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<h2><strong>Karthik backs Gill-Sarfaraz</strong></h2>

<p>“Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan. Both of those batters have done really well against England in the home series that recently happened at the start of the year. I have a feeling both of them will definitely be on that flight to Australia and will be trying to do their best. We will know if they’re able to replace both Ajinkya and Pujji (Pujara). Big shoes to fill, but they have the quality and calibre in them,” Karthik said on HeyCB with DK show on Cricbuzz.</p>

<p>Gill has been one of the consistent performers in the Indian side while Sarfaraz broke into the Indian team recently during the home series against England. Gill was also promoted to the vice-captain’s role recently while Sarfaraz has been in good nick of form in domestic cricket before exploding onto the international scene.</p>

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<p>While Gill is guaranteed to be a feature in the Playing XI same can’t be said for Sarfaraz with stern competition for places in the middle order. Both Pujara and Rahane are playing in the English county but are still expected to be left out of the final squad which will travel Down Under in November.</p>

<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test:</strong> 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test:</strong> 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test: </strong>26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney</p>


Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has backed the pairing of Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan to succeed middle-order batters Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has backed the pairing of Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan to succeed middle-order batters Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India will face the Aussies Down Under with the five-match series starting on November 22 in Perth. According to Karthik, India can bank on the services of Sarfaraz and Gill while the duo of Rahane and Pujara are expected to be dropped. Karthik backs Gill-Sarfaraz “Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan. Both of those batters have done really well against England in the home series that recently happened at the start of the year. I have a feeling both of them will definitely be on that flight to Australia and will be trying to do their best. We will know if they’re able to replace both Ajinkya and Pujji (Pujara). Big shoes to fill, but they have the quality and calibre in them,” Karthik said on HeyCB with DK show on Cricbuzz. Gill has been one of the consistent performers in the Indian side while Sarfaraz broke into the Indian team recently during the home series against England. Gill was also promoted to the vice-captain’s role recently while Sarfaraz has been in good nick of form in domestic cricket before exploding onto the international scene. ALSO READ | 'I am not Harry Potter': Erik ten Hag underlines errors, Ugarte injury as key reasons for Man Utd defeat While Gill is guaranteed to be a feature in the Playing XI same can’t be said for Sarfaraz with stern competition for places in the middle order. Both Pujara and Rahane are playing in the English county but are still expected to be left out of the final squad which will travel Down Under in November. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth 2nd Test: 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Dinesh Karthik backs Gill-Sarfaraz pairing to succeed Rahane-Pujara during Aussie tour

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<p>Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj has launched a fresh attack on MS Dhoni for 'ruining' his son's career. Yograj, who has often slammed Dhoni, feels Yuvraj had more to offer to Team India but his career was cut short by four to five years due to former Indian captain Dhoni. Further, Yograj stated that Yuvraj deserved to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, for his services to Indian cricket during his illustrious career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking to the Switch YouTube channel, Yograj said, "I won’t forgive MS Dhoni. He should look at himself in the mirror. He is a very prominent cricketer, I salute him. But what he did to my son is unforgivable. Everything is coming to light now, and it can never be forgiven."</p>

<p>He further added on Dhoni, "That man has ruined my son's life, who could have played for four to five more years. I challenge everyone to have a son like Yuvraj. Even Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have said that there will never be another Yuvraj Singh.&nbsp;India should award him the Bharat Ratna for playing through cancer and winning the World Cup for the country."</p>

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<p>Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket in 2019 with 1900, 8,701&nbsp;and 1,177 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively, played a key role in Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. In the 2011 ODI WC, at home, Yuvraj ended with 362 runs and 15 scalps to be awarded as the Player-of-the-Tournament. He stepped away from international cricket for a while soon after the WC win after being diagnosed with cancer. He overcame the deadly disease and returned to the national side in 2012 but was never able to cement his place in any format.</p>

<p>Moreover, Yuvraj and Dhoni played as many as 273 matches together for India, being the face of India's white-ball formats. They forged a successful pair in the middle-order but reports often surfaced on things not being great between the two when Yuvraj was ousted from the side. However, Yuvraj, in particular, has often rubbished such claims, saying that the two often shared a healthy professional relationship.</p>


Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj has launched a fresh attack on MS Dhoni for 'ruining' his son's career. Yograj, who has often slammed Dhoni, feels Yuvraj had more to offer to Team India but his career was cut short by four to five years due to former Indian captain Dhoni.

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj has launched a fresh attack on MS Dhoni for 'ruining' his son's career. Yograj, who has often slammed Dhoni, feels Yuvraj had more to offer to Team India but his career was cut short by four to five years due to former Indian captain Dhoni. Further, Yograj stated that Yuvraj deserved to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, for his services to Indian cricket during his illustrious career. Talking to the Switch YouTube channel, Yograj said, "I won’t forgive MS Dhoni. He should look at himself in the mirror. He is a very prominent cricketer, I salute him. But what he did to my son is unforgivable. Everything is coming to light now, and it can never be forgiven." He further added on Dhoni, "That man has ruined my son's life, who could have played for four to five more years. I challenge everyone to have a son like Yuvraj. Even Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have said that there will never be another Yuvraj Singh. India should award him the Bharat Ratna for playing through cancer and winning the World Cup for the country." Also read: 'Gets involved in...,' Umpire Anil Chaudhary on India skipper Rohit Sharma's attitude on field Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket in 2019 with 1900, 8,701 and 1,177 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively, played a key role in Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. In the 2011 ODI WC, at home, Yuvraj ended with 362 runs and 15 scalps to be awarded as the Player-of-the-Tournament. He stepped away from international cricket for a while soon after the WC win after being diagnosed with cancer. He overcame the deadly disease and returned to the national side in 2012 but was never able to cement his place in any format. Moreover, Yuvraj and Dhoni played as many as 273 matches together for India, being the face of India's white-ball formats. They forged a successful pair in the middle-order but reports often surfaced on things not being great between the two when Yuvraj was ousted from the side. However, Yuvraj, in particular, has often rubbished such claims, saying that the two often shared a healthy professional relationship.

Yuvraj deserves Bharat Ratna, Dhoni ruined his career: Yograj's scathing attack on former Indian captain

<p>West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is having the year of his life and has broken his fellow countryman Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in a calendar year. Pooran scored 97 while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hitting nine sixes in his innings on Saturday (Aug 31).</p>

<p>In total, Pooran now has 139 sixes in 58 T20 matches he has played so far in the year 2024. Gayle had hit 135 sixes in 35 T20 matches he had played in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With a quarter of the year still left in 2024, Pooran is sure to have his record improved from the current 139 sixes.</p>

<p>Pooran plays in various T20 leagues around the world including the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. He plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL and represents its sister franchise Durban Super Giants in South Africa's SA20.</p>

<p>Pooran also features in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) and ILT20, representing IPL franchise Mumbai Indians' subsidiary MI New York and MI Emirates, respectively.</p>

<p>He also plays in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Rangpur Riders and Northern Superchargers in men's The Hundred tournament in England.</p>

<p>As for the match, Pooran's innings helped TKR, sister franchise of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders, post a huge total of 250/4 in 20 overs. Apart from Pooran, Keacy Carty also played a blinding innings of 35-ball 73.</p>

<p>In reply, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots could score only 206 runs in 20 overs, handing a 44-run win to TKR.</p>

<p>TKR are currently at the top of the six-team tournament with two points in one match, same as Guyana Amazon Warriors and Patriots (two matches). TKR's net run rate is, however, better than rest of the two teams.</p>

<p>They next play against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on September 6.</p>


West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is having the year of his life and has broken his fellow countryman Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in a calendar year. Pooran scored 97 while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hitting nine sixes in his innings on Saturday (Aug 31).

West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is having the year of his life and has broken his fellow countryman Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in a calendar year. Pooran scored 97 while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hitting nine sixes in his innings on Saturday (Aug 31). In total, Pooran now has 139 sixes in 58 T20 matches he has played so far in the year 2024. Gayle had hit 135 sixes in 35 T20 matches he had played in 2015. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: 'Security is guaranteed...,' Harbhajan Singh on India travelling to Pakistan With a quarter of the year still left in 2024, Pooran is sure to have his record improved from the current 139 sixes. Pooran plays in various T20 leagues around the world including the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. He plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL and represents its sister franchise Durban Super Giants in South Africa's SA20. Pooran also features in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) and ILT20, representing IPL franchise Mumbai Indians' subsidiary MI New York and MI Emirates, respectively. He also plays in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Rangpur Riders and Northern Superchargers in men's The Hundred tournament in England. As for the match, Pooran's innings helped TKR, sister franchise of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders, post a huge total of 250/4 in 20 overs. Apart from Pooran, Keacy Carty also played a blinding innings of 35-ball 73. In reply, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots could score only 206 runs in 20 overs, handing a 44-run win to TKR. TKR are currently at the top of the six-team tournament with two points in one match, same as Guyana Amazon Warriors and Patriots (two matches). TKR's net run rate is, however, better than rest of the two teams. They next play against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on September 6.

Nicholas Pooran overtakes Chris Gayle for most T20 sixes in a calendar year

<p>Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary says that India skipper Rohit Sharma may seem casual on the field but he's a very smart player. Rohit is known for his antics on the field including a somewhat casual outlook as well in comparison with highly intense Virat Kohli.</p>

<p>"Rohit may seem casual, but he's a very smart player, don't get fooled thinking otherwise; his game sense is very good," said Chaudhary while talking on Unplugged YouTube podcast.</p>

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<p>"You can't guess his sharp mind from his batting. When he's batting, it seems someone is bowling at 120 kmph, but when someone else is batting, the speed seems like 160 kmph. He gets involved in a lot of appeals and then says 'let it be.' He may seem casual, but he's not casual at all," added Chaudhary.</p>

<p>The Indian umpire also added that Rohit plays without any confusion which makes it easy to umpire for him.</p>

<p>"Umpiring for a player like Rohit is very easy; he's either out or not out, it's straightforward with him. He doesn't play confusingly," said Chaudhary.</p>

<p>Under Rohit Sharma, India reached the final of ODI World Cup 2023 and World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. They, however, lost both the finals to Australia.</p>

<p>In 2024, Rohit-led India went on to win the T20 World Cup, their second in the shortest format after winning the inaugural edition in 2007.</p>

<p>After the final, Rohit announced his retirement from the T20s and so did Virat Kohli &amp; Ravindra Jadeja. Suryakumar Yadav was named India's T20I skipper while Rohit remains the captain of Test and ODI side.</p>

<p>India's next assignment is a two-Test home series against Bangladesh and a three-match Test series against New Zealand after that.</p>

<p>The major series will start in November later this year when India travels to Australia for five-Test Border-Gavaskar series.</p>


Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary says that India skipper Rohit Sharma may seem casual on the field but he's a very smart player. Rohit is known for his antics on the field including a somewhat casual outlook as well in comparison with highly intense Virat Kohli.

Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary says that India skipper Rohit Sharma may seem casual on the field but he's a very smart player. Rohit is known for his antics on the field including a somewhat casual outlook as well in comparison with highly intense Virat Kohli. "Rohit may seem casual, but he's a very smart player, don't get fooled thinking otherwise; his game sense is very good," said Chaudhary while talking on Unplugged YouTube podcast. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: 'Security is guaranteed...,' Harbhajan Singh on India traveling to Pakistan "You can't guess his sharp mind from his batting. When he's batting, it seems someone is bowling at 120 kmph, but when someone else is batting, the speed seems like 160 kmph. He gets involved in a lot of appeals and then says 'let it be.' He may seem casual, but he's not casual at all," added Chaudhary. The Indian umpire also added that Rohit plays without any confusion which makes it easy to umpire for him. "Umpiring for a player like Rohit is very easy; he's either out or not out, it's straightforward with him. He doesn't play confusingly," said Chaudhary. Under Rohit Sharma, India reached the final of ODI World Cup 2023 and World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. They, however, lost both the finals to Australia. In 2024, Rohit-led India went on to win the T20 World Cup, their second in the shortest format after winning the inaugural edition in 2007. After the final, Rohit announced his retirement from the T20s and so did Virat Kohli & Ravindra Jadeja. Suryakumar Yadav was named India's T20I skipper while Rohit remains the captain of Test and ODI side. India's next assignment is a two-Test home series against Bangladesh and a three-match Test series against New Zealand after that. The major series will start in November later this year when India travels to Australia for five-Test Border-Gavaskar series.

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<p>Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that Indian cricket team should not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are scheduled to host the ICC tournament from February 19 to March 9 next year - their first ICC tournament since jointly hosting ICC World Cup 1996 with India and Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>"What they say is what they think is right while what we say is our point of view. I feel the security concerns are always there and if the security of the players is not ensured there then I don't think that the team should go there," said Singh in a interview to Sports Tak.</p>

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<p>"If they say that the teams will get full security and there is no hassle then it's on the government to think and make decisions because in the end, it's not just about cricketing matters and the issue goes beyond. As a cricketer, I can say if you wish to play cricket, play cricket but the security concern is always there and players should not go there until the security is guaranteed," he added.</p>

<p>Recently, former Pak spinner Danish Kaneria also expressed concern on security of Indian team if they travel to Pakistan for the tournament.</p>

<p>"Looking at the situation in Pakistan, I have to say that the Indian team should not go to Pakistan and Pakistan should think about it and then the ICC will make its decision and most likely, it will be a hybrid model, it will played in Dubai," Kaneria had said.</p>

<p>India last travelled to Pakistan in 2008 for the Asia Cup. The two countries have been at loggerheads since then due to politically charged environment.</p>

<p>India had also refused to travel to Pakistan last year for Asia Cup and the tournament was played in a hybrid model with India's matches scheduled in Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>Pakistan, however, travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 right after the continental tournament.</p>


Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that Indian cricket team should not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are scheduled to host the ICC tournament from February 19 to March 9 next year - their first ICC tournament since jointly hosting ICC World Cup 1996 with India and Sri Lanka.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that Indian cricket team should not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are scheduled to host the ICC tournament from February 19 to March 9 next year - their first ICC tournament since jointly hosting ICC World Cup 1996 with India and Sri Lanka. "What they say is what they think is right while what we say is our point of view. I feel the security concerns are always there and if the security of the players is not ensured there then I don't think that the team should go there," said Singh in a interview to Sports Tak. Also Read: ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: 'Jeez the last place...,' Eoin Morgan questions England captain Ollie Pope's decision "If they say that the teams will get full security and there is no hassle then it's on the government to think and make decisions because in the end, it's not just about cricketing matters and the issue goes beyond. As a cricketer, I can say if you wish to play cricket, play cricket but the security concern is always there and players should not go there until the security is guaranteed," he added. Recently, former Pak spinner Danish Kaneria also expressed concern on security of Indian team if they travel to Pakistan for the tournament. "Looking at the situation in Pakistan, I have to say that the Indian team should not go to Pakistan and Pakistan should think about it and then the ICC will make its decision and most likely, it will be a hybrid model, it will played in Dubai," Kaneria had said. India last travelled to Pakistan in 2008 for the Asia Cup. The two countries have been at loggerheads since then due to politically charged environment. India had also refused to travel to Pakistan last year for Asia Cup and the tournament was played in a hybrid model with India's matches scheduled in Sri Lanka. Pakistan, however, travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 right after the continental tournament.

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<p>Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has questioned Ollie Pope's decision to not bowl spinners on day 3 evening during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Pope's decision to not bowl spinners led to play being halted due to bad light on Saturday (Aug 31) and was eventually called off. A total of 22 overs were lost due to early end of play as Pope insisted on bowling pacers for which light was not suitable, deemed the on-filed umpires.</p>

<p>"I think it's a questionable decision," said Morgan on Sky Sports. "The reason behind that is just the whole context of the last hour or so: it is dark. There's a reason the seamers can't bowl: it is dangerous for everybody concerned.</p>

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<p>"If you're sitting in Sri Lanka's changing room, you're thinking, 'Jeez the last place I want to be is out there with the bat in hand - facing anybody.' It's a lose-lose situation. I totally understand the concern for the condition of the ball, but you're talking about England's premium fingerspinner in Shoaib Bashir, who needs to bowl. The ball is turning and bouncing," he added.</p>

<p>By the time the day's play was halted due to bad light, Sri Lanka were 53/2 with Dimuth Karunaratne (23) on the crease alongside night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya (3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Joe Root scored 145 in England's first innings of the ongoing second Test at Lord's and helped them score 427. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 196, conceding a first-innings lead of 231 runs.</p>

<p>Root again anchored England's second innings - scoring 103 before being the last man out as England folded for 251 and set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 483.</p>

<p>The second-highest score in England's second innings behind Root was Harry Brook's 37 - demonstrating the batter's skills on a not-so-easy pitch.</p>


Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has questioned Ollie Pope's decision to not bowl spinners on day 3 evening during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Pope's decision to not bowl spinners led to play being halted due to bad light on Saturday (Aug 31) and was eventually called off.

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has questioned Ollie Pope's decision to not bowl spinners on day 3 evening during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Pope's decision to not bowl spinners led to play being halted due to bad light on Saturday (Aug 31) and was eventually called off. A total of 22 overs were lost due to early end of play as Pope insisted on bowling pacers for which light was not suitable, deemed the on-filed umpires. "I think it's a questionable decision," said Morgan on Sky Sports. "The reason behind that is just the whole context of the last hour or so: it is dark. There's a reason the seamers can't bowl: it is dangerous for everybody concerned. Also Read: 'I can and...,' England batter Joe Root on breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of most Test runs "If you're sitting in Sri Lanka's changing room, you're thinking, 'Jeez the last place I want to be is out there with the bat in hand - facing anybody.' It's a lose-lose situation. I totally understand the concern for the condition of the ball, but you're talking about England's premium fingerspinner in Shoaib Bashir, who needs to bowl. The ball is turning and bouncing," he added. By the time the day's play was halted due to bad light, Sri Lanka were 53/2 with Dimuth Karunaratne (23) on the crease alongside night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya (3). Earlier, Joe Root scored 145 in England's first innings of the ongoing second Test at Lord's and helped them score 427. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 196, conceding a first-innings lead of 231 runs. Root again anchored England's second innings - scoring 103 before being the last man out as England folded for 251 and set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 483. The second-highest score in England's second innings behind Root was Harry Brook's 37 - demonstrating the batter's skills on a not-so-easy pitch.

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<p>Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid enjoyed a proud moment on Saturday (Aug 31) after his son Samit was selected for the U19 tour of Australia. Samit, who was seen playing for Mysore Warriors in the KSCA Maharaja T20 trophy will look to step up and take first steps in replicating the success of his father. He will travel to Australia for the U19 team’s tour and will look to rise from the youth ranks. He also posted a video as he was thankful to all those who helped during his journey.</p>

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ಆಲ್ ದಿ ಬೆಸ್ಟ್‌. 🥳💐<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SamitDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SamitDravid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndiaU19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndiaU19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StarSportsKannada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StarSportsKannada</a> <a href="https://t.co/XnKB5sFZam">pic.twitter.com/XnKB5sFZam</a></p>
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<h2>Samit makes it to India's U19 side</h2>

<p>"First of all, I am very happy to be selected and thank you for all your wishes. I think I am feeling great, I worked very hard for this moment,” said Samit in a video shared by Star Sports Kannada on X.</p>

<p>Samit, born on 11 October 2005 has recently caught the eye of the cricketing fraternity having made his debut in the Maharaja Trophy, a domestic franchise tournament in India. He has been working closely with his father Rahul and scored 82 runs from seven innings with a best of 33. Despite a low-profile show he has been included in India’s U19 squad.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Dravid will spend no time away from cheering the Indian team having led the senior side to the T20 World Cup success in June. He was the coach of the Indian team and nearly completed the treble of the World Test Championship (WTC), ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup. However, India lost the final of the WTC and the ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>Dravid, however, will spend time with his son and try to get him into the Indian senior team. Samit, 18, however, will not be eligible to play in the 2026 U19 World Cup as he turns above 19. However, his current focus will be to do well in domestic competitions before moving up the pyramid.</p>


Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid enjoyed a proud moment on Saturday (Aug 31) after his son Samit was selected for the U19 tour of Australia.

Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid enjoyed a proud moment on Saturday (Aug 31) after his son Samit was selected for the U19 tour of Australia. Samit, who was seen playing for Mysore Warriors in the KSCA Maharaja T20 trophy will look to step up and take first steps in replicating the success of his father. He will travel to Australia for the U19 team’s tour and will look to rise from the youth ranks. He also posted a video as he was thankful to all those who helped during his journey. ಭಾರತ U19 ತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ ಸಮಿತ್ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್‌! ♥️💛 ಆಲ್ ದಿ ಬೆಸ್ಟ್‌. 🥳💐#SamitDravid #TeamIndiaU19 #StarSportsKannada pic.twitter.com/XnKB5sFZam — Star Sports Kannada (@StarSportsKan) August 31, 2024 × Samit makes it to India's U19 side "First of all, I am very happy to be selected and thank you for all your wishes. I think I am feeling great, I worked very hard for this moment,” said Samit in a video shared by Star Sports Kannada on X. Samit, born on 11 October 2005 has recently caught the eye of the cricketing fraternity having made his debut in the Maharaja Trophy, a domestic franchise tournament in India. He has been working closely with his father Rahul and scored 82 runs from seven innings with a best of 33. Despite a low-profile show he has been included in India’s U19 squad. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner avoids trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16 On the other hand, Dravid will spend no time away from cheering the Indian team having led the senior side to the T20 World Cup success in June. He was the coach of the Indian team and nearly completed the treble of the World Test Championship (WTC), ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup. However, India lost the final of the WTC and the ODI World Cup. Dravid, however, will spend time with his son and try to get him into the Indian senior team. Samit, 18, however, will not be eligible to play in the 2026 U19 World Cup as he turns above 19. However, his current focus will be to do well in domestic competitions before moving up the pyramid.

WATCH: Rahul Dravid's son Samit reacts after getting selected for India's U19 squad for Australia tour

<p>England batter Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook for most Test hundreds for the country on Saturday (Aug 31) and now is at the top among active batters with 34 Test tons. The batter also is just about 3,600 runs shy of India legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs.</p>

<p>Root currently has 12,377 Test runs and was asked about breaking Sachin's record after the day's play during second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-player-ayush-badoni-hits-19-sixes-partner-priyansh-arya-smashes-six-6s-in-over-as-team-posts-308-in-t20-754871">IPL player Ayush Badoni hits 19 sixes, partner Priyansh Arya smashes six 6s in over as team posts 308 in T20</a></p>

<p>"I just want to play, and try, and do my bit for the team and score the runs as many as I can and see where we get to. But there's no better feeling I mean, it's obviously amazing when, you score 100, you'd be lying if you said it wasn't, a big part of why you start playing the game and what you love about it," Root in a video shared by England Cricket on social media platform X.</p>

<p>"But there's no better feeling than winning a Test match. So the more, it can affect games and the more you can, add to the team, the greater it is. So, that will be the main focus. And hopefully more days like this will come with that mentality," he added.</p>

<p>Root scored 103 in the second innings to take over Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test tons for most Test hundreds for England.</p>

<p>Overall, Root is joint fifth on the list of most Test hundreds along with Pakistan's Yunis Khan, India's Sunil Gavaskar, West Indies' Brian Lara and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene. Root is now behind India's Sachin Tendulkar (51), South Africa's Jacques Kallis (45), Australia's Ricky Ponting (41), Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (38) and India's Rahul Dravid (36).</p>

<p>The England stalwart is at the top among the active Test batters with New Zealand's Kane Williamson (32), Australia's Steve Smith (32) and India's Virat Kohli (29) behind him.</p>


England batter Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook for most Test hundreds for the country on Saturday (Aug 31) and now is at the top among active batters with 34 Test tons.

England batter Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook for most Test hundreds for the country on Saturday (Aug 31) and now is at the top among active batters with 34 Test tons. The batter also is just about 3,600 runs shy of India legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs. Root currently has 12,377 Test runs and was asked about breaking Sachin's record after the day's play during second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Also Read: IPL player Ayush Badoni hits 19 sixes, partner Priyansh Arya smashes six 6s in over as team posts 308 in T20 "I just want to play, and try, and do my bit for the team and score the runs as many as I can and see where we get to. But there's no better feeling I mean, it's obviously amazing when, you score 100, you'd be lying if you said it wasn't, a big part of why you start playing the game and what you love about it," Root in a video shared by England Cricket on social media platform X. "But there's no better feeling than winning a Test match. So the more, it can affect games and the more you can, add to the team, the greater it is. So, that will be the main focus. And hopefully more days like this will come with that mentality," he added. Root scored 103 in the second innings to take over Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test tons for most Test hundreds for England. Overall, Root is joint fifth on the list of most Test hundreds along with Pakistan's Yunis Khan, India's Sunil Gavaskar, West Indies' Brian Lara and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene. Root is now behind India's Sachin Tendulkar (51), South Africa's Jacques Kallis (45), Australia's Ricky Ponting (41), Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (38) and India's Rahul Dravid (36). The England stalwart is at the top among the active Test batters with New Zealand's Kane Williamson (32), Australia's Steve Smith (32) and India's Virat Kohli (29) behind him.

'I can and...,' England batter Joe Root on breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of most Test runs

<p>England batter Joe Root created history on Sunday (Aug 31) with his 34th Test century on day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Root scored 103 in the second innings to take over Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test tons for most Test hundreds for England.</p>

<p>Overall, Root is joint fifth on the list of most Test hundreds along with Pakistan's Yunis Khan, India's Sunil Gavaskar, West Indies' Brian Lara and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene. Root is now behind only India's Sachin Tendulkar (51), South Africa's Jacques Kallis (45), Australia's Ricky Ponting (41), Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (38) and India's Rahul Dravid (36).</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-player-ayush-badoni-hits-19-sixes-partner-priyansh-arya-smashes-six-6s-in-over-as-team-posts-308-in-t20-754871">IPL player Ayush Badoni hits 19 sixes, partner Priyansh Arya smashes six 6s in over as team posts 308 in T20</a></p>

<p>The England stalwart is at the top among the active Test batters with New Zealand's Kane Williamson (32), Australia's Steve Smith (32) and India's Virat Kohli (29) behind him.</p>

<p>Root had 17 Test hundreds at the start of 2021 while Kohli was at 27. Since then, Root has doubled his Test century count while Kohli has managed just two - marking a long lean patch for the Indian star.</p>

<p>Root had also hit 145 in England's first innings of the ongoing second Test at Lord's and helped England score 427. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 196, conceding a first-innings lead of 231 runs.</p>

<p>Root again anchored England's second innings - scoring 103 before being the last man out as England were folded for 251 and set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 483.</p>

<p>The second-highest score in England's second innings behind Root was Harry Brook's 37 - demonstrating the batter's skills on a not-so-easy pitch.</p>

<p>By the time the day's play was halted due to bad light, Sri Lanka were 53/2 with Dimuth Karunaratne (23) on the crease alongside night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya (3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Root also took a catch in Sri Lanka's second innings to become the first English fielder with 200 catches in Test cricket.</p>


England batter Joe Root created history on Sunday (Aug 31) with his 34th Test century on day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Root scored 103 in the second innings to take over Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test tons for most Test hundreds for England.

England batter Joe Root created history on Sunday (Aug 31) with his 34th Test century on day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Root scored 103 in the second innings to take over Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test tons for most Test hundreds for England. Overall, Root is joint fifth on the list of most Test hundreds along with Pakistan's Yunis Khan, India's Sunil Gavaskar, West Indies' Brian Lara and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene. Root is now behind only India's Sachin Tendulkar (51), South Africa's Jacques Kallis (45), Australia's Ricky Ponting (41), Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (38) and India's Rahul Dravid (36). Also Read: IPL player Ayush Badoni hits 19 sixes, partner Priyansh Arya smashes six 6s in over as team posts 308 in T20 The England stalwart is at the top among the active Test batters with New Zealand's Kane Williamson (32), Australia's Steve Smith (32) and India's Virat Kohli (29) behind him. Root had 17 Test hundreds at the start of 2021 while Kohli was at 27. Since then, Root has doubled his Test century count while Kohli has managed just two - marking a long lean patch for the Indian star. Root had also hit 145 in England's first innings of the ongoing second Test at Lord's and helped England score 427. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 196, conceding a first-innings lead of 231 runs. Root again anchored England's second innings - scoring 103 before being the last man out as England were folded for 251 and set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 483. The second-highest score in England's second innings behind Root was Harry Brook's 37 - demonstrating the batter's skills on a not-so-easy pitch. By the time the day's play was halted due to bad light, Sri Lanka were 53/2 with Dimuth Karunaratne (23) on the crease alongside night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya (3). Root also took a catch in Sri Lanka's second innings to become the first English fielder with 200 catches in Test cricket.

ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: Joe Root goes past Alastair Cook for most Test hundreds for England

<p>Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni broke multiple T20 records on Saturday (Aug 31) while playing for South Delhi Superstarz in Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association's (DDCA) Delhi Premier League (DPL). Both the batters hit centuries as South Delhi crossed the 300-run mark in their 20 overs against North Delhi Strikers.</p>

<p>The records, however, are not counted in first-class cricket as it is not directly a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the batters, however, showed sublime hitting, adding 286 runs for the second wicket - the highest ever partnership for any wicket in a T20 match including first class and franchise-based tournaments.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/maids-working-at-homes-pakistan-batter-launches-scathing-attack-at-pcb-754845">'Maids working at homes...,' Pakistan batter launches scathing attack at PCB</a></p>

<p>Superstarz posted a total of 308/5 in 20 overs - second only to Nepal's 314/3 against Mongolia in a T20I last year. This is only the second time that a team has crossed the 300-run mark in a T20 innings.</p>

<p>Individually, Badoni, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in Indian Premier League (IPL), scored 165 off 55 balls with 19 sixes - the most ever in a T20I innings by a batter. Badoni overtook the likes of Chris Gayle and Estonia's Sahil Chauhan for the record.</p>

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<p>Badoni's 165 is also the third highest T20 score by an individual - behind Gayle's 175 not out and Aussie Aaron Finch's 172.</p>

<p>As for Arya, he scored 120 off just 50 balls including six sixes in an over. He equalled Yuvraj Singh, Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard for hitting six sixes in an over. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>Overall, Superstarz hit 31 sixes in their innings - the most in a T20 innings by a team, surpassing previous best of 26 by Nepal during the Asian Games 2023 against Mongolia.</p>

<p>DPL is one of the many state cricket association-backed T20 leagues with others being Tamil Nadu Premier League and Maharaja Trophy (Karnataka).</p>


Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni broke multiple T20 records on Saturday (Aug 31) while playing for South Delhi Superstarz in Delhi & District Cricket Association's (DDCA) Delhi Premier League (DPL).

Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni broke multiple T20 records on Saturday (Aug 31) while playing for South Delhi Superstarz in Delhi & District Cricket Association's (DDCA) Delhi Premier League (DPL). Both the batters hit centuries as South Delhi crossed the 300-run mark in their 20 overs against North Delhi Strikers. The records, however, are not counted in first-class cricket as it is not directly a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tournament. Both the batters, however, showed sublime hitting, adding 286 runs for the second wicket - the highest ever partnership for any wicket in a T20 match including first class and franchise-based tournaments. Also Read: 'Maids working at homes...,' Pakistan batter launches scathing attack at PCB Superstarz posted a total of 308/5 in 20 overs - second only to Nepal's 314/3 against Mongolia in a T20I last year. This is only the second time that a team has crossed the 300-run mark in a T20 innings. Individually, Badoni, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in Indian Premier League (IPL), scored 165 off 55 balls with 19 sixes - the most ever in a T20I innings by a batter. Badoni overtook the likes of Chris Gayle and Estonia's Sahil Chauhan for the record. AYUSH BADONI HAS JUST SCORED 165(55) WITH 19 SIXES 🤯🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/3SpihBALNL — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) August 31, 2024 × Badoni's 165 is also the third highest T20 score by an individual - behind Gayle's 175 not out and Aussie Aaron Finch's 172. As for Arya, he scored 120 off just 50 balls including six sixes in an over. He equalled Yuvraj Singh, Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard for hitting six sixes in an over. Have a look at the video below: 6️⃣ 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 🤩 There’s nothing Priyansh Arya can’t do 🔥#AdaniDPLT20 #AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #DilliKiDahaad | @JioCinema @Sports18 pic.twitter.com/lr7YloC58D — Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 31, 2024 × Overall, Superstarz hit 31 sixes in their innings - the most in a T20 innings by a team, surpassing previous best of 26 by Nepal during the Asian Games 2023 against Mongolia. DPL is one of the many state cricket association-backed T20 leagues with others being Tamil Nadu Premier League and Maharaja Trophy (Karnataka).

IPL player Ayush Badoni hits 19 sixes, partner Priyansh Arya smashes six 6s in over as team posts 308 in T20

<p>Pakistan's out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has hit out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 'damage control' after the humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series.</p>

<p>Shehzad also called out 'favouritism' by PCB in the newly launched domestic Champions Cup while withdrawing his name. PCB recently launched the Champions Cup to bridge the gap between international and domestic cricket.</p>

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<p>It is set to be played from September 12-29 among the top 150 cricketers of the country across format in Faisalabad.</p>

<p>"The condition of Pakistan cricket team is such that PCB needs some names that can stand in front to protect them so that they come in the line of fire. The lower the level of Pakistan cricket teams falls, the higher the money paid to these people. Even though they have coaching staff, but no disrespect, just like there are maids working at homes and the women of the house point out the dirty areas after a while, the work of the PCB looks the same," said Shehzad in a video posted on X.</p>

<p>Shehzad, who last represented Pakistan in a 2019 T20I, while announcing his withdrawal from Champions Cup, wrote: "With a heavy heart, I've decided not to play in the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup. The PCB's favoritism, false promises, and injustice towards domestic players are unacceptable."</p>

<p>"As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup. As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup,” Shehzad added.</p>

<p>Pakistan are currently playing the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi from August 30 to September 3.</p>


Pakistan's out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has hit out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 'damage control' after the humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series.

Pakistan's out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has hit out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 'damage control' after the humiliating 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series. Shehzad also called out 'favouritism' by PCB in the newly launched domestic Champions Cup while withdrawing his name. PCB recently launched the Champions Cup to bridge the gap between international and domestic cricket. Also Read: CT 2025: Former Pakistan spinner admits 'safety' concerns for India, advises PCB to opt for hybrid model It is set to be played from September 12-29 among the top 150 cricketers of the country across format in Faisalabad. "The condition of Pakistan cricket team is such that PCB needs some names that can stand in front to protect them so that they come in the line of fire. The lower the level of Pakistan cricket teams falls, the higher the money paid to these people. Even though they have coaching staff, but no disrespect, just like there are maids working at homes and the women of the house point out the dirty areas after a while, the work of the PCB looks the same," said Shehzad in a video posted on X. Shehzad, who last represented Pakistan in a 2019 T20I, while announcing his withdrawal from Champions Cup, wrote: "With a heavy heart, I've decided not to play in the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup. The PCB's favoritism, false promises, and injustice towards domestic players are unacceptable." "As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup. As a Pakistani and true cricket lover, I cannot support a system that has no value for merit. I refuse to be a part of this failed setup,” Shehzad added. Pakistan are currently playing the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi from August 30 to September 3.

'Maids working at homes...,' Pakistan batter launches scathing attack at PCB

<p>Uncertainty remains around the 2025 Champions Trophy's venue. Pakistan, the defending champions, are scheduled to host the mega event early next year. However, the bigger question is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send Team India to Pakistan. Given the prevailing political tensions and security considerations, BCCI remains reluctant. India have not travelled to Pakistan since 2008 and the two teams have not met each other in any bilateral series since early 2013, due to the political tension between the Asian nations. While a final call is yet to be taken, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria admitted that India should not go to Pakistan and advised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to go for a hybrid model, with India to play their games in Dubai.</p>

<p>Kaneria urged PCB to consider the broader implications and consult with the ICC before going ahead with any decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this regard, Kaneria&nbsp;while speaking to Sports Tak said, "Looking at the situation in Pakistan, I have to say that the Indian team should not go to Pakistan and Pakistan should think about it and then the ICC will make its decision and most likely, it will be a hybrid model, it will played in Dubai."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/pak-vs-ban-anybody-can-criticise-and-ridicule-anyone-ramiz-backs-under-fire-babar-azam-amid-poor-form-754554">Pak vs Ban: 'Anybody can criticise and ridicule anyone', Ramiz backs underfire Babar Azam amid poor form</a></strong></p>

<p>"The safety of the players is the first priority. Respect is the second priority. There are many things. I think BCCI is doing a great job. I think all the countries will accept the final decision. I think it will be a hybrid model," Kaneria further added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, PCB's preparations are in full swing with them confident of India coming to Pakistan. Last year, Babar Azam-led Men in Green travelled to India for the ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>As per the PCB draft schedule, India's CT 2025 games are scheduled to be held in Lahore, a location close to the border in order to ease logistical issues.&nbsp;India are placed in Group A with hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand whereas Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, England and Afghanistan.</p>

<p>Notably, none of the current Indian players have played in Pakistan.</p>


Uncertainty remains around the 2025 Champions Trophy's venue. Pakistan, the defending champions, are scheduled to host the mega event early next year. However, the bigger question is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send Team India to Pakistan.

Uncertainty remains around the 2025 Champions Trophy's venue. Pakistan, the defending champions, are scheduled to host the mega event early next year. However, the bigger question is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send Team India to Pakistan. Given the prevailing political tensions and security considerations, BCCI remains reluctant. India have not travelled to Pakistan since 2008 and the two teams have not met each other in any bilateral series since early 2013, due to the political tension between the Asian nations. While a final call is yet to be taken, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria admitted that India should not go to Pakistan and advised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to go for a hybrid model, with India to play their games in Dubai. Kaneria urged PCB to consider the broader implications and consult with the ICC before going ahead with any decision. In this regard, Kaneria while speaking to Sports Tak said, "Looking at the situation in Pakistan, I have to say that the Indian team should not go to Pakistan and Pakistan should think about it and then the ICC will make its decision and most likely, it will be a hybrid model, it will played in Dubai." Also read: Pak vs Ban: 'Anybody can criticise and ridicule anyone', Ramiz backs underfire Babar Azam amid poor form "The safety of the players is the first priority. Respect is the second priority. There are many things. I think BCCI is doing a great job. I think all the countries will accept the final decision. I think it will be a hybrid model," Kaneria further added. Meanwhile, PCB's preparations are in full swing with them confident of India coming to Pakistan. Last year, Babar Azam-led Men in Green travelled to India for the ODI World Cup. As per the PCB draft schedule, India's CT 2025 games are scheduled to be held in Lahore, a location close to the border in order to ease logistical issues. India are placed in Group A with hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand whereas Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, England and Afghanistan. Notably, none of the current Indian players have played in Pakistan.

