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Kwena Maphaka Gets Maiden Call-up As SA Name Squad For Windies T20Is
Windies T20Is: Fast-bowler Kwena Maphaka has earned a maiden call-up to South Africa's squad when they play three T20Is against the West Indies later this month. Maphaka bagged Player of the Tournament award in this year’s U19 World Cup by picking 21 wickets at an average of 9.71.
He also made his domestic T20 debut for the Lions and was roped in by Mumbai Indians (MI) for this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Medium-pace bowling all-rounder Jason Smith has also been handed a maiden call-up by South Africa, after amassing 291 runs at an average of 41.57 and a strike rate of 134.10 in the 2023/24 CSA T20 Challenge, including making 51 in the final.
"We’re excited to have Jason (Smith) and Kwena (Maphaka) join the squad for this series. Jason’s recent performances have been impressive, and his ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds valuable depth to our line-up.”
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CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow: Cricket West Indies has announced that Johnny Grave will step down as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of October 2024. Grave has been in the position since February 2017, and under his tenure, West Indies hosted the 2018 Women’s T20 World Cup, 2022 Men’s U19 World Cup and 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup.
Paarl Royals Add Jacob Bethell, Sam Hain As Overseas Signings For SA20 Season 3
U19 World Cup: After roping in Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik, Paarl Royals have revealed the England duo of all-rounder Jacob Bethell and batter Sam Hain as their newest overseas signings ahead of next year’s SA20 Season 3.
Australia Include Indian-origin Spinner Ramkumar For Men’s U19 Tour Of India
U19 World Cup: Australia have included Vishwa Ramkumar, a leg-spinner of Indian origin, in its 16-member Men’s Under-19 squad for the multi-format tour of India taking place in September. The tour includes three 50-over matches and two four-day games, marking the start of a new Men’s U19 World Cup cycle for Australia.
IPL 2025: Pant To Stay With Delhi Capitals; Axar, Kuldeep Too Will Be Retained, Sources Tell IANS
Chennai Super Kings: Contrary to speculations going on throughout Saturday that Rishabh Pant could be moving out of Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, sources have told IANS firmly that the wicketkeeper-batter will remain with the franchise.
5th T20I: Never Thought We Will Debut Together, Says Abhishek Sharma On Debuting Alongside Riyan Parag
U19 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag have been together since U19 days and even went on to win the 2018 U19 World Cup trophy as members of the Indian team. Six years later, paths of Abhishek and Riyan crossed again in Indian colours when the duo got to make their senior India men’s T20I debuts on tour of Zimbabwe.
It'd Be Apt If Government Honours Dravid With Bharat Ratna: Gavaskar
T20 World Cup: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said it would be apt if Rahul Dravid is conferred with the Bharat Ratna by the government. Dravid recently wrapped up his two and a half year coaching stint with the Indian team through 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies.
1st T20I: Abhishek, Jurel, Parag Handed Debuts As India Elect To Field First Against Zimbabwe
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag have been handed India T20I debuts as captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
T20 World Cup: Engelbrecht Retires From International Cricket After Netherlands' Campaign End
Royal Dutch Cricket Association: Shortly after Netherlands’ campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup ended with an 83-run defeat to Sri Lanka, Sybrand Engelbrecht has announced his retirement from international cricket, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association in a statement.
T20 World Cup: 'Vastly Experienced’ Jadeja Will Win Matches For India, Says Mhambrey
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has backed ‘vastly experienced’ Ravindra Jadeja to come good in the Men’s T20 World Cup, saying that the left-arm spin all-rounder will be winning matches for the team later in the competition.
T20 World Cup: Made-in-Mumbai Netravalkar Has His Big Day In USA
T20 World Cup: In a stunning display at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Mumbai-born pacer Saurabh Netravalkar left an indelible mark on cricket history, propelling the co-hosts USA to a remarkable victory over 2009 champions and 2022 runners-up Pakistan at Grand Prairie Stadium here on Thursday.
Jemimah, Sajana, Priya In Board President XI Squad For Tour Game Against South Africa
Board President XI: Jemimah Rodrigues, Sajana Sajeevan, and Priya Punia are amongst the notable names included in the Board President XI squad for the tour game against South Africa, to be played in Bengaluru on June 13.
IPL 2024: Gurnoor Brar Replaces Sushant Mishra In GT’s Squad For The Remainder Of The Tournament
Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions, said on Saturday that they have signed fast bowler Gurnoor Singh Brar as a replacement for left-arm pacer Sushant Mishra for the remainder of IPL 2024. Gurnoor, the right-arm fast-bowler, stands at six feet and five inches and is known to be a hit-the-deck pacer. He has represented Punjab in domestic cricket in five first-class games and one List-A match.
IPL 2024: Harvik Desai Named As A Replacement For Vishnu Vinod In Mumbai Indians' Squad
The Mumbai Indians: Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Saurashtra wicketkeeper-batter Harvik Desai as a replacement for Vishnu Vinod, who is ruled out for the rest of the season due to an injury.
IPL 2024: 'Abhishek Nayar Has Basically Been My Guru In Everything', Says Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who impressed everyone with his 27-ball 54 to play a crucial hand in the side’s 106-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday evening, credited his mentor and team’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar for being his guru in all aspects leading to a stunning show with the bat.
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