Tim Paine has resigned as captain before the ashes series

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Tim Paine has resigned as captain before the ashes series, sends private messages to colleague

Paine announced his resignation from the captaincy at a press conference in Hobart on Friday afternoon, following revelations of a ‘sexting’ incident involving a former Cricket Tasmania employee in 2017.

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Tim Paine has left the captaincy of the Australian Test team. Paine has taken this step before the start of the Ashes series against England. Pan announced his resignation from office in Hobart today. In 2018, he was appointed the 46th Australian Test captain, replacing Steve Smith. According to media reports, Tim Paine is being investigated by Cricket Australias governing body for sending lewd text messages and an inappropriate photo to a female colleague in 2017.

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Tim Paine’s full statement:

“Today I am announcing my decision to stand down as captain of the Australian men’s cricket team. It’s a difficult decision, but the right one for me, my family and cricket.

Emotionally speaking at the press conference, Tim Paine said, "There is a case from almost four years ago as the background of my decision. I was involved in a text exchange with a then colleague. At the time, the exchange was the subject of a thorough CA Integrity Unit investigation, which I fully and openly participated in. That investigation and a Cricket Tasmania HR investigation at the same time found that there had been no breach of Cricket Australias code of conduct. Although I was acquitted, I deeply regretted the incident at the time, and still do today. I talked to my wife and family at that time. I am very grateful for their forgiveness and support. We thought that this incident is now behind and I can focus completely on the team, as I have done for the last three or four years.

However, I recently learned that this private text exchange is going to be public. Considering my actions in 2017 do not meet the standards of an Australian cricket captain or the wider community. I am deeply sorry for the hurt and pain caused to my wife, my family and the other side. I am sorry for any damage this has caused to the reputation of our sport. And I believe it is the right decision for me as captain with immediate effect. I dont want it to become an unwanted disruption for the team ahead of a big Ashes series

Next captain

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell minced no words and thrown his weight behind fast bowler Pat Cummins to be considered as the next person to replace Tim Paine as Australia’s Test captain. Chappell believes even if a new investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal revealed that the bowlers might have known about the plot, Cummins should get the preference over batting maestro Steve Smith for Australian captaincy after incumbent Paine retires.

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Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy ICC announces eight new tournaments

By Kaif - 2021-11-16 18:44:20 

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Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy ICC announces eight new tournaments

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced eight new men’s white-ball cricket tournaments to be played from 2024 to 2031. These tournaments will be played in 12 different host nations

ICC announces

the International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the hosts of major mens tournaments in white-ball cricket for the 2024-2031 cycle. 11 Full Members and three Associate Members have been selected to host two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups, four ICC Men’s T20 World Cups and two ICC Men’s Champions Trophy events.

Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy

PCB Chairman said It’s a matter of great pride and delight that Pakistan will be hosting ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This great news will surely excite millions of Pakistani fans, expats, and world fans to see great teams and players in action and will allow the world to sample our hospitality.

Pakistan, who are trying to get back to normalcy when it comes to hosting bilateral cricket, have been awarded the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Host nations for ICC mens tournament from 2024 to 2031

• 2024 T20 World Cup - USA and West Indies in June
• 2025 Champions Trophy - Pakistan in February
• 2026 T20 World Cup - India and Sri Lanka in February
• 2027 World Cup - South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October/November
• 2028 T20 World Cup - Australia and New Zealand - October
• 2029 Champions Trophy - India - October
• 2030 T20 World Cup - England, Ireland and Scotland - June
• 2031 World Cup - India and Bangladesh - October/November

 

 

Australia announced Venues for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022

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Australia announces to hold ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022 in seven cities

Next years Twenty20 World Cup will be held across seven venues in Australia, officials confirmed Tuesday, with Sri Lanka and the West Indies forced to play for a place in the Super 12

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022

The 2022 Mens ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be the eighth ICC Mens T20 World Cup tournament, scheduled to be played in October and November 2022 in Australia. Originally, the tournament was to be held in 2020, however, in July 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament had been postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, the ICC also confirmed that Australia would host the rearranged tournament in 2022,

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021

Hosts Australia will be defending champions after hammering New Zealand by eight wickets in Dubai on the 2021 World cup, with both of this years finalists automatically qualifying for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 stage along with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan, and South Africa who are the eight highest-ranked teams.

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Seven host cities in Australia

The event which is scheduled to take place between 16 October and 13 November next year will see a total of 45 matches hosted across seven cities.

• Adelaide
• Brisbane
• Geelong
• Hobart
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Sydney

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Final will be hosted under lights at the MCG on 13 November 2022. The semi-finals will be hosted at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Adelaide Oval on 9 and 10 November, respectively.

Two-time champions West Indies will participate in Round 1

Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies will play in Round 1. The four remaining spots at Australia 2022 will be filled via the ongoing qualification pathway, culminating in two global qualifying tournaments one to take place in Oman in February and the other in Zimbabwe in June/July.

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T20 WC, Australia became T20 WC champion for the first time,

T20 WC, Australia became T20 WC champion for the first time,New Zealands dream broken

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win the T20 World Cup 2021 title. In the final match played in Dubai on Sunday, the Kangaroo team reached the target with seven balls remaining.

