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India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami says he doesn't want to rush his comeback and risk getting injured again. Shami has been out ever since his magical performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, in which India lost to Australia in the final.

"I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time," Shami said at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony as reported by the news agency PTI.&nbsp;

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"However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I've to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort," he added.

India have a bumper Test season coming up which will see them play 10 Tests till January 2025 and Shami is an important part of those plans. The pacer, however, hasn't been included in the first Test against Bangladesh which starts September 19.

After two Tests against the Asian opponents, India host New Zealand for a three-Test series before travelling to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series.

"The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don't want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I've already started bowling, but I won't take any chances until I am 100% fit," Shami said.

The pacer, who is much anticipated to make his comeback in the New Zealand home series, is also okay to test his fitness in domestic set-up if required.

"If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will. What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format," the pacer added.

India's most important tour, however, is going to be the Australia Test series where they'll be aiming to win the third consecutive Test series.

India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami says he doesn't want to rush his comeback and risk getting injured again. Shami has been out ever since his magical performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, in which India lost to Australia in the final.

India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami says he doesn't want to rush his comeback and risk getting injured again. Shami has been out ever since his magical performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, in which India lost to Australia in the final. "I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time," Shami said at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony as reported by the news agency PTI. Also Read: ‘We are favourite to win Border-Gavaskar series’ – Shami confident of India completing hat-trick Down Under "However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I've to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort," he added. India have a bumper Test season coming up which will see them play 10 Tests till January 2025 and Shami is an important part of those plans. The pacer, however, hasn't been included in the first Test against Bangladesh which starts September 19. After two Tests against the Asian opponents, India host New Zealand for a three-Test series before travelling to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series. "The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don't want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I've already started bowling, but I won't take any chances until I am 100% fit," Shami said. The pacer, who is much anticipated to make his comeback in the New Zealand home series, is also okay to test his fitness in domestic set-up if required. "If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will. What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format," the pacer added. India's most important tour, however, is going to be the Australia Test series where they'll be aiming to win the third consecutive Test series.

'Won't take any chances...,' India pacer Mohammed Shami offers update on potential comeback

India's new bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that being appointed in his current position is a matter of shared pride in his family. Morkel made the comments at the Indian team's camp in Chennai ahead of the upcoming first Test of the two-Test series against Bangladesh.

Morkel also revealed that he informed about this moment first of all to his father who has been a cricket fan for years.

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“When I ended the call, I sat for about five minutes in the room reflecting on it and then I first phoned my dad,” Morkel said in a video shared by BCCI.&nbsp;

“I didn't even go to my wife. You know, normally they say go to your wife first, but I spoke to my dad and I mean, being a cricket fan for years and knowing what was going to come up, this is quite a special moment for me.

"For him, the appointment is not just a professional achievement but a moment of shared pride with his family. I enjoyed it for about 5 to 7 minutes to myself and then obviously shared with the family that this is an opportunity and potentially that might happen. I'm just so delighted that we eventually got things over the line, and I'm here,” Morkel added.

India have a bumper Test season coming up which starts on September 19 against Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma-led team hosts New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for a five-Test Border-Gavaskar series.

India will be looking to find the right replacements for veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the two home Test series before travelling to Australia where they aim to win a third consecutive Test series.

India last lost to Australia in a Test series back in 2014 and have won all four played since then between the two countries.

India's new bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that being appointed in his current position is a matter of shared pride in his family. Morkel made the comments at the Indian team's camp in Chennai ahead of the upcoming first Test of the two-Test series against Bangladesh.

India's new bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that being appointed in his current position is a matter of shared pride in his family. Morkel made the comments at the Indian team's camp in Chennai ahead of the upcoming first Test of the two-Test series against Bangladesh. Morkel also revealed that he informed about this moment first of all to his father who has been a cricket fan for years. Also Watch: Jasprit Bumrah-led India pace attack impresses new bowling coach Morne Morkel in training “When I ended the call, I sat for about five minutes in the room reflecting on it and then I first phoned my dad,” Morkel said in a video shared by BCCI. “I didn't even go to my wife. You know, normally they say go to your wife first, but I spoke to my dad and I mean, being a cricket fan for years and knowing what was going to come up, this is quite a special moment for me. "For him, the appointment is not just a professional achievement but a moment of shared pride with his family. I enjoyed it for about 5 to 7 minutes to myself and then obviously shared with the family that this is an opportunity and potentially that might happen. I'm just so delighted that we eventually got things over the line, and I'm here,” Morkel added. India have a bumper Test season coming up which starts on September 19 against Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma-led team hosts New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for a five-Test Border-Gavaskar series. India will be looking to find the right replacements for veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the two home Test series before travelling to Australia where they aim to win a third consecutive Test series. India last lost to Australia in a Test series back in 2014 and have won all four played since then between the two countries.

'When I ended the call...,' Morne Morkel reveals first reaction on being appointed India bowling coach

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. Afghanistan's adopted home ground at Greater Noida, on New Delhi's outskirts, has been hit by persistent rain, forcing officials to call the match off without even staging the toss. However, there were also question marks about the venue, which was hosting its first-ever Test and has only basic drainage and facilities.

Despite some sunshine on day one and two, the outfield remained soaked. Afghanistan are unable to host international matches because of the security situation at home.&nbsp; The last time an entire Test match was washed out was in December 1998, when New Zealand hosted India in Dunedin. An abandoned 1970 Test match between Australia and England in Melbourne gave birth to one-day international cricket.

The two teams in that contest decided to play a 40-over contest on the originally scheduled fifth day once the weather had relented, and it was later officially recognised as the first-ever ODI.&nbsp;

Unusual methods were used to dry the ground this week at Greater Noida with electric fans used on wet patches that were also dug up and replaced with new mud and grass. The tactics proved futile as unrelenting rain on day three, four and five pelted the ground, which was left with covers and puddles.

Afghanistan have successfully played six Twenty20 and five one-day internationals at the Greater Noida venue since 2017.&nbsp; The country's cricket board said they chose it again over other options due its proximity to the Delhi airport.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has offered Afghanistan venues to train and host matches outside their troubled nation. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials have been cautious about criticism, fearing it could spoil relations with the BCCI.

Afghanistan have participated in nine prior Tests after getting five-day status in 2017 and made a bruising introduction in 2018 when they lost their debut match to India inside two days.

They have improved in the years since, winning three Tests. Tim Southee's New Zealand, who did not complete a single training session due to the weather, will next travel to Sri Lanka for two Tests before returning for three more against India.

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The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. Afghanistan's adopted home ground at Greater Noida, on New Delhi's outskirts, has been hit by persistent rain, forcing officials to call the match off without even staging the toss. However, there were also question marks about the venue, which was hosting its first-ever Test and has only basic drainage and facilities. Despite some sunshine on day one and two, the outfield remained soaked. Afghanistan are unable to host international matches because of the security situation at home. The last time an entire Test match was washed out was in December 1998, when New Zealand hosted India in Dunedin. An abandoned 1970 Test match between Australia and England in Melbourne gave birth to one-day international cricket. The two teams in that contest decided to play a 40-over contest on the originally scheduled fifth day once the weather had relented, and it was later officially recognised as the first-ever ODI. Unusual methods were used to dry the ground this week at Greater Noida with electric fans used on wet patches that were also dug up and replaced with new mud and grass. The tactics proved futile as unrelenting rain on day three, four and five pelted the ground, which was left with covers and puddles. Afghanistan have successfully played six Twenty20 and five one-day internationals at the Greater Noida venue since 2017. The country's cricket board said they chose it again over other options due its proximity to the Delhi airport. Also read: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan to return from injury for South Africa ODI series The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has offered Afghanistan venues to train and host matches outside their troubled nation. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials have been cautious about criticism, fearing it could spoil relations with the BCCI. Afghanistan have participated in nine prior Tests after getting five-day status in 2017 and made a bruising introduction in 2018 when they lost their debut match to India inside two days. They have improved in the years since, winning three Tests. Tim Southee's New Zealand, who did not complete a single training session due to the weather, will next travel to Sri Lanka for two Tests before returning for three more against India. 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.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test abandoned without ball being bowled

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has blasted Shoaib Malik's appointment as the mentor of Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup, a team being led&nbsp;by Mohammad Haris. Basit lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Malik's appointment, accusing him of deliberately losing a match in a domestic tournament. The ex-cricketer was referring to the infamous 2005 National T20 Cup encounter, where Malik was leading the Sialkot Stallions and made the controversial decision to lose to&nbsp;Karachi Zebras, in Lahore.&nbsp;

<h2>'If you want evidence I will give it'</h2>

"Those people who cannot think about the country, should not be appointed. Those who have admitted that they deliberately lost a match, should not be the mentor. If you want evidence I will give it. Ramiz Raja Saheb interviewed Shoaib Malik. What did he say?," Ali said on his official YouTube channel.

