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Southee returns to IPL in new role

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Southee returns to IPL

Tim Southee last played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023. The former New Zealand pacer is returning to the world’s biggest franchise tournament after two seasons. Not as a player, but in a different role. Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Southee as the bowling coach for the 2026 IPL. The West Bengal franchise confirmed the matter in a statement today. Southee has replaced Bharat Arun. Arun was the bowling coach of Kolkata last season. He has signed up with Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the new season. Southee’s…

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Williamson bids farewell to T20Is

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Desk Report: New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. It is learned that he has taken this decision keeping in mind the needs of the team before next year’s T20 World Cup. Williamson is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand in this shortened version of cricket. He has scored 2575 runs in 93 matches. In these, he has scored 18 half-centuries at an average of 33.4. He captained New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup final. Williamson batted in that match, which Australia…

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