T20 World Cup 2021:

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win the T20 World Cup 2021 title. In the final match played in Dubai on Sunday, the Kangaroo team reached the target with seven balls remaining. Where with this defeat, New Zealands dream of winning the World Cup title for the first time was shattered. At the same time, the Australian team finally achieved the distinction of becoming a champion in this format.

New Zealand got early wickets

Chasing the target, Australia had a poor start and lost the first wicket early. On the third ball of the third over, captain Aaron Finch was caught by Trent Boult by Daryl Mitchell. Finch could only score five runs in seven balls.

David Warner And Mitchell Marsh

After the dismissal of Finch, David Warner and Man of the Match Mitchell Marsh started counter-attacking. Both the players put up a quick partnership of 92 runs in 59 balls. During this, Warner completed his half-century in 34 balls with the help of 4 fours and a six. On the second ball of the 13th over, Warner was bowled by Trent Boult on the best ball and raised some hopes of New Zealand. Warner played an innings of 53 runs in 38 balls.

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New Zealand scored 172/4

New Zealand scored 172 for 4 in the final of the T20 World Cup against Australia. The Kiwis achieved this score on the basis of captain Kane Williamsons innings of 85 runs in 48 balls.

The New Zealand team, sent to bat first, looked struggling to score runs in the first 10 overs. Martin Guptill scored 28 runs in 35 balls. After this Williamson changed the map of the innings by scoring 85 runs in 48 balls with the help of 10 fours and three sixes. New Zealand made 115 runs in the last 10 overs and laid the foundation to make the final match exciting.

Williamsons record in the final

Williamson became the captain to score the highest score in the T20 World Cup final, beating Sri Lankas Kumar Sangakkara.

He eased the pressure by scoring 19 runs to Mitchell Starc in the 11th over. Josh Hazlewood also dropped his catch in the same over.

Starc scored 60 runs in 4 overs

Mitchell Starc proved to be very expensive, giving 60 runs in four overs. While Starcs second over was bad, the third over was even worse, in which New Zealands batsmen took 24 runs with four fours and a six.

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New Zealands innings was named after Captain Williamson, who proved why he is considered one of the great batsmen of modern cricket. Playing with restraint in every format with technical prowess is his specialty and most importantly, he is always in form when needed.

 

NZ vs AUS Match Preview, T20 World Cup 2021 Final Match Prediction

NZ vs AUS Match Preview, T20 World Cup 2021 Final Match Prediction,Know which players can get a chance in the playing XI of both

AUS vs NZ, T20 World Cup Final Preview: The T20 World Cup 2021 title match will be played in Dubai on Sunday. Know all the important things related to this match.

Match Preview, NZ vs AUS Match Prediction

Australia cricket team will be looking to lift their maiden T20 World Cup trophy by winning the final against Tasmanian rivals New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday with a spirited performance by their players. Considering the manner in which both Australia and New Zealand won their semi-final matches, another dramatic match can be expected in Ring of Fire.

Australia-New Zealand looking for first trophy

Australia and New Zealand will be eyeing to win the T20 World Cup trophy for the first time. Australia has won the ODI World Cup title five times but the team is yet to win the T20 World Cup trophy. The Kangaroo team played the final of the tournament in the year 2010 but lost to England. At the same time, New Zealand will play the final of the T20 World Cup for the first time. Earlier, the last match of the World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand was in 2015 in the 50-over format, in which the Kangaroos won. Australia has not won any ICC tournament since then.

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New Zealands bowling performance has been excellent

New Zealand have been the best bowling team in the group stage, showing their scintillating bowling performance against the strong contenders ahead of the tournament in the semi-finals.

The experienced pace duo of Tim Southee and Trent Boult are expected to keep Australia openers Aaron Finch and David Warner under control in the powerplay. Adam Milne has also done a good job as the third pacer while leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been impressive in the middle overs.

Warners shoulders will be responsible for a good start

In the last two innings, Warner has shown that form is temporary and class is permanent. And there is every hope that he will show his bat in the final. On the other hand, better performances will be expected from Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith, who have not been able to make a big impact in the tournament so far.Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade scored a thumping win against Pakistan in the chase, making Australia look all set for a better result.

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NZ vs AUS Probable Playing XI

New Zealand probable 11 :

Kane Williamson (c), Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway/Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi.

Australia probable 11:

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

AUS vs NZ Pitch Report

So far 12 matches have been played in the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai, in which bowlers and sometimes batsmen have dominated. Here once again there is a possibility of getting help to the bowlers as well as the batsmen. The average first innings score in T20 Internationals at the Dubai Stadium is 141 while the second innings average score is 123. Australia played the semi-final against Pakistan at the same ground. Batting first, Pakistan had made 176, in which Australia had achieved the target in 19 overs. Let us tell you that after winning the toss, the bowling team has got the upper hand. The team batting first has won only once in Dubai.

