests instead of limited-overs cricket since there's more room for error in the longest format.
In Tests, with batsmen usually playing with a defensive mindset, Umran can be groomed to withstand the pressure of international cricket in a controlled manner.
His lethal pace no doubt is a gift but India needs to figure out the best way to utilise it. And maybe, helping him settle into the Test side first may do wonders for his confidence.
Umran is truly a once-in-a-generation bowler but like all diamonds require polishing, he needs the right guidance to realise his true potential.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-announce-squad-for-wi-t20is-kohli-bumrah-rested-veteran-bowler-makes-comeback-1657795495843" target="_blank">India announce squad for WI T20Is - Kohli, Bumrah rested; veteran bowler makes comeback</a>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 on Monday.
While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have returned to the side, Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will be missing due to injury. Deepak Hooda and Ravichandran Ashwin have also been named in the Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad. 
Arshdeep Singh has been retained for the Asia Cup, Avesh Khan will also be given a chance when India begins their campaign on August 27 in UAE.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be seen leading the fast bowling UNIT, while the responsibility of the spin department will be on the shoulders of Ravi Bishnoi and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Yadav however could not find a place in the 15-member squad.  
BCCI has named Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Deepak Chahar as standby. 
India's full squad: Rohit Sharma (Capt ), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar, Deepak Hooda, R Pant (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, Y Chahal, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Arshdeep, Avesh.

BCCI announce Team India squad for Asia Cup

BCCI name 15-member squad for upcoming Asia Cup.

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul return to the side, Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel to miss out due to injury. 

Here's the whole squad. 

While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have returned to the side, Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will be missing due to injury.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 on Monday. While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be making a return to the side, Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel miss out due to injury. Deepak Hooda and Ravichandran Ashwin have also been named in the Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad. Arshdeep Singh has been retained and Avesh Khan too has been given another chance in the Asia Cup that begins on August 27 in UAE. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be seen leading the fast bowling unit, while the responsibility of the spin department will be on the shoulders of Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja &amp; Ravi Bishnoi, along with Ashwin. Kuldeep Yadav however could not find a place in the 15-member squad. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-to-miss-asia-cup-due-to-back-injury-reports-1659972694232">Jasprit Bumrah to miss Asia Cup due to back injury: Reports</a> BCCI have also kept Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Deepak Chahar on standby for the T20 tournament.

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to be ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup due to a back injury.
The BCCI selectors are set to announce the Indian squad and looks like India’s pace spearhead won’t be a part of it. According to news agency PTI, BCCI don’t want to risk Bumrah ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The Indian pacer last featured for India in their ODI series victory over England. Bumrah is expected to undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru ahead of the home series against Australia & South Africa.
Currently, the Indian pacers are on a holiday in the United States. India are already sweating on Harshal Patel's fitness, who might not even recover from a side strain in time for the T20 World Cup. And, they simply can’t afford to take a chance with Bumrah’s fitness now.

Jasprit Bumrah to miss Asia Cup due to back injury: Reports

Huge blow for Team India!

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to be ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup due to a back injury.

The Indian pacer last featured for India in their ODI series victory over England.

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to be ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup due to a back injury.
The BCCI selectors are set to announce the Indian squad and looks like India&rsquo;s pace spearhead won&rsquo;t be a part of it. According to news agency PTI, BCCI don&rsquo;t want to risk Bumrah ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The Indian pacer last featured for India in their ODI series victory over England. Bumrah is expected to undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru ahead of the home series against Australia &amp; South Africa. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-medal-tally-india-end-commonwealth-games-campaign-in-4th-spot-1659970658560">CWG medal tally: India end Commonwealth Games campaign in 4th spot&nbsp;</a>
Currently, the Indian pacers are on a holiday in the United States. India are already sweating on Harshal Patel's fitness, who might not even recover from a side strain in time for the T20 World Cup. And, they simply can&rsquo;t afford to take a chance with Bumrah&rsquo;s fitness now.

