Comilla Victorians defeated Dhaka Dynamites by 17 runs to lift the Bangladesh Premier League title for the second time in tournament's history.
Tamim Iqbal, who was playing his first BPL final, remained unbeaten on 141 off 61 balls with the help of 10 fours and 11 maximums.
Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz returned figures of 3/28 to take Comilla Victorians over the line.
A game of thrills today! Congrats to every single player n mgmt of @ComillaV fearless knock by @TamimOfficial28 match winning bowling by @WahabViki and a super lit tournament organized by @BCBtigers, will come back next year IA. Now off to my very own #HBLPSL #KhelDeewanoKa ???? pic.twitter.com/fZ6IQXVVAX
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 8, 2019
Opening batsman Rohit Sharma became the highest run-scorer in T20 international history. He achieved this feat against New Zealand in the second T20I in Auckland.
His innings of 50 took his tally to 2,288 runs, surpassing New Zealand opener Martin Guptill on 2,272.
ICYMI: India's opening batsman and stand-in captain Rohit Sharma became the highest run-scorer in T20 international history ????
— Cricingif (@_cricingif) February 8, 2019
His innings of 50 took his tally to 2288 runs, surpassing @BLACKCAPS opener @Martyguptill on 2272 ?? https://t.co/32XEsNSeDV #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/Nns4zezFoI
Details: Rohit Sharma becomes highest run-scorer in T20I history
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will be Justin Langer's assistant at the World Cup in England and Wales this year.
Australia's regular batting coach Graeme Hick will focus on preparations for the following Ashes Test series in England.
BREAKING: Ponting appointed assistant coach for World Cup.
— Peter Lalor (@plalor) February 8, 2019
I’ve been banging on about this needing to happen for a while. Good move. pic.twitter.com/TTi43lVpLY
Details: Ponting recruited as Australia's assistant coach for World Cup 2019
West Indies opening batsman Johnson Charles has replaced compatriot Nicholas Pooran at Multan Sultans for fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League after the latter was included in West Indies’ ODI squad to face England.
Charles joins Multan as a Silver category player. The 30-year-old also featured in Windies' 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup winning campaigns.
#KeeperSaeen ki keeping hai kamal, stadium main machnay walay hain inki batting ke bhi dhamal! #JanoobKiPehchaan@RealJCharles pic.twitter.com/KX8pB6uAWL
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) February 7, 2019
Details: Johnson Charles to join Multan Sultans as Nicholas Pooran's replacement
Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 78 runs and successfully defended their Ranji Trophy title. Veteran opening batsman Wasim Jaffer won his tenth crown and became the first player in the history of Ranji Trophy to accumulate 1000-plus runs in two seasons.
Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 78 runs and successfully defended their #RanjiTrophy title ??
— Cricingif (@_cricingif) February 7, 2019
Wasim Jaffer won his TENTH crown and became the first player in the history of Ranji Trophy to accumulate 1000-plus runs in two seasons ??#RanjiTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/wWne2BWUn5
Pakistan defeated South Africa by 27 runs in the third T20I in Centurion to avoid the series whitewash.
South Africa won the T20I series 2-1. They had previously won the Test series comprehensively 3-0, while the ODI series was tightly contested with the hosts delivering a 3-2 series win.
Shahbash team Pakistan :) ????@76Shadabkhan ????
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) February 6, 2019
Details: Shadab, Amir deliver consolation win for Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani confirmed that Sarfraz Ahmed will lead Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales this summer.
A journey that began in the ICC U19 World Cup 2006 has continued to prosper over the last decade all the very best for the @cricketworldcup 2019 @SarfarazA_54
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) February 5, 2019
Read full story: https://t.co/fquuKhrJMd pic.twitter.com/tcItObxby7
Sarfraz was handed a four-match suspension by the International Cricket Council following his racist comments directed towards South Africa all-rounder Andile Phelukwayo.
Great decision by @TheRealPCB to appoint Sarfaraz Ahmed captain for World Cup. Sarfaraz has proved himself as a leader and should get total support from everyone. This is an ideal opportunity for him to make a memorable contribution. Go well Saifi! ??????
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 5, 2019
Details: Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at ICC World Cup, confirms Ehsan Mani
Two-time Pakistan Super League champions Islamabad United have opted for veteran fast bowler Mohammad Sami as their captain for the fourth edition of the competition, which starts on February 14.
Mohammad Sami has been part of the franchise from the very start and has 37 scalps in 27 matches to his name.
Mohammad Sami is @IsbUnited’s new captain, he desrves it more than anyone else for the loyalty & hardwork he has put in for us + his T20 captaincy record is pretty good. @76Shadabkhan is the vice-captain & is one for the future. Congratulations to both. #UnitedWeWin
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) February 4, 2019
Leg-spinner Shadab Khan was announced as vice-captain of the current champions.
Proud to be announced as captain of @IsbUnited. Thank you @AliNaqvi808, coaches and management for this opportunity. #UnitedWeWin pic.twitter.com/CMmzA55N9b
— Muhammad Sami (@Bullet_Sami) February 5, 2019
Details: Mohammad Sami to succeed Misbah-ul-Haq as Islamabad United skipper
West Indies skipper Jason Holder has been suspended for the third and final Test against England after his team was found guilty of slow over-rate in Antigua last week.
Jason Holder suspended for the third Test due to slow over-rate. Once again cricket gets out the blunderbuss, takes aim at its own foot and pulls the trigger...
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) February 3, 2019
Holder had previously been found guilty of a minor over-rate offence during the Barbados Test against Sri Lanka last year.
Details: Jason Holder suspended for final Test due to slow over-rate
West Indies have recalled stalwart batsman Chris Gayle and hard-hitting opening batsman Evin Lewis for the first two ODIs against England.
@windiescricket have brought back Chris Gayle but not @Russell12A for the England ODI Series. Are they kidding? He is playing his best cricket now!
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) February 8, 2019
39-year-old Gayle last played for West Indies during their home series against Bangladesh in July last year.
Details: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis return for England ODIs
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been omitted from Afghanistan's 14-man Test squad against Ireland. The other significant omission was opener Mohammad Shahzad, who was not considered in their T20I squad. He was included to play the ODIs and the one-off Test match.
The two teams will lock horns in all three formats from February 21.
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