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Adair, Terry called up to Ireland squad
The uncapped pair of Mark Adair, a right-arm seamer, and Sean Terry, the top-order batsman, have earned call-ups to the Ireland squad to face Afghanistan in a five-match ODI series next month.
George Dockrell and Max Sorensen have been dropped while Boyd Rankin has Warwickshire commitments. Peter Chase, the seamer with one ODI cap, and allrounder Tyrone Kane have earned recalls.
Adair, 20, has played only one first-class match in which he took a solitary wicket alongside four T20 games in which he has two wickets. Terry, the son of former England batsman Paul Terry, is relatively more experienced, with 11 first-class matches under his belt, in which he has scored 440 runs at 29.33 including five half-centuries. In eight List A games, Terry has 161 runs at 32.20.
"Mark Adair has impressed me with his skills in the limited opportunities I have seen him, and the series is ideal to get him involved with our international programme," John Bracewell, Ireland's head coach, said.
Bracewell added that Terry's recent unbeaten double century against Scotland A boded well for him. "Naming 14 players - as opposed to 13 for the Sri Lanka series - gives us an opportunity to bring in batting cover and we believe that Sean Terry covers all the positions required," he said. "He showed his qualities with his recent unbeaten 251 against Scotland A. Tyrone Kane gives us allrounder cover in the squad as we look to increase our depth in this area with the retirement of John Mooney."
Explaining the omission of Rankin, Bracewell said that it had been known that this series would potentially clash with his county duties and they had come to an agreement with Warwickshire.
"When we re-signed Boyd back into the Ireland squad at the end of last year, the Afghanistan series was possible but unconfirmed. The likely series dates fell at a crucial time for Warwickshire, so we agreed he would not be available for the series if it was confirmed, but would be for all other major commitments in one of our busiest-ever years.
"On balance, we felt a partially-available Boyd was better than not at all. He'll be 32 next week and there is a lot of cricket coming up between now and the end of the summer. Both parties will continue to carefully monitor and manage his workload in his best interests and longevity in the game. Of course, succession planning is vital, so it's an ideal opportunity for us to look at other options - Peter Chase is the logical replacement for Boyd and is currently bowling very well."
Regarding left-arm spinner Dockrell, who has played 52 ODIs but did not appear in the two matches against Sri Lanka, Bracewell said that Ireland's spin stocks were reasonably healthy. "With Andy McBrine bowling so well at present and Paul Stirling an experienced back-up, we feel in the early stages of the series, an extra spinner is a luxury we don't need. We will of course look at our spin options as the series progresses, and if necessary, strengthen that area."
Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the first ODI on July 10. All five matches are scheduled to take place at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.
Ireland squad
Mark Adair, Sean Terry called up to Ireland squad | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo
The uncapped pair of Mark Adair, a right-arm seamer, and Sean Terry, the top-order batsman, have earned call-ups to the Ireland squad to face Afghanistan in a five-match ODI series next month.
George Dockrell and Max Sorensen have been dropped while Boyd Rankin has Warwickshire commitments. Peter Chase, the seamer with one ODI cap, and allrounder Tyrone Kane have earned recalls.
Adair, 20, has played only one first-class match in which he took a solitary wicket alongside four T20 games in which he has two wickets. Terry, the son of former England batsman Paul Terry, is relatively more experienced, with 11 first-class matches under his belt, in which he has scored 440 runs at 29.33 including five half-centuries. In eight List A games, Terry has 161 runs at 32.20.
"Mark Adair has impressed me with his skills in the limited opportunities I have seen him, and the series is ideal to get him involved with our international programme," John Bracewell, Ireland's head coach, said.
Bracewell added that Terry's recent unbeaten double century against Scotland A boded well for him. "Naming 14 players - as opposed to 13 for the Sri Lanka series - gives us an opportunity to bring in batting cover and we believe that Sean Terry covers all the positions required," he said. "He showed his qualities with his recent unbeaten 251 against Scotland A. Tyrone Kane gives us allrounder cover in the squad as we look to increase our depth in this area with the retirement of John Mooney."
