Fired Zoom President Tomb 'Without Reason'

Greg Tomb, president of video conferencing platform Zoom, has been fired 'abruptly without reason'. According to the company's regulatory filing, the decision was made to terminate the contract with Tombe 'without cause'.  

Prior to Zoom, Tomb served as a Google executive. He took over as president of Zoom in June last year.

Tomb has shown success in raising Zoom's capital since taking over. However, he was expelled after 10 months of joining. But Zoom isn't looking to replace Tomb right now.

Eric Yuan, the current CEO, founded the platform in 2011.

After its inception, the company did not make much of a splash in the tech world. But during the corona, the income of the apps swelled.

Hayden appointed Pakistan's mentor for 2022 T20 World Cup

 

Hayden will join the side in Brisbane on October 15, after the team arrives from Christchurch following a T20I tri-series involving Bangladesh and New Zealand © Getty

Matthew Hayden, the former Australian batter, has rejoined the Pakistan men's team as mentor for the upcoming World T20, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Friday. The 50-year had previously served as the batting consultant of the team in last year's T20 World Cup where Pakistan reached the semifinals.

Speaking of his appointment, PCB CEO Ramiz Raja said, "I welcome Matthew Hayden back in Pakistan colours. He is a proven performer with his credentials acknowledged and recognised world-over. He brings with him wealth of knowledge about Australia conditions and I am confident his involvement will significantly benefit our extremely talented cricketers for the World Cup and future tours Down Under.

"I would like to offer my gratitude to Bank AlFalah who have once again partnered with us on this appointment and hope they will remain connected with the PCB."

Hayden added, "I am extremely excited to be reuniting with the Pakistan team as their mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia and can't wait to join the culture again and feel the spirit of One Nation One Passion.

"I have seen how Pakistan have been performing in the ACC T20 Asia Cup and Sunday's win over India was brilliant. I think this Pakistan side has got what it takes to excel in Australia and the conditions will really suit them, both from a batting and bowling perspective. This team has all of its bases covered and I am sure it will light up the World Cup as it did in the UAE last year.

"I feel privileged to be given an opportunity to pass on all my experience and knowledge about all conditions in Australia and can't wait to be back in the Pakistan dressing room."

Hayden will join the side in Brisbane on October 15, after the team arrives from Christchurch following a T20I tri-series involving Bangladesh and hosts New Zealand. Pakistan will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against India on October 23 in Melbourne. They will then face two teams from the qualifiers in Perth before heading to Sydney for a contest against South Africa followed by their last group match against Bangladesh in Adelaide.

England-South Africa Test and all cricket set to resume from Saturday

 

All cricket in England is set to resume from Saturday, September 10 © Getty

All cricket in England is set to resume from Saturday, September 10 after the games were stopped on Friday due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This includes the resumption of the third Test between England and South Africa, which had its first day washed out due to rain after the toss. The first T20I between England Women and India Women is also set to take place in Bristol on Saturday.

Saturday will be Day 3 of the third and final Test, which effectively makes it three-day encounter. England had won the toss and opted to field before rain ruined the entire first day.

"We have been in discussions with Cricket South Africa but they have to fly home on Tuesday to spend a few days at home before heading to India and Australia. Tomorrow (Saturday) is therefore confirmed as Day three of a five-day Test Match," confirmed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

"CSA is in full support of the ECB's decision to go ahead with the third Test match between England and South Africa following the UK's day of mourning. After consultation with the Proteas' team management and given the schedule ahead, it was clear that it would not be in the players' interests to extend the Test and reduce the few days the players have with their families before another long tour," said Pholetsi Moseki, CSA's CEO.

The ECB has said that the there will be a minute's silence observed before each match, and that all players and coaches will be wearing black armbands.

The decision follows recommendations from the government that had given the guidance for national mourning.

"There's no formal obligation for organisations or national governing bodies (NGBs) to postpone or cancel sporting fixtures or events, at either elite or grassroots level, between now and the State Funeral. Instead, it's up to the discretion of individual organisations and sports to consider how they should proceed during the mourning period," said the advisory.

Caribbean Premier League 2022 Weekly Wrap - Top run-scorers, Wicket-takers and Leaderboard - 6th September

 

Here is the Caribbean Premier League 2022 Weekly Wrap comprising the Top run-scorers, Wicket-takers and Leaderboard as of 6th September.

Barbados Royals are placed at the 2nd spot in the Men's Caribbean Premier League 2022 points table with wins from their 2 matches of the league. The team has 4 points.

Kyle Mayers is the top run-scorer for Barbados Royals with 109 runs at a strike rate of 157. He has struck 5 sixes and 12 fours. Rahkeem Cornwall has also made 71 runs at a strike rate of 169.

Kyle Mayers has been the best bowler for Barbados Royals and has picked up 4 wickets while bowling at an average of 1.00 and an economy rate of 2.00.

St Lucia Kings are placed at the 6th spot in the Men's Caribbean Premier League 2022 points table with losses from their 2 matches of the league.

Faf du Plessis is the top run-scorer for St Lucia Kings with 47 runs at a strike rate of 235. He has struck 4 sixes and 2 fours. Roshon Primus has also made 38 runs at a strike rate of 131.

Alzarri Joseph has been the best bowler for St Lucia Kings and has picked up 6 wickets while bowling at an average of 8 and an economy rate of 6.00.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots are placed at the 4th spot in the Men's Caribbean Premier League 2022 points table with 2 losses from their 4 matches of the league. The team has 2 points.

