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Essex Cricket are happy to announce that Essex Women’s Abtaha Maqsood has signed a contract extension with the Club. Maqsood, 26, has signed a new two-year deal with Essex Cricket that will keep her at the Club until the end of the 2027 season. On signing her new deal, Maqsood said: “I am delighted that I have the opportunity to extend my time at Essex. “I have learned a lot during my time here and I am excited to continue my progression with the Club. “We have an amazing group and I cannot wait to get going with them again…
Co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, the event will run from 15 January to 6 February and feature 16 teams, including debutants Tanzania, as the next generation of global stars take centre stage. Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu, who was also a former U19 World Cup player, having 195 appearances across formats, was announced as the tournament ambassador, set to inspire young cricketers through his journey from age-group cricket to becoming one of the country’s greats. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, acting Permanent Secretary Cynthia Mawema described the tournament as a landmark moment for…
Captain Ben Stokes has urged England to show they have a “bit of dog” in them during the must-win third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Spreaker This content is provided by Spreaker, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Spreaker cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Spreaker cookies. To view…
Players predict who will star in BBL|15 Having retained the majority of their championship-winning squad as well as adding Australian stars Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald, Hobart Hurricanes know that if they play well enough, they’ll again be in contention “when the whips are cracking”. Those two additions plus the international experience garnered by Mitch Owen following his breakout season, arguably give Hobart a stronger list than when they won their maiden Big Bash title in January. Draft picks Rehan Ahmed and Rishad Hossain provide skipper Nathan Ellis with quality international spin options, replacing local spinners Peter Hatzoglou and Paddy…
Tim Seifert became just the second Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Heat Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat | BBL|15 Big-hitting New Zealand star Tim Seifert has scored his first BBL century, leading the Melbourne Renegades to an impressive win over the Brisbane Heat on a chilly Geelong night. As Seifert and Ollie Peake ran amok, Shaheen Afridi was sensationally banished from the Heat attack by the umpires in his BBL debut. The Pakistan one-day captain bowled two full-toss no balls above waist height in the same over. He had 0-45…
Harry Brook is prepared to “rein it in” in this week’s third Ashes Test, admitting he has been guilty of “bad” errors since arriving in Australia.Brook has failed to fire in the series so far, managing just 98 runs in four innings and gifting his wicket with some poorly judged attacking strokes. The 26-year-old started the trip as the number two batter in the ICC world rankings, but has dropped two places in as many games and needs to carry more of the weight if England are to keep their campaign alive in Adelaide. Brook, who was promoted to vice-captain…
Harry Brook is prepared to “rein it in” in this week’s third Ashes Test, admitting he has been guilty of “bad” errors since arriving in Australia.Brook has failed to fire in the series so far, managing just 98 runs in four innings and gifting his wicket with some poorly judged attacking strokes. The 26-year-old started the trip as the number two batter in the ICC world rankings, but has dropped two places in as many games and needs to carry more of the weight if England are to keep their campaign alive in Adelaide. Brook, who was promoted to vice-captain…
Nathan Lyon expects his quest to topple another Australian cricket great to be challenged by an aggressive England as the recalled veteran issued a wider plea for spin not to become an afterthought in Test cricket. While one of the flag-bearers of the faltering Bazball brand today admitted it may be necessary to occasionally rein in their aggressive instincts, Lyon believes England will still come hard at him in his expected return in Adelaide as he attempts to go past Glenn McGrath’s tally of 563 Test wickets. This week’s third NRMA Insurance Test at the ground where Lyon cut his…
Players predict who will star in BBL|15 Sydney Thunder defied the odds to finish runners-up last season, so with a fit and (mostly) healthy list entering the new campaign, belief is high they can go one better in KFC BBL|15. While the landmark signing of Indian superstar Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t eventuate due to a knee injury while preparing for the tournament, the Thunder drafted Pakistan leg-spinner allrounder Shadab Khan to complement a stable squad that includes returning internationals Sam Billings and Lockie Ferguson. Crucially, all three overseas recruits are available for finals should the Thunder qualify again. Billings and Shadab…
Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder have announced their squads for their first match of BBL|15 Sydney Thunder will be without their captain David Warner for their KFC BBL|15 season opener against Hobart Hurricanes on Tuesday night. The veteran batter has been ruled out of the grand final rematch at Ninja Stadium after reportedly injuring his right side while playing with his children at the beach. Warner, 39, has been receiving treatment in the days since and is hopeful of recovering in time for Saturday night’s blockbuster home Sydney Smash against the Sixers. Hurricanes squad v Thunder: Rehan Ahmed (England), Nikhil…