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In the Sialkot vs Karachi match, in April 2005, Malik-led side were chasing 176 and needed only 25 off the last four overs. However, they fell short by four runs, managing 171/3 and, thus, raising eyebrows. This happened despite Malik remaining unbeaten.&nbsp;

Malik's little efforts to take his side through wasn't well received. He, however, defended his actions in a post-match interview with Ramiz Raja, former PCB chairman, by stating that it was done as an act of protest against a prior ruling in the league that put his side in a disadvantaged position.&nbsp;

As a result, Malik drew criticism from all corners for his action and was fined significantly. In addition, the result of the match was considered null and void.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has blasted Shoaib Malik's appointment as the mentor of Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup, a team being led by Mohammad Haris.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has blasted Shoaib Malik's appointment as the mentor of Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup, a team being led by Mohammad Haris. Basit lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Malik's appointment, accusing him of deliberately losing a match in a domestic tournament. The ex-cricketer was referring to the infamous 2005 National T20 Cup encounter, where Malik was leading the Sialkot Stallions and made the controversial decision to lose to Karachi Zebras, in Lahore. 'If you want evidence I will give it' "Those people who cannot think about the country, should not be appointed. Those who have admitted that they deliberately lost a match, should not be the mentor. If you want evidence I will give it. Ramiz Raja Saheb interviewed Shoaib Malik. What did he say?," Ali said on his official YouTube channel. Also read: Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test abandoned without ball being bowled In the Sialkot vs Karachi match, in April 2005, Malik-led side were chasing 176 and needed only 25 off the last four overs. However, they fell short by four runs, managing 171/3 and, thus, raising eyebrows. This happened despite Malik remaining unbeaten. Malik's little efforts to take his side through wasn't well received. He, however, defended his actions in a post-match interview with Ramiz Raja, former PCB chairman, by stating that it was done as an act of protest against a prior ruling in the league that put his side in a disadvantaged position. As a result, Malik drew criticism from all corners for his action and was fined significantly. In addition, the result of the match was considered null and void.

Those who deliberately lose..: Former Pakistan cricketer BLASTS Shoaib Malik, accuses him of match-fixing

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has slammed former England captain Michael Vaughan after he compared Joe Root to Sachin Tendulkar. While the comparison remains fair, the nature of the comment made the former World Cup winner furious as Vaughan reckoned that cricket would be in good hands if Root broke Tendulkar’s record for most Test runs. According to Gavaskar, while the comparison is fair, it should have nothing to do with who holds the record, whether it is an Englishman or Indian.

<h2>Gavaskar slams Vaughan</h2>

"Recently, I heard someone saying it would be good for Test cricket if Joe Root overtook Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs and centuries in Test match cricket," Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his Sports Star column.

"Please tell us what’s wrong with Test cricket presently when Tendulkar is owning the record and how will Test cricket be better if (and that’s a huge if) an Englishman goes on to hold it. In what way will it be better? Kindly enlighten us.”

In the recently concluded Test match series against Sri Lanka, Root broke Alastair Cook’s record for most Test hundreds scored by an Englishman with 34. The 33-year-old is also on the brink of becoming the most decorated player in English cricket as he eyes Cook’s record for most Test runs. At the time of writing, he is on 12402 runs and needs 71 more runs to break record.

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In the bigger picture, Root requires 3520 runs to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test runs. Provided he plays for another 3-4 years, the record won’t be out of sight for the former England captain.

However, for now, the comments made by Vaughan haven’t gone well with the Indian legend, who is next on Root’s radar for most Test hundreds. Both Gavaskar and Root have 34 Test hundreds.

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has slammed former England captain Michael Vaughan after he compared Joe Root to Sachin Tendulkar. While the comparison remains fair, the nature of the comment made the former World Cup winner furious as Vaughan reckoned that cricket would be in good hands if Root broke Tendulkar’s record for most Test runs.

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has slammed former England captain Michael Vaughan after he compared Joe Root to Sachin Tendulkar. While the comparison remains fair, the nature of the comment made the former World Cup winner furious as Vaughan reckoned that cricket would be in good hands if Root broke Tendulkar’s record for most Test runs. According to Gavaskar, while the comparison is fair, it should have nothing to do with who holds the record, whether it is an Englishman or Indian. Gavaskar slams Vaughan "Recently, I heard someone saying it would be good for Test cricket if Joe Root overtook Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs and centuries in Test match cricket," Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his Sports Star column. "Please tell us what’s wrong with Test cricket presently when Tendulkar is owning the record and how will Test cricket be better if (and that’s a huge if) an Englishman goes on to hold it. In what way will it be better? Kindly enlighten us.” In the recently concluded Test match series against Sri Lanka, Root broke Alastair Cook’s record for most Test hundreds scored by an Englishman with 34. The 33-year-old is also on the brink of becoming the most decorated player in English cricket as he eyes Cook’s record for most Test runs. At the time of writing, he is on 12402 runs and needs 71 more runs to break record. ALSO READ | Duleep Trophy 2024: Ishan Kishan makes eye-catching return to domestic cricket with 111-run knock for India C In the bigger picture, Root requires 3520 runs to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test runs. Provided he plays for another 3-4 years, the record won’t be out of sight for the former England captain. However, for now, the comments made by Vaughan haven’t gone well with the Indian legend, who is next on Root’s radar for most Test hundreds. Both Gavaskar and Root have 34 Test hundreds.

'Please tell us what’s wrong': Gavaskar slams Vaughan for comments on Joe Root surpassing Sachin Tendulkar

Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan will return from a back injury in this month's three-match one-day series against South Africa, while batter Ibrahim Zadran has been ruled out with an ankle sprain, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Thursday.

Khan was ruled out of this week's one-off test against New Zealand, with the match in India's Greater Noida washed out for the fourth day straight.

Bowler Naveed Zadran, who also missed the New Zealand test with a side strain, is also back in the squad, the ACB added.

Afghanistan, who play home matches outside their country, will host the ODIs against South Africa at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on Sept. 18, 20 and 22.

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<h2>Afghanistan Squad:</h2>

Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik

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Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan will return from a back injury in this month's three-match one-day series against South Africa, while batter Ibrahim Zadran has been ruled out with an ankle sprain, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Thursday.

Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan will return from a back injury in this month's three-match one-day series against South Africa, while batter Ibrahim Zadran has been ruled out with an ankle sprain, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Thursday. Khan was ruled out of this week's one-off test against New Zealand, with the match in India's Greater Noida washed out for the fourth day straight. Bowler Naveed Zadran, who also missed the New Zealand test with a side strain, is also back in the squad, the ACB added. Afghanistan, who play home matches outside their country, will host the ODIs against South Africa at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on Sept. 18, 20 and 22. ALSO READ | Duleep Trophy 2024: Ishan Kishan makes eye-catching return to domestic cricket with 111-run knock for India C Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik 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.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan to return from injury for South Africa ODI series

On Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire&nbsp;23-ball 59, Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets each for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, the Aussies defeated the Jos Buttler-less England&nbsp;by 28 runs after posting 179&nbsp;and dismissing the hosts for 151, with four balls to spare.

During the clash, Australia openers Head and Matthew Short (26-ball 41) started off confidently, with the former going berserk from the word go. While he fell inside the powerplay, on the last ball of the sixth over, Head made the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace with his inning laced with&nbsp;8 fours and 4 sixes, (striking at a whopping 256.62).

In the fifth over, stand-in captain Phil Salt introduced Sam Curran into the attack but the move fell flat as Head smashed him for 30 runs, including three 4s and equal number of 6s.&nbsp;

Here is the video of Head's onslaught vs Curran:

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Head reached his fifty in 19 balls. Eventually, he fell in the next over with Saqib Mahmood striking with the ball. Courtesy of a flying start from the southpaw, Australia posted 179, in 19.3 overs, but looked destined for more during Head's stay.

In reply, England batters never got going and were soon reduced to 46-3 in the powerplay. Courtesy of Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and key breakthroughs from&nbsp;Hazlewood and spinner&nbsp;Zampa, Australia dismissed the hosts&nbsp;for 151 in 19.2 overs to win the game convincingly.

Head was adjudged Player-of-the-Match for his blitz. The second and penultimate T20I will be held on Friday (Sep 13) at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

On Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 23-ball 59, Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets each for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, the Aussies defeated the Jos Buttler-less England by 28 runs after posting 179 and dismissing the hosts for 151, with four balls to spare.

On Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 23-ball 59, Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets each for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, the Aussies defeated the Jos Buttler-less England by 28 runs after posting 179 and dismissing the hosts for 151, with four balls to spare. During the clash, Australia openers Head and Matthew Short (26-ball 41) started off confidently, with the former going berserk from the word go. While he fell inside the powerplay, on the last ball of the sixth over, Head made the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace with his inning laced with 8 fours and 4 sixes, (striking at a whopping 256.62). In the fifth over, stand-in captain Phil Salt introduced Sam Curran into the attack but the move fell flat as Head smashed him for 30 runs, including three 4s and equal number of 6s. Here is the video of Head's onslaught vs Curran: 💥 Travis Head smashes 30 runs off a Sam Curran over to power #Australia to victory over England 🏏💪 More @7NewsAdelaide 11:30am-4pm-6pm pic.twitter.com/SOqcYv008w — John Casey (@JohnCasey2880) September 11, 2024 × Also read: Eng vs Aus: Head, Zampa and Abbott shine as Australia beat England by 28 runs in 1st T20I Head reached his fifty in 19 balls. Eventually, he fell in the next over with Saqib Mahmood striking with the ball. Courtesy of a flying start from the southpaw, Australia posted 179, in 19.3 overs, but looked destined for more during Head's stay. In reply, England batters never got going and were soon reduced to 46-3 in the powerplay. Courtesy of Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and key breakthroughs from Hazlewood and spinner Zampa, Australia dismissed the hosts for 151 in 19.2 overs to win the game convincingly. Head was adjudged Player-of-the-Match for his blitz. The second and penultimate T20I will be held on Friday (Sep 13) at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4! Travis Head smashes Sam Curran for 30 runs in an over during Eng vs Aus 1st T20I - Watch

On&nbsp;Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at&nbsp;The Rose Bowl, Southampton to take a 1-0 lead. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 23-ball 59, the Aussies posted 179&nbsp;and&nbsp;dismissed the Jos Buttler-less England side for 151&nbsp;courtesy of&nbsp;Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets apiece for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.

Talking about the contest, Phil Salt-led hosts opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Head's onslaught kept the English bowlers on their toes as Australia started off strongly. Matthew Short, Head's opening partner, gave good company&nbsp;before the latter fell on the last ball of the powerplay. His inning was laced with 8 fours and 4 sixes, striking at a whopping 256.52.&nbsp;

At 86-1 in six overs, Australia looked set for a solid total but their innings slowed down a bit after Head's dismissal. Amid the regular fall of wickets,&nbsp;Short fell for a 26-ball 41 but keeper-batter Josh Inglis' 37 (27) and double-digit scores from Marcus Stoinis and Tim David took the visitors to&nbsp;179 all-out in 19.3 overs. From England, Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood took two-fers each, while Liam Livingstone returned with 3 for 22&nbsp;rocking Australia's lower-middle order.

