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Nottinghamshire pacer Zak Chappell has extended his contract at the county until the conclusion of 2022 season.  The 24-year-old, who joined the club in the winter of 2018, took 15 scalps in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy. “Last season was a big one for me – I feel like I found my rhythm and my confidence early on, and everything just snowballed from there,” the seamer  said . “I believe I’m a much better bowler for the work that Pete (Peter Moores) and Shiney (Kevin Shine) did with me over last winter, so I’m really excited to see how I can push forward again over this close-season. Chappell was named emerging professional of the season. BREAKING | Our leading #BobWillisTrophy wicket-taker, Zak Chappell, signs a contract extension. Full story ▶️ https://t.co/puGFKMESXm pic.twitter.com/e7Cwk9vu9o — Nottinghamshire CCC (@TrentBridge) November 24, 2020

India will begin their Australia tour with a three-match ODI series, commencing from November 27. India will play three ODIs, three T20Is and four Test matches. Fixtures: 1st ODI: November 27 at SCG Sydney (D/N) – 03:40 AM GMT / 9:10 AM IST 2nd ODI: November 29 at SCG, Sydney (D/N) – 03:40 AM GMT / 9:10 AM IST 3rd ODI: December 2 at Manuka Oval, Canberra (D/N) – 03:40 AM GMT / 9:10 AM IST 1st T20I: December 4 at Manuka Oval, Canberra (Night) – 08:10 AM GMT/ 1:40 PM IST 2nd T20I: December 6 at SCG, Sydney (Night) – 08:10 AM GMT/ 1:40 PM IST 3rd T20I: December 8 at SCG, Sydney (Night) – 08:10 AM GMT/ 1:40 PM IST 1st Test: December 17-21 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N) – 04:00 AM GMT/ 9:30 AM IST 2nd Test: December 26-30 at MCG, Melbourne – 11:30 PM GMT (Dec 25) /5:00 AM IST 3rd Test: January 7-11 at SCG, Sydney – 11:30 PM GMT (Jan 06) /5:00 AM IST 4th Test: January 15-19 at The Gabba, Brisbane – 12:00 AM GMT/ 5:30 AM IST Squads: India's T20I squad: Virat Kohli (c), Shikhar Dhawan, M

Hobart Hurricanes have announced the signing of Tim Paine for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season 10. The Australian Test skipper returns to BBL for the first time in three seasons. He was a member of the Canes inaugural squad back in 2011, and went on to lead the club from 2013 to 2017. "We are thrilled to be able to welcome Tim back to the Hurricanes this year," Cricket Tasmania's CEO, Dominic Baker said. 🚨SIGNING ALERT🚨 Australian Test Captain Tim Paine is the latest player to pull on the purple for BBL|10💜🥳 ICYMI @tdpaine36 's no stranger to the 'Canes - photographic evidence below 👇😂 READ MORE: https://t.co/g7EzSRYl9j #TasmaniasTeam #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/qIgNbIcI1i — Hobart Hurricanes BBL (@HurricanesBBL) November 15, 2020

The last few years have been ones to forget for South African cricket fans as the once-mighty Proteas have been reduced to a withered version of themselves after facing what seems like an eternal winter of frost. Indeed, controversy after controversy has plagued the proud cricketing nation and the on-field results have suffered because of it. 2019 in particular was a year to forget as the Proteas were knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages and also beaten by Sri Lanka at home in a two-match Test series. Now, that may not sound like the worst result in the world but you have to step back and analyse it over the course of history to understand just how catastrophic that defeat was.    Kusal Perera hit an incredible 💯 to lead Sri Lanka to a stunning one-wicket victory over South Africa in the first Test in Durban. Report & highlights 👉 https://t.co/ybEgvqilJ3 pic.twitter.com/uvd3i4IRiP — Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) February 16, 2019 South Africa, you see, had never

Here is a comprehensive list of IPL award winners. Most Valuable Player Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) 20 wickets, 175 dots, five catches and 10 sixes Orange Cap KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) Runs: 670, Average: 55.83, Strike-Rate 129.34, 58 fours, 23 sixes Purple Cap Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals) 30 wickets, Economy rate 8.34, Average: 18.26, Strike Rate: 13.13 Powerplayer of the season Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians) 25 wickets, in Powerplay: 16 Most Sixes Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians) 30 Super-striker of the season Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) Strike rate – 191.42 Game-changer of the season KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) 976 IPL Fantasy Points IPL 2020 Fairplay Award Mumbai Indians Emerging Player Award Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore) 15 matches, 473 runs, 5 half-centuries

Brisbane Heat have re-signed wicket-keeper batsman Jimmy Peirson for a further two years ahead of the 10th edition of Big Bash League. The 28-year-old has played 60 matches for the Heat since joining the franchise back in 2014-15. The Heat has also secured the 25-year-old batsman Sam Heazlett and right-arm seamer Mark Steketee on new deals. Brisbane Heat to begin their campaign against the Melbourne Stars on December 11 followed by a clash with the Sydney Thunder on December 14. SIGNING NEWS | Haz, Stek and Jimmy re-sign for multiple years! 🔒 👉 https://t.co/cKIx77SMkz #BringTheHeat #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/vVkMoLPZLG — Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) November 10, 2020

England batsman Sam Billings has joined the Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season. The 29-year-old becomes the Thunder's third overseas signing in this season’s Big Bash League joining the compatriot Alex Hales and Adam Milne. He will be available after Christmas following England’s tour to South Africa . The 10the edition of BBL gets underway on December 10. SIGNING NEWS! Welcome @sambillings to the #ThunderNation 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 https://t.co/O3rrM3YP2S — Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) November 5, 2020

Find out when your favourite team is in action in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League . The dates for the first 21 matches have been confirmed, with details for the remaining 35 matches still to announce. The BBL|10 gets underway on December 10 and conclude on February 6. REVISED SCHEDULE - Big Bash League 2020-21 Thursday, 10 December 2020 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 7:15pm at Bellerive Oval Friday, 11 December 2020 Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, 7:15pm at Manuka Oval Saturday, 12 December 2020 Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 4:05pm at Manuka Oval Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, 7:15pm at Bellerive Oval Sunday, 13 December 2020 Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2:15pm at Bellerive Oval Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 7:15pm at Bellerive Oval Monday, 14 December 2020 Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, 7:15pm at Manuka Oval Tuesday, 15 December 2020 Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 7:15pm at University of Tasmania Stadium Wednesday, 16 Decem

Ben Stokes has been included in England's T20 squad for the tour of South Africa. England will play three Twenty20 and three One-Day International. The first T20 gets underway on 27 November behind closed doors. Eoin Morgan will lead the team in both formats. Eng vs South Africa T20 and ODI Schedule: 27 November - 1st T20, Newlands, Cape Town (16:00 GMT) 29 November - 2nd T20, Boland Park, Paarl (12:30 GMT) 1 December - 3rd T20, Newlands, Cape Town (16:00 GMT) 4 December - 1st ODI, Newlands, Cape Town (11:00 GMT) 6 December - 2nd ODI, Boland Park, Paarl (08:00 GMT) 9 December - 3rd ODI, Newlands, Cape Town (11:00 GMT) England T20 Squad: Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood. England ODI Squad: Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran, Lewis Gregory, Liam Livingstone, A

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced his retirement from T20 cricket after the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Kings XI Punjab in their last league match of IPL 2020.  The 39-year-old was a bit on and off feature of the MS Dhoni-led CSK squad in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Aussie star has played 11 games in the ongoing IPL season and scored 299 runs with an average of 29.90.