DTVHINDIDavid Malan’s exclusive interview with CricTracker from Zim Afro T10; Gave this statement on many things ranging from retirement
Former England cricket team batsman David Malan had announced his retirement from international cricket on 28 August this year. Dawid Malan of England hits out. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Dawid Malan Exclusive Interview with CricTracker: Former England cricket team batsman David Malan had announced his retirement from international cricket on 28 August this year. David Malan has played in many franchises of the country and has proved his mettle. After retirement, he is playing in the Zim Afro T10 League. Zim Afro T is a T10 cricket league in Zimbabwe, featuring teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nigeria. The league is owned by Tee Ten Sports Management and was launched in 2023 in collaboration with Zimbabwe Cricket. The inaugural edition of the tournament was played in July 2023. In an exclusive interview with CricTracker, Dawid Malan has expressed his opinion on some things- Question: You have performed brilliantly in the Jim Afro T10 and now the next step for Cape Town Samp Army is to reach the playoffs. Tell us about the league stage of this tournament and how was it for you? A: Yes, it’s been awesome. First of all, this is my first time playing in Zimbabwe and it was great. It has also been fantastic to be part of the Cape Town Samp Army. We were watched very well and played some very good cricket. It is natural for players to fluctuate in performance in the T10 format. But, we have also played some very good matches. After today’s match, if the results go in our favor then we can come second, and we can get two chances. Overall, it has been a very fun and good tournament. Question: What are your thoughts regarding the T10 format? This is the fastest and shortest format, so how was your experience? Answer: Yes, it’s a lot of fun. In this format you can just go out and play bigger shots and experiment more. The best thing is that it has the impact player rule, so I don’t have to field. So, this is my favorite format, where I can just bat and avoid fielding. Question: Jim Afro There are also many young Zimbabwean players in the T10. What do you think about his talent, and what is the conversation with him? Answer: Yes, I am very impressed by his talent. You usually see Zimbabwe’s domestic players only in international matches, but here some young players are getting a chance to play on the big stage. It is great for him that he is sharing the dressing room with the players who played the World Cup finals. I had breakfast with David Willey this morning and discussed bowling. That’s what you want from these tournaments, for players to interact and learn from each other. Question: England’s performance in the last ODI World Cup was not good, but individually you did well. Tell us about that experience. Answer: Yes, personally it was great that I scored runs and contributed to some wins. It’s everyone’s dream to score a century…
Zim Afro T10 2024: Names of coaches announced for the 6-team tournament, Moin Khan and Chaminda Vaas associated with these teams
The second season of the Zim Afro T10 will begin on September 21, 2024. Zim Afro T10 2024 (Image Credit- Twitter X) The second season of Zim Afro T10 (Zim Afro T10 2024) is starting from 21 September with the first match to be held at Harare Sports Club. At the same time, the player draft for the upcoming season of the tournament is going to be held on 8 September. Also, let us tell you that this time a total of six teams will be seen playing against each other for the title. So now the names of the coaches of these 6 teams have been announced. New York Strikers Lagoza (New York Strikers Lagos) New York Strikers Lagos, the new team that has replaced defending champions Durban Qalandars, will have former Sri Lanka cricket team veteran all-rounder Chaminda Vaas as head coach. Vaas has previously worked with teams like Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Ireland. Durban Wolves (Durban Wolves) While the Durban Wolves franchise has appointed former wicketkeeper batsman of the 1992 World Cup winning Pakistan cricket team Moin Khan as the head coach of the team. It is worth noting that Moin has coached Pakistan from 2014-16. Apart from being the team selector, he also coaches Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Bulawayo Braves Jaguars (Bulawayo Braves Jaguars) Apart from this, Bulawayo Braves Jaguars have handed over the responsibility of the team’s head coach to former English player Owais Shah. Shah, who played around 230 matches in his T20 cricket career, also works in the same role for Dabulla Vikings in the Lanka Premier League. Cape Town Samp Army (Cape Town Samp Army) Apart from this, former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been appointed as the head coach by Cape Town Sam Army for the upcoming season. Let us tell you that Foster has worked as an assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL from 2020-22. Apart from this, he has also coached teams like Peshawar Zalmi, Khulna Tigers and Glamorgan. Joburg Bangla Tigers (Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers) If we talk about last season’s runner-up Joburg Bangla Tigers, then 55-year-old Julian Wood has been appointed as the head coach of the team. He has played the role of batting consultant with Punjab Kings in IPL and head coach for Hampshire in county cricket. Harare Bolts (Harare Bolts) Harare Bolts, which was named Harare Hurricanes last season, has appointed Sri Lanka’s Pubudu Dassanayake as head coach. He has previously worked for teams like USA, Canada and Nepal.
Player draft for the second season of Zim Afro T10 2024 on September 8, David Warner will play for this team
6 teams are participating in the tournament Zim Afro T10 2024 (Image Credit- Twitter X) The second season of Zimbabwe’s Zim Afro T10 (Zim Afro T10 2024) is starting from 21 September in Harare. At the same time, the player draft for the upcoming season of the tournament is going to be held on 8 September. In this player draft, teams will be seen choosing icons and global star players. Also, let us tell you that this time a total of six teams will be seen playing against each other for the title. A team can have a maximum of 15 players, in which teams will have to include at least 6 local players in their team. Apart from this, the tournament is going to be broadcast on the official YouTube channel of Jim Afro T10. If we talk about some big players in the tournament, then former Australian opener David Warner will be seen playing for Bulawayo Braves Jaguars. Along with Warner, Carlos Braithwaite, who was the hero of the Caribbean team in the 2016 T20 World Cup victory, will be seen. Apart from this, England’s David Malan, who recently retired from international cricket, will be seen playing for Cape Town Sam Army. Direct signing for the upcoming season of Zim Afro T10 (Zim Afro T10 2024) Harare Bolts (Harare Bolts): Dasun Shanaka, James Neesham, George Munsey, Rishad Hussain, Shehan Jayasuriya, Kennar Lewis. Bulawayo Braves Jaguars (Bulawayo Braves Jaguars): David Warner, Carlos Brathwaite, Nick Hobson, Corbey Harft. Durban Wolves (Durban Wolves): Colin Munro, Mark Chapman, Will Smeed, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Yasir Shah. Cape Town Samp Army (Cape Town Samp Army): Haider Ali, David Willey, David Malan, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmed, Adam Rossington, Shahnawaz Dahani. New York Strikers logos (New York Strikers Lagos): Blessing Muzarabani, Thisara Perera, Asif Ali, Najibullah Zadran, Binura Fernando, Akhilesh Bogudam, Oshane Thomas. Joburg Bangla Tigers (Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers): Chris Lynn, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Hazratullah Zazai, Adam Milne, Luke Wood and Karin Janat.
