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Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq sacked from Pakistan’s selection committee following Pakistan flopped show at T20 WC
Former Pakistan cricketers Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq, who were serving as selectors, have been sacked from Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) selection committee. The significant development has come in the aftermath of Pakistan’s dismal show at the recently concluded T20I World Cup 2024. The removal of Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq has come as a huge surprise following Pakistan’s disastrous show.
Pakistan failed to advance to the Super 8 stage of the tournament, having been eliminated from the tournament in the group stage itself. Abdul Razzaq, who was serving as selector for women’s team as well, will no longer serve there either. As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, the departures of both gentlemen will be announced later this week.
Riaz was earlier this year removed as chief selector and was appointed one of seven selectors to a committee that had no chief, however, Wahab was considered to be the head of the committee, given his superior stature.
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Brandon McCullum calls Buttler England’s greatest white-ball player
England’s newly appointed white-ball head coach Brandon Mccullum has hailed England’s white-ball skipper Jos Buttler by calling him one of the greatest white-ball players in England’s cricket history. Buttler has been ruled out of England's three-match T20I series against Australia, starting on September 11. He also remains doubtful for the five-match ODI series against Australia.
Buttler was sidelined following a calf in
“I feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan”: Former Indian cricketer’s remarks on Sarfaraz Khan following KL Rahul’s return
Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed KL Rahul to play at No.5 position in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19. Earlier this year, after playing the first Test match against England, KL Rahul had been ruled out for the remainder of the series due to an injury.
In place of KL Rahul, India had called up Sarfaraz Khan, who played at No.5 position. Sarfaraz Khan, though, was up to the task during En
Australia still mulling Smith’s batting position in Tests
Following David Warner's international retirement, the role of Steve Smith has become a focal point of discussion, with Australia still unsure whether Smith will continue with his new batting position as an opener or return to his older slot. Steve Smith, who usually bats in the middle order, was promoted to open the batting for Australia in Test matches post David Warner retirement.
However, his performance in this new ro
Ben Stokes returns as England name squad for Pakistan tour
England have been supremely boosted by the return of their skipper Ben Stokes for their upcoming tour of Pakistan for a three-match Test series in October. England have named a 17-player squad for their Test assignment against Pakistan, with Ben Stokes set to lead the side.
Recently, Ben Stokes missed England’s Test series against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury suffered during The Hundred tournament. In Stokes’ absence, Olli P
IRE-W vs ENG-W 3rd ODI: Distressed Ireland hope to salvage pride
England Women are gearing up to face Ireland Women in the third and final ODI match, to be held on Wednesday at Stormont. With England already leading the series 2-0, the upcoming match will be a chance for them to complete a series sweep against Ireland.
The series so far has been dominated by England Women, who have played brilliantly to overpower Ireland. The first ODI saw a comprehensive performance, with England securing a conv