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Johan Botha resigns as Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach

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Johan Botha resigns as Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach, despite having a year to run on both his contracts, following a season where Queensland finished third in both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup. The resignation comes amidst a series of coaching changes in Australian cricket.

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Bangladesh Cricket

He needs to improve in ODI cricket: Miraz on Rishad Hossain – Bangladesh Captain’s Candid Assessment

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Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has offered a candid assessment of young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain's journey in the 50-over format, stating, "He needs to improve in ODI cricket: Miraz on Rishad Hossain." This comes as attention turns to Rishad's potential inclusion in the playing XI for the white-ball series against Australia, highlighting the distinct challenges of ODI cricket compared to the T20 arena where he has already made a significant impact.

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Mehidy confident of taking on Australia on green-tinged pitch: Bangladesh’s New Strategy

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The covers were barely off the main square at the Shere Bangla National Stadium before the sight of a green-tinged pitch set the stage for the first ODI between Bangladesh and Australia. In a significant declaration, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz expressed that the team is now moving beyond reliance on slow, spin-friendly tracks. Instead, they are prioritising sporting wickets to allow their batters to gain crucial confidence. This bold new approach sees Mehidy confident of taking on Australia on green-tinged pitch, marking a pivotal shift in Bangladesh's home strategy ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup.

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ECB move start times for India T20Is to maximise TV viewership

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ECB move start times for India T20Is to maximise TV viewership - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have made a strategic decision to move start times for India T20Is to maximise TV viewership, bringing forward the start times for England's floodlit T20Is against India next month.

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Dominant Debut: Manav Suthar six-for rolls Afghanistan over for 152

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Suthar six-for rolls Afghanistan over for 152 - Manav Suthar delivered a sensational performance, securing a magnificent six-for that rolls Afghanistan over for 152 on day three in New Chandigarh. His extended dream spell, following a promising debut, proved pivotal as India enforced the follow-on, leaving Afghanistan with a significant 412-run deficit.