CT 2025: Former Pakistan spinner admits 'safety' concerns for India, advises PCB to opt for hybrid model

<p>India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav could face a tough time in the coming days after he got injured in the Buchi Babu Trophy (domestic competition in India) on Friday (Aug 30). The extent of Suryakumar’s injury is still unknown but it will come as a scare for the Indian team who are set to face Bangladesh and South Africa in the coming days. On the other hand, it was a poor day at the office for Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan with the bat in the competition.</p>

<h2><strong>Surykaumar Yadav injured</strong></h2>

<p>Playing for Mumbai, Surya got injured in the humiliating 286-run defeat as Tamil Nadu got the better of them. While fielding at slips on Day 3 he dived to save a ball however he got injured in the process raising fears in the camp. Surya has been in impressive form for the Indian team in the T20I and will now face a race against time to be fit for the next two months.</p>

<p>On the flip side, Shreyas and Sarafraz&nbsp;were also poor with the bat and failed to make their mark in the defeat.</p>

<p>In the coming days India will take on Australia in the five-match Test series which&nbsp;starts on November 22 with Rohit Sharma and Co keeping an eye on the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Both India and Australia occupy the top two spots in the standings and will therefore look to cement their place in next year’s final which takes place in England.</p>

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<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test: </strong>22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test: </strong>14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test:</strong> 26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney</p>


India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav could face a tough time in the coming days after he got injured in the Buchi Babu Trophy (domestic competition in India) on Friday (Aug 30).

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav could face a tough time in the coming days after he got injured in the Buchi Babu Trophy (domestic competition in India) on Friday (Aug 30). The extent of Suryakumar’s injury is still unknown but it will come as a scare for the Indian team who are set to face Bangladesh and South Africa in the coming days. On the other hand, it was a poor day at the office for Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan with the bat in the competition. Surykaumar Yadav injured Playing for Mumbai, Surya got injured in the humiliating 286-run defeat as Tamil Nadu got the better of them. While fielding at slips on Day 3 he dived to save a ball however he got injured in the process raising fears in the camp. Surya has been in impressive form for the Indian team in the T20I and will now face a race against time to be fit for the next two months. On the flip side, Shreyas and Sarafraz were also poor with the bat and failed to make their mark in the defeat. In the coming days India will take on Australia in the five-match Test series which starts on November 22 with Rohit Sharma and Co keeping an eye on the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Both India and Australia occupy the top two spots in the standings and will therefore look to cement their place in next year’s final which takes place in England. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in shock defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in second round Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth 2nd Test: 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney

Suryakumar Yadav gets injured in domestic competition ahead of key Bangladesh series

<p>Former India World Cup winner Suresh Raina has slammed the star pairing of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they opted to skip the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024. Both Virat and Rohit along with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin were given special permission to miss the domestic tournament which starts on Friday (Sep 5). However, according to Raina, they should have opted to play in the Duleep Trophy considering India are set to face Bangladesh and Australia in an important Test series before the end of the year.</p>

<h2><strong>Raina slams Rohit, Virat</strong></h2>

<p>“Yes, they should’ve played, you see we haven’t played red-ball cricket ever since the IPL ended. Since we’re heading towards a crucial Test series, one must play 4-day cricket and get used to how the wicket will behave on Day 4. I think they’re mature enough when they will regroup for 4-5 days and start practicing. Sometimes, family time is also important,” Raina told Sports Tak.</p>

<p>India are set to host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in September and their biggest test will be the five-match series in Australia. With important points up for grabs in the World Test Championship (WTC), Raina has urged the duo to take part in the premier domestic competition which could help them warm up for the upcoming series.</p>

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<p>Currently, Virat is in the UK spending time with his family while Rohit has also opted to stay away from action. However, they are likely to return for the Test series against Bangladesh in September and are also expected to play in the ODI series. Virat particularly has a wonderful record against the Aussies having scored 2,042 runs in 25 Test matches. He also has 1,352 runs on the Aussie soil which makes him one of the best players for India Down Under.</p>


Former India World Cup winner Suresh Raina has slammed the star pairing of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they opted to skip the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024.

Former India World Cup winner Suresh Raina has slammed the star pairing of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they opted to skip the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024. Both Virat and Rohit along with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin were given special permission to miss the domestic tournament which starts on Friday (Sep 5). However, according to Raina, they should have opted to play in the Duleep Trophy considering India are set to face Bangladesh and Australia in an important Test series before the end of the year. Raina slams Rohit, Virat “Yes, they should’ve played, you see we haven’t played red-ball cricket ever since the IPL ended. Since we’re heading towards a crucial Test series, one must play 4-day cricket and get used to how the wicket will behave on Day 4. I think they’re mature enough when they will regroup for 4-5 days and start practicing. Sometimes, family time is also important,” Raina told Sports Tak. India are set to host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in September and their biggest test will be the five-match series in Australia. With important points up for grabs in the World Test Championship (WTC), Raina has urged the duo to take part in the premier domestic competition which could help them warm up for the upcoming series. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in shock defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in second round Currently, Virat is in the UK spending time with his family while Rohit has also opted to stay away from action. However, they are likely to return for the Test series against Bangladesh in September and are also expected to play in the ODI series. Virat particularly has a wonderful record against the Aussies having scored 2,042 runs in 25 Test matches. He also has 1,352 runs on the Aussie soil which makes him one of the best players for India Down Under.

Suresh Raina slams Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for skipping Duleep Trophy

<p>Shan Masood-led Pakistan lost the two-match Test series opener versus Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on Sunday (Aug 25). Following their shocking loss, the entire Pakistan team was trolled left, right and centre. Many also criticised star batter Babar Azam as he returned with 0 and 22 in the series opener. Babar has not been in form for quite sometime, managing only 122 runs at a woeful strike-rate of 101.66 in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In addition, the right-hander&nbsp;is without a half-century in the last 14 Test innings,&nbsp;scoring&nbsp;289 runs at an average of 20.64 with a high score of 41. With many slamming Babar, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has come in support of the batter.</p>

<h2><strong>'Seems entire nation doesn't have a problem with anything except Babar Azam's form'</strong></h2>

<p>On his YouTube channel, Ramiz, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, said, "It seems the entire nation does not have a problem with anything except the form of Babar Azam. Unfortunately, what happens is when you lose a match and you have not scored runs and if you are Babar Azam, then you become a headline - How did we lose? What did he do? What was his contribution? And then this is the era of social media. Anybody can criticize and ridicule anyone, this should be discouraged as much as possible."</p>

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<p>He added, "Cricket is in our blood but don't know for how long if we continue to lose matches like this in Test cricket. Fan following increases with wins and fans identify themselves with success stories. Babar Azam has had a famous success story. There is no doubt that he has been a big player in all three formats."</p>

<p>Talking about the Pakistan-Bangladesh first Test, the Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers opted to bowl first and had the hosts reeling at 16-3. Courtesy of Mohammed Rizwan's 171 and Saud Shakeel's 141, Pakistan recovered and declared at 448 for 6. In reply, the visitors were dismissed for 565 with Mushfiqur Rahim making an impressive 191. Other batters also contributed as Bangladesh took a healthy 117-run lead. In their second essay, Pakistan fell flat for 146 with Shakib Al Hasan and Mehedi Hasan sharing seven wickets in between. Chasing 30, the Bangla Tigers won by ten wickets to take an unassailable 1-0 lead.</p>

<p>The second Test kicks off on Friday (Aug 30), in Rawalpindi. It has seen a delayed start due to rain.</p>


Shan Masood-led Pakistan lost the two-match Test series opener versus Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on Sunday (Aug 25). Following their shocking loss, the entire Pakistan team was trolled left, right and centre.

Shan Masood-led Pakistan lost the two-match Test series opener versus Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on Sunday (Aug 25). Following their shocking loss, the entire Pakistan team was trolled left, right and centre. Many also criticised star batter Babar Azam as he returned with 0 and 22 in the series opener. Babar has not been in form for quite sometime, managing only 122 runs at a woeful strike-rate of 101.66 in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In addition, the right-hander is without a half-century in the last 14 Test innings, scoring 289 runs at an average of 20.64 with a high score of 41. With many slamming Babar, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has come in support of the batter. 'Seems entire nation doesn't have a problem with anything except Babar Azam's form' On his YouTube channel, Ramiz, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, said, "It seems the entire nation does not have a problem with anything except the form of Babar Azam. Unfortunately, what happens is when you lose a match and you have not scored runs and if you are Babar Azam, then you become a headline - How did we lose? What did he do? What was his contribution? And then this is the era of social media. Anybody can criticize and ridicule anyone, this should be discouraged as much as possible." Also read: PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Shaheen Shah Afridi axed from Rawalpindi contest; Abrar Ahmed included He added, "Cricket is in our blood but don't know for how long if we continue to lose matches like this in Test cricket. Fan following increases with wins and fans identify themselves with success stories. Babar Azam has had a famous success story. There is no doubt that he has been a big player in all three formats." Talking about the Pakistan-Bangladesh first Test, the Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers opted to bowl first and had the hosts reeling at 16-3. Courtesy of Mohammed Rizwan's 171 and Saud Shakeel's 141, Pakistan recovered and declared at 448 for 6. In reply, the visitors were dismissed for 565 with Mushfiqur Rahim making an impressive 191. Other batters also contributed as Bangladesh took a healthy 117-run lead. In their second essay, Pakistan fell flat for 146 with Shakib Al Hasan and Mehedi Hasan sharing seven wickets in between. Chasing 30, the Bangla Tigers won by ten wickets to take an unassailable 1-0 lead. The second Test kicks off on Friday (Aug 30), in Rawalpindi. It has seen a delayed start due to rain.