Explaining the omission of Rankin, Bracewell said that it had been known that this series would potentially clash with his county duties and they had come to an agreement with Warwickshire.
"When we re-signed Boyd back into the Ireland squad at the end of last year, the Afghanistan series was possible but unconfirmed. The likely series dates fell at a crucial time for Warwickshire, so we agreed he would not be available for the series if it was confirmed, but would be for all other major commitments in one of our busiest-ever years.
"On balance, we felt a partially-available Boyd was better than not at all. He'll be 32 next week and there is a lot of cricket coming up between now and the end of the summer. Both parties will continue to carefully monitor and manage his workload in his best interests and longevity in the game. Of course, succession planning is vital, so it's an ideal opportunity for us to look at other options - Peter Chase is the logical replacement for Boyd and is currently bowling very well."
Regarding left-arm spinner Dockrell, who has played 52 ODIs but did not appear in the two matches against Sri Lanka, Bracewell said that Ireland's spin stocks were reasonably healthy. "With Andy McBrine bowling so well at present and Paul Stirling an experienced back-up, we feel in the early stages of the series, an extra spinner is a luxury we don't need. We will of course look at our spin options as the series progresses, and if necessary, strengthen that area."
Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the first ODI on July 10. All five matches are scheduled to take place at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.
Ireland squad
- William Porterfield (capt),
- Mark Adair,
- John Anderson,
- Peter Chase,
- Ed Joyce,
- Tyrone Kane,
- Tim Murtagh,
- Andy McBrine,
- Barry McCarthy,
- Kevin O'Brien,
- Stuart Poynter,
- Paul Stirling,
- Sean Terry,
- Gary Wilson.
Mark Adair, Sean Terry called up to Ireland squad | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo
Lalchand Rajput appointed head coach of Afghanistan
Lalchand Rajput, former Indian opening batsman, has been roped in by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to replace Inzamam-ul-Haq as the head coach of the national set-up on Saturday (June 25). Inzamam stepped down from the post in April this year.
"Mr. Rajput, who has coached the Indian Under-19 Cricket side as well as the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL, 54-year-old's experience is a key asset for Afghanistan Cricket," said Nasimullah Danish Chairman of Afghanistan Cricket Board.
"Mr. Rajput is technically and professionally strong coach in cricket, I am sure his presence with Afghan national cricket team will benefit the team; he will be joining team in Scotland, Ireland and Netherland tour, Danish added.
After retiring from the game, Rajput served as the Joint Honorary Secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association. He had a successful stint as the coach of the Under-19 Indian cricket team. Rajput also was the manager of the Indian set-up when they won the inaugural World T20 in South Africa in 2007. Recently, he applied for the post of India coach, but lost out to Anil Kumble.
According to reports, his name was suggested to the ACB by Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) president, Anurag Thakur.
Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif was also in the reckoning for the post, but lost out to Rajput in the final round.
According to reports, Mohammad Yousuf, former Pakistan middle-order batsman, Herschelle Gibbs, former South African opener and Corey Collymore, former West Indies pacer, were the other applicants.
Rajput is slated to join the side for their upcoming tours of Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands in July and August.
Lalchand Rajput appointed head coach of Afghanistan | Cricbuzz.com
Lalchand Rajput, former Indian opening batsman, has been roped in by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to replace Inzamam-ul-Haq as the head coach of the national set-up on Saturday (June 25). Inzamam stepped down from the post in April this year.
"Mr. Rajput, who has coached the Indian Under-19 Cricket side as well as the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL, 54-year-old's experience is a key asset for Afghanistan Cricket," said Nasimullah Danish Chairman of Afghanistan Cricket Board.
"Mr. Rajput is technically and professionally strong coach in cricket, I am sure his presence with Afghan national cricket team will benefit the team; he will be joining team in Scotland, Ireland and Netherland tour, Danish added.
After retiring from the game, Rajput served as the Joint Honorary Secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association. He had a successful stint as the coach of the Under-19 Indian cricket team. Rajput also was the manager of the Indian set-up when they won the inaugural World T20 in South Africa in 2007. Recently, he applied for the post of India coach, but lost out to Anil Kumble.
