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Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.

The updated policy mirrors last year's decision by the International Cricket Council, which banned anyone who has gone through male puberty from taking part in women's international games.

Transgender participation has become a hot-button issue as different sports try to balance inclusivity with ensuring fair competition.

International governing bodies in a number of other sports including cycling, swimming and athletics have also effectively banned transgender competitors.

The ECB said it had consulted "relevant science and medical evidence" and considered "fairness, safety and inclusion".

However, it confirmed tier three of the new domestic system, which is set to launch next year, plus recreational cricket, will welcome individuals in the gender with which they identify.

That comes with the caveat of an already-established "disparity policy", which covers anyone with an appreciable strength, stamina and/or physique advantage that could cause a safety or fairness issue.

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A statement from the ECB, which will roll out the new policy in time for the 2025 domestic season, said: "The ECB recognises that transgender participation is a complex area, with many strongly held views, and it is impossible to balance all the considerations.

"We want everyone to feel included and welcome in our sport, and believe the position reached strikes an appropriate balance by ensuring fairness in the elite game while ensuring inclusivity at a recreational level, with specific safeguards in place to manage disparities and ensure safety."

The ECB's existing policy had dictated that anyone identifying as female could compete in professional club and England pathway teams, so long as they had written clearance.

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Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.

Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday. The updated policy mirrors last year's decision by the International Cricket Council, which banned anyone who has gone through male puberty from taking part in women's international games. Transgender participation has become a hot-button issue as different sports try to balance inclusivity with ensuring fair competition. International governing bodies in a number of other sports including cycling, swimming and athletics have also effectively banned transgender competitors. The ECB said it had consulted "relevant science and medical evidence" and considered "fairness, safety and inclusion". However, it confirmed tier three of the new domestic system, which is set to launch next year, plus recreational cricket, will welcome individuals in the gender with which they identify. That comes with the caveat of an already-established "disparity policy", which covers anyone with an appreciable strength, stamina and/or physique advantage that could cause a safety or fairness issue. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour A statement from the ECB, which will roll out the new policy in time for the 2025 domestic season, said: "The ECB recognises that transgender participation is a complex area, with many strongly held views, and it is impossible to balance all the considerations. "We want everyone to feel included and welcome in our sport, and believe the position reached strikes an appropriate balance by ensuring fairness in the elite game while ensuring inclusivity at a recreational level, with specific safeguards in place to manage disparities and ensure safety." The ECB's existing policy had dictated that anyone identifying as female could compete in professional club and England pathway teams, so long as they had written clearance. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

ECB bans transgender women from women's professional cricket

Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday.

Sri Lanka chased down their 163-run target with 12 balls to spare as a sell-out home crowd in Dambulla erupted.

"Happy to get the team over the line," said Mendis who hit five fours and three sixes.

"Not the easiest pitch to bat on, but these are conditions that we are used to playing."

The tourists had a chance to dismiss Mendis when he was on 44, but Roston Chase could not hold on to a tough return catch.

Mendis and fellow opener Pathum Nissanka put on 60 runs in just 5.2 overs.

Nissanka, in sublime form, contributed 39 from 22 deliveries, including seven fours and a six, before a low delivery from Gudakesh Motie ended his stay.

Mendis continued his composed knock, driving the spinners effortlessly through the covers and pulling the seamers with authority.

He was joined by Kusal Perera, whose unbeaten 55 off 36 balls showcased his resilience as he battled cramps to reach his 15th T20I half-century.

Together, Mendis and Perera stitched an unbroken 106-run partnership, steering Sri Lanka to a landmark victory over the higher-ranked tourists.

The West Indies opted to bat and rallied from a shaky start that left them 68-5 with a 54-run stand off 26 balls between skipper Rovman Powell and Motie.

Motie blasted Dunith Wellalage for three consecutive sixes and a four in the 15th over, but departed&nbsp;when Mendis stumped him off Wanindu Hasaranga.

Sri Lanka leaned heavily on their spin arsenal with Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga claiming two wickets each.

"I thought we had enough runs on the board," Powell said.