Pak vs Ban: 'Anybody can criticise and ridicule anyone', Ramiz backs underfire Babar Azam amid poor form

<p>It will be a new era in the International Cricket Council (ICC) administration starting December 1 as India’s Jay Shah will officially take charge as the new Chairman of the Board. As announced on Tuesday (Aug 27), Shah will succeed Greg Barclay in a two-year term which could come as bad news for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and their ambitions to host the Champions Trophy. The feature ICC tournament is set to take place in Pakistan in February and March 2025, but now the equations could change massively.</p>

<h2><strong>Why Shah’s rise is bad news for PCB?</strong></h2>

<p>As revealed in the past, Shah, the youngest ICC Chairman at 35 has an anti-Pakistan stand and was reluctant to send the Indian team to Pakistan during the 2023 Asia Cup. While in charge as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s stand to not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 saw the tournament held in a hybrid model with Sri Lanka being chosen as co-host for India’s matches including final.</p>

<p>If the same stand continues for the upcoming Champions Trophy, India won’t travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. This could see the coveted tournament either held in a hybrid model or completely outside Pakistan.</p>

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<p>The ICC in the coming days will have the ball in their court to decide the fate of the tournament, but with Shah in charge, the decision will likely favour India. If this is the case, Pakistan could lose out on a huge chunk of matches being hosted in their land or could even completely miss the tournament. This will mean PCB will miss out on income generated through ticket sales while other host nations will also get a chunk of the income.</p>

<p>India has&nbsp;not travelled to Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup with Test cricket also on suspension. Not since December 2007 have the two nations hosted a Test series with diplomatic relations also enduring high friction.</p>


It will be a new era in the International Cricket Council (ICC) administration starting December 1 as India’s Jay Shah will officially take charge as the new Chairman of the Board.

It will be a new era in the International Cricket Council (ICC) administration starting December 1 as India’s Jay Shah will officially take charge as the new Chairman of the Board. As announced on Tuesday (Aug 27), Shah will succeed Greg Barclay in a two-year term which could come as bad news for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and their ambitions to host the Champions Trophy. The feature ICC tournament is set to take place in Pakistan in February and March 2025, but now the equations could change massively. Why Shah’s rise is bad news for PCB? As revealed in the past, Shah, the youngest ICC Chairman at 35 has an anti-Pakistan stand and was reluctant to send the Indian team to Pakistan during the 2023 Asia Cup. While in charge as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s stand to not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 saw the tournament held in a hybrid model with Sri Lanka being chosen as co-host for India’s matches including final. If the same stand continues for the upcoming Champions Trophy, India won’t travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. This could see the coveted tournament either held in a hybrid model or completely outside Pakistan. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in shock defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in second round The ICC in the coming days will have the ball in their court to decide the fate of the tournament, but with Shah in charge, the decision will likely favour India. If this is the case, Pakistan could lose out on a huge chunk of matches being hosted in their land or could even completely miss the tournament. This will mean PCB will miss out on income generated through ticket sales while other host nations will also get a chunk of the income. India has not travelled to Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup with Test cricket also on suspension. Not since December 2007 have the two nations hosted a Test series with diplomatic relations also enduring high friction.

Why Jay Shah's rise as ICC Chairman could be bad news for Pakistan's ambition to host Champions Trophy

<p>Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday. "The first day's play has been called off due to persistent rain and wet outfield," Pakistan Cricket Board said. Neither team left their hotels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hosts Pakistan are desperate to square the two-match series after Bangladesh won the first Test, also in Rawalpindi, on Sunday. Bangladesh's 10-wicket victory was their first in 14 Tests against Pakistan.</p>

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<p>Pakistan have left out pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from their 12-member squad, allowing him time to spend with his newly born son. Bangladesh are aiming to win only their third away series since gaining Test status in 2000, having beaten the West Indies (2009) and Zimbabwe (2021).&nbsp;</p>


Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday.

Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday. "The first day's play has been called off due to persistent rain and wet outfield," Pakistan Cricket Board said. Neither team left their hotels. Hosts Pakistan are desperate to square the two-match series after Bangladesh won the first Test, also in Rawalpindi, on Sunday. Bangladesh's 10-wicket victory was their first in 14 Tests against Pakistan. Also read: Pak vs Ban: 'Anybody can criticise and ridicule anyone', Ramiz backs underfire Babar Azam amid poor form Pakistan have left out pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from their 12-member squad, allowing him time to spend with his newly born son. Bangladesh are aiming to win only their third away series since gaining Test status in 2000, having beaten the West Indies (2009) and Zimbabwe (2021).

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Rain washes out opening day of second and final Test in Rawalpindi

<p>On Wednesday (Aug 28), West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel announced his international retirement. Having debuted in 2012, Gabriel was an integral part of West Indies' Test line-up and played his last game&nbsp;versus India during the two-match home series in 2023. Gabriel retires from the international level having represented West Indies in 59 Tests, 25 ODIs and 2 T20Is. He accounted for 166, 33 and 3 scalps in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, respectively. The speedster was known to hit the deck hard and extract seam movement off the surface.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>END TO A 12-YEAR-LONG INTERNATIONAL CAREER</strong></h2>

<p>In a lengthy post on Instagram, Gabriel wrote, "During the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to playing international cricket for the West Indies. Playing this beloved game at the highest level has brought me immense joy, but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end."</p>

<p>"I would like to express my gratitude to God for the numerous blessings and the opportunities my family and I have received during my time playing for the West Indies," Gabriel further mentioned.</p>

<p>The 36-year-old further added, "Secondly, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cricket West Indies administrators, coaches, and staff members. Words cannot adequately convey the appreciation I have for your hard work and support over the years. Last but not least, I am grateful to my teammates and all those who have stood by me and supported me along the way. You have made my journey to the top truly special."</p>

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<p>"Moving forward, my plan is to continue representing my country [Trinidad and Tobago], club, and franchise teams around the world with the same love and passion I have shown throughout my career," Gabriel signed off.</p>

<p>Gabriel ended with six five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul in his Test career. He, however, was not part of the Kriagg Brathwaite-led West Indies side who toured England for three Tests, in July, and hosted South Africa in a two-match Test series early this month.&nbsp;</p>


On Wednesday (Aug 28), West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel announced his international retirement. Having debuted in 2012, Gabriel was an integral part of West Indies' Test line-up and played his last game versus India during the two-match home series in 2023.

On Wednesday (Aug 28), West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel announced his international retirement. Having debuted in 2012, Gabriel was an integral part of West Indies' Test line-up and played his last game versus India during the two-match home series in 2023. Gabriel retires from the international level having represented West Indies in 59 Tests, 25 ODIs and 2 T20Is. He accounted for 166, 33 and 3 scalps in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, respectively. The speedster was known to hit the deck hard and extract seam movement off the surface. END TO A 12-YEAR-LONG INTERNATIONAL CAREER In a lengthy post on Instagram, Gabriel wrote, "During the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to playing international cricket for the West Indies. Playing this beloved game at the highest level has brought me immense joy, but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end." "I would like to express my gratitude to God for the numerous blessings and the opportunities my family and I have received during my time playing for the West Indies," Gabriel further mentioned. The 36-year-old further added, "Secondly, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cricket West Indies administrators, coaches, and staff members. Words cannot adequately convey the appreciation I have for your hard work and support over the years. Last but not least, I am grateful to my teammates and all those who have stood by me and supported me along the way. You have made my journey to the top truly special." Also read: Liverpool attacker Darwin Nunez handed five-match international ban for brawl during Copa America 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shannon Gabriel (@shannongabriel85) × "Moving forward, my plan is to continue representing my country [Trinidad and Tobago], club, and franchise teams around the world with the same love and passion I have shown throughout my career," Gabriel signed off. Gabriel ended with six five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul in his Test career. He, however, was not part of the Kriagg Brathwaite-led West Indies side who toured England for three Tests, in July, and hosted South Africa in a two-match Test series early this month.

All good things must come to an end: West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel announces international retirement

<p>Pakistan management has axed star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the second Test match against Bangladesh as the speedster’s poor run continues. The second Test match set to start on Friday (Aug 30) will see Afridi on the sidelines as visitors Bangladesh search for a historic series win against the hosts. The management has drafted in spinner Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza for the second Test as they look to end the two-match series on parity having lost the opening contest by 10 wickets.</p>

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<h2><strong>Pakistan axe Shaheen Shah Afridi</strong></h2>

<p>"Shaheen's missed out this game," Test coach Jason Gillespie said. "We've had a good conversation with him, and he fully understands and appreciates the thinking behind it. Shaheen's been given some feedback. He's working on some things with his bowling to be as effective as he possibly can be. He's working really well with Azhar Mahmood. We want to see Shaheen at his best because we've got a lot of cricket in all formats and Shaheen's going to play a really big role in that."</p>

<p>Having returned to the Test set-up for the first time since the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Shaheen was ineffective overall, having scalped two wickets in both innings combined. He ended with figures of 88/2 in the first innings and was not needed to bowl much in the second innings as Bangladesh needed just 30 runs to win.</p>

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<p>Head coach Jason Gillespie backed the ability of Shaheen but wanted a spinner in the team having struggled tremendously. The management has decided to draft Abrar Ahmed in the side who will act as the specialist spinner for the side.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan 12-man squad for second Test</strong></h2>

<p>Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed</p>


Pakistan management has axed star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the second Test match against Bangladesh as the speedster’s poor run continues. The second Test match set to start on Friday (Aug 30) will see Afridi on the sidelines as visitors Bangladesh search for a historic series win against the hosts.