4 key players rested, captain Rohit Sharma among them and yet, it was a cakewalk for India against the West Indies in the 5th T20I in Florida.
Shreyas Iyer & Deepak Hooda were the star with the bat for India as their 76-run partnership proved instrumental in India reaching a big score.
Also read: CWG: Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play final against India despite testing Covid positive
While Shreyas Iyer made 64 off 40 opening the innings, Hooda scored 38 off 25 balls. A few lusty blows towards the end from the lower-middle order helped India post 188.
In reply, the Men from the Caribbean couldn’t survive the trial by spin. No batsman apart from Shimron Hetmyer could cope with the trio of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav & Ravi Bishnoi, who picked up all 10 wickets.
While Hetmyer did manage a fifty for his efforts, the next best score for the Indies was just 13. They were bowled out for exactly 100, losing the match by 88 runs and the series 4-1.

India Vs West Indies: Men in Blue thrash WI by 88 runs to win series 4-1

4 key players rested, captain Rohit Sharma among them and yet, it was a cakewalk for India against the West Indies in the 5th T20I in Florida.

Shreyas Iyer roared back to form with a stroke-filled 64 while the spinners picked up all the 10 wickets as India recorded yet another one-sided 88-run victory over West Indies

4 key players rested, captain Rohit Sharma among them and yet, it was a cakewalk for India against the West Indies in the 5th T20I in Florida.
Shreyas Iyer &amp; Deepak Hooda were the star with the bat for India as their 76-run partnership proved instrumental in India reaching a big score.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-australia-s-tahlia-mcgrath-allowed-to-play-final-against-india-despite-testing-covid-positive-1659899175523" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG: Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play final against India despite testing Covid positive</a>
While Shreyas Iyer made 64 off 40 opening the innings, Hooda scored 38 off 25 balls. A few lusty blows towards the end from the lower-middle order helped India post 188.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-rohit-sharma-s-men-thrash-wi-by-59-runs-take-unassailable-3-1-lead-1659821139354">India Vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s men thrash WI by 59 runs, take unassailable 3-1 lead</a>
In reply, the Men from the Caribbean couldn&rsquo;t survive the trial by spin. No batsman apart from Shimron Hetmyer could cope with the trio of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav &amp; Ravi Bishnoi, who picked up all 10 wickets.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-wi-2nd-t20i-rohit-sharma-s-men-suffer-first-loss-on-caribbean-tour-series-tied-at-1-1-1659393087980">India Vs WI, 2nd T20I: Rohit Sharma's men suffer first loss on Caribbean tour, series tied at 1-1</a>
While Hetmyer did manage a fifty for his efforts, the next best score for the Indies was just 13. They were bowled out for exactly 100, losing the match by 88 runs and the series 4-1.

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Just a fortnight after the new&nbsp;director of Cricket South Africa Graeme Smith appointed&nbsp;Mark Boucher&nbsp;as the head coach of the national side, Proteas&nbsp;opened their World Test Championship account. South Africa staged a brilliant fightback in the Centurion Test and beat England by 107 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 4-match series. It was in fact, their first Test win after a 10-match losing streak. Chasing a mammoth 376-run target, England looked good to achieve the unthinkable but had a batting collapse. Losing their last 7 wickets for just 64 runs, the visitors were bowled out for 268. With 30 points from 4 games, South Africa climbed to the 7th spot on the World Test Championship.

Just a fortnight after the new&nbsp;director of Cricket South Africa Graeme Smith appointed&nbsp;Mark Boucher&nbsp;as the head coach, the&nbsp;Proteas&nbsp;opened their World Test Championship account. South Africa staged a brilliant fightback in the Centurion Test and beat England by 107 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 4-match series. It was their first Test win after a 10-match losing streak. Chasing a mammoth 376-run target, England looked good to achieve the unthinkable but suffered a batting collapse. Losing their last 7 wickets for just 64 runs, the visitors were bowled out for 268. With 30 points from 4 games, South Africa climbed to the 7th spot on the World Test Championship.

The owners of IPL team Mumbai Indians, Reliance Industries, unveiled the team names &amp; brand identity of their new franchises of UAE &amp; South Africa T20 Leagues.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the owners revealed that 'MI Emirates' and 'MI Cape Town' will be the names of the UAE and South Africa-based franchises respectively.
Both the teams will adorn Mumbai Indians' colours of gold and blue. 'The new entities take the iconic Mumbai Indians identity and weave in the local influence', the statement read.
Nita Ambani, the director of Reliance Industries welcomed the new franchises and said that the franchises embody the ability to dream, be fearless and foster a positive attitude in life. &lsquo;I am sure that both the MI Emirates and MI Cape Town will embrace the same ethos and take MI&rsquo;s global cricket legacy to even greater heights&rsquo; She added.