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"Sri Lankan spinners completely outplayed us. We knew spin was going to play a key role and Sri Lanka were far better."

The West Indies won the series opener by five wickets, and Sri Lanka bounced back with a commanding 73-run victory in the second game.

This series win crowns a strong three months for Sri Lanka under new head coach Sanath Jayasuriya.

The team broke a 27-year drought by winning an ODI series against India in July then won a Test in England for the first time in a decade.

Earlier this month they swept a two-Test series at home against New Zealand -- their first series win over the Kiwis in 15 years.

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Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday.

Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday. Sri Lanka chased down their 163-run target with 12 balls to spare as a sell-out home crowd in Dambulla erupted. "Happy to get the team over the line," said Mendis who hit five fours and three sixes. "Not the easiest pitch to bat on, but these are conditions that we are used to playing." The tourists had a chance to dismiss Mendis when he was on 44, but Roston Chase could not hold on to a tough return catch. Mendis and fellow opener Pathum Nissanka put on 60 runs in just 5.2 overs. Nissanka, in sublime form, contributed 39 from 22 deliveries, including seven fours and a six, before a low delivery from Gudakesh Motie ended his stay. Mendis continued his composed knock, driving the spinners effortlessly through the covers and pulling the seamers with authority. He was joined by Kusal Perera, whose unbeaten 55 off 36 balls showcased his resilience as he battled cramps to reach his 15th T20I half-century. Together, Mendis and Perera stitched an unbroken 106-run partnership, steering Sri Lanka to a landmark victory over the higher-ranked tourists. The West Indies opted to bat and rallied from a shaky start that left them 68-5 with a 54-run stand off 26 balls between skipper Rovman Powell and Motie. Motie blasted Dunith Wellalage for three consecutive sixes and a four in the 15th over, but departed when Mendis stumped him off Wanindu Hasaranga. Sri Lanka leaned heavily on their spin arsenal with Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga claiming two wickets each. "I thought we had enough runs on the board," Powell said. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour "Sri Lankan spinners completely outplayed us. We knew spin was going to play a key role and Sri Lanka were far better." The West Indies won the series opener by five wickets, and Sri Lanka bounced back with a commanding 73-run victory in the second game. This series win crowns a strong three months for Sri Lanka under new head coach Sanath Jayasuriya. The team broke a 27-year drought by winning an ODI series against India in July then won a Test in England for the first time in a decade. Earlier this month they swept a two-Test series at home against New Zealand -- their first series win over the Kiwis in 15 years. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SL vs WI, 3rd T20I: Kusal Mendis help Sri Lanka clinch series win over West Indies

A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch steered South Africa into the Women's T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday.&nbsp;

Set 135 to win, South Africa reached their target with 16 balls to spare, with Bosch, who struck eight fours and a six in her&nbsp;48-ball innings, sharing a match-winning partnership of 96 with skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42).

In Sunday's final, which will be the first not to feature either Australia or England, the South Africans will face either the West Indies or New Zealand, who meet in the second semi-final on Friday.

Australia, who have won six of the previous eight editions, had been the odds-on favourites to win a seventh title in the United Arab Emirates.

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However, they had no answer to the South Africans, for whom the victory marked a measure of revenge for defeat by Australia in last year's final in Cape Town.

Put into bat, Australia struggled from the start with the normally fluent Beth Mooney top-scoring with a grafting 44 that included just two fours.&nbsp;

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A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch steered South Africa into the Women's T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday.

A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch steered South Africa into the Women's T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday. Set 135 to win, South Africa reached their target with 16 balls to spare, with Bosch, who struck eight fours and a six in her 48-ball innings, sharing a match-winning partnership of 96 with skipper Laura Wolvaardt (42). In Sunday's final, which will be the first not to feature either Australia or England, the South Africans will face either the West Indies or New Zealand, who meet in the second semi-final on Friday. Australia, who have won six of the previous eight editions, had been the odds-on favourites to win a seventh title in the United Arab Emirates. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour However, they had no answer to the South Africans, for whom the victory marked a measure of revenge for defeat by Australia in last year's final in Cape Town. Put into bat, Australia struggled from the start with the normally fluent Beth Mooney top-scoring with a grafting 44 that included just two fours. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Women's T20 World Cup: Anneke Bosch steers South Africa to final as defending champions exit in semis

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly trimmed the men’s selection committee as the skippers and head coaches of the side will no longer serve in that capacity. According to a report on Thursday (Oct 17), PCB has trimmed the committee to five members and plans to not extend it beyond. This comes after former umpire Aleem Dar was added to the committee along with four other members.

