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Mitchell Owen secures deal with Paarl Royals after BBL whirlwind
Following a sizzling performance in the BBL final, Mitchell Owen has secured his first T20 deal, signing a contract with South African franchise Paarl Royals at SA20. He recently led Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden BBL title victory with his monstrous 108-run knock.
Owen played a stunning innings, becoming just the second batter after Jake Weatherald to reach the triple figures in a BBL final. The rising star capped off the season with 452 runs. Royals have roped in young talent as a replacement for England great Joe Root, who will join England's squad in India for the ODIs.
Table-topping Paarl Royals have already secured their place in the playoffs, becoming the first team to book their seat.
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“They see it as a sign of weakness”: former Pakistan player warns country players ahead of India clash
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan has suggested that Pakistan players shouldn’t get too friendly with their Indian counterparts during the match as it can be perceived as a sign of weakness. India and Pakistan will be locking horns in the biggest group stage clash of the Champions Trophy on February 23 at Dubai International Stad...
Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy
Australia’s rumbunctious all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy with a back injury. This comes as a crushing blow for Australia ahead of the blockbuster event. Marsh has been going through an excruciating period and he had also most recently lost his place to Beau Webster in the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trop...
Former Indian player comments on Kohli’s average in the wake of Smith'S 35th Test ton
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has emphasised that lack of runs for Virat Kohli in the longest format of the game has brought the worst average for him in comparison to the other players of fab 4 - Joe Root, Smith Smith and Kane Williamson.
Chopra’s comments come in the wake of Steve Smith’s 3...
Jacob Duffy brought into NZ’s squad for ODI tri-series in Pakistan
New Zealand have added Jacob Duffy to their squad for the upcoming ODI tri-Series in Pakistan, set to begin on February 8 in Lahore. The tri-series, which involves South Africa as well, will serve as a big platform in their preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Duffy was instrumental for New Zealand in their recent white-ball series against Sri Lanka a...
Afghanistan’s Shapoor Zadran retires from international cricket
Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a marvellously prestigious carrer lasting over a decade. The 37-year-old left-arm pacer featured for Afghanistan 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is since making his debut in 2009.
He last played for Afghanistan in an international game in 2020 against Ireland. He claim...
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