Mumbai Indians unveil franchises for UAE & South Africa T20 Leagues

Reliance Industries, owners of IPL team Mumbai Indians have revealed the team names & brand identity of their two new franchises.
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The owners revealed that 'MI Emirates' and 'MI Cape Town' will be the names of the UAE and South Africa-based franchises respectively.

The owners of IPL team Mumbai Indians, Reliance Industries, unveiled the team names &amp; brand identity of their new franchises of UAE &amp; South Africa T20 Leagues.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the owners revealed that 'MI Emirates' and 'MI Cape Town' will be the names of the UAE and South Africa-based franchises respectively.
Both the teams will adorn Mumbai Indians' colours of gold and blue. 'The new entities take the iconic Mumbai Indians identity and weave in the local influence', the statement read.
Nita Ambani, the director of Reliance Industries welcomed the new franchises and said that the franchises embody the ability to dream, be fearless and foster a positive attitude in life. &lsquo;I am sure that both the MI Emirates and MI Cape Town will embrace the same ethos and take MI&rsquo;s global cricket legacy to even greater heights&rsquo; She added.

Days after winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games, Australia captain Meg Lanning has announced that she is taking an indefinite break from competitive cricket.
In a statement, Lanning said that she needed the break to take a step back and focus on herself after leading Australia to incredible successes over the last few years.
With no timeline set for her return, the World Cup-winning captain is unlikely to lead Australia during their tour of India later this year. The Southern Stars are slated to play five T20Is in December. She has also pulled out from the second edition of The Hundred, which is set to start on August 11.
Also read: Boult shock for New Zealand as pacer opts out of central contract
30-year-old Lanning made her international debut in 2010 and was named captain in 2014. She has led Australia in 171 matches. Under her captaincy, Australia won the T20 and 50-over World Cups along with the Ashes victory over England.

Australian captain Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from competitive cricket

First, Trent Boult. Now, Meg Lanning.

Australia’s legendary captain is all set to take an indefinite break from cricket.

Meg Lanning said that she needed the break to take a step back and focus on herself after leading Australia to incredible successes over the last few years

Days after winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games, Australia captain Meg Lanning has announced that she is taking an indefinite break from competitive cricket.
In a statement, Lanning said that she needed the break to take a step back and focus on herself after leading Australia to incredible successes over the last few years.
With no timeline set for her return, the World Cup-winning captain is unlikely to lead Australia during their tour of India later this year. The Southern Stars are slated to play five T20Is in December. She has also pulled out from the second edition of The Hundred, which is set to start on August 11.
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30-year-old Lanning made her international debut in 2010 and was named captain in 2014. She has led Australia in 171 matches. Under her captaincy, Australia won the T20 and 50-over World Cups along with the Ashes victory over England.

The constant clamour around Team India's workload, team management, and injury issues has always pointed towards the importance of bench strength, and the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma too, resonates with that thought.&nbsp;Sharma while speaking on Star Sports' show Follow The Blues said that with the future of the Indian team in perspective, he wants to create India's bench strength. 'We want to make sure that India's future is in safe hands' he added.The Indian cricket team has always had a hectic schedule and with World T20 approaching the team has tried to find the best possible combination and injuries and workload management have further played a part in it.&nbsp;the Indian Skipper who will next lead India in the upcoming Asia Cup further spoke about Rahul Dravid, the Indian coach, and said that Dravid was on the same page as him which made the processes for them. 'It was easier for me to give out a clear message to the boys because the coach and the captain always need to be on the same page for the team to move in the same direction', said Rohit.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma wants to create bench strength with future in mind

Rohit Sharma has his eyes set on working for the future of the Indian cricket team...

Rohit Sharma said that with the future of the Indian team in perspective, he wants to create India's bench strength.

