Brad Haddin

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori anticipates a tough contest against Punjab Kings, emphasizing the importance of Nitish Kumar Reddy's potential return for team balance. Punjab Kings' assistant coach Brad Haddin highlighted the need for early wickets against SRH's explosive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, as his team aims for peak performance towards the tournament's end.

In the past few years, since embracing the demands of captaincy, Iyer has not only shown how able a leader he can be, but also as a batter who has dominated seasons while balancing the dual roles of anchor and aggressor.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is likely to play against Chennai Super Kings after a wrist injury scare. Assistant coach Brad Haddin confirmed no fracture, with swelling reduction and movement recovery being key. Iyer has shown good form in practice. PBKS, with recent success at Chepauk, faces a CSK team under pressure after a batting slump.

Australia's Luke Ronchi will travel to the West Indies as a 'shadow' player for the injured Brad Haddin for the One-day series starting on June 24.

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has backed out-of-form wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to retain his place in the national team but said Matthew Wade is ready to replace him.

Brad Haddin is hoping for a shock return to the Australia team for the tour of India after undergoing a radical blood treatment of his elbow tendon injury.

The Australian national selectors on Wednesday rested stumper Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson for the next two One-day matches against the West Indies, replacing them with Tim Paine and Adam Voges.

Chennai Super Kings aim to reclaim their Chepauk fortress against a confident Punjab Kings after a disappointing season opener. CSK's top-order woes were evident in their loss to Rajasthan Royals, with youngsters needing time to develop. Punjab Kings, however, are buoyed by an opening win, with skipper Shreyas Iyer declared fit to play.

Cricket Australia wants the national selectors to convey their decision to public in a better way in the wake of confusion and debate surrounding the sacking of wicket-keeper Brad Haddin.

Punjab Kings retain most of their support staff after appointing Ricky Ponting as the new head coach for IPL 2025, with James Hopes set to join as fast bowling coach. Ponting is yet to finalize player retention before the October 31 deadline. The franchise is also likely to opt for a new captain at the auction.

Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin feels India can be an unforgiving place to play Test cricket and said trusting one's technique will be the key for wicketkeepers when they are put under pressure during the four-Test series beginning later this month.

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori has sorted out the recent glove controversy by making it clear in a text message to Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin that he did not intend to refer him as a cheat.

The Australian cricket team breathed a huge sigh of relief on Thursday when captain Ricky Ponting was cleared for the upcoming seven-match One-day series in India.

Brad Haddin feels Michael Clarke is lucky to have former skipper Ricky Ponting by his side and said he would develop into a great captain with time.

KL Rahul received a massive lifeline early on Day 4 at the Gabba when Steve Smith dropped a straightforward catch off Pat Cummins. Rahul, then on 33, capitalized on this reprieve, reaching his 17th Test fifty. Commentator Brad Haddin criticized Smith's lapse in concentration. Rahul played with assurance, judiciously leaving deliveries and defending solidly.

CA clarified that the team was wearing the sponsor's cap to maintain uniformity as Brad Haddin was not yet a Test player, a pre-requisite to get a baggy green.

Brad Haddin emphasises Virat Kohli's significant impact on Test cricket, highlighting his competitive spirit and passion during high-stakes matches against top teams like Australia. Haddin believes Kohli's absence will be deeply felt in the Test format, considering it his most influential arena. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership qualities and his strong rapport with coach Ricky Ponting.

All-rounder Shane Watson was on Monday recalled in Australia's 12-man squad for next week's first Test against South Africa.

Cricket Australia announced separate squads for the first two ODIs against Pak so that more national players could turn up for their domestic sides in Big Bash tournament final.