<h2>No more captains, coaches in selection committee</h2>

According to a report from Cricbuzz, the committee will no longer comprise the above-mentioned capacities, with the new panel already in praise for team selection during the ongoing Test match against England. The development comes less than a week after PCB decided to overhaul the selection committee. As things stand, Aleem Dar, Aaqib Javed, and Azhar Ali are part of the selection process, with veterans like Asad Shafiq, Hasan Cheema, and various other PCB officials also joining them.

The move also comes at a point when Pakistan no longer has a white-ball captain after Babar Azam decided to resign from his post for the second time in less than 12 months. Azam was also dropped from the Pakistan team from the Playing XI against England in the Test in Multan with a recommendation from the panel. This trimming also included Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, despite them being integral members of the white-ball set-up.

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<h2>Pakistan have England on the mat in Multan</h2>

England need 261 runs more to win the second Test match in Multan with eight wickets in hand and result is possible on Friday with the Bazball approach of the visitors. Ben Stokes’ side leads the series 1-0 having beaten Pakistan at the same venue last week while records tumbled left, right and centre. If Pakistan manage to get the better of England in the second Test they will draw the series at 1-1 with one more match to go.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly trimmed the men’s selection committee as the skippers and head coaches of the side will no longer serve in that capacity.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly trimmed the men’s selection committee as the skippers and head coaches of the side will no longer serve in that capacity. According to a report on Thursday (Oct 17), PCB has trimmed the committee to five members and plans to not extend it beyond. This comes after former umpire Aleem Dar was added to the committee along with four other members. No more captains, coaches in selection committee According to a report from Cricbuzz, the committee will no longer comprise the above-mentioned capacities, with the new panel already in praise for team selection during the ongoing Test match against England. The development comes less than a week after PCB decided to overhaul the selection committee. As things stand, Aleem Dar, Aaqib Javed, and Azhar Ali are part of the selection process, with veterans like Asad Shafiq, Hasan Cheema, and various other PCB officials also joining them. The move also comes at a point when Pakistan no longer has a white-ball captain after Babar Azam decided to resign from his post for the second time in less than 12 months. Azam was also dropped from the Pakistan team from the Playing XI against England in the Test in Multan with a recommendation from the panel. This trimming also included Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, despite them being integral members of the white-ball set-up. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour Pakistan have England on the mat in Multan England need 261 runs more to win the second Test match in Multan with eight wickets in hand and result is possible on Friday with the Bazball approach of the visitors. Ben Stokes’ side leads the series 1-0 having beaten Pakistan at the same venue last week while records tumbled left, right and centre. If Pakistan manage to get the better of England in the second Test they will draw the series at 1-1 with one more match to go.

PCB drops captains, head coaches from selection committee in latest overhaul: Report

Retiring ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan told local media on Thursday that he was not returning to Bangladesh because of "a security issue", potentially missing what he says will be his final match for his country.

Asif Mahmud, who heads the sports ministry, said he had advised the cricket board to discourage Shakib from returning because of public anger.

Besides being a cricket star, Shakib is an ex-lawmaker in the Sheikh Hasina government ousted by a revolution led by students in August.

The 37-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket last month but said that he wanted to play one last Test series at home.

He was named in the Bangladesh squad to face South Africa, with the first of two Tests starting October 21, and had been expected to fly back to Dhaka on Thursday.

Shakib is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled&nbsp; to India in August.

He is among dozens from Hasina's party facing murder investigations for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the uprising.

"I was to return home... but now I don't think I can," Shakib told broadcaster bdnews24.com.