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At the halfway stage, it looked like the new-look England side will topple Australia as the target was a competitive one but not improbable. However, their batters failed to get going. England lost three wickets inside the first six overs, reeling at 46-3 after the powerplay. Salt fell for 20 as Sam Curran and Livingstone tried to revive the run-chase but both got dismissed with a lot left to be done.&nbsp;

Curran and Livingstone's dismissals sealed the game for the Aussies, who rode on Abbott and Hazlewood's key strikes and Zampa's breakthroughs to dismiss England for 151 in 19.2 overs.

England, who tried several next-gen players in the series opener, will look to bounce back and keep the series alive in the second and penultimate T20I at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Sep 13 (Friday).

On Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at The Rose Bowl, Southampton to take a 1-0 lead. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 23-ball 59, the Aussies posted 179 and dismissed the Jos Buttler-less England side for 151 courtesy of Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets apiece for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.

On Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at The Rose Bowl, Southampton to take a 1-0 lead. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 23-ball 59, the Aussies posted 179 and dismissed the Jos Buttler-less England side for 151 courtesy of Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets apiece for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa. Talking about the contest, Phil Salt-led hosts opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Head's onslaught kept the English bowlers on their toes as Australia started off strongly. Matthew Short, Head's opening partner, gave good company before the latter fell on the last ball of the powerplay. His inning was laced with 8 fours and 4 sixes, striking at a whopping 256.52. At 86-1 in six overs, Australia looked set for a solid total but their innings slowed down a bit after Head's dismissal. Amid the regular fall of wickets, Short fell for a 26-ball 41 but keeper-batter Josh Inglis' 37 (27) and double-digit scores from Marcus Stoinis and Tim David took the visitors to 179 all-out in 19.3 overs. From England, Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood took two-fers each, while Liam Livingstone returned with 3 for 22 rocking Australia's lower-middle order. Also read: 'My trip to the IPL...,' Aussie pacer Jhye Richardson reveals battling with mental health issues At the halfway stage, it looked like the new-look England side will topple Australia as the target was a competitive one but not improbable. However, their batters failed to get going. England lost three wickets inside the first six overs, reeling at 46-3 after the powerplay. Salt fell for 20 as Sam Curran and Livingstone tried to revive the run-chase but both got dismissed with a lot left to be done. Curran and Livingstone's dismissals sealed the game for the Aussies, who rode on Abbott and Hazlewood's key strikes and Zampa's breakthroughs to dismiss England for 151 in 19.2 overs. England, who tried several next-gen players in the series opener, will look to bounce back and keep the series alive in the second and penultimate T20I at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Sep 13 (Friday).

Eng vs Aus: Head, Zampa and Abbott shine as Australia beat England by 28 runs in 1st T20I

India’s out-of-contention cricket star Ishan Kishan has made a statement return to domestic cricket on Thursday (Sep 12) by slamming an eye-catching 111 for India C in the 2024 Duleep Trophy. The prestigious domestic tournament, being held in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantpur, saw the Mumbai Indians star gather important runs ahead of an important next few months with Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions and an Australia tour on the horizon. Ishan’s hundred could help the star batter revive his chances of a return to the national side with India A side all set to travel to Australia before the senior team’s tour begins on November 22.

<h2>Ishan makes statement return</h2>

Playing on Day 1 for India C, the southpaw scored 111 off 126 deliveries that included 14 fours and 3 sixes. His impressive strike rate of 88 was the feature of the show before he fell to Mukesh Kumar as the day was near to close. He got a good helping hand from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (46), Sai Sudharsan (43) and Rajat Patidar (40). However, it was his partnership with Baba Indrajith that made the highlight reel of the day.

While Ishan scored a ton, Indrajith was unlucky and was dismissed for 78 by Rahul Chahar. The duo stitched a partnership of 189 runs for the third wicket and made sure India C sat at a comfortable position at Stumps on Day 1. At the end of the day, India C were 357/5 with Mukesh Kumar being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 76/3 in 21 overs, while Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar&nbsp;ended with one wicket each.

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<h2>Ishan eyes IPL retention</h2>

Earlier in the year, Ishan was stripped of his central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with Shreyas Iyer. While the latter made his return for the national side during the Sri Lanka series, Ishan is still waiting for his opportunity to return. However, his eyes will be on the IPL auctions, where he could be released by Mumbai Indians. With only four players likely to be retained, Ishan’s chances of retention depend on two key factors – his performances in domestic cricket and the scope for retention in the MI camp.

Interestingly, he was released for the IPL mega auctions held for IPL 2022 but swiftly returned as the franchise owners paid a whopping amount to get him back.

India’s out-of-contention cricket star Ishan Kishan has made a statement return to domestic cricket on Thursday (Sep 12) by slamming an eye-catching 111 for India C in the 2024 Duleep Trophy.

India’s out-of-contention cricket star Ishan Kishan has made a statement return to domestic cricket on Thursday (Sep 12) by slamming an eye-catching 111 for India C in the 2024 Duleep Trophy. The prestigious domestic tournament, being held in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantpur, saw the Mumbai Indians star gather important runs ahead of an important next few months with Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions and an Australia tour on the horizon. Ishan’s hundred could help the star batter revive his chances of a return to the national side with India A side all set to travel to Australia before the senior team’s tour begins on November 22. Ishan makes statement return Playing on Day 1 for India C, the southpaw scored 111 off 126 deliveries that included 14 fours and 3 sixes. His impressive strike rate of 88 was the feature of the show before he fell to Mukesh Kumar as the day was near to close. He got a good helping hand from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (46), Sai Sudharsan (43) and Rajat Patidar (40). However, it was his partnership with Baba Indrajith that made the highlight reel of the day. While Ishan scored a ton, Indrajith was unlucky and was dismissed for 78 by Rahul Chahar. The duo stitched a partnership of 189 runs for the third wicket and made sure India C sat at a comfortable position at Stumps on Day 1. At the end of the day, India C were 357/5 with Mukesh Kumar being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 76/3 in 21 overs, while Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar ended with one wicket each. ALSO READ | Premier League: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pens new three-year deal until 2027 Ishan eyes IPL retention Earlier in the year, Ishan was stripped of his central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with Shreyas Iyer. While the latter made his return for the national side during the Sri Lanka series, Ishan is still waiting for his opportunity to return. However, his eyes will be on the IPL auctions, where he could be released by Mumbai Indians. With only four players likely to be retained, Ishan’s chances of retention depend on two key factors – his performances in domestic cricket and the scope for retention in the MI camp. Interestingly, he was released for the IPL mega auctions held for IPL 2022 but swiftly returned as the franchise owners paid a whopping amount to get him back.

Duleep Trophy 2024: Ishan Kishan makes eye-catching return to domestic cricket with 111-run knock for India C

Australia will have a golden opportunity to win the three-match T20I series when they take the field at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday (Sep 13). Having won the opening contest by 28 runs, England under Phil Salt will look to come back into the series and continue their flawless run in the English summer. Ahead of the second contest, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads and others.

<h2>When is the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match?</h2>

The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be played on Friday (Sep 13).

<h2>Which stadium will host the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match?</h2>

The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be played at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

<h2>What time will the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match start?</h2>

The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will start at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) with toss taking place at 6:30 PM local time (10:30 PM IST).

<h2>Where to watch the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match on TV?</h2>

The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match on OTT?</h2>

The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

England&nbsp;Squad: Philip Salt (w/c), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Dan Mousley, John Turner, Josh Hull

Australia&nbsp;Squad: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (w), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly

Australia will have a golden opportunity to win the three-match T20I series when they take the field at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday (Sep 13). Having won the opening contest by 28 runs, England under Phil Salt will look to come back into the series and continue their flawless run in the English summer.

Australia will have a golden opportunity to win the three-match T20I series when they take the field at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday (Sep 13). Having won the opening contest by 28 runs, England under Phil Salt will look to come back into the series and continue their flawless run in the English summer. Ahead of the second contest, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads and others. When is the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match? The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be played on Friday (Sep 13). Which stadium will host the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match? The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be played at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. What time will the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match start? The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will start at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) with toss taking place at 6:30 PM local time (10:30 PM IST). Where to watch the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match on TV? The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli's Test captaincy played a big role in Indian cricket's turnaround: Ricky Ponting LAUDS star player Where to watch the England vs Australia 2nd T20I match on OTT? The England vs Australia 2nd T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Squads: England Squad: Philip Salt (w/c), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Dan Mousley, John Turner, Josh Hull Australia Squad: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (w), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests. Notably, Kohli led India in whites from 2015-2022. He ended with 40 wins in 68 Tests; becoming the most successful Indian captain in whites. His tenure included a Test series win in Australia, first-ever by an Asian side, and some more memorable wins in England and South Africa.&nbsp;

Ponting, while talking to Sky Sports, stated that under Kohli India became a dominant and fearless force while playing overseas Tests and their fast-bowling flourished as well.&nbsp;

<h2>'THE INFLUENCE OF SOMEONE LIKE KOHLI...'</h2>

Punter, a veteran of 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is, said, "Their fast-bowling depth is great. The leadership in the last 6-7 years has been strong. Going back to Kohli's start of captaincy, played a big role in turning the cricket around and Dravid has continued the same in the recent four years. The influence of someone like that [Kohli] around a team would be great and they've got star players."

