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Australian middle-order batsman Peter Handscomb has signed with the English county team Leicestershire for the first two months of their upcoming campaign.  The 31-year-old Victorian batsman has scored 145 runs at an average of 29 during the recent Indian series. He will be standing in for Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who will not be available due to his commitment to the 16th edition of Indian Premier League with the Chennai Super Kings.  Handscomb is well-acquainted with English conditions, having previously played for several English county teams such as Durham, Gloucestershire, Middlesex, and Yorkshire.

The 56-year-old Australian, David Saker has been announced as England's fast bowling coach for the much-anticipated Ashes series. This won't be the first time Saker has worked with the England team, having been part of the coaching staff during the 2010-11 Ashes triumph Down Under. His wealth of experience and expertise will prove invaluable to the English fast bowlers as they prepare to take on the fierce Australian batting line-up on their home soil.  Saker's previous stint with the team saw him play a pivotal role in England's historic Ashes victory, and the team will be looking to him once again for guidance and direction. But that's not all - He has also been entrusted with the responsibility of leading England's fast bowling attack in the upcoming 50-over World Cup , which is set to take place in India later this year. The stakes are high as the team looks to defend its title, and Saker's proven track record will be crucial in helping the team achiev

Mark your calendars for March 31 as Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings to commence the IPL 2023!  The 16th edition of the cricketing extravaganza is set to be a tad distinct from its predecessors.  Cricket enthusiasts, the wait is finally over! IPL 2023 is all set to kick off on March 31, and we can't wait to witness some action-packed matches.  The first game of the season will see the defending champions, Gujarat Titans, locking horns with Chennai Super Kings at the magnificent Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. As always, ten top-notch teams will be battling it out in the world's biggest and most lucrative cricket league. However, the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has thrown in a few tweaks to the rules and format of IPL 2023, making it an even more exciting affair.  Folks, the BCCI has announced some significant changes for the IPL 2023 that are sure to make this season a thrilling one. The home and away system of matches has been restored, and t

You must be wondering? What are the reasons behind the absence of Pakistani cricketers in the Indian Premier League? What factors have contributed to the exclusion of Pakistani players from the Indian Premier League? Why have Pakistani cricketers not been participating in the Indian Premier League in recent years? Can you explain why there are no Pakistani players in the Indian Premier League? What has led to the non-inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the Indian Premier League? Well, there are actually several Pakistani cricketers who have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the past, such as Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, and Umar Gul. However, there has been a significant decline in the number of Pakistani players participating in the IPL since the inaugural season in 2008. One of the main reasons for this is the political tensions between India and Pakistan. There have been several instances of terrorist attacks and border disputes between the two countries over the years,