"It is over a security issue, a matter of my own security."

Shakib apologised in a Facebook post earlier this month for remaining silent during the revolution.

But Mahmud, from the interim government's cabinet, said that "recent protests suggest it wasn't enough" and that to avoid "unwanted incidents" he had advised Shakib not to return.&nbsp;

"This decision was made to ensure the safety of players and to protect the country's image," Mahmud said in a statement.

Bangladeshi media said Shakib was in Dubai but would be heading to the United States.

Shakib was playing in a domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in Canada when the regime collapsed and has not returned to Bangladesh since. He toured Pakistan and India with the Bangladesh team.

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The first Test against South Africa in Mirpur, near the capital Dhaka, will be the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since crowds stormed Hasina's palace.

More than 700 people were killed in the unrest, according to Bangladesh's health ministry.

The second Test will be played in the port city of Chittagong, also called Chattogram, beginning October 29.

Hasina's 15-year rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents.

Earlier on Thursday, a court in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant for Hasina to face charges, including crimes against humanity.

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Retiring ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan told local media on Thursday that he was not returning to Bangladesh because of "a security issue", potentially missing what he says will be his final match for his country.

Retiring ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan told local media on Thursday that he was not returning to Bangladesh because of "a security issue", potentially missing what he says will be his final match for his country. Asif Mahmud, who heads the sports ministry, said he had advised the cricket board to discourage Shakib from returning because of public anger. Besides being a cricket star, Shakib is an ex-lawmaker in the Sheikh Hasina government ousted by a revolution led by students in August. The 37-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket last month but said that he wanted to play one last Test series at home. He was named in the Bangladesh squad to face South Africa, with the first of two Tests starting October 21, and had been expected to fly back to Dhaka on Thursday. Shakib is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August. He is among dozens from Hasina's party facing murder investigations for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the uprising. "I was to return home... but now I don't think I can," Shakib told broadcaster bdnews24.com. "It is over a security issue, a matter of my own security." Shakib apologised in a Facebook post earlier this month for remaining silent during the revolution. But Mahmud, from the interim government's cabinet, said that "recent protests suggest it wasn't enough" and that to avoid "unwanted incidents" he had advised Shakib not to return. "This decision was made to ensure the safety of players and to protect the country's image," Mahmud said in a statement. Bangladeshi media said Shakib was in Dubai but would be heading to the United States. Shakib was playing in a domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in Canada when the regime collapsed and has not returned to Bangladesh since. He toured Pakistan and India with the Bangladesh team. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour The first Test against South Africa in Mirpur, near the capital Dhaka, will be the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since crowds stormed Hasina's palace. More than 700 people were killed in the unrest, according to Bangladesh's health ministry. The second Test will be played in the port city of Chittagong, also called Chattogram, beginning October 29. Hasina's 15-year rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents. Earlier on Thursday, a court in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant for Hasina to face charges, including crimes against humanity. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Shakib Al Hasan says not returning to Bangladesh over 'security issue': Media

England's ambitions of winning yet another Test series on Pakistan soil took a massive dent after they started on a poor note in their second innings on Thursday (Oct 17). Needing 297 to win against Pakistan, England are 36/2 at Stumps on Day 3 and will need a good partnership if they are to wrap the series against Pakistan. After Day 3, England assistant coach, Paul Collingwood has backed his team to come good and be realistic about&nbsp;their chances to win the second Test in Multan against Pakistan.

<h2>'We have got to be realistic'</h2>

England assistant coach Paul Collingwood, speaking to Sky Sports: "We have got to be realistic. It is going to be difficult.

"There will be belief in the dressing room. We have done some special things in the past we have broken records. We have got to be realistic as well that it will be a tough, tough chase."

England need 261 runs more to win the Test match with eight wickets in hand in Multan and a result is possible on Friday with the Bazball approach of the visitors. Ben Stokes’ side lead the series 1-0 having beaten Pakistan at the same venue last week while records tumbled left, right and centre.