Rohit Sharma-led India will commence their hectic Test season with two Tests versus Bangladesh, starting Sep 19, which will be followed by three Tests versus New Zealand at home before travelling to Australia for a five-match series. During India's last Test tour of Australia, Kohli was their captain but he left after the first Test loss, in Adelaide, due to paternity leave.&nbsp;

Despite the absence of Kohli, India, under Ajinkya Rahane, stunned one and all by staging a remarkable comeback and winning the four-match Test series 2-1. The last Test was held at The Gabba, Brisbane- Australia's fortress for 32 years - but Rahane &amp; Co. beat Australia by three wickets in pursuit of 324.

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Recalling India's famous Gabba win, Ponting pointed out the change in mindset and the fearless approach of the Indian team.

"They won a game at the Gabba, which just doesn't happen. I think their batters adapt to overseas batting conditions very well. I don't think they're as daunted by the Gabba or the Optus Oval, as they maybe once were. Maybe it is a selection thing, or they just don't fear the big stage anymore," he said.

In addition, Ponting stated that IPL played a huge role in making the Indian players fearless and ready for the big stage.

"For the last 10 years being around the IPL, I've noticed that a lot of the young guys [don't fear the big stage anymore] as the IPL is high-pressure, it is like a World Cup for them. Their batsmen are all very aggressive stroke-making players. They are not scared of failing," he added.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests. Notably, Kohli led India in whites from 2015-2022. He ended with 40 wins in 68 Tests; becoming the most successful Indian captain in whites. His tenure included a Test series win in Australia, first-ever by an Asian side, and some more memorable wins in England and South Africa. Ponting, while talking to Sky Sports, stated that under Kohli India became a dominant and fearless force while playing overseas Tests and their fast-bowling flourished as well. 'THE INFLUENCE OF SOMEONE LIKE KOHLI...' Punter, a veteran of 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is, said, "Their fast-bowling depth is great. The leadership in the last 6-7 years has been strong. Going back to Kohli's start of captaincy, played a big role in turning the cricket around and Dravid has continued the same in the recent four years. The influence of someone like that [Kohli] around a team would be great and they've got star players." Rohit Sharma-led India will commence their hectic Test season with two Tests versus Bangladesh, starting Sep 19, which will be followed by three Tests versus New Zealand at home before travelling to Australia for a five-match series. During India's last Test tour of Australia, Kohli was their captain but he left after the first Test loss, in Adelaide, due to paternity leave. Despite the absence of Kohli, India, under Ajinkya Rahane, stunned one and all by staging a remarkable comeback and winning the four-match Test series 2-1. The last Test was held at The Gabba, Brisbane- Australia's fortress for 32 years - but Rahane & Co. beat Australia by three wickets in pursuit of 324. Also read: 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4! Travis Head smashes Sam Curran for 30 runs in an over during Eng vs Aus 1st T20I - Watch Recalling India's famous Gabba win, Ponting pointed out the change in mindset and the fearless approach of the Indian team. "They won a game at the Gabba, which just doesn't happen. I think their batters adapt to overseas batting conditions very well. I don't think they're as daunted by the Gabba or the Optus Oval, as they maybe once were. Maybe it is a selection thing, or they just don't fear the big stage anymore," he said. In addition, Ponting stated that IPL played a huge role in making the Indian players fearless and ready for the big stage. "For the last 10 years being around the IPL, I've noticed that a lot of the young guys [don't fear the big stage anymore] as the IPL is high-pressure, it is like a World Cup for them. Their batsmen are all very aggressive stroke-making players. They are not scared of failing," he added.

Virat Kohli's Test captaincy played a big role in Indian cricket's turnaround: Ricky Ponting LAUDS star player

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3. For a country that has been jolted by violence and going through a period of turbulence, the victory is no mean feat by any standards. The last time Bangladesh won a major series away from home was way back in 2009 in the Caribbean against the West Indies. Albeit, the Tigers did manage to secure a victory against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in 2021, the team had long been going through a drought away from home.

Drawing the ire of their fans for some lackluster performances over the years, Bangladesh can tilt their heads away from all the horrors and the political mishaps and smile momentarily for their team’s landmark achievement.

The significance of this remarkable milestone rests with the fact that the Bangla Tigers have managed to do this in the longest format of the game. Seldom, does a low-ranked team (Bangladesh currently placed at No.9) beat a higher ranked team (Pakistan dropped two places from 6 to 8 after a series defeat to Bangladesh) away from home in the most challenging form of the game which is Test cricket.

In conditions away from home and on pitches that are lifeless and barren, Bangladesh have spiced things up by unearthing two new fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana who left Pakistani batters clueless. Both pacers alongside the experienced Taskin Ahmed scalped all ten wickets in an innings during the second Test in Rawalpindi, a first for Bangladesh.

Rana’s express pace and bounce coupled with Mahmud’s persistent line and length trapped the batters on the outside off-stump that rattled the entire Pakistan team.

At the same time, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to the occasion by spinning a web with the ball and did some rear guard occasion with the bat down the order rescuing Bangladesh from precarious positions. Most notably in the second Test when Bangladesh were 26/6 in the first innings.

Moreover, Bangladesh have proved that they are no longer dependent on senior players like Shakib Al Hasan who is in the twilight of his career. The victory meant that Bangladesh is currently in fourth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

The challenge now for Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men will be to keep this winning momentum going as they touch the Indian shores in the coming week for another grueling two-match Test series.

Bangladesh will have to replicate the maturity and discipline they showed during the Pakistan series. Shanto and Co. are at the cusp of history and are in the same situation akin to their subcontinent neighbours Sri Lanka after they won the Asia Cup in 2022, following a government collapse.

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However, Sri Lanka failed to capitalise on the momentum subsequently and eventually stared at the bottom of the barrel, though there is some slight resurgence with a home series win against India and resilience against England in the recently concluded Test series.

If there is one thing that Bangladesh would like in this period of ruckus is to see their countrymen smile even more and what better way to do it than beating India who have been a thorn in their side in big games like a tournament.

However, unlike Pakistan, breaching the fortress of their big neighbour India is near impossible for Bangladesh.

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3.

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3. For a country that has been jolted by violence and going through a period of turbulence, the victory is no mean feat by any standards. The last time Bangladesh won a major series away from home was way back in 2009 in the Caribbean against the West Indies. Albeit, the Tigers did manage to secure a victory against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in 2021, the team had long been going through a drought away from home. Drawing the ire of their fans for some lackluster performances over the years, Bangladesh can tilt their heads away from all the horrors and the political mishaps and smile momentarily for their team’s landmark achievement. The significance of this remarkable milestone rests with the fact that the Bangla Tigers have managed to do this in the longest format of the game. Seldom, does a low-ranked team (Bangladesh currently placed at No.9) beat a higher ranked team (Pakistan dropped two places from 6 to 8 after a series defeat to Bangladesh) away from home in the most challenging form of the game which is Test cricket. In conditions away from home and on pitches that are lifeless and barren, Bangladesh have spiced things up by unearthing two new fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana who left Pakistani batters clueless. Both pacers alongside the experienced Taskin Ahmed scalped all ten wickets in an innings during the second Test in Rawalpindi, a first for Bangladesh. Rana’s express pace and bounce coupled with Mahmud’s persistent line and length trapped the batters on the outside off-stump that rattled the entire Pakistan team. At the same time, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to the occasion by spinning a web with the ball and did some rear guard occasion with the bat down the order rescuing Bangladesh from precarious positions. Most notably in the second Test when Bangladesh were 26/6 in the first innings. Moreover, Bangladesh have proved that they are no longer dependent on senior players like Shakib Al Hasan who is in the twilight of his career. The victory meant that Bangladesh is currently in fourth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The challenge now for Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men will be to keep this winning momentum going as they touch the Indian shores in the coming week for another grueling two-match Test series. Bangladesh will have to replicate the maturity and discipline they showed during the Pakistan series. Shanto and Co. are at the cusp of history and are in the same situation akin to their subcontinent neighbours Sri Lanka after they won the Asia Cup in 2022, following a government collapse. ALSO READ | 'Mbappé can be the next Ballon d'Or winner': Cristiano Ronaldo backs French star to shine at Real Madrid However, Sri Lanka failed to capitalise on the momentum subsequently and eventually stared at the bottom of the barrel, though there is some slight resurgence with a home series win against India and resilience against England in the recently concluded Test series. If there is one thing that Bangladesh would like in this period of ruckus is to see their countrymen smile even more and what better way to do it than beating India who have been a thorn in their side in big games like a tournament. However, unlike Pakistan, breaching the fortress of their big neighbour India is near impossible for Bangladesh.

Amidst violence and chaos Bangladesh script history with landmark Test series win in Pakistan

After winning the Test series against Sri Lanka, England will be ready to make their mark against Australia in the T20 format as the two arch-rivals collide in the white-ball format starting from Wednesday (Sep 11). Both teams will be without their key players with Pat Cummins and Jos Buttler missing out for various reasons. It will be interesting to see who gets the first blood in the white-ball series. Here are all the details of the contest including live streaming, squads and others.

<h2>When is the England vs Australia 1st T20I match?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be played on Wednesday (Sep 11).

<h2>Which stadium will host the England vs Australia 1st T20I match?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

<h2>What time will the England vs Australia 1st T20I match start?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will start at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) with toss taking place at 6:30 PM local time (10:30 PM IST).

<h2>Where to watch the England vs Australia 1st T20I match on TV?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the England vs Australia 1st T20I match on OTT?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

England&nbsp;Squad: Philip Salt(w/c), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Dan Mousley, John Turner, Josh Hull

Australia&nbsp;Squad: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh(c), Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly

After winning the Test series against Sri Lanka, England will be ready to make their mark against Australia in the T20 format as the two arch-rivals collide in the white-ball format starting from Wednesday (Sep 11).

