The defenders

Shpageeza Cricket League: Former England captain Adam Hollioake has been appointed as Kent men’s new head coach until at least the end of the 2027 season, the English county club announced here on Monday.

The 53-year-old Hollioake enjoyed a stellar playing career spanning 16 years, captaining Surrey to nine trophies, leading England in ODI cricket, and being named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2003.

After making 39 appearances for England, the former all-rounder retired from playing in 2007. After a spell as head coach of the Hong Kong national team at the 2000 ACC Trophy, he returned to coaching in 2017 as head coach of the Boost Defenders in Afghanistan’s Shpageeza Cricket League.