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However, this time the hosts are in a far better position as they need eight wickets to win the match. Having scored 221 with the bat in their second innings, Pakistan gave a 297-run target to the visitors to chase. Earlier, Pakistan had established a 75-run lead over England after Stokes and Co were bowled out for 291 in their first innings. Sajid Khan bagged seven wickets in the innings and also bagged Ben Duckett in their second innings.

England were bowled out for 291 in their first innings with only Duckett showing resilience with bat as he scored 114.

England's ambitions of winning yet another Test series on Pakistan soil took a massive dent after they started on a poor note in their second innings on Thursday (Oct 17).

England's ambitions of winning yet another Test series on Pakistan soil took a massive dent after they started on a poor note in their second innings on Thursday (Oct 17). Needing 297 to win against Pakistan, England are 36/2 at Stumps on Day 3 and will need a good partnership if they are to wrap the series against Pakistan. After Day 3, England assistant coach, Paul Collingwood has backed his team to come good and be realistic about their chances to win the second Test in Multan against Pakistan. 'We have got to be realistic' England assistant coach Paul Collingwood, speaking to Sky Sports: "We have got to be realistic. It is going to be difficult. "There will be belief in the dressing room. We have done some special things in the past we have broken records. We have got to be realistic as well that it will be a tough, tough chase." England need 261 runs more to win the Test match with eight wickets in hand in Multan and a result is possible on Friday with the Bazball approach of the visitors. Ben Stokes’ side lead the series 1-0 having beaten Pakistan at the same venue last week while records tumbled left, right and centre. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour However, this time the hosts are in a far better position as they need eight wickets to win the match. Having scored 221 with the bat in their second innings, Pakistan gave a 297-run target to the visitors to chase. Earlier, Pakistan had established a 75-run lead over England after Stokes and Co were bowled out for 291 in their first innings. Sajid Khan bagged seven wickets in the innings and also bagged Ben Duckett in their second innings. England were bowled out for 291 in their first innings with only Duckett showing resilience with bat as he scored 114.

PAK vs ENG: Paul Collingwood backs England to bounce back after poor start, says 'we have got to be realistic'

Team India’s problems have gone from bad to worse on Day 2 of the Bengaluru Test as Rohit Sharma’s side struggles to save the Test match. Playing on Day 2 (Oct 17) against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India were first bowled out for 46 but the biggest setback came in the final session of play when Rishabh Pant limped off with a knee issue. Dhruv Jurel was then called in to act as a substitute wicketkeeper. Considering India are playing Australia in a five-match Test series starting in November, this comes as a huge setback.

<h2>Pant limps off for India</h2>

Having earlier top-scored with 20 on a day of batting humiliation for Team India, Pant got injured on the final ball of the 37th over. The medical team rushed to the aid of the Indian wicketkeeper as he looked in pain. He felt pain in his right knee which was seriously damaged when he got injured in a car accident in December 2022. It was only in the recent series against Bangladesh that Pant returned to the Test team for Team India.

He was later seen limping off as support arrived from the medical team with bad news on the player awaited. However, skipper Rohit Sharma refused to give a clear idea on Pant during his post-day press conference and spoke on the Indian team’s batting debacle.

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<h2>India to miss Pant in Australia tour?</h2>

While nothing is clear on Pant’s injury, Team India and fans will be hoping for a quick return for the Indian stumper as a big Australian tour looms. India will play the Aussies in a five-match Test series starting November 22 in Perth. Pant played a crucial role in India’s last away tour of Australia in 2020-21 as Team India won the series 2-1. Pant’s 89-run knock in the Brisbane Test propelled Ajinkya Rahane’s side to a famous win at Gabba while they chased a total of over 300.

For now, the management will be doing its best for Pant with two more Test matches to come in Pune and Mumbai in the coming weeks.

Team India’s problems have gone from bad to worse on Day 2 of the Bengaluru Test as Rohit Sharma’s side struggles to save the Test match. Playing on Day 2 (Oct 17) against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India were first bowled out for 46 but the biggest setback came in the final session of play when Rishabh Pant limped off with a knee issue.

