Top Stories: Your Daily News Roundup – 18th of July 2019

Hello, we’re here with the daily news roundup for Thursday (July 18). Here’re some of the top news stories that subsequently grabbed eyeballs around the world.

Let’s have a look at what is taking place in the cricketing world:

Trevor Bayliss to Serve as a Chief Coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad:

World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss has been named as Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) head coach.

The Hyderabad-based franchise SRH had part ways with Tom Moody, who has had been associated with the franchise since 2013.

Bayliss had already led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL. The Australian-based Bayliss had also been the part of Sri Lanka as a chief coach apart from guiding Sydney Sixers to the BBL and Champions League title.

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The 56-year-old Bayliss had recently inspired England to lift their maiden title of the ODI showpiece.

Shane Watson Signs Deal with BPL Franchise Khulna Titans for 2019-20 Season:

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who might have already announced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL), had made up his mind to feature in the overseas T20 Leagues.

On Thursday (July 18), Khulna Titans had signed veteran all-rounder to inspire their team to lift the maiden title.

The 38-year-old Ipswich-born Watson will ply his trade with Titans for the seventh edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Watson will play under the captaincy of Mahmudullah Riyad. The T20 league may get underway in the first week of December, this year.

Trent Boult Speaks About World Cup Loss:

New Zealand paceman Trent Boult maintained it will be hard to digest loss for the next few years after coping a loss.

The left-arm speedster Boult had played an imperative role with the ball for Kiwis. He had claimed 17 wickets during the twelfth edition of the World Cup.

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In the final at Lord’s on Sunday (July 14), the Black Caps lost to England on a boundary count following a tie in a regular game apart from the Super Over.

Ian Chappell Suffering From Skin Cancer:

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell is undergoing treatment. Recently, he has been being diagnosed with skin cancer.

The cricketer-turned-commentator also revealed that the results of five-week radiation therapy treatment had been positive.

The 75-year-old veteran will also commentate during the impending Ashes edition. The traditional series will commence with the Edgbaston Test on August 1.