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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Aus lock in opening pair as T20 WC nears
Australia's Mitchell Marsh is confident of his partnership with Travis Head in the three-match series against South Africa. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE Australia have confirmed their first-choice T20I openers as preparations begin for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Mitchell Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, revealed on Friday that himself and swashbuckling opener and ICC No.2 ranked T20I batter Travis Head will remain the team's top two until the marquee ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year. Fresh off a 5-0 whitewash of West Indies in the T20I series last month, Australia will welcome back a few familiar faces – including Travis Head – for their upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting Sunday, 10 August. "It'll be myself and Heady [Travis Head] up the top for the foreseeable future," Marsh told reporters. "Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there." While Marsh and Head are yet to open together in T20Is, they boast an outstanding record as an ODI pairing, pitching in with 282 runs from just five innings at a superb 70.50 average. In total, Marsh and Head's record as a pair reads 504 runs from 14 innings at a 38.76-run average, with one century and three half-century stands. Marsh's shift to No.3 ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup was hailed widely, with the right-hand batter amassing 185 runs from five outings, culminating in a Player of the Final performance as Australia lifted the trophy for the first time. Marsh was also tasked with leading Australia at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 last year, where Australia were knocked out in the Super Eights, with the batter making 125 runs across seven outings. Now still at the helm, the 33-year-old has embraced the opening role after doing so in all five matches against the West Indies last month, albeit having a poor outing with only 81 runs coming across five games. Since David Warner's retirement following last year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, Australia have tried and tested multiple openers, including Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk. But the Marsh-Head combination now looks set in stone as the team builds towards the flagship Men's T20I tournament next year. Marsh also addressed the batting order of big-hitter Tim David, whose 37-ball century in the third T20I against West Indies – the fastest by an Australian – came after an early arrival at the crease. "We've spoken about it. We saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally," Marsh added. "His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins us." Australia T20I squad to face South Africa: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Fixtures: 10 August: First T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin; 12 August: Second T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin; 16 August: Third T20I, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns.
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Australia lock in opening pair as T20 World Cup nears
Mitchell Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, revealed on Friday that himself and swashbuckling opener and ICC No.2 ranked T20I batter Travis Head will remain the team's top two until the marquee ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year. Fresh off a 5-0 whitewash of West Indies in the T20I series last month, Australia will welcome back a few familiar faces – including Travis Head – for their upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting Sunday, 10 August. "It'll be myself and Heady [Travis Head] up the top for the foreseeable future," Marsh told reporters. "Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there." While Marsh and Head are yet to open together in T20Is, they boast an outstanding record as an ODI pairing, pitching in with 282 runs from just five innings at a superb 70.50 average. In total, Marsh and Head's record as a pair reads 504 runs from 14 innings at a 38.76-run average, with one century and three half-century stands. Mitch Marsh's teammates on why 'the Bison' is such a special player for Australia | T20WC 2022 Marsh's shift to No.3 ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup was hailed widely, with the right-hand batter amassing 185 runs from five outings, culminating in a Player of the Final performance as Australia lifted the trophy for the first time. Marsh was also tasked with leading Australia at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 last year, where Australia were knocked out in the Super Eights, with the batter making 125 runs across seven outings. Now still at the helm, the 33-year-old has embraced the opening role after doing so in all five matches against the West Indies last month, albeit having a poor outing with only 81 runs coming across five games. Since David Warner's retirement following last year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, Australia have tried and tested multiple openers, including Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk. But the Marsh-Head combination now looks set in stone as the team builds towards the flagship Men's T20I tournament next year. Marsh also addressed the batting order of big-hitter Tim David, whose 37-ball century in the third T20I against West Indies – the fastest by an Australian – came after an early arrival at the crease. "We've spoken about it. We saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally," Marsh added. "His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins us." Australia T20I squad to face South Africa: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Fixtures: 10 August: First T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin 12 August: Second T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin 16 August: Third T20I, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