Team India’s problems have gone from bad to worse on Day 2 of the Bengaluru Test as Rohit Sharma’s side struggles to save the Test match. Playing on Day 2 (Oct 17) against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India were first bowled out for 46 but the biggest setback came in the final session of play when Rishabh Pant limped off with a knee issue. Dhruv Jurel was then called in to act as a substitute wicketkeeper. Considering India are playing Australia in a five-match Test series starting in November, this comes as a huge setback. Pant limps off for India Having earlier top-scored with 20 on a day of batting humiliation for Team India, Pant got injured on the final ball of the 37th over. The medical team rushed to the aid of the Indian wicketkeeper as he looked in pain. He felt pain in his right knee which was seriously damaged when he got injured in a car accident in December 2022. It was only in the recent series against Bangladesh that Pant returned to the Test team for Team India. He was later seen limping off as support arrived from the medical team with bad news on the player awaited. However, skipper Rohit Sharma refused to give a clear idea on Pant during his post-day press conference and spoke on the Indian team’s batting debacle. ALSO READ | Women's T20 World Cup, Aus vs SA Live Streaming: When & how to watch Australia vs South Africa semifinal India to miss Pant in Australia tour? While nothing is clear on Pant’s injury, Team India and fans will be hoping for a quick return for the Indian stumper as a big Australian tour looms. India will play the Aussies in a five-match Test series starting November 22 in Perth. Pant played a crucial role in India’s last away tour of Australia in 2020-21 as Team India won the series 2-1. Pant’s 89-run knock in the Brisbane Test propelled Ajinkya Rahane’s side to a famous win at Gabba while they chased a total of over 300. For now, the management will be doing its best for Pant with two more Test matches to come in Pune and Mumbai in the coming weeks.

IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant limps off with knee injury, mounts pressure on Team India ahead of Australia tour

Former Manchester United player and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has called for patience as the club goes through a phase of changes. Speaking on Friday (Oct 17), Beckham urged Manchester United fans to give time to new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he has taken control of the team’s sporting side. According to Beckham, fans must believe in the process despite the club’s poor form on the field as they struggle to keep pace with other big teams.

<h2>Beckham calls for patience</h2>

“I think that it definitely needed change. I think, as speaking as a United fan, I think that many people had said that, the club needed change and it needed a fresh perspective in how this club needs to be run and the decisions that are made,” Beckham said while speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast.

“I really like Jim, you know, I've met him a few times over the years with a few mutual friends and, you know, I think that he's a fan and obviously he's a great businessman as well, one of the best and one of the biggest,” the former player added.

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<h2>Manchester United’s form</h2>

Manchester United have made the worst start to a league season&nbsp;for 35 years, with just eight points from a possible 21. They lost heavily to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on home turf while also being on the losing side in the away game against Brighton. Their Europa League journey has also not gone according to plan with draws against Twente and Porto. Pressure is slowly mounting on the Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, who insists he has still got the backing of club management.

United are back in action over the weekend as they face Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday. A win will be a minimum requirement for the hosts as they look to change their fortunes ahead of a crucial run in domestic and European matches.

Former Manchester United player and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has called for patience as the club goes through a phase of changes. Speaking on Friday (Oct 17), Beckham urged Manchester United fans to give time to new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he has taken control of the team’s sporting side.

Former Manchester United player and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has called for patience as the club goes through a phase of changes. Speaking on Friday (Oct 17), Beckham urged Manchester United fans to give time to new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he has taken control of the team’s sporting side. According to Beckham, fans must believe in the process despite the club’s poor form on the field as they struggle to keep pace with other big teams. Beckham calls for patience “I think that it definitely needed change. I think, as speaking as a United fan, I think that many people had said that, the club needed change and it needed a fresh perspective in how this club needs to be run and the decisions that are made,” Beckham said while speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast. “I really like Jim, you know, I've met him a few times over the years with a few mutual friends and, you know, I think that he's a fan and obviously he's a great businessman as well, one of the best and one of the biggest,” the former player added. ALSO READ | Women's T20 World Cup, Aus vs SA Live Streaming: When & how to watch Australia vs South Africa semifinal Manchester United’s form Manchester United have made the worst start to a league season for 35 years, with just eight points from a possible 21. They lost heavily to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on home turf while also being on the losing side in the away game against Brighton. Their Europa League journey has also not gone according to plan with draws against Twente and Porto. Pressure is slowly mounting on the Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, who insists he has still got the backing of club management. United are back in action over the weekend as they face Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday. A win will be a minimum requirement for the hosts as they look to change their fortunes ahead of a crucial run in domestic and European matches.

