Moin Khan named Pakistan chief selector
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday appointed former captain Moin Khan as chief selector of the national team, replacing Iqbal Qasim, who resigned after the side’s dismal performance in the Champions Trophy. The 41-year-old Moin played 69 tests and 219 ODI as a wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan during a 14-year career. “I have accepted this as a challenge and I am glad that PCB and my own vision corresponds in terms of preparing a pool of talented cricketers who can mount an effective challenge in the 2015 World Cup,” said Moin, a member of the Pakistan squads that won the World Cup in 1992 and reached the final seven years later. Qasim had resigned from his post after Pakistan lost all three of their group matches at last month’s Champions Trophy.
Dhoni extends helping hand to ailing friend
Ranchi: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was extending all possible help to the inventor of his famous helicopter shot and one of his close childhood friend Santosh lal, who has been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and was airlifted to Delhi on Monday for treatment. “Former Ranji cricketer Santosh lal was taken to Delhi by air ambulance and admitted to a hospital there. Besides Dhoni, all his friends have come forward in helping him fight his disease. Dhoni is in touch and helping in making all necessary arrangements for the treatment,” said a close friend of Dhoni. lal, a Ranji player, has been identified with acute pancreatitis and was admitted in a unconscious state at a Ranchi hospital before being airlifted to the national capital.
JKCA announces Rs 2 lakh reward for Shubam
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association has announced a Rs 2 lakh cash award for Shubam Khajuria, only the second cricketer from the state to be picked for the India under-19 team. “Union Minister and JKCA President Dr Farooq Abdullah announced the reward in recognition of his outstanding performance at the national level and his subsequent selection in the India under-19 team ,” JKCA spokesperson Ranjeet Kalra said.
DDCA’s Jain appointed team manager
New Delhi: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) joint secretary Ravi Jain has been appointed manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, where it will play five ODIs between July 24 and August 3.