After winning the Test series against Sri Lanka, England will be ready to make their mark against Australia in the T20 format as the two arch-rivals collide in the white-ball format starting from Wednesday (Sep 11). Both teams will be without their key players with Pat Cummins and Jos Buttler missing out for various reasons. It will be interesting to see who gets the first blood in the white-ball series. Here are all the details of the contest including live streaming, squads and others. When is the England vs Australia 1st T20I match? The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be played on Wednesday (Sep 11). Which stadium will host the England vs Australia 1st T20I match? The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. What time will the England vs Australia 1st T20I match start? The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will start at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) with toss taking place at 6:30 PM local time (10:30 PM IST). Where to watch the England vs Australia 1st T20I match on TV? The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | England announce Ben Stokes-led 16-member squad for upcoming Pakistan Test series Where to watch the England vs Australia 1st T20I match on OTT? The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Squads: England Squad: Philip Salt(w/c), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Dan Mousley, John Turner, Josh Hull Australia Squad: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh(c), Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly

ENG vs AUS 1st T20I Live Streaming: When, where & how to watch England vs Australia Live on laptop, mobile, TV

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates.

"A lot of it started during COVID. My trip to the IPL – I left home not in the headspace that I probably should have been," Richardson told cricket.com.au.

"Then things sort of hit the fan while I was away, and everything with COVID and not being able to get home and stuff like that, it just toppled on top of each other.

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"I think you don't realise what sort of space you're in until it becomes too much, which is why now I encourage a lot of young cricketers to work on their mental health – even if they think that they're going okay.

"It's like practicing for the short ball. The more you practice the short ball, the better you're going to be at it when that situation arises out in the middle. It's very similar off the field."

"Everything just got to a point where there was some professional intervention that needed to happen. I'm not willing to go into a whole lot of detail, but I just landed in a spot where things were bad enough that I stepped back and said, 'I can't continue thinking the way that I am' and (needed) to get a bit more education and knowledge about how the brain works."

The pacer lauded the plethora of information available these days regarding the topic and the process to deal with the issues has become a lot easier.

"The resources within cricket nowadays make the process of dealing with mental health issues a lot easier and there is a lot more education there.

"But as someone who has dealt with anxiety, not just on the field but away from cricket and day-to-day living, it can be quite exhausting," Richardson added.

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates.

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates. "A lot of it started during COVID. My trip to the IPL – I left home not in the headspace that I probably should have been," Richardson told cricket.com.au. "Then things sort of hit the fan while I was away, and everything with COVID and not being able to get home and stuff like that, it just toppled on top of each other. Also Read: 'Infectious character...,' Ricky Ponting warns Australia about Rishabh Pant's drama from behind stumps "I think you don't realise what sort of space you're in until it becomes too much, which is why now I encourage a lot of young cricketers to work on their mental health – even if they think that they're going okay. "It's like practicing for the short ball. The more you practice the short ball, the better you're going to be at it when that situation arises out in the middle. It's very similar off the field." "Everything just got to a point where there was some professional intervention that needed to happen. I'm not willing to go into a whole lot of detail, but I just landed in a spot where things were bad enough that I stepped back and said, 'I can't continue thinking the way that I am' and (needed) to get a bit more education and knowledge about how the brain works." The pacer lauded the plethora of information available these days regarding the topic and the process to deal with the issues has become a lot easier. "The resources within cricket nowadays make the process of dealing with mental health issues a lot easier and there is a lot more education there. "But as someone who has dealt with anxiety, not just on the field but away from cricket and day-to-day living, it can be quite exhausting," Richardson added.

'My trip to the IPL...,' Aussie pacer Jhye Richardson reveals battling with mental health issues

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has warned Pat Cummins-led team to not get fooled by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's theatrics behind the stumps. The statement comes amid the buildup of India's upcoming tour of Australia for five-Test Border-Gavaskar series.

"We've all seen him play and heard him in the stump mic, he's an infectious character to have around the group. He loves his cricket, he's a winner, that's what he is. He doesn't just play to make a few runs and be out there for the fun of it," Ponting said while talking on Sky Sports.

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The former Aussie skipper backed his statement with numbers and said that Pant already has as many hundreds as MS Dhoni scored in his entire Test career.

"He must have 4 or 5 Test hundreds already and he's got about nine 90s as well. [MS] Dhoni played for 120 Tests (90) and made 3 or 4 hundreds (6), this is how good this guy (Pant) is. He's a serious cricketer," added Ponting.

Pant was one of India's debonair batters on the last tour of Australia, when a depleted side beat Australia 2-1 in a four-Test series. Pant's 97 in Sydney Test helped India draw the match, while his 89 not out in Brisbane helped the team create history and win the match.

India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh in a two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.

Aussie Test opener Usman Khawaja also believes that it is a 'sign of respect' that Indians want to beat Australia in any form of cricket.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has warned Pat Cummins-led team to not get fooled by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's theatrics behind the stumps.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has warned Pat Cummins-led team to not get fooled by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's theatrics behind the stumps. The statement comes amid the buildup of India's upcoming tour of Australia for five-Test Border-Gavaskar series. "We've all seen him play and heard him in the stump mic, he's an infectious character to have around the group. He loves his cricket, he's a winner, that's what he is. He doesn't just play to make a few runs and be out there for the fun of it," Ponting said while talking on Sky Sports. Also Read: 'Don't talk about the Pakistan series,' says Bangladesh batter Litton Das ahead of India Tests The former Aussie skipper backed his statement with numbers and said that Pant already has as many hundreds as MS Dhoni scored in his entire Test career. "He must have 4 or 5 Test hundreds already and he's got about nine 90s as well. [MS] Dhoni played for 120 Tests (90) and made 3 or 4 hundreds (6), this is how good this guy (Pant) is. He's a serious cricketer," added Ponting. Pant was one of India's debonair batters on the last tour of Australia, when a depleted side beat Australia 2-1 in a four-Test series. Pant's 97 in Sydney Test helped India draw the match, while his 89 not out in Brisbane helped the team create history and win the match. India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh in a two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia. Aussie Test opener Usman Khawaja also believes that it is a 'sign of respect' that Indians want to beat Australia in any form of cricket.

'Infectious character...,' Ricky Ponting warns Australia about Rishabh Pant's drama from behind stumps

Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order. Steve Smith moved up from number four to open the batting after the retirement of David Warner midway through last season and McDonald said it was by no means certain he would stay there.

"While we've got an eye to it, we haven't made any firm decisions around that one," McDonald told SEN radio from England on Wednesday. "We've already had some chats in Sydney initially around what we're thinking for the summer, and that goes right down to depth bowling and all those hypotheticals and 'what-ifs' that we always go through.

"Clearly, if we make a shift with Steve Smith, then someone else will have to go to the top. We've seen Cameron Green be really successful at number four as well. So that adds layers to the decision-making. "But nothing is firm and fixed at the moment."

While Smith hardly set the world on fire in his outings as an opener, Green scored 174 not out against New Zealand at number four in the last series of last season.

Regardless of what the selectors decide about whether Smith opens, his place in the side alongside Green, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh looks assured.

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"We've spoken about that, and we're still a big believer in the best six batters," he added. "We feel as though that the team that finished in New Zealand, should they get a clean run at it and be well prepared, then they would be the best-placed players to fill that, there's no doubt about that."

McDonald said Australia would prioritise the series against India in the home summer and might rest Test players from the white-ball series against Pakistan that precedes it to allow them to play red-ball cricket in the Sheffield Shield.

The India series opens in Perth on Nov. 22, with the followingTests in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

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Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order. Steve Smith moved up from number four to open the batting after the retirement of David Warner midway through last season and McDonald said it was by no means certain he would stay there. "While we've got an eye to it, we haven't made any firm decisions around that one," McDonald told SEN radio from England on Wednesday. "We've already had some chats in Sydney initially around what we're thinking for the summer, and that goes right down to depth bowling and all those hypotheticals and 'what-ifs' that we always go through. "Clearly, if we make a shift with Steve Smith, then someone else will have to go to the top. We've seen Cameron Green be really successful at number four as well. So that adds layers to the decision-making. "But nothing is firm and fixed at the moment." While Smith hardly set the world on fire in his outings as an opener, Green scored 174 not out against New Zealand at number four in the last series of last season. Regardless of what the selectors decide about whether Smith opens, his place in the side alongside Green, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh looks assured. Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma in top 5, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal move up before Bangladesh series "We've spoken about that, and we're still a big believer in the best six batters," he added. "We feel as though that the team that finished in New Zealand, should they get a clean run at it and be well prepared, then they would be the best-placed players to fill that, there's no doubt about that." McDonald said Australia would prioritise the series against India in the home summer and might rest Test players from the white-ball series against Pakistan that precedes it to allow them to play red-ball cricket in the Sheffield Shield. The India series opens in Perth on Nov. 22, with the followingTests in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. 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.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia coach says top six likely to remain the same for India series

Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19. Sarfaraz made his Test debut during the England home series and ended with 200 runs in three Tests, including three half-centuries. The dashing young batter played at No. 5, Rahul's original position, after the latter got injured during the England series opener.&nbsp;

Former BCCI chief selector Srikkanth feels Rahul will be given the nod as he is a bigger player and has proven his credentials in Tests, also while playing overseas. The veteran feels India has an eye on the upcoming Australia tour, comprising five Tests, and Rahul's away record is also good.

"Honestly, I feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan. But, this happens, at times&nbsp;in Test cricket. You would have been playing well, but when a big player returns, you will have to lose your place. Take for instance, Rishabh Pant is returning, because of which Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are losing their places. KL Rahul is coming in," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.

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"At the back of the mind, they (Indian team management) are also keeping the Australia series. New Zealand are also coming. KL Rahul has performed well overseas, in Australia he has done well," added Srikkanth.

In 50 Tests, Rahul has 2,863 runs at an average of 34.08, including 8 hundreds. In away matches, he averages a modest 31.05 but has slammed seven centuries and 5 half-centuries.

