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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Derbyshire re-sign batter Jewell for 2026 season
Opening bat Caleb Jewell has signed a deal to return to Derbyshire for the 2026 Australian has made an impressive start to life at the County Ground after initially committing for this season last the club have moved quickly to retain the 28 year-old Tasmanian's services for is Derbyshire's second highest run scorer in County Championship Division Two with 821 at an average of 54.73, with three centuries, including a career-best 232 against Kent in May, and five was also an ever-present in the group stage of the T20 Blast, contributing 359 runs for the Falcons, a total exceeded by only Aneurin Donald and Wayne Madsen. Jewell said: "I've loved my time with Derbyshire so far and I'm really happy to have signed for next season already."Derbyshire's head of cricket Mickey Arthur added: "Caleb has performed brilliantly in the first half of the season, despite adapting to new conditions, and we were keen to get a deal done quickly."As well as his stellar performances, Caleb has also settled into our dressing room really well. He brings real grit and determination to our ranks, the exact qualities you want from an overseas signing."
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Derbyshire bowler Moore ruled out for entire season
Fast bowler Harry Moore will miss Derbyshire's entire season with the back injury that has already kept him out of the opening months of the East Midlands club had initially hoped the 18-year-old would miss only the first eight weeks of the season after suffering a stress fracture in his back during a pre-season match in late head of cricket Mickey Arthur now says delivering the "best possible care and recovery time" will be the "priority" after Moore suffered a setback in his efforts to return."Harry is a young player, he has time on his side, and we will work closely with him throughout his recovery, and hopefully we will see him back to his best next summer," Arthur told the club website., externalMoore has made a big early impression with the East Midlands side, having emerged from the club's academy to became Derbyshire's youngest debutant when he played against Worcestershire in the One-Day Cup in December last year, and after only three County Championship and 10 One-Day Cup appearances, he had made his debut for the England Lions when the second-string national side played in South went on to play for the England Under-19 side on their tour of South Africa earlier in the year, but then suffered the injury on his return to Derbyshire in a pre-season friendly against the South Asian Cricket Academy.
Express Tribune
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as red-ball head coach
Azhar Mahmood, 45, appeared in 164 international matches for Pakistan and was the bowling coach under Mickey Arthur. — AFP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach for the Men's cricket team. However, the former assistant coach will hold the position until the end of his current contract. Azhar Mahmood, a seasoned cricket professional, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Having served as the assistant head coach of the national team, he is well-versed in the team's strategies and operations. Azhar Mahmood appointed acting red-ball head coach Details here ⤵️ — PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) June 30, 2025 His experience extends beyond his coaching roles, with a distinguished career in international cricket and a successful stint in the English county circuit. Mahmood's red-ball credentials are highlighted by two County Championship titles, showcasing his leadership skills, tactical insight, and dedication to the sport. PCB is confident that his expertise will contribute significantly to the team's continued growth, performance, and discipline on the international stage.
Express Tribune
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Would always have Babar in team: Arthur
Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur once again jumped in support of batter Babar Azam. Photo: AFP Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has expressed strong support for star batter and former skipper Babar Azam, describing him as "absolute class" despite the player's ongoing exclusion from the national T20I squad. In a recent interview with a local sports platform, Mickey Arthur made his position clear, stating that he would always include Babar in his playing XI. "It's an interesting one. I would always have Babar Azam in the team," Arthur said. "I think he's a wonderful player. I'm not sure what's happened over the past couple of years, but the Babar I know is absolute class," he added. The 57-year-old, who coached Pakistan during one of its most successful white-ball eras, also praised Mohammad Rizwan's versatility and wicketkeeping skills. "If Rizwan is your best wicketkeeper, then he has a role to play," he said. "He can adapt his game to fit wherever the team needs him. It's about making the most of his abilities," he added. It is pertinent to mention that the right-handed batter, who led Pakistan in three ICC Men's T20 World Cups (2021, 2022, and 2024), last played a T20I match for Pakistan in December 2024. He was notably left out of the recent series against New Zealand in March as well. The 30-year-old faced a challenging period in the format, failing to score a half-century since his 75-run innings against Ireland in May 2024. Despite this, Babar's overall T20I record remains impressive, with 4,223 runs from 128 matches at an average of 39.83, including three centuries and 36 half-centuries. Earlier this year, the right-handed batter, alongside wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, was left out of the five-match T20I series in New Zealand. The selection committee defended this move as an effort to provide opportunities for younger talent. Since then, both Babar and Rizwan have not been included in T20I squads, including the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh starting May 28 in Lahore. In a further shake-up, Mohammad Rizwan was also stripped of the T20I captaincy after just two series, with Salman Ali Agha stepping in as the new captain. The upcoming series will also mark Pakistan's first international assignment under newly appointed white-ball head coach Mike Hesson. Originally, Bangladesh were scheduled to arrive in Pakistan in two groups on May 21 for a five-match T20I series, with the first game planned for May 25 in Faisalabad. However, due to logistical challenges and evolving security concerns, the series has been revised to three matches, all to be played in Lahore.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Arthur 'hellbent' on success with Derbyshire
Mickey Arthur says he is "hellbent" on delivering success at Derbyshire, but admits the County Championship job has proven harder than he first thought. The 57-year-old South African has been head of cricket since 2022 and overseen more wins in the first seven rounds of the Championship this season as he did across the past two campaigns. The East Midlands club finished bottom of Division Two with a solitary victory last term, while they failed to register a win with the red ball in 2023 after managing three for a mid-table finish in his first season at the County Ground. On Monday, all-rounder Luis Reece helped them secure their second win of the season with a comprehensive victory over Kent that kept them second in the table. They are still unbeaten, having drawn the other five games. For former Australia, South Africa and Pakistan coach Arthur, the strong start to the season came after a winter reflecting on the club's struggles of recent years. "I want to win. I'm not failing and I don't fail," Arthur told BBC East Midlands Today. "I have beat myself up a bit because you do constantly re-evaluate your style and where you are as a coach." Arthur signs one-year extension at Derbyshire Arthur becomes director of cricket at Superchargers Arthur says what Derbyshire have demanded of him as a coach has been "fantastic" after years spent in charge of national sides. Before moving to the County Ground, the last time he worked at club level outside of a T20 franchise was at Western Australia in 2011. "I've had to self-reflect and change my style a little bit because coaching internationally and coaching domestically has been a little bit different, which I didn't think it would be," he said. "I've had to change a lot of the ways I handle the squad and different situations. "In a nutshell it has taken a little bit longer, but it is a process of continually improving. And if you continue to self-improve - that's myself, the coaching staff and the players - you will ultimately achieve what you want to." Even while in charge of Derbyshire, Arthur has stayed in touch with the international game, juggling a short second stint with Pakistan in 2023. This season he is combining his role at Derbyshire with that of director of cricket at Hundred side Northern Superchargers. Arthur landed those other roles despite Derbyshire's struggles of recent years, which last season prompted the club's chief executive Ryan Duckett to come out and back the head coach. "I'm here until the club say to me, 'not any more'. That is how hellbent I am on achieving success," Arthur replied, when asked about what his plans for his future at Derbyshire are. "I've had the fortune and opportunity to coach a lot of teams, and a lot of good teams and this is one that I'm very passionate about and one that I'm absolutely adoring because it's like taking the underdog to the top."
