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[ad_1] The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a stellar lineup of cricketing legends and renowned broadcasters who will be gracing the commentary box during the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 set to take place in India. This esteemed panel will see the return of some iconic voices, with Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, and Ian Bishop making their comeback, rekindling memories of the unforgettable 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand. Adding to the excitement, former international captains and cricketing legends, including Waqar Younis, Shaun Pollock, Anjum Chopra, and Michael Atherton, will be providing their insights and analyses throughout the tournament. Joining this illustrious group will be former international stars Simon Doull, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Sanjay Manjrekar, Katey Martin, Dinesh Karthik, Dirk Nannes, Samuel Badree, Athar Ali Khan, and Russel Arnold, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the commentary booth. T...

[ad_1] Leaving behind Pakistan's Babar Azam and Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ireland's batter Harry Tector bagged the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month Award for May 2023. Tector proved his mettle in a recently concluded One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh, scoring his career-best 140 off merely 113 balls to help Ireland post a big total in the first ODI of three-match series. The middle-order batter came to the pitch at number four when his team was struggling at 16-2 in the 7th over. However, by the time of his dismissal at the end of the 42nd over, he had turned the contest around, scoring 45 from 48 balls in the third ODI against Bangladesh. Tector has become the first-ever Irish player to bag the ICC Player of the Month Award. "I'm delighted with the Award and would like to thank those who voted for me; however, cricket is a team sport first and foremost, so the Award is more a reflection on the perfo...

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the team management for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 that will be played in India in October and November. Pakistan begin their campaign on 6 October when they play the Netherlands in Hyderabad.  Player support personnel: Rehan-ul-Haq (team manager), Mickey Arthur (Director – Pakistan men’s team), Grant Bradburn (head coach), Andrew Puttick (batting coach), Morne Morkel (bowling coach), Aftab Khan (fielding coach), Abdul Rehman (assistant coach), Dr Sohail Saleem (team doctor), Drikus Saaiman (strength and conditioning coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (media and digital content manager), Usman Anwari (security manager), Maqbool Ahmad Babri (psychologist), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur). Pakistan are scheduled to depart for Hyderabad in the wee hours of Wednesday. Babar Azam’s side will play their first warm-up on 29 September against New Zealand and the second and last against A...

[ad_1] The upcoming Asia Cup 2023 has become a source of concern for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the Indian team has refused to play in Pakistan, threatening the event's significance.  The Pakistan Cricket Board is currently exploring the possibility of relocating the upcoming Asian tournament from its originally scheduled host and is evaluating potential alternate venues in the UAE or Sri Lanka ALSO READ:  Asia Cup: PCB retains hosting rights, Indian matches likely to be held in UAE The Asia Cup is set to take place in the month of September, but with India's reluctance to participate, the PCB may have to find a solution soon. The boycott of the ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled in India is also not feasible due to the expected loss of billions of rupees. PCB officials are looking for a way to salvage the Asia Cup without jeopardizing their position on the Indian team's boycott.  The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, Najam Set...