India's hectic Test season commences with the two home games versus Bangladesh, before hosting New Zealand in three Tests. From thereon, they will travel to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Tests.

India's squad for the Bangladesh series also sees the return of Rishabh Pant in whites post his return from a horrific car crash in late 2022. With this, he is likely to replace Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps.

India's squad for two Tests versus Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.

Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19.

Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19. Sarfaraz made his Test debut during the England home series and ended with 200 runs in three Tests, including three half-centuries. The dashing young batter played at No. 5, Rahul's original position, after the latter got injured during the England series opener. Former BCCI chief selector Srikkanth feels Rahul will be given the nod as he is a bigger player and has proven his credentials in Tests, also while playing overseas. The veteran feels India has an eye on the upcoming Australia tour, comprising five Tests, and Rahul's away record is also good. "Honestly, I feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan. But, this happens, at times in Test cricket. You would have been playing well, but when a big player returns, you will have to lose your place. Take for instance, Rishabh Pant is returning, because of which Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are losing their places. KL Rahul is coming in," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma in top 5, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal move up before Bangladesh series "At the back of the mind, they (Indian team management) are also keeping the Australia series. New Zealand are also coming. KL Rahul has performed well overseas, in Australia he has done well," added Srikkanth. In 50 Tests, Rahul has 2,863 runs at an average of 34.08, including 8 hundreds. In away matches, he averages a modest 31.05 but has slammed seven centuries and 5 half-centuries. India's hectic Test season commences with the two home games versus Bangladesh, before hosting New Zealand in three Tests. From thereon, they will travel to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Tests. India's squad for the Bangladesh series also sees the return of Rishabh Pant in whites post his return from a horrific car crash in late 2022. With this, he is likely to replace Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps. India's squad for two Tests versus Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.

He has performed well...: Kris Srikkanth on likelihood of Sarfaraz Khan losing Test spot to KL Rahul

Former India opener Aakash Chopra thinks that India skipper Rohit Sharma will leave Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming mega auction. The December auction requires a franchise to retain only a handful of players and all the other names go in the pool.

The question of Rohit's departure has been doing rounds ever since he was removed as skipper last season for Hardik Pandya. Rohit then led India to T20 World Cup after the IPL 2024 while MI had one of their worst seasons under Hardik.

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"Will he stay or will he go? It's a big question. Personally, I feel '. Whoever is retained will be with the thinking that he will remain with you for three years, unless your name is MS Dhoni. MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings' story is very different but Rohit Sharma at MI, I feel he might himself leave or MI might leave him," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

After the World Cup win, Rohit announced his retirement from the shortest format, and another MI player, Suryakumar Yadav, replaced him as the India skipper. With Hardik's poor season as MI skipper and him not being selected for India captain role, his captaincy at MI might also get under scrutiny.

"Anything can happen but I don't think Rohit is going to be retained here. I don't have any information but I feel Rohit will probably be released. He might go to someone in the trade window, that's a possibility that he doesn't go to the auction, but if that doesn't happen, he might be seen in the auction. I feel his journey with the Mumbai Indians is over," Chopra added.

As of now, a franchise can retain up to three players but the franchises have met regarding this and the final number is still be to announced before the auction takes place.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra thinks that India skipper Rohit Sharma will leave Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming mega auction.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra thinks that India skipper Rohit Sharma will leave Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming mega auction. The December auction requires a franchise to retain only a handful of players and all the other names go in the pool. The question of Rohit's departure has been doing rounds ever since he was removed as skipper last season for Hardik Pandya. Rohit then led India to T20 World Cup after the IPL 2024 while MI had one of their worst seasons under Hardik. Also Read: 'We're lucky...,' Aussie T20I skipper Mitch Marsh on not bowling much "Will he stay or will he go? It's a big question. Personally, I feel '. Whoever is retained will be with the thinking that he will remain with you for three years, unless your name is MS Dhoni. MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings' story is very different but Rohit Sharma at MI, I feel he might himself leave or MI might leave him," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. After the World Cup win, Rohit announced his retirement from the shortest format, and another MI player, Suryakumar Yadav, replaced him as the India skipper. With Hardik's poor season as MI skipper and him not being selected for India captain role, his captaincy at MI might also get under scrutiny. "Anything can happen but I don't think Rohit is going to be retained here. I don't have any information but I feel Rohit will probably be released. He might go to someone in the trade window, that's a possibility that he doesn't go to the auction, but if that doesn't happen, he might be seen in the auction. I feel his journey with the Mumbai Indians is over," Chopra added. As of now, a franchise can retain up to three players but the franchises have met regarding this and the final number is still be to announced before the auction takes place.

'He will not stay...,' former India batter Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma's future with Mumbai Indians

Australia's T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh says that he's not looking to bowl much in the upcoming T20I series against England. Marsh has not bowled since suffering a hamstring injury in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year. Marsh also didn't bowl in the recent T20Is against Scotland which Australia won 3-0.

The all-rounder explained it as Australia having multiple all-round options in Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie as well.

"I'm sort of just building," Marsh said on the eve of&nbsp;first T20I against England.&nbsp;

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"I don't tend to bowl myself too much, is the honest answer, and we're lucky that we've got plenty of bowling options within our team, so we'll see how we go… my bowling's on line: whether or not I bowl, we'll wait and see. We've got heaps of options. I'm always building something," he added.

Australia will play three T20Is and five ODIs before hosting India for the most important five-Test Border-Gavaskar series. Marsh is hoping that he'll be fit to bowl by then and so does Aussie head coach Andrew McDonald.

"A lot of our priorities will be geared around that," McDonald said on SEN on Tuesday (Sep 10).&nbsp;

"You'll see that unfold with the management of our players. We'll be very pointed around who does what in terms of [Sheffield] Shield cricket coming into the summer to make sure that they are ready for that first Test match," he added.

Australia will also host Pakistan for a white-ball tour comprising of three T20Is and as many ODIs ahead of India and the head coach acknowledges that they'd have to compromise in that series.

"We may have to give up a little bit in terms of that Pakistan white-ball series with certain players, to make sure that we are firmly prepared," McDonald said. "We're really keen for India to arrive."

The first of five Tests against Australia start on November 22.

Australia's T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh says that he's not looking to bowl much in the upcoming T20I series against England. Marsh has not bowled since suffering a hamstring injury in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year.

Australia's T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh says that he's not looking to bowl much in the upcoming T20I series against England. Marsh has not bowled since suffering a hamstring injury in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year. Marsh also didn't bowl in the recent T20Is against Scotland which Australia won 3-0. The all-rounder explained it as Australia having multiple all-round options in Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie as well. "I'm sort of just building," Marsh said on the eve of first T20I against England. Also Read: Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia coach says top six likely to remain the same for India series "I don't tend to bowl myself too much, is the honest answer, and we're lucky that we've got plenty of bowling options within our team, so we'll see how we go… my bowling's on line: whether or not I bowl, we'll wait and see. We've got heaps of options. I'm always building something," he added. Australia will play three T20Is and five ODIs before hosting India for the most important five-Test Border-Gavaskar series. Marsh is hoping that he'll be fit to bowl by then and so does Aussie head coach Andrew McDonald. "A lot of our priorities will be geared around that," McDonald said on SEN on Tuesday (Sep 10). "You'll see that unfold with the management of our players. We'll be very pointed around who does what in terms of [Sheffield] Shield cricket coming into the summer to make sure that they are ready for that first Test match," he added. Australia will also host Pakistan for a white-ball tour comprising of three T20Is and as many ODIs ahead of India and the head coach acknowledges that they'd have to compromise in that series. "We may have to give up a little bit in terms of that Pakistan white-ball series with certain players, to make sure that we are firmly prepared," McDonald said. "We're really keen for India to arrive." The first of five Tests against Australia start on November 22.

'We're lucky...,' Aussie T20I skipper Mitch Marsh on not bowling much

In the updated list of ICC Test Rankings for batters, India captain Rohit Sharma has returned to the top five. Rohit, is, thus, the highest-ranked Indian batter in the list, with Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal also moving up in the batting chart ahead of India's hectic Test season, which commences with the two-match Test series versus Bangladesh at home.&nbsp;

<h3>ICC MEN'S TEST BATTING RANKINGS (AS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2024)</h3>

1. Joe Root - 899 points 
2. Kane Williamson - 859 points 
3. Daryl Mitchell - 768 points 
4. Steven Smith - 757 points 
5. Rohit Sharma - 751 points 
6. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 740 points 
7. Virat Kohli - 737 points 
8. Usman Khawaja - 728 points 
9. Mohammad Rizwan - 720 points 
10. Marnus Labuschagne - 720 points

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In the updated list, England's Joe Root continues to be at the No. 1 spot with 899 points. He ended the three-match Test series between England and Sri Lanka, at home, with most runs (375), including two centuries. While there are no Sri Lankan batters in the top-10, the likes of Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva, middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis and opener Pathum Nissanka also witnessed a significant rise following their productive series in England, which the Asian side lost 2-1. De Silva now occupies the 13th spot, moving up by three places, whereas Nissanka -- who made an unbeaten 127 not out in his side's 219-run chase in the third and final Test at The Oval, London -- moved to the 39th spot, achieving a gain of 42 positions. Meanwhile, Mendis -- who ended with most runs by a Sri Lankan batter (267) in the England series -- now holds the 19th spot (gaining six positions). Both Mendis and Nissanka&nbsp;also find new career-best ratings on the list for Test batters.

Talking about the top five, the likes of Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Steve Smith are also part of it, occupying&nbsp;the second, third and fourth positions&nbsp;respectively.

In the updated list of ICC Test Rankings for batters, India captain Rohit Sharma has returned to the top five. Rohit, is, thus, the highest-ranked Indian batter in the list, with Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal also moving up in the batting chart ahead of India's hectic Test season, which commences with the two-match Test series versus Bangladesh at home.

