KL Rahul, the flamboyant Indian batter, opens up about his journey from being perceived primarily as a Test player to becoming an indispensable part of India’s white-ball teams. Rahul attributes his transformation to his hard work and the opportunity to showcase his skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2016.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Australian pace bowler Jason Gillespie as head coach of the men’s Test team and ex-South African batter Gary Kirsten as head coach of the one-day side. Gillespie will coach the team during England’s Test tour of Pakistan later this year, while Kirsten will take charge of the white-ball sides during their tour of England in May. Both coaches have signed two-year deals, with former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood assisting them across all formats.
Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has praised late Australian spin great Shane Warne, highlighting their close friendship despite playing for different countries. Warne, who passed away in March 2022, was a family friend of Akram’s Australian wife. Akram revealed that Warne bought a property from his in-laws and lived nearby. Akram also spoke about Warne’s exceptional skills as a bowler, his passion for the game, and his success leading Rajasthan Royals to the inaugural Indian Premier League title.
Matthew Kuhnemann has signed with Tasmania in an attempt to regain his spot in the Australian Test team. The 27-year-old spinner played three Tests for Australia in India last year and is eager to earn more red-ball game time ahead of the team’s tour of Sri Lanka next summer.