Pakistan management has axed star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the second Test match against Bangladesh as the speedster’s poor run continues. The second Test match set to start on Friday (Aug 30) will see Afridi on the sidelines as visitors Bangladesh search for a historic series win against the hosts. The management has drafted in spinner Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza for the second Test as they look to end the two-match series on parity having lost the opening contest by 10 wickets. Pakistan men's red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie's press conference ahead of the second #PAKvBAN Test 🏏#TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/anpzl5fKpS — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 29, 2024 × Pakistan axe Shaheen Shah Afridi "Shaheen's missed out this game," Test coach Jason Gillespie said. "We've had a good conversation with him, and he fully understands and appreciates the thinking behind it. Shaheen's been given some feedback. He's working on some things with his bowling to be as effective as he possibly can be. He's working really well with Azhar Mahmood. We want to see Shaheen at his best because we've got a lot of cricket in all formats and Shaheen's going to play a really big role in that." Having returned to the Test set-up for the first time since the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Shaheen was ineffective overall, having scalped two wickets in both innings combined. He ended with figures of 88/2 in the first innings and was not needed to bowl much in the second innings as Bangladesh needed just 30 runs to win. ALSO READ | Paris Paralympics 2024 kickoffs in blaze of hope and inclusivity Head coach Jason Gillespie backed the ability of Shaheen but wanted a spinner in the team having struggled tremendously. The management has decided to draft Abrar Ahmed in the side who will act as the specialist spinner for the side. Pakistan 12-man squad for second Test Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Shaheen Shah Afridi axed from Rawalpindi contest; Abrar Ahmed included

<p>Sri Lanka will look to return to winning ways as they take on England in the second Test match which starts on Thursday (Aug 29). Having lost the Test match Sri Lanka will have work in hand while hosts England will look to get the better of the visitors with a win enough to pocket the series. Ahead of the crucial second Test in Lord’s here is all you need to know including live streaming details, time and broadcast. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When is the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match?</strong></h2>

<p>The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be played on Thursday, Aug 29.</p>

<h2><strong>Which stadium will host the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match?</strong></h2>

<p>The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match start?</strong></h2>

<p>The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will start at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) with the toss taking place at 10:30 AM local time (3:00 PM IST).</p>

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<h2><strong>Where to watch the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match on TV?</strong></h2>

<p>The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match on OTT?</strong></h2>

<p>The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake</p>

<p><strong>England&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Ben Duckett, Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Shoaib Bashir</p>


Sri Lanka will look to return to winning ways as they take on England in the second Test match which starts on Thursday (Aug 29). Having lost the Test match Sri Lanka will have work in hand while hosts England will look to get the better of the visitors with a win enough to pocket the series.

Sri Lanka will look to return to winning ways as they take on England in the second Test match which starts on Thursday (Aug 29). Having lost the Test match Sri Lanka will have work in hand while hosts England will look to get the better of the visitors with a win enough to pocket the series. Ahead of the crucial second Test in Lord’s here is all you need to know including live streaming details, time and broadcast. When is the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match? The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be played on Thursday, Aug 29. Which stadium will host the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match? The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. What time will the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match start? The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will start at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) with the toss taking place at 10:30 AM local time (3:00 PM IST). ALSO READ | India's schedule at Paris Paralympics, Day 1: Here's all you need to know Where to watch the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match on TV? The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Where to watch the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match on OTT? The England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Teams: Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Shoaib Bashir

ENG vs SL 2nd Test Live Streaming: When, where & how to watch England vs Sri Lanka Live in laptop, mobile, TV

<p>IPL 2024 saw Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians (MI) camp and replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, there was a lot of drama in the&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise as well. KL Rahul had a forgettable run as a captain with LSG ending seventh and failing to make the playoffs. As a&nbsp;batter, he ended&nbsp;with a mediocre strike-rate of 136.12 despite making 520 runs. In addition, a clip went viral with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka having an animated discussion with Rahul amid LSG's struggles in the business end of this year's edition. With Rohit's removal as MI captain and Goenka-Rahul's video going viral, many thought Hitman might enter the IPL 2025 auction and LSG can aim for Rohit to succeed Rahul (with reports even claiming that they have kept aside a whopping INR 500 million, i.e. INR 50 crore,&nbsp;for the Mumbaikar). Goenka has finally reacted on this possibility.</p>

<h2><strong>'Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction?'</strong></h2>

<p>In an interaction with Sportstar,&nbsp;LSG owner Goenka reacted to a possibility of buying Rohit and said, "Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction? This is all unnecessary. It all depends on whether Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma or not. And even if Rohit comes to auction... if you put 50 per cent of your purse on one player, how will you buy other players?&nbsp;(chuckles)"</p>

<p>He further opined, "Everyone wishes to have the best captain and best players. It's not about wanting. It all depends on what you have, and what is available, and what all you can do with it. Everyone franchise will have the same desire."</p>

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<p>On Wednesday (Aug 28), LSG unveiled former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as the team mentor. During the event, Goenka also brushed aside rift rumours with Rahul. "Look, I've been meeting KL regularly over last three years. I'm a little surprised this meeting got so much attention. As I've said we have not taken any call till the retention rules are out."</p>

<p>"But KL has been an integral and important part of the LSG family since inception. He's played a very important role. He's like family and will be family," he added.</p>


IPL 2024 saw Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians (MI) camp and replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, there was a lot of drama in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise as well.

IPL 2024 saw Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians (MI) camp and replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, there was a lot of drama in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise as well. KL Rahul had a forgettable run as a captain with LSG ending seventh and failing to make the playoffs. As a batter, he ended with a mediocre strike-rate of 136.12 despite making 520 runs. In addition, a clip went viral with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka having an animated discussion with Rahul amid LSG's struggles in the business end of this year's edition. With Rohit's removal as MI captain and Goenka-Rahul's video going viral, many thought Hitman might enter the IPL 2025 auction and LSG can aim for Rohit to succeed Rahul (with reports even claiming that they have kept aside a whopping INR 500 million, i.e. INR 50 crore, for the Mumbaikar). Goenka has finally reacted on this possibility. 'Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction?' In an interaction with Sportstar, LSG owner Goenka reacted to a possibility of buying Rohit and said, "Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction? This is all unnecessary. It all depends on whether Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma or not. And even if Rohit comes to auction... if you put 50 per cent of your purse on one player, how will you buy other players? (chuckles)" He further opined, "Everyone wishes to have the best captain and best players. It's not about wanting. It all depends on what you have, and what is available, and what all you can do with it. Everyone franchise will have the same desire." Also read: FAKE VIDEO ALERT! Clip of Virat Kohli SCOLDING Shubman Gill goes viral - Watch On Wednesday (Aug 28), LSG unveiled former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as the team mentor. During the event, Goenka also brushed aside rift rumours with Rahul. "Look, I've been meeting KL regularly over last three years. I'm a little surprised this meeting got so much attention. As I've said we have not taken any call till the retention rules are out." "But KL has been an integral and important part of the LSG family since inception. He's played a very important role. He's like family and will be family," he added.

'If you put 50 per cent of your purse..', LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka on possibility of buying MI's Rohit Sharma

<p>Virat Kohli has always been very supportive of the young Indian players. In Team India, he shares a great rapport with youngster Shubman Gill. Gill, who is often touted to be the next Virat Kohli, has formed some memorable partnerships with his senior, especially in Tests and ODIs, during his brief career. Recently, a video went viral where the 35-year-old Kohli is seen berating Gill's success in the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar, in Australia&nbsp;(where the right-hander&nbsp;made 259 runs in 3 Tests). The former Indian captain stated&nbsp;that the youngster has a 'long way to go' and&nbsp;'cannot be the next Kohli'. However, the video has turned out to be fake.</p>

<p>The video turned out to be fake, with the voice&nbsp;being an AI-generated version of Kohli's. In the clip, Kohli can be seen slamming the 24-year-old Gill by saying&nbsp;there is a 'big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend'. In addition, Kohli arrogantly claims, 'In Indian cricket, there's god (Sachin Tendulkar) and then there's me'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the VIRAL VIDEO:</strong></p>

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<p>At present, Gill is gearing up to take part in the forthcoming Duleep Trophy, starting on Sep 5. He is set to lead Team A whereas the likes of Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are the notable absentees from the domestic tournament, which is a dress rehearsal for India's upcoming Test season.</p>

<p>India will return to action on the 22-yard cricket strip with the two-match Test series versus Bangladesh on Sep 19, in Chennai. Both Gill and Kohli are expected to play a big part in India's&nbsp;hectic Test season, comprising a tour of Australia.</p>


Virat Kohli has always been very supportive of the young Indian players. In Team India, he shares a great rapport with youngster Shubman Gill. Gill, who is often touted to be the next Virat Kohli, has formed some memorable partnerships with his senior, especially in Tests and ODIs, during his brief career.

Virat Kohli has always been very supportive of the young Indian players. In Team India, he shares a great rapport with youngster Shubman Gill. Gill, who is often touted to be the next Virat Kohli, has formed some memorable partnerships with his senior, especially in Tests and ODIs, during his brief career. Recently, a video went viral where the 35-year-old Kohli is seen berating Gill's success in the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar, in Australia (where the right-hander made 259 runs in 3 Tests). The former Indian captain stated that the youngster has a 'long way to go' and 'cannot be the next Kohli'. However, the video has turned out to be fake. The video turned out to be fake, with the voice being an AI-generated version of Kohli's. In the clip, Kohli can be seen slamming the 24-year-old Gill by saying there is a 'big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend'. In addition, Kohli arrogantly claims, 'In Indian cricket, there's god (Sachin Tendulkar) and then there's me'. Here is the VIRAL VIDEO: AI is Dangerous pic.twitter.com/njUvwiwc4t — Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) August 27, 2024 × Also read: 'Villain to Jasprit Bumrah,' Former Australia pacer on Virat Kohli's role in upcoming Border-Gavaskar trophy At present, Gill is gearing up to take part in the forthcoming Duleep Trophy, starting on Sep 5. He is set to lead Team A whereas the likes of Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are the notable absentees from the domestic tournament, which is a dress rehearsal for India's upcoming Test season. India will return to action on the 22-yard cricket strip with the two-match Test series versus Bangladesh on Sep 19, in Chennai. Both Gill and Kohli are expected to play a big part in India's hectic Test season, comprising a tour of Australia.