In the updated list of ICC Test Rankings for batters, India captain Rohit Sharma has returned to the top five. Rohit, is, thus, the highest-ranked Indian batter in the list, with Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal also moving up in the batting chart ahead of India's hectic Test season, which commences with the two-match Test series versus Bangladesh at home. ICC MEN'S TEST BATTING RANKINGS (AS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2024) 1. Joe Root - 899 points 2. Kane Williamson - 859 points 3. Daryl Mitchell - 768 points 4. Steven Smith - 757 points 5. Rohit Sharma - 751 points 6. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 740 points 7. Virat Kohli - 737 points 8. Usman Khawaja - 728 points 9. Mohammad Rizwan - 720 points 10. Marnus Labuschagne - 720 points Also read: Afg vs NZ: DISGUSTING! Picture goes VIRAL of utensils being cleaned near urinal at Greater Noida stadium In the updated list, England's Joe Root continues to be at the No. 1 spot with 899 points. He ended the three-match Test series between England and Sri Lanka, at home, with most runs (375), including two centuries. While there are no Sri Lankan batters in the top-10, the likes of Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva, middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis and opener Pathum Nissanka also witnessed a significant rise following their productive series in England, which the Asian side lost 2-1. De Silva now occupies the 13th spot, moving up by three places, whereas Nissanka -- who made an unbeaten 127 not out in his side's 219-run chase in the third and final Test at The Oval, London -- moved to the 39th spot, achieving a gain of 42 positions. Meanwhile, Mendis -- who ended with most runs by a Sri Lankan batter (267) in the England series -- now holds the 19th spot (gaining six positions). Both Mendis and Nissanka also find new career-best ratings on the list for Test batters. Talking about the top five, the likes of Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Steve Smith are also part of it, occupying the second, third and fourth positions respectively.

ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma in top 5, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal move up before Bangladesh series

England’s new full-time head coach Brendon McCullum has hailed Jos Buttler as the greatest white-ball player in English cricket while speaking on Tuesday (Sep 10). England who are set to face Australia in the ODI and T20I series will be without Buttler as he recovers from right calf injury. The batter has enjoyed a stellar career in white-ball cricket for England, having won the ODI World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022, with the latter win coming as the skipper of the side.

<h2>McCullum hails Buttler as the greatest</h2>

"I think Jos has had an unbelievable career. If he were to retire tomorrow, he goes down as arguably the greatest white-ball player England has ever had. He has nothing left to prove," McCullum told Sky Sports.

McCullum also spoke on the need to groom the next generation as players need to be ready for future tournaments. The new white-ball coach also reckons England have been successful in the ODI and T20I format.

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"I think there is a thirst for change. The one-day and T20 teams have been incredibly successful. It is in need of refreshing and bringing in some of that new talent which has probably been inspired by the very people that they are going to end up replacing,” he added.

England will face Australia in a three-match T20I series which will be followed by a five-match ODI series. Like Buttler, Australia will also miss the services of Pat Cummins who has opted to rest&nbsp;ahead of a busy summer. England on the other hand will look to build on their summer success having already beaten the West Indies and Sri Lanka on home turf in the red-ball format.

England’s new full-time head coach Brendon McCullum has hailed Jos Buttler as the greatest white-ball player in English cricket while speaking on Tuesday (Sep 10).

England’s new full-time head coach Brendon McCullum has hailed Jos Buttler as the greatest white-ball player in English cricket while speaking on Tuesday (Sep 10). England who are set to face Australia in the ODI and T20I series will be without Buttler as he recovers from right calf injury. The batter has enjoyed a stellar career in white-ball cricket for England, having won the ODI World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022, with the latter win coming as the skipper of the side. McCullum hails Buttler as the greatest "I think Jos has had an unbelievable career. If he were to retire tomorrow, he goes down as arguably the greatest white-ball player England has ever had. He has nothing left to prove," McCullum told Sky Sports. McCullum also spoke on the need to groom the next generation as players need to be ready for future tournaments. The new white-ball coach also reckons England have been successful in the ODI and T20I format. ALSO READ | 'Mbappé can be the next Ballon d'Or winner': Cristiano Ronaldo backs French star to shine at Real Madrid "I think there is a thirst for change. The one-day and T20 teams have been incredibly successful. It is in need of refreshing and bringing in some of that new talent which has probably been inspired by the very people that they are going to end up replacing,” he added. England will face Australia in a three-match T20I series which will be followed by a five-match ODI series. Like Buttler, Australia will also miss the services of Pat Cummins who has opted to rest ahead of a busy summer. England on the other hand will look to build on their summer success having already beaten the West Indies and Sri Lanka on home turf in the red-ball format.

ENG vs AUS: Brendon McCullum reckons Jos Buttler is the 'greatest white-ball' English player

Things went from bad to worse at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida on Wednesday (Sep 11) after Day 3 of the only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off due to heavy rain. The stadium located in the National Capital Region (NCR) has&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;heavy rains in the last 12-15 hours resulting in poor filed conditions. Already under the spotlight for lackluster&nbsp;management, the rain late Tuesday night&nbsp;worsened the playing conditions meaning there would have been&nbsp;no play on the third day with the toss yet to take place between Afghanistan and New Zealand.

<h2>Rain plays spoilsport</h2>

Having seen the opening two days of the only Test match get washed out due to poor playing conditions, it went from bad to worse on Wednesday. Heavy rains struck the New Delhi Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday evening, meaning the already sub-par conditions of the stadium became worse for playing. Considering the poor management and sub-par equipment to improve the conditions had the rain stopped, the umpires decided to call off Day 3.

The weather forecast also played a key role in the umpires and match referee’s decision as more rain is expected to hit the region.

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The decision also means the historic Test match is on the brink of unwanted history as the toss is yet to take place. With Day 3 being washed out, there will be only two days for the Test match to take place, in case the playing conditions are deemed fit.

<h2>History on cards</h2>

In case the match does not take place, it will go down in the International Cricket Council (ICC) records as an abandoned contest. This&nbsp;will be the first match since December 1998 when a Test match has been abandoned without a ball being bowled. New Zealand and India were the last teams to be involved in an abandoned Test match.

Things went from bad to worse at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida on Wednesday (Sep 11) after Day 3 of the only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off due to heavy rain.

Things went from bad to worse at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida on Wednesday (Sep 11) after Day 3 of the only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off due to heavy rain. The stadium located in the National Capital Region (NCR) has experienced heavy rains in the last 12-15 hours resulting in poor filed conditions. Already under the spotlight for lackluster management, the rain late Tuesday night worsened the playing conditions meaning there would have been no play on the third day with the toss yet to take place between Afghanistan and New Zealand. Rain plays spoilsport Having seen the opening two days of the only Test match get washed out due to poor playing conditions, it went from bad to worse on Wednesday. Heavy rains struck the New Delhi Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday evening, meaning the already sub-par conditions of the stadium became worse for playing. Considering the poor management and sub-par equipment to improve the conditions had the rain stopped, the umpires decided to call off Day 3. The weather forecast also played a key role in the umpires and match referee’s decision as more rain is expected to hit the region. ALSO READ | 'Mbappé can be the next Ballon d'Or winner': Cristiano Ronaldo backs French star to shine at Real Madrid The decision also means the historic Test match is on the brink of unwanted history as the toss is yet to take place. With Day 3 being washed out, there will be only two days for the Test match to take place, in case the playing conditions are deemed fit. History on cards In case the match does not take place, it will go down in the International Cricket Council (ICC) records as an abandoned contest. This will be the first match since December 1998 when a Test match has been abandoned without a ball being bowled. New Zealand and India were the last teams to be involved in an abandoned Test match.

AFG vs NZ, Only Test: Embarrassment continues as Day 3 called off after rain plays spoilsport in Greater Noida

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has endured a tough start on their adventure on a new adapted home ground in India’s Greater Noida. With a historic one-off Test, which was set to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex against New Zealand from Monday (Sep 9), the match has been&nbsp;nothing but a huge mess for the organisers after rain and poor faculties saw the opening day of the contest get washed out. While rain has played spoilsport, it is the poor drainage, players' hospitality and media facilities that have hit the headlines.

<h2>Poor facilities highlight&nbsp;Afghanistan vs New Zealand contest</h2>

At the time of writing on Day 2 of the match, the toss was yet to take place while media personnel raised complaints about poor facilities which included lack of water and improper food. On the other hand, there were no separate washrooms for female officials, highlighting the mismanagement.

However, the biggest issue that caught the eye of the ACB officials was the poor drainage facility. Despite no rain on Day 1, it was the poor subpar drainage facility that restricted play to start on Day 1. Overnight rain had seen the stadium affected by poor outfield, but the lack of infrastructure came as a big embarrassment for the ACB officials.

"This is a huge mess, we are never coming back here. The players are also unhappy with the facilities here," an ACB official said.

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"We had spoken with the concerned people well in advance and were assured by the stadium guys that everything will be in order (pertaining to the media facilities)," he added.

While the match is not part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, it is still an International Cricket Council (ICC) affiliated contest, meaning it will impact the player and team ratings.