Dubai weather Forecast Today

The weather will be hot in Dubai on Sunday and some relief is expected in the evening. When the players of Australia and New Zealand take to the ground to play the match in the evening, the temperature is likely to be around 27 degrees Celsius. Players may have to face the challenge of humidity. The humidity during the match can be around 55 percent. At the same time, the wind can move at a speed of 8 kilometers per hour. There is a 2 percent chance of rain. The dew factor can play an important role in the final. In such a situation, the team winning the toss can opt to bowl first.

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PAK vs AUS Match Preview, 2nd Semi-Final Prediction T20 World Cup 2021

PAK vs AUS Match Preview, 2nd Semi-Final Match Prediction T20 World Cup 2021,Know which players can get a chance in the playing XI of both

Pakistan vs Australia Semi-Final Playing 11, Dream11 Team Prediction Today Match, T20 World Cup 2021 Live Updates: Pakistan and Australia will meet in the semi-finals on Thursday. Know the movement related to this match

Match Preview, PAK vs AUS Match Prediction

The second semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2021 will be played between Pakistan and Australia today. The clash between the two teams will start at 7.30 pm at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both the teams have made it to the league stage after a stellar performance. Pakistan topped Group-2 while Australia is second in Group-1. Pakistan hoisted the winning flag in all their five matches of the sup-12 round. On the other hand, Australia won four matches and lost one .

Pakistan started their campaign in the tournament with a historic win against India. The Pakistan team led by Babar Azam defeated New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland. Pakistan won the T20 World Cup title in the year 2009 and now the team will be looking to enter the final for the second time. At the same time, Australia defeated South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies in the Super-12 round and lost against England. The Kangaroo team was the runner-up in the year 2019 and will come with full strength to enter the title match for the second time.

Pakistan Australia have strong bowling attack

Pakistans bowling attack has also impressed a lot. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf have troubled the opposition batsmen but Hasan Ali has not been able to perform as expected. Babar expects Hassan to do better against Australia. Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez and Shadab Khan will be captain Babars main weapons in the spin department against Australia. Against spin, Australia has faced trouble on several occasions. On the other hand, 2010 runners-up Australia are showing their top game at the right time and would like to win the title here and win the ICC tournament they have not won so far.

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Australia have strong bowling attack

Apart from an eight-wicket loss against England, the Finch-led side have dominated all their other matches, registering victories and beating South Africa to reach the semi-finals. Australia have a very strong fast bowling attack comprising Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins while leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who is the second most successful bowler of the current tournament, has done well in the middle overs. All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have led the team to successes with the ball and will also have the option of playing left-arm spinner, Ashton Agar.

PAK vs AUS Probable Playing XI

Pakistan:

Babar Azam (Captain), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shoaib Malik.

Australia:

Aaron Finch (captain), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

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PAK vs AUS Pitch Report

The toss has been discussed a lot during the T20 World Cup. After winning the toss, the bowling team has got the upper hand so far. The team batting first has been able to win only once in Dubai. The average score at this ground has been 122. However, apart from the bowlers, there is also a possibility of getting help to the batsmen at the Dubai International Stadium. In fact, the pitch used for the semi-finals of Pakistan and Australia has given good assist to the batsmen in the last three matches. Dew can also be a factor here. Dubai has more dew than Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, making defending the target even more challenging.

Dubai weather Forecast Today

The weather will be hot in Dubai on Thursday. However, when the players of Pakistan and Australia take to the field in the evening, some relief is expected. Where the temperature during the day will be 31 degree Celsius, then the temperature during the match is likely to be around 27 degree Celsius. The players will not have to bear much of the humidity, which is expected to be around 43 per cent. The wind can blow at a speed of about 11 km per hour. The weather will be clear and there is absolutely no chance of rain. It is worth noting that Pakistan has won both their matches played in Dubai in the current tournament, while Australia played three matches, winning two and losing one.

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Jason Roy ruled out of the T20 World Cup; Vince added to squad

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England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup with a calf tear. Roy sustained the injury in the teams final Super 12 encounter against South Africa in Sharjah. He will now be replaced in the squad by James Vince, who was a travelling reserve in the England contingent.

Roy featured in each of Englands five fixtures in the tournament, scoring 123 runs -- behind only Jos Buttler -- including a highest of 61 against Bangladesh.

The 31-year-old had made a bright start in the chase against South Africa before he was called through for a single by Buttler. Roy pulled up almost immediately and dropped to the ground after completing the run. He retired hurt subsequently and had to be helped off the field by Tom Curran, the substitute.

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"Im gutted to be ruled out of the World Cup," Roy said. "It is a bitter pill to swallow. I will be staying on to support the boys and hopefully, we can go all the way and lift that trophy. It has been an unbelievable journey so far and we have to continue expressing ourselves and concentrating on us.

"The rehab has already started and even though Ive torn my calf, Im going to give myself the best chance of being ready for the T20 tour of the Caribbean at the start of next year."

England, wholl play New Zealand in the first semifinal at Abu Dhabi, can now bring Vince into the XI as a direct replacement. However, they are likelier to bring in Sam Billings into the middle-order and promote one of Jonny Bairstow or Dawid Malan to open with Buttler.