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‘Saud ko hi captain bana dete’ – Fans react as Rilee Rossouw replaces Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of Quetta Gladiators for PSL 2024

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Sarfaraz Ahmed is set to play in the PSL 2024 as a pure player. As per the advice of Quetta Gladiators’ coach, Shane Watson, Ahmed is set to play as a WK batter in the PSL 2024. The news was confirmed by the statement of Nadeem Omer, the owner of the franchise. Sarfaraz was the skipper of the franchise in all its previous seasons. 

Nadeem claimed that the former Pakistan skipper decided to take a break from captaincy. It was revealed that the decision on the new skipper would be taken after discussion among the coaches. “Sarfaraz wants to take a break from captaincy with new head coach Shane Watson set to decide who will lead the side after consulting with the team management,” said Nadeem. 

Nadeem then asked Kevin Pietersen to take up a role in the franchise. The former England cricketer was a part of Quetta in the past. Under the leadership of Sarfaraz, the Gladiators won the trophy once and became runner-ups twice. “The old family of Quetta Gladiators has started coming together again. Pietersen should also come with Quetta Gladiators in some role,” added Nadeem in his statement. 

Rilee Rossouw the new skipper, and Saud Shakeel his deputy

In the last four seasons of the PSL, Quetta did not have a great time. They could not qualify for the playoffs in the last four seasons. It seems like the management wants a fresh face as a leader. After the discussions with the management, Rilee Rossouw was chosen to lead Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 2024. Saud Shakeel is named the vice-captain of the side for the PSL 2024. 

The change in leadership has not gone well with some of the fans of the cricketer. Taking to X and other social media platforms, some fans have claimed that they were watching Quetta for the sake of Ahmed. The change in captaincy might result in a lack of support for the franchise. Sarfaraz is known for his captaincy. Under his leadership, Pakistan won the Champions Trophy 2017 when not many thought them to do so. 

Here’s how the fans reacted to the news –

 

 

 

 

 

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Ben Curran’s Zimbabwe Call-Up: A Historic Moment for the Curran Legacy

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Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.

The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.

Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.

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Australian Media Criticizes Rohit Sharma After Crushing Defeat to Australia

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Following India’s heavy loss to Australia in the first Test of the series, Australian media highlighted key concerns for the Indian team, including Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain. Pat Cummins and his team’s emphatic win by 209 runs sparked discussions about India’s bowling strategy and batting collapse.

Australian newspapers like The Age underscored Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling display as a stark reminder of his prowess in Test cricket. Starc’s fiery spell dismantled India’s top order, a performance seen as pivotal in Australia’s dominant victory. The media also pointed out the pressure mounting on Rohit Sharma for tactical shortcomings, including field placements and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

India’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s aggressive bowling, with only a few players resisting. Critics emphasized that the Indian team’s inability to adapt to the pink-ball conditions in Adelaide cost them dearly. The media also praised Australia for its disciplined approach, particularly the consistency of its pace attack, which Starc and Cummins led.

As the series progresses, this defeat puts India under immense pressure to bounce back, especially with the spotlight on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s resilience. Fans now await India’s response in the next Test.

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Chitwan Rhinos Secure Dominant 33-Run Victory Over Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

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Chitwan Rhinos delivered a commanding performance to hand Sudurpaschim Royals their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Chitwan set a competitive total of 164/5 in 20 overs, led by Hassan Eisakhil’s stellar 65 off 52 balls. Ravi Bopara added an explosive 36 off 18 balls, while Sudurpaschim’s bowlers Scott Kuggeleijn and Dipendra Singh Airee each picked up crucial wickets.

In response, Sudurpaschim struggled, bowled out for 131 in 18.2 overs. Despite Ishan Pandey’s resilient 35 and contributions from Saif Zaib and Brandon McMullen, Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack, featuring Kushal Malla and Amar Routela taking two wickets each, sealed the game. Chitwan now sits third on the table, while Sudurpaschim retains second due to net run rate.

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