1st ODI: Pakistan elect to bat against Australia in series opener
Pakistan handed maiden one-day caps to 29-year-old opening batsman Shan Masood and seamer Mohammad Abbas. Shan has played 15 Tests for Pakistan.
Pakistan handed maiden one-day caps to 29-year-old opening batsman Shan Masood and seamer Mohammad Abbas. Shan has played 15 Tests for Pakistan.
With the return of Smith and Warner, Finch is wary of how their presence would be received in England.
Each franchise can draft a total of five overseas recruits but the standard cap of four per XI applies.
While the national selectors are still looking to fill the No.4 slot in the batting line-up, another place up for grabs is the fourth pace bowler's slot.
Arthur is not perturbed about Australia, who are oozing with confidence on the back of a resounding 3-2 ODI series win against India.
He was among 17 members of the Bangladesh team touring New Zealand who were driven up to a Christchurch mosque as the shooting began.
While Chennai is a three-time champion, the Bengaluru is probably the biggest underachiever despite boasting of some of the best names in its squad.
Gambhir joins a list comprising Imran Khan, Arjuna Ranatunga and Mohammad Azharuddin.
Boosted by last season’s performance where they defeated RCB in both their matches, CSK will be looking to get their campaign underway with a winning start.
Rajasthan Royals have all the ammunition to take their consistency to another level this IPL season.