Atapattu will be Sri Lanka’s first local head coach in 15 years
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Interim Sri Lanka head coach Marvan Atapattu has been appointed to the position permanently after a six-week process.
“Nimal was an honest and hardworking team member who was always willing to do anything for the benefit of the team and the game of cricket in the country”
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Sri Lanka’s baggage master PD Nimal has died after being hit by a vehicle, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced.
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“This wonderful opportunity as NZC umpire coach enables me to continue to be part of this marvellous match-official community and work with the aspiring umpires throughout New Zealand”
Tony Hill has announced that he will be stepping down from the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) elite panel of umpires to take up the position of New Zealand Cricket’s (NZC) umpire coach in March.
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Samuels led the West Indies to victory at the World Twenty20 last October
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been named as the West Indies’ Overall and ODI player of the year for 2012 at a West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and West Indies Players Association award ceremony in Trinidad.
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Petersen is known for his ability to hold an innings together
South Africa opening batsman Alviro Petersen has replaced Graeme Smith for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England next month after the Proteas’ Test captain re-injured his ankle during his stint with Surrey, which will require surgery.
