Cricket News Live Today, September 18, 2024: Ricky Ponting Named Punjab Kings Head Coach, Gambhir Warns Bangladesh
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Cricket News Live Today: KL Rahul Over Sarfaraz Khan In Playing XI?
According to former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, the Indian team management will likely select KL Rahul over Sarfaraz Khan, even though the youngster ably stood up to the occasion against the visiting English attack in February this year.
Cricket News Live Today: Who Is Allah Ghazanfar?
At just 17 years old, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar made his mark on international cricket, leaving South Africa reeling in the opening ODI of their series against Afghanistan on Wednesday. Ghazanfar, a mystery spinner who hails from the Paktia province in Afghanistan, took an impressive 3-20 in his ten overs, restricting South Africa to a paltry 106 runs.
Cricket News Live Today: Rashid Khan Tears Apart South Africa's Fortuin!
Rashid Khan is known for business, and the statement once again proved into reality on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Afghanistan's sensation took two wickets while facing South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Sharjah, and more significantly, the way he left Bjorn Fortuin clueless in the middle of the pitch spoke volumes, if least to say.
Cricket News Live Today: Gambhir Fires Warning To Shakib And Co. Ahead Of 1st Test
Gautam Gambhir attended the pre-game press conference and congratulated Bangladesh on defeating Pakistan. However, he stated that India are a completely different unit and Bangladesh will face a tough challenge.
Cricket News Live Today: Gambhir Hails DC Skipper Ahead Of His Test Return!
Gautam Gambhir addressed the press ahead of his first assignment, as India's head coach in Test cricket. He talked about the competition for the keeper's slot but confirmed that Rishabh Pant would be the one keeping gloves against Bangladesh.
Cricket News Live Today: Kamindu Mendis Nears Don Bradman's 99.94 Average!
Sri Lankan batter, Kamindu Mendis has had a dream start to his Test career. The middle-order batter just can't stop scoring runs and boasts a stellar record, not only at home, but also in tough away conditions. In just 7 Test, Mendis has accumulated 801 runs, at an average of 89.00, with 4 stunning centuries. Interestingly, in such a short period of time, he has carved a name for himself.
Cricket News Live Today: Suresh Raina Picks 'Player To Watch Out ' For The Bangladesh Series
Ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, former cricketer Suresh Raina has shifted the spotlight away from established stars like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. According to Raina, the upcoming matches will be dominated by the return of Virat Kohli to Test cricket after an eight-month hiatus.
Cricket News Live Today: Punjab Kings Name Ricky Ponting As Head Coach
In the latest development around IPL 2025, Punjab Kings have roped in Australia legend Ricky Ponting as their new head coach. Ponting will replace Trevor Bayliss, who served as Punjab coach for two seasons.
Cricket News Live Today: Rohit Sharma Slams Cricketers For Reversing Retirement
Ahead of India's first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India skipper Rohit Sharma spoke about the latest trend in cricket, where players are reversing their retirements and slammed this culture. Sharma also clarified that he would not be returning to T20I cricket.
Cricket News Live Today: Ricky Ponting Set to Coach Punjab Kings In IPL 2025: Reports
Ricky Ponting is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal to become the head coach of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While there has been no official confirmation from either party, sources from Cricbuzz indicate that discussions are ongoing, with an agreement potentially nearing completion.
Cricket News Live Today: Aiden Markram Replaces Temba Bavuma As Captain For 1st ODI Against Afghanistan
Temba Bavuma, South Africa's regular skipper in the ODI format, has been ruled out of the first ODI between Afghanistan and South Africa due to illness. Aiden Markram will lead the side in his absence, and it is a big blow for the visitors in the build-up to the Champions Trophy next year.
Cricket News Live Today: Gambhir Lauds Virat Kohli For Developing Fast-Bowling Unit
On Wednesday, BCCI released an interview, featuring the head coach, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli. In the interview, Kohli and Gambhir discussed about their past incidents, and head coach, Gambhir also praised Kohli for nurturing pace-bowlers at such a young age.
Cricket News Live Today: IND vs BAN, 1st Test | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming
India will be playing against Bangladesh in the first of the two-match Test series at Chennai on September 19. Here is a look at the preview for the game.
Cricket News Live Today: 'Putting An End To All The Masala...,' Virat Kohli And Gambhir's Special Interview Clip Revealed By BCCI - Watch
BCCI has released a 1 minute 40 seconds video on its official X handle where Gambhir is seen talking about how the batter goes into the zone when he spends time in the middle. Kohli in reply is seen asking Gambhir whether the chat with the opposition player puts him off the zone or helps him concentrate more to which the Indian coach gives cheeky answer claiming that Kohli has more experience of it as he has had more altercations on the cricket field over the years.
Cricket News Live Today: Virat Kohli's One-Word Post Creates Storm On Social Media Ahead Of India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test
Virat Kohli shared a cryptic one-word tweet on X just a day prior to the launch of India’s two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The legendary Indian batter is currently in Chennai along with the rest of his teammates as they bid to get in shape for some Test cricket action after more than six months.
Cricket News Live Today: Did Babar Azam Plan Shaheen Afridi's Removal As Pakistan Captain? Journalist Claims Betrayal
The national team's poor performance across formats has also triggered criticism and one of the hot topics of discussion in Pakistan cricket circles in Shaheen Afridi's removal as captain after just one bad series. A journalist named Qadir Khawaja of Samma TV in Pakistan has claimed that Shaheen Afridi was willing to give up his captaincy to Babar Azam and even asked the batter about it.
Cricket News Live Today: 'Not Going To Play In An Ashes' - Adam Zampa Gives Up On Test Cricket On The Eve Of His 100th ODI
Adam Zampa stated that he does not see himself playing in the Ashes and he is ok with the harsh reality. The 32-year-old added that Australia have lot of Test cricket coming ahead and he still has a bit of drive to play the longest format for his country. However, he expressed no hope that he would get a chance to play against England in Ashes.
Cricket News Live Today: Mohammad Rizwan Doesn’t Score Runs…!
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has launched a scathing attack on current wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. Kaneria believes that Rizwan fails to score runs when it matters the most, and cited the cricketer’s recent batting debacle against Team India at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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