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Pakistan Cricket Board announces 2021 PCB Awards nominations

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the categories and candidates for the annual 'PCB Awards 2021.' As the Pakistani players gave stellar performances in 2021, the board has announced the nominees for several award categories, with pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi dominating five of them.

Former Pakistan rounder Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Mohammad Hafeez, a veteran all-rounder from Pakistan, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, January 3. Hafeez, often known as 'The Professor,' had an 18-year worldwide career.

ICC nominates Ravichandran Ashwin for Test Player of the Year

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's renowned off-spinner, was named one of four contenders for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Cricketer of the Year award on Tuesday. Ashwin took 52 wickets in 16 Test innings (as of December 28) and leads the list of bowlers with the most wickets in 2021.

IPL 2022: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn, Simon Katich join Sunrisers Hyderabad as coaching staff members

The Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced that it signed West Indies legend Brian Lara as the team's batting coach and strategic advisor, Dale Steyn as its bowling coach, and Simon Katich as its assistant coach ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022.

KL Rahul registers seventh century in Test career in Centurion, reaps praises

KL Rahul registered his seventh Test century on Sunday in Centurion on the first day of the ongoing first Test between India and South Africa. The batsman hit a four in the fifth delivery of the 78th over to reach the century after receiving a turn-up delivery by Keshav Maharaj

Manish Pandey to replace Virat Kohli as RCB skipper

Reports have said that the Royal Challengers Bangalore are currently eyeing batter Manish Pandey in preparation for IPL 2022 mega auction and are looking to install him as the team's captain, replacing Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli takes up helium balloon challenge, answers fans questions

Currently the most well-known Indian sportsman, especially on social media, Virat Kohli is known for his effective batting style which has proven to be a challenge for any bowler.

Wasim Jaffer says Chris Gayle is already a legendary player

Wasim Jaffer, was recently asked by fans on social media about his experience of coaching former West Indies captain and opener Chris Gayl

India's South African tour to be played behind closed doors

Cricket South Africa announced Monday that team India's tour to the rainbow country would be played without spectators due to the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in the nation.

Rahul Dravid reveals difference between managing U-19, international team

Team India's newly appointed head coach Rahul Dravid has pointed out his strategy in managing the squad, saying that training an Under-19 team and a result-oriented international one is different; there has to be a balance in making a team for the future and winning games.