The constant clamour around Team India's workload, team management, and injury issues has always pointed towards the importance of bench strength, and the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma too, resonates with that thought.&nbsp; Sharma while speaking on Star Sports' show Follow The Blues said that with the future of the Indian team in perspective, he wants to create India's bench strength. 'We want to make sure that India's future is in safe hands' he added. The Indian cricket team has always had a hectic schedule and with World T20 approaching the team has tried to find the best possible combination and injuries and workload management have further played a part in it.&nbsp; the Indian Skipper who will next lead India in the upcoming Asia Cup further spoke about Rahul Dravid, the Indian coach, and said that Dravid was on the same page as him which made the processes for them. 'It was easier for me to give out a clear message to the boys because the coach and the captain always need to be on the same page for the team to move in the same direction', said Rohit.&nbsp;

The return of R Ashwin to India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup came as a shocker to many fans.
And time and again many cricket experts questioned Ashwin's place in India's T20I squad given the off-spinner is regarded as a Test specialist.
Former chairman of the selection committee Kiran More questioned Ashwin's place in the squad and opined that Men In Blue should have gone with an extra seamer or a spinner with all-round capabilities.
Also read: Boult shock for New Zealand as pacer opts out of central contract
Citing Ashwin's IPL record, More said that Shami or Axar Patel would have been a better choice for that role given the pacer can pick wickets with the new ball as well as with the old one while Axar can bat down the order.
And if stats have to be believed, Ashwin IPL's exploit has not been encouraging. He picked only 12 wickets in 17 matches during IPL 2022 at an average of 41.92.
Notably, Ashwin first made it to India's squad for the 2021 World Cup after nearly four years. Then, he was not in India's scheme of things after the New Zealand T20I series at home. But he, once again, returned to the shortest format of game during the West Indies tour, in which he picked three wickets.

Former chief selector questions Ashwin's selection in India's squad for Asia Cup 2022

Former chief selector questions Ravichandran Ashwin’s selection for the Asia Cup.

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Former chairman of the selection committee Kiran More questioned Ashwin's place in the squad and opined that Men In Blue should have gone with an extra seamer or a spinner with all-round capabilities

The return of R Ashwin to India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup came as a surprise for many fans.
Many cricket experts also questioned Ashwin's place in India's T20I squad given the off-spinner is considered a Test specialist.
Former chairman of the selection committee Kiran More questioned Ashwin's place in the squad and opined that Men In Blue should have gone with an extra seamer or a spinner with all-round capabilities.
Citing Ashwin's IPL record, More said that Shami or Axar Patel would have been a better choice for that role given the pacer can pick wickets with the new ball as well as with the old one while Axar can bat down the order.
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Ashwin picked up only 12 wickets in 17 matches during IPL 2022, and while he did score some runs for the Rajasthan Royals, it was his primary role as the bowler that came under scanner.
 Notably, Ashwin first made it to India's squad for the 2021 World Cup after nearly four years. Then, he was not in India's scheme of things after the New Zealand T20I series at home. But he, once again, returned to the shortest format of game during the recent West Indies tour, where he picked up three wickets.

Kiwi pacer Trent Boult has decided to step back from international cricket, opting out of his central contact with New Zealand Cricket.
The World’s No. 1 ODI bowler made the decision in order to spend more time with family and make himself available for domestic competitions around the globe.
Also read: India's Neeraj Chopra message for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem wins hearts
New Zealand Cricket has accepted Boult's decision but said that the move will reduce his chances of representing the country on the international stage with the board giving preference to contracted players.
However, New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White also added that the left-arm pacer will be eligible for selection if and when available.
Boult said he understood the move would diminish his chances of playing for New Zealand but he was willing to take the risk.
The 33-year-old Boult has represented Black Caps in 78 Tests, 93 ODIs and 44 T20Is, picking up a total of 548 wickets.

Boult shock for New Zealand as pacer opts out of central contract

Boult shock for New Zealand cricket.
Star pacer opts out of central contract, here’s why

Leading New Zealand pacer Trent Boult has been released from his contract with New Zealand Cricket to spend more time with his young family

Kiwi pacer Trent Boult has decided to step back from international cricket, opting out of his central contact with New Zealand Cricket.
The World&rsquo;s No. 1 ODI bowler made the decision in order to spend more time with family and make himself available for domestic competitions around the globe.
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New Zealand Cricket has accepted Boult's decision but said that the move will reduce his chances of representing the country on the international stage with the board giving preference to contracted players.
However, New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White also added that the left-arm pacer will be eligible for selection if and when available.
Boult said he understood the move would diminish his chances of playing for New Zealand but he was willing to take the risk.
The 33-year-old Boult has represented Black Caps in 78 Tests, 93 ODIs and 44 T20Is, picking up a total of 548 wickets.

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