According to reports, his name was suggested to the ACB by Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) president, Anurag Thakur.
Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif was also in the reckoning for the post, but lost out to Rajput in the final round.
According to reports, Mohammad Yousuf, former Pakistan middle-order batsman, Herschelle Gibbs, former South African opener and Corey Collymore, former West Indies pacer, were the other applicants.
Rajput is slated to join the side for their upcoming tours of Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands in July and August.
Lalchand Rajput appointed head coach of Afghanistan | Cricbuzz.com
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Lalchand Rajput appointed Afghanistan cricket coach
Former India batsman Lalchand Rajput was today named head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team, replacing ex-Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq who resigned from the post in April. Recommended for the job by the BCCI, Rajput pipped Pakistan’s Mohammed Yusuf, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs and West Indies’ Corey Collymore. “Mr. Rajput has coached the Indian Under-19 Cricket side as well as the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL. His experience is a key asset for Afghanistan Cricket,” Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Danish Nasimullah said in a statement.
“Mr. Rajput is technically and professionally strong coach in cricket, I am sure his presence with Afghan national cricket team will benefit the team. He will be joining the team for the Scotland, Ireland and Netherland tour,” he added. Nasimullah said that another former India player Mohammed Kaif had also applied for the post. “We have received several applications from all over the world, Lalchand Rajput and also Mohammad Kaif were shortlisted for the final round of interview.
However Rajput was selected by the selection committee,” he said. According to reports, Rajput’s name was recommended by the BCCI and he is in line for a two-year contract, but that decision would be finalised after the upcoming tour of Europe. Born in Mumbai, 54-year-old Rajput played two Tests and four ODI matches between 1985 and 1987. After his retirement, Rajput served as joint secretary of Mumbai Cricket Association. He also took up coaching, which included successful stints with the India Under-19 and ‘A’ teams. Rajput was the manager of the Indian team which won the inaugural World T20 in 2007. He was the coach of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in 2008.
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Former India batsman Lalchand Rajput was today named head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team, replacing ex-Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq who resigned from the post in April. Recommended for the job by the BCCI, Rajput pipped Pakistan’s Mohammed Yusuf, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs and West Indies’ Corey Collymore. “Mr. Rajput has coached the Indian Under-19 Cricket side as well as the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL. His experience is a key asset for Afghanistan Cricket,” Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Danish Nasimullah said in a statement.
“Mr. Rajput is technically and professionally strong coach in cricket, I am sure his presence with Afghan national cricket team will benefit the team. He will be joining the team for the Scotland, Ireland and Netherland tour,” he added. Nasimullah said that another former India player Mohammed Kaif had also applied for the post. “We have received several applications from all over the world, Lalchand Rajput and also Mohammad Kaif were shortlisted for the final round of interview.
However Rajput was selected by the selection committee,” he said. According to reports, Rajput’s name was recommended by the BCCI and he is in line for a two-year contract, but that decision would be finalised after the upcoming tour of Europe. Born in Mumbai, 54-year-old Rajput played two Tests and four ODI matches between 1985 and 1987. After his retirement, Rajput served as joint secretary of Mumbai Cricket Association. He also took up coaching, which included successful stints with the India Under-19 and ‘A’ teams. Rajput was the manager of the Indian team which won the inaugural World T20 in 2007. He was the coach of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in 2008.
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RE: Lalchand Rajput appointed Afghanistan cricket coach
yes sir, he was there for icc t20 world cup 2007.
wewake said:
yes sir, he was there for icc t20 world cup 2007.
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Squads for Afghanistan tour of Scotland:
Wheal, Calum MacLeod, Con de Lange, Craig Wallace, Mark Watt, Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Richie Berrington, Safyaan Sharif, Ruaidhri Smith ..
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Reserve players: Nasir Jamal, Imran Janat, Afsar Zazai. ---
Scotland:
Wheal, Calum MacLeod, Con de Lange, Craig Wallace, Mark Watt, Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Richie Berrington, Safyaan Sharif, Ruaidhri Smith ..
Afghanistan:
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Reserve players: Nasir Jamal, Imran Janat, Afsar Zazai. ---
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