Andre Fletcher is the top run-scorer for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots with 112 runs at a strike rate of 125. He has struck 2 sixes and 13 fours. Sherfane Rutherford has also made 42 runs at a strike rate of 144.

Dwayne Bravo has been the best bowler for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and has picked up 3 wickets while bowling at an average of 26 and an economy rate of 9.88.

Trinbago Knight Riders are placed at the 3rd spot in the Men's Caribbean Premier League 2022 points table with a win from their 2 matches of the league. The team has 3 points.

Tion Webster is the top run-scorer for Trinbago Knight Riders with 58 runs at a strike rate of 128. He has struck 3 sixes and 6 fours. Tim Seifert has also made 34 runs at a strike rate of 87.

Akeal Hosein has been the best bowler for Trinbago Knight Riders and has picked up 4 wickets while bowling at an average of 3 and an economy rate of 3.25.

Jamaica Tallawahs are placed at the top spot in the Men's Caribbean Premier League 2022 points table with wins from their 2 matches of the league. The team has 4 points.

Brandon King is the top run-scorer for Jamaica Tallawahs with 121 runs at a strike rate of 147. He has struck 7 sixes and 12 fours. Rovman Powell has also made 74 runs at a strike rate of 139.

Mohammad Amir has been the best bowler for Jamaica Tallawahs and has picked up 4 wickets while bowling at an average of 11 and an economy rate of 5.63.

Guyana Amazon Warriors are placed at the 5th spot in the Men's Caribbean Premier League 2022 points table with one loss from their 2 matches of the league. The team has one point.

Shimron Hetmyer is the top run-scorer for Guyana Amazon Warriors with 39 runs at a strike rate of 86. He has struck one six and 2 fours. Romario Shepherd has also made 36 runs at a strike rate of 211.

Gudakesh Motie has been the best bowler for Guyana Amazon Warriors and has picked up 2 wickets while bowling at an average of 5 and an economy rate of 2.50.

Squads

Barbados Royals: Quinton De Kock, Jason Holder, David Miller, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Obed Mccoy, Kyle Mayers, Azam Khan, Hayden Walsh, Oshane Thomas, Rahkeem Cornwall, Devon Thomas, Joshua Bishop, Justin Greaves, Corbin Bosch, Nyeem Young, Teddy Bishop, Ramon Simmonds

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Colin Ingram, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope, Paul Stirling, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Gudakesh Motie, Veerasammy Permaul, Ronsford Beaton, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair

Jamaica Tallawahs: Rovman Powell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Kennar Lewis, Mohammad Amir, Shamarh Brooks, Migael Pretorius, Chris Green, Raymon Reifer, Jamie Merchant, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Nicholson Gordon, Kirk Mckenzie, Joshua James

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Dwayne Bravo, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sherfane Rutherford, Dwaine Pretorius, Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Dewald Brevis, Izharul Haq Naveed, Johsua Da Silva, Jon Russ Jaggesar, Keacy Carty, Kelvin Pittman, Jaden Carmichael, Qasim Akram

St Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis, Tim David, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles, Kesrick Williams, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Scott Kuggeleijn, Mark Deyal, Jeavor Royal, Matthew Forde, Leroy Lugg, Preston Mcsween, Larry Edwards, Ackeem Auguste, Rivaldo Clarke

Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Colin Munro, Akeal Hosein, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Seifert, Seekkuge Prasanna, Jayden Seales, Ali Khan, Tion Webster, Khary Pierre, Anderson Phillip, Terrance Hinds, Leonardo Julien, Shaaron Lewis, Ravi Rampaul

Women's Asia Cup 2022: Squads as they are announced

 

Pakistan have recalled opening batter Sidra Amin © Getty

The 2022 Women's Asia Cup will be held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. As reported by Cricbuzz, the seven-team tournament will be held from October 1 to 16.

Hosts Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and the UAE are the participating nations.

Here are the squads as they are announced:

Pakistan

Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tuba Hasan.

Reserve players: Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Umme Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

Opening batter Sidra Amin and wicket-keeper Sidra Nawaz have been recalled into the Pakistan squad. The selectors have also named uncapped bowling all-rounder Sadaf Shamas in the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday (September 7).

"I want to congratulate the 15 players selected for the all-important Asia Cup next month. These players have been selected after observing their performances in the recent practice matches in Lahore," said Asmavia Iqbal, the national chief selector for the women's team.

Speaking about the inclusions of Amin and Nawaz, Iqbal noted that the recent form and duration of the upcoming tournaments were taken into consideration. "Sidra Amin has been in good form of-late. She did well in the practice matches and became only the second Pakistan women batter to score two ODI centuries recently. Her presence at the top of the order will instill stability," she said.

"We have also selected an additional keeper in Sidra Nawaz because of the long duration of the tournament. On these tracks, we need a specialist wicketkeeper as a backup for Muneeba Ali, in case she becomes unavailable," she further added.

Both Amin and Nawaz weren't part of the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. Anam Amin, Gul Feroza and Iram Javed have all been left out from the squad that took part in the tri-series involving hosts Ireland and Australia in July-August.

Shedding a light on the uncapped all-rounder Sadaf Shamas, Iqbal mentioned that "she did extraordinarily well in the recent practice matches and we feel this was the right time to elevate her to the national side. I am sure she will prove to be a good addition to the national side. Her ability to bat in the middle order and bowl medium fast makes her a good fit in the side and promises to provide balance to the playing XI whenever she gets her chance."

Players will undergo a 10-day camp at Lahore Country Club, Muridke from 18 to 27 September before flying out to Bangladesh on 28 September.