Int'l Cricket Council
6 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Netherlands set to tour Bangladesh for three T20Is
Bangladesh are set to host the Netherlands for the first time in a bilateral series, with the two sides scheduled to play a three-match T20I series. The series will begin on August 30, with all three matches set to be played in Sylhet. The Netherlands will arrive in Bangladesh on August 26 and will have three training days before the series kicks off. The first T20I is scheduled for August 30, followed by the second and third matches on September 1 and 3, respectively - all to be played at the SICS in Sylhet. Vikramjit Singh goes big with the slog sweeps | BAN v NED | T20WC 2024 Vikramjit Singh slams three mighty hits against Bangladesh. The series will serve as crucial preparation for Bangladesh ahead of the Asia Cup, which begins on September 9. The Netherlands, meanwhile, have played in Bangladesh once before - during the 2014 T20 World Cup. Both sides have played five T20Is against each other, with Bangladesh winning four of them. Back in 2012, the Netherlands hosted Bangladesh for a two-match T20I series - their only bilateral encounter prior to the upcoming tour. Bangladesh fend off Netherlands to survive in tournament | Match Highlights | BAN v NED | T20WC 2024 Bangladesh beat the Netherlands to enhance their chances of a place in the second round of the T20 World Cup 2024. The last time both sides faced each other was in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, where Bangladesh secured a 25-run victory. Schedule : 1st T20I - August 30, Sylhet 2nd T20I - September 1, Sylhet 3rd T20I - September 3, Sylhet
Int'l Cricket Council
03-06-2025
- General
- Int'l Cricket Council
West Indies name T20I squads as big name misses out
The tour will begin with a three-match T20I series against England from June 6 to June 10, followed by another three-T20I series against Ireland from June 12 to June 15. The England series will mark Shai Hope's first assignment as the T20I skipper of the West Indies. Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder returns to the T20I setup after last featuring in February 2024, while explosive all-rounder Andre Russell has also been named for the England leg of the series, making a comeback after injury cut short his last appearance against England in Barbados. Nicholas Pooran has been rested for both series following an extended campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025. A hat-trick of sixes from Shai Hope | T20WC 2024 West Indies batter Shai Hope hits three sixes in a row against USA at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Test captain Roston Chase will feature in the England series before departing for the Test squad camp ahead of the upcoming Test series against Australia. He will be replaced for the Ireland leg by Jyd Goolie, a promising left-hander who earns his maiden call-up to the senior team after an impressive domestic season. Brandon King, who will serve as vice-captain against England, will miss the Ireland series due to personal commitments. Keacy Carty comes in as his replacement. Head Coach Daren Sammy and his assistants Floyd Reifer and Ravi Rampaul will leave the white-ball squad after the England series to prepare the Test team for the upcoming red-ball challenge against Australia that will mark the beginning of the next World Test Championship cycle for the two sides. Veteran coach Rayon Griffith will assume duties as interim head coach for the Ireland T20Is. Andre Russell gets his 50th T20I wicket | WI v PNG | T20WC 2024 Squad for T20Is v England Shai Hope (Captain), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd Squad for T20Is v Ireland Shai Hope (Captain), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jyd Goolie, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd T20I series schedule v England First T20I: Friday, June 6 – Chester-Le-Street, Durham Second T20I: Sunday, June 8 – Bristol Third T20I: Tuesday, June 10 – Southampton T20I series schedule v Ireland First T20I: Thursday, June 12 – Bready Second T20I: Saturday, June 14 – Bready Third T20I: Sunday, June 15 – Bready
India Gazette
02-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
SA's power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen announces retirement from international cricket
New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement. Klaasen posted on his Instagram, 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision, but also one that I have absolute peace with.' Klaasen, who played in 122 international matches for the Proteas, expressed gratitude towards his coaches during his cricketing journey. 'I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough,' he said. 'My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most, and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful.' 'To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career.' 'I will always be a big Proteas supporter and would like to thank everyone who supported me and my teammates during my career,' he added. Klaasen's iconic whip-pull off the spinners made him a dangerous prospect across the formats for South Africa. He was a member of the South Africa side that featured in the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. He scored 2141 runs with a highest score of 174 in his 60 ODIs at an average of 43.69. In the T20Is, he scored 1000 runs with a highest score of 81 and a strike rate of 141.84. While he smashed four centuries and 11 fifties in ODIs, Klaasen had five T20I half-centuries against his name. His power-hitting was on full display during a blistering career-best 174 against Australia at his home ground, SuperSport Park, in 2023 - the second highest score ever recorded by a number five. Klaasen had earlier retired from Tests in January 2024, having featured in four games in the longest format. (ANI)