While there remains no alternative to switch the venue or postpone the match, the ACB will be determined to not repeat such a scenario in the future. Currently, the nearest cricket ground available is Delhi Arun Jaitley Stadium but is unlikely to be available due to its preparations for the upcoming Bangladesh tour. The same goes for Kanpur’s Green Park which is around 400km away from Greater Noida as that venue too is engaged for India’s series against Bangladesh.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has endured a tough start on their adventure on a new adapted home ground in India’s Greater Noida. With a historic one-off Test, which was set to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex against New Zealand from Monday (Sep 9), the match has been nothing but a huge mess for the organisers after rain and poor faculties saw the opening day of the contest get washed out.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has endured a tough start on their adventure on a new adapted home ground in India’s Greater Noida. With a historic one-off Test, which was set to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex against New Zealand from Monday (Sep 9), the match has been nothing but a huge mess for the organisers after rain and poor faculties saw the opening day of the contest get washed out. While rain has played spoilsport, it is the poor drainage, players' hospitality and media facilities that have hit the headlines. Poor facilities highlight Afghanistan vs New Zealand contest At the time of writing on Day 2 of the match, the toss was yet to take place while media personnel raised complaints about poor facilities which included lack of water and improper food. On the other hand, there were no separate washrooms for female officials, highlighting the mismanagement. However, the biggest issue that caught the eye of the ACB officials was the poor drainage facility. Despite no rain on Day 1, it was the poor subpar drainage facility that restricted play to start on Day 1. Overnight rain had seen the stadium affected by poor outfield, but the lack of infrastructure came as a big embarrassment for the ACB officials. "This is a huge mess, we are never coming back here. The players are also unhappy with the facilities here," an ACB official said. ALSO READ | IND vs BAN, 1st Test: KL Rahul likely to get the nod in Playing XI ahead of Sarfaraz Khan - Reports "We had spoken with the concerned people well in advance and were assured by the stadium guys that everything will be in order (pertaining to the media facilities)," he added. While the match is not part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, it is still an International Cricket Council (ICC) affiliated contest, meaning it will impact the player and team ratings. While there remains no alternative to switch the venue or postpone the match, the ACB will be determined to not repeat such a scenario in the future. Currently, the nearest cricket ground available is Delhi Arun Jaitley Stadium but is unlikely to be available due to its preparations for the upcoming Bangladesh tour. The same goes for Kanpur’s Green Park which is around 400km away from Greater Noida as that venue too is engaged for India’s series against Bangladesh.

AFG vs NZ: Afghan Cricket Board vows not to return to India's Greater Noida Stadium after opening day debacle

England suffered a disappointing defeat in the third Test match against Sri Lanka on Monday (Sep 9) leading to questions being&nbsp;raised on the killer instincts of the side. With an opportunity to win the series 3-0, Ollie Pope and Co were beaten by eight wickets at the Oval meaning the hosts pocketed the series 2-1. After the match, former skipper Michael Vaughan lashed out at his team for the defeat and for taking the opposition lightly.

<h2>Vaughan slams England after defeat</h2>

"I felt that they disrespected Test cricket, and disrespected Sri Lanka in the third Test by being over-aggressive with both the bat and in their field placings," Vaughan wrote in his column for the Telegraph.

"England have made a habit of becoming a bit complacent after a good period – I think of the start of the Ashes, or earlier this year in Rajkot – and I hope it serves as a wake-up call for the tougher Tests that lie in wait in 2025. There is no way they will get away with playing like this against India or Australia."

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Having won the opening two matches in Manchester and Lord’s, England were brought to its knees after they were bowled out for 156, despite having a first-innings lead. Pope’s 154 went in vain as Sri Lanka pulled out a great comeback in the second innings to win the Oval contest. Pathum Nissanka scored 127 off 124 as he led from the front to help Sri Lanka win the contest.

On the other hand, England yet again dropped valuable points in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they now sit sixth. After 16 matches in the current WTC cycle, England need a flawless run to reach the final&nbsp;in June 2025 which will be played at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.

England are next in action against Australia in the white-ball series with Jos Buttler missing out due to injury.

England suffered a disappointing defeat in the third Test match against Sri Lanka on Monday (Sep 9) leading to questions being raised on the killer instincts of the side.

England suffered a disappointing defeat in the third Test match against Sri Lanka on Monday (Sep 9) leading to questions being raised on the killer instincts of the side. With an opportunity to win the series 3-0, Ollie Pope and Co were beaten by eight wickets at the Oval meaning the hosts pocketed the series 2-1. After the match, former skipper Michael Vaughan lashed out at his team for the defeat and for taking the opposition lightly. Vaughan slams England after defeat "I felt that they disrespected Test cricket, and disrespected Sri Lanka in the third Test by being over-aggressive with both the bat and in their field placings," Vaughan wrote in his column for the Telegraph. "England have made a habit of becoming a bit complacent after a good period – I think of the start of the Ashes, or earlier this year in Rajkot – and I hope it serves as a wake-up call for the tougher Tests that lie in wait in 2025. There is no way they will get away with playing like this against India or Australia." ALSO READ | IND vs BAN, 1st Test: KL Rahul likely to get the nod in Playing XI ahead of Sarfaraz Khan - Reports Having won the opening two matches in Manchester and Lord’s, England were brought to its knees after they were bowled out for 156, despite having a first-innings lead. Pope’s 154 went in vain as Sri Lanka pulled out a great comeback in the second innings to win the Oval contest. Pathum Nissanka scored 127 off 124 as he led from the front to help Sri Lanka win the contest. On the other hand, England yet again dropped valuable points in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they now sit sixth. After 16 matches in the current WTC cycle, England need a flawless run to reach the final in June 2025 which will be played at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. England are next in action against Australia in the white-ball series with Jos Buttler missing out due to injury.

'They disrespected Test cricket': Michael Vaughan slams England after disappointing loss at Oval

Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19.

"We played good cricket against Pakistan but it is already in the past," Litton said to media as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;

"It is important for us to look forward. We will need your (media's) help. It would be helpful if you don't talk about the Pakistan series. As a player, it is already in the past for me," he added.

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The batter, however, acknowledged that the win inspires players but they need to become more consistent in Test cricket

"It is inspiring that people will know you if you do well," he said. "There's nothing better than that. I don't think it is pressure. We are improving in Tests, so we have to become more consistent in the format. That's the main challenge."

As for the upcoming Test series against India, Litton mentioned that playing against SG ball (used in India Tests) is going to be a little harder as opposed to playing against a Kookaburra ball (used in Pakistan and most countries).&nbsp;

"The ball will be a different one in India," Litton said. "It is a little harder to play against the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is easier to play when it gets old. It is the opposite with the SG ball. It is harder to get away against the old ball when it's the SG," he added.

India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh for two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.

Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19.

Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19. "We played good cricket against Pakistan but it is already in the past," Litton said to media as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "It is important for us to look forward. We will need your (media's) help. It would be helpful if you don't talk about the Pakistan series. As a player, it is already in the past for me," he added. Also Read: 'I need to beat him...,' Aussie Steve Smith on India's Virat Kohli ahead of upcoming Border-Gavaskar series The batter, however, acknowledged that the win inspires players but they need to become more consistent in Test cricket "It is inspiring that people will know you if you do well," he said. "There's nothing better than that. I don't think it is pressure. We are improving in Tests, so we have to become more consistent in the format. That's the main challenge." As for the upcoming Test series against India, Litton mentioned that playing against SG ball (used in India Tests) is going to be a little harder as opposed to playing against a Kookaburra ball (used in Pakistan and most countries). "The ball will be a different one in India," Litton said. "It is a little harder to play against the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is easier to play when it gets old. It is the opposite with the SG ball. It is harder to get away against the old ball when it's the SG," he added. India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh for two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.

'Don't talk about the Pakistan series,' says Bangladesh batter Litton Das ahead of India Tests

England have announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of Pakistan which starts next month. The ECB has included eight players from the 2022 tour when England won the series 3-0.

The eight players include skipper Ben Stokes who is coming back to the side after missing recent Sri Lanka Test series at home with injury. England won the three-Test series 2-1.

Other players who are included from the 2022 tour are: Rehan Ahmed, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope and Joe Root.

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England have also included pacer Josh Hull who made his debut in the Oval Test against Sri Lanka and took three wickets. The Three Lions have also included two uncapped players in Jordan Cox and Brydon Carse.

Spinner Jack Leach also made a comeback in the Test side for the first time since getting injured in the opening Test of India Test series earlier this year. He has been picked with Shoaib Bashir - England's first-choice spinner at home - and leggie Rehan Ahmed.

England squad for Pakistan tour: Ben Stokes (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.

<h2>Entire series to be played in Pakistan</h2>

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has all but confirmed that the upcoming three-Test home series England will be played entirely in the country. The development was confirmed by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi's spokesperson Mohammad Rafiullah

The news of series going to be held in Pakistan comes amid the reports of PCB thinking to move Karachi Test (second one) to outside the country. It is because of the ongoing renovation work at multiple venues, including Karachi, for the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan are scheduled to the ICC tournament in February-March next year. 
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England have announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of Pakistan which starts next month. The ECB has included eight players from the 2022 tour when England won the series 3-0.

England have announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of Pakistan which starts next month. The ECB has included eight players from the 2022 tour when England won the series 3-0. The eight players include skipper Ben Stokes who is coming back to the side after missing recent Sri Lanka Test series at home with injury. England won the three-Test series 2-1. Other players who are included from the 2022 tour are: Rehan Ahmed, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope and Joe Root. Also Read: 'I need to beat him...,' Aussie Steve Smith on India's Virat Kohli ahead of upcoming Border-Gavaskar series England have also included pacer Josh Hull who made his debut in the Oval Test against Sri Lanka and took three wickets. The Three Lions have also included two uncapped players in Jordan Cox and Brydon Carse. Spinner Jack Leach also made a comeback in the Test side for the first time since getting injured in the opening Test of India Test series earlier this year. He has been picked with Shoaib Bashir - England's first-choice spinner at home - and leggie Rehan Ahmed. England squad for Pakistan tour: Ben Stokes (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes. Entire series to be played in Pakistan Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has all but confirmed that the upcoming three-Test home series England will be played entirely in the country. The development was confirmed by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi's spokesperson Mohammad Rafiullah The news of series going to be held in Pakistan comes amid the reports of PCB thinking to move Karachi Test (second one) to outside the country. It is because of the ongoing renovation work at multiple venues, including Karachi, for the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan are scheduled to the ICC tournament in February-March next year.

England announce Ben Stokes-led 16-member squad for upcoming Pakistan Test series

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