David Beckham urges Manchester United fans to be patient, backs Jim Ratcliffe to lead changes at club

It was a day of humiliation for Indian batters on Thursday (Oct 17) after the hosts were bowled out for 46 runs in their first innings against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test.&nbsp;This was India’s lowest total in Test cricket on Indian soil, which further raised eyebrows. After the humiliating score, netizens did not hold back, with some comparing India’s new low with Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

<h2>Team India gets compared to RCB</h2>

Playing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India’s total of 46 just fell short of RCB’s similar humiliating&nbsp;tally of 49 in the IPL. Like the Indian team on Thursday (Oct 17), RCB also play their home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In another comparison, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj, remained the common element. Interestingly, Virat played for RCB in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 23 April 2017 at Eden Gardens.

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<h2>New Zealand dominate on Day 2</h2>

With no play on Day 1, it was Day 2 that made headlines as New Zealand bowled India out for 46 in their first innings. Only two Indian batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) and Rishabh Pant (20), got into double figures as Indian batters disappointed big time. There were five ducks in the Indian innings, including of frontline batters Virat Kohli, Sarfraz Khan and KL Rahul. New Zealand used only three bowlers as Team India was bowled out in 31.2 overs with Matt Henry scalping five wickets. William O'Rourke ended with figures of 22/4 while Tim Southee got&nbsp;one wicket.

At the time of writing, New Zealand were 143/2 as Devon Conway led the charge for New Zealand. The Kiwis led by 97 runs and are now in pole position to win the Test match. Conway was batting on 89 while Rachin Ravindra was on 1.

It was a day of humiliation for Indian batters on Thursday (Oct 17) after the hosts were bowled out for 46 runs in their first innings against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test.

It was a day of humiliation for Indian batters on Thursday (Oct 17) after the hosts were bowled out for 46 runs in their first innings against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test. This was India’s lowest total in Test cricket on Indian soil, which further raised eyebrows. After the humiliating score, netizens did not hold back, with some comparing India’s new low with Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Team India gets compared to RCB Playing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India’s total of 46 just fell short of RCB’s similar humiliating tally of 49 in the IPL. Like the Indian team on Thursday (Oct 17), RCB also play their home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In another comparison, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj, remained the common element. Interestingly, Virat played for RCB in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 23 April 2017 at Eden Gardens. RCB's 49 record broken at RCB's home ground Chinnaswamy under Head coach Gautam Gambhir. — arfan (@Im__Arfan) October 17, 2024 × One of the posts on X read, “RCB's 49 record broken at RCB's home ground Chinnaswamy under Head coach Gautam Gambhir.” ALSO READ | Women's T20 World Cup, Aus vs SA Live Streaming: When & how to watch Australia vs South Africa semifinal New Zealand dominate on Day 2 With no play on Day 1, it was Day 2 that made headlines as New Zealand bowled India out for 46 in their first innings. Only two Indian batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) and Rishabh Pant (20), got into double figures as Indian batters disappointed big time. There were five ducks in the Indian innings, including of frontline batters Virat Kohli, Sarfraz Khan and KL Rahul. New Zealand used only three bowlers as Team India was bowled out in 31.2 overs with Matt Henry scalping five wickets. William O'Rourke ended with figures of 22/4 while Tim Southee got one wicket. At the time of writing, New Zealand were 143/2 as Devon Conway led the charge for New Zealand. The Kiwis led by 97 runs and are now in pole position to win the Test match. Conway was batting on 89 while Rachin Ravindra was on 1.

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