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<p>Ollie Pope has asked Joe Root for guidance on how best to balance the demands of batting and captaincy after an awkward first outing as stand-in England skipper against Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>Pope, in the first of three matches deputising for the injured Ben Stokes, led England to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford last week as they went 1-0 up with two Tests to play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nevertheless, No 3 batsman Pope was himself twice out for six in Manchester -- the second time to an ill-judged reverse sweep.</p>

<p>While Stokes may be absent, the England team still features star batsman Root, who led England in a record 64 Tests from 2017-2022.</p>

<p>Significantly, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman scored 14 hundreds during his period in charge of what was often a struggling side.</p>

<p>Now, as England head into the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's starting Thursday, it is no surprise Pope has turned to Root for advice on how to be an effective batsman while captaining England.</p>

<p>"I really enjoyed the week," Pope told a pre-match press conference at Lord's on Wednesday. "The runs didn't translate for me but hopefully over the next two weeks, I can put aside my captaining when it's time to bat and focus on my batting.</p>

<p>"It's about having the two things separate. That's something I've spoken to Joe Root about. We just spoke about how it's more taxing in the field but it's finding a little routine and doing small things."</p>

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<h2><strong>Great cricket brain</strong></h2>

<p>He added: "It's just finding a way to compartmentalise. Chatting to Rooty, he's obviously got a great cricket brain and is England's best batter, so we just bounced a few ideas off each other."</p>

<p>Since Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces, England have become known for their aggressive approach, particularly when batting.</p>

<p>But Root showed there was more than one way to win as his unbeaten 62 off 128 balls -- featuring just two boundaries -- anchored England's successful chase of 205 against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on a slow pitch.</p>

<p>"We don't use the term 'Bazball' but we played a different style of cricket (at Old Trafford) and that's something that can keep taking us forward as a team," said Pope.</p>

<p>"When we can be ruthless, we've got to try and be ruthless just to win as many games as possible," the 26-year-old Surrey batsman added.</p>

<p>Stokes has been batting in the nets but is still a way off a return to competitive action following the hamstring tear he suffered earlier this month in The Hundred.</p>

<p>But Pope, whose England side for the second Test shows just one change with Olly Stone replacing injured express quick Mark Wood, believes Stokes will be fit for the post-season tours of Pakistan and New Zealand.</p>

<p>"Injuries are never ideal but they're also great chances for people to keep improving their game and a have a bit of time for reflection and think about what they can work on," said Pope.</p>

<p>"I'm sure that's exactly what he's doing in the nets. Going into that Pakistan series and then New Zealand he's going to be as fresh as anyone."</p>

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Ollie Pope has asked Joe Root for guidance on how best to balance the demands of batting and captaincy after an awkward first outing as stand-in England skipper against Sri Lanka.

Ollie Pope has asked Joe Root for guidance on how best to balance the demands of batting and captaincy after an awkward first outing as stand-in England skipper against Sri Lanka. Pope, in the first of three matches deputising for the injured Ben Stokes, led England to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford last week as they went 1-0 up with two Tests to play. Nevertheless, No 3 batsman Pope was himself twice out for six in Manchester -- the second time to an ill-judged reverse sweep. While Stokes may be absent, the England team still features star batsman Root, who led England in a record 64 Tests from 2017-2022. Significantly, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman scored 14 hundreds during his period in charge of what was often a struggling side. Now, as England head into the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's starting Thursday, it is no surprise Pope has turned to Root for advice on how to be an effective batsman while captaining England. "I really enjoyed the week," Pope told a pre-match press conference at Lord's on Wednesday. "The runs didn't translate for me but hopefully over the next two weeks, I can put aside my captaining when it's time to bat and focus on my batting. "It's about having the two things separate. That's something I've spoken to Joe Root about. We just spoke about how it's more taxing in the field but it's finding a little routine and doing small things." ALSO READ | Champions League 2024-25: All you need to know about group stage draw - date, time, teams Great cricket brain He added: "It's just finding a way to compartmentalise. Chatting to Rooty, he's obviously got a great cricket brain and is England's best batter, so we just bounced a few ideas off each other." Since Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces, England have become known for their aggressive approach, particularly when batting. But Root showed there was more than one way to win as his unbeaten 62 off 128 balls -- featuring just two boundaries -- anchored England's successful chase of 205 against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on a slow pitch. "We don't use the term 'Bazball' but we played a different style of cricket (at Old Trafford) and that's something that can keep taking us forward as a team," said Pope. "When we can be ruthless, we've got to try and be ruthless just to win as many games as possible," the 26-year-old Surrey batsman added. Stokes has been batting in the nets but is still a way off a return to competitive action following the hamstring tear he suffered earlier this month in The Hundred. But Pope, whose England side for the second Test shows just one change with Olly Stone replacing injured express quick Mark Wood, believes Stokes will be fit for the post-season tours of Pakistan and New Zealand. "Injuries are never ideal but they're also great chances for people to keep improving their game and a have a bit of time for reflection and think about what they can work on," said Pope. "I'm sure that's exactly what he's doing in the nets. Going into that Pakistan series and then New Zealand he's going to be as fresh as anyone." 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.

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<p>Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise&nbsp; on Wednesday (Aug 28). Zaheer, who represented Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during his playing stint, will take the role from IPL 2025. Having opted to keep the mentor role vacant after Gambhir’s departure before IPL 2024, LSG will look to bounce back and make it to the playoffs in the coming edition.</p>

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<h2><strong>Zaheer succeeds GG</strong></h2>

<p>Having kept the role vacant after Gambhir’s departure in 2023, the LSG team directors decided to hire Zaheer ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions. He will look after the overall development&nbsp;of players and could be seen on the team’s auction table during the mega auction&nbsp;likely to take place in December. Zaheer will work with head coach Justin Langer during his stint as mentor as they aim to return to the top four of the IPL standings.</p>

<p>Gambhir served as the mentor of the side for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, having worked with them since the launch of the franchise. During his successful stint, Gambhir led LSG to back-to-back playoffs and was renowned for his aggressive nature in the middle.</p>

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<p>Zaheer has previously worked with the Mumbai Indians in a coaching capacity, having announced his retirement after IPL 2015. He is well known for his exploits with the ball in the 2011 ODI World Cup, where he helped Team India end the 28-year ODI World Cup drought. He was India’s lead wicket-taker during the World Cup with 21 scalps and was crucial for India’s success under MS Dhoni. In his Test career, he represented India in 92 Test matches and scalped 311 wickets, holding the distinction of being the second-highest wicket-taker by a pacer for India in the red-ball format.</p>


Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Wednesday (Aug 28).

Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Wednesday (Aug 28). Zaheer, who represented Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during his playing stint, will take the role from IPL 2025. Having opted to keep the mentor role vacant after Gambhir’s departure before IPL 2024, LSG will look to bounce back and make it to the playoffs in the coming edition. Zaheer, Lucknow ke dil mein aap bohot pehle se ho 🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/S5S3YHUSX0 — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) August 28, 2024 × Zaheer succeeds GG Having kept the role vacant after Gambhir’s departure in 2023, the LSG team directors decided to hire Zaheer ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions. He will look after the overall development of players and could be seen on the team’s auction table during the mega auction likely to take place in December. Zaheer will work with head coach Justin Langer during his stint as mentor as they aim to return to the top four of the IPL standings. Gambhir served as the mentor of the side for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, having worked with them since the launch of the franchise. During his successful stint, Gambhir led LSG to back-to-back playoffs and was renowned for his aggressive nature in the middle. ALSO READ | England batter Dawid Malan, 37, announces international retirement Zaheer has previously worked with the Mumbai Indians in a coaching capacity, having announced his retirement after IPL 2015. He is well known for his exploits with the ball in the 2011 ODI World Cup, where he helped Team India end the 28-year ODI World Cup drought. He was India’s lead wicket-taker during the World Cup with 21 scalps and was crucial for India’s success under MS Dhoni. In his Test career, he represented India in 92 Test matches and scalped 311 wickets, holding the distinction of being the second-highest wicket-taker by a pacer for India in the red-ball format.

IPL: Former India bowler Zaheer Khan succeeds Gautam Gambhir as new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants

<p>England batter Dawid Malan has announced his retirement from international cricket as he dropped the curtains on his illustrious career on Wednesday (Aug 28). Having represented England in all three formats, he retires with a unique distinction of having scored a hundred in both white-ball and red-ball cricket. His last international appearance was at the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 and was since overlooked for the international set-up.</p>

<h2><strong>Malan calls time on international career</strong></h2>

<p>Having busted on the scene late in his career, Malan made his debut in June 2017 when he was 30. He got rewarded for his excellent form during the South Africa series as he made his Test debut. He was part of the England squad during the Ashes in 2017 in Australia and was the fourth-best batter during the tour. Despite his excellent run in the T20I and Test format, it was not until 2019 that he was handed an ODI cap.</p>

<p>However, he missed out on England’s squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup, where Eoin Morgan’s side emerged victorious. Till 2021, he played his second ODI match, thereby, limiting his stay in the ODI set-up.</p>

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<p>Malan, however, did not miss out on glory at the T20 World Cup in 2022, where England were relentless and won the tournament Down Under. Malan was also the World No. 1 T20I batter during his purple patch. Malan represented England in 22 Tests, 30 ODIs and 62 T20Is and is one of only two England men's batters (alongside Jos Buttler) to have scored centuries in all three international formats.</p>

<p>Despite playing in 22 Tests for the national team, he regretted not being a regular in the Test team under the captaincy of Joe Root and Alastair Cook.</p>

<p>"Test cricket was always the pinnacle for me growing up," he said. "At times I played well but in between just wasn't good enough or consistent enough, which was disappointing because I felt I was a better player than that.”</p>


England batter Dawid Malan has announced his retirement from international cricket as he dropped the curtains on his illustrious career on Wednesday (Aug 28). Having represented England in all three formats, he retires with a unique distinction of having scored a hundred in both white-ball and red-ball cricket.

England batter Dawid Malan has announced his retirement from international cricket as he dropped the curtains on his illustrious career on Wednesday (Aug 28). Having represented England in all three formats, he retires with a unique distinction of having scored a hundred in both white-ball and red-ball cricket. His last international appearance was at the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 and was since overlooked for the international set-up. Malan calls time on international career Having busted on the scene late in his career, Malan made his debut in June 2017 when he was 30. He got rewarded for his excellent form during the South Africa series as he made his Test debut. He was part of the England squad during the Ashes in 2017 in Australia and was the fourth-best batter during the tour. Despite his excellent run in the T20I and Test format, it was not until 2019 that he was handed an ODI cap. However, he missed out on England’s squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup, where Eoin Morgan’s side emerged victorious. Till 2021, he played his second ODI match, thereby, limiting his stay in the ODI set-up. ALSO READ | West Indies beat South Africa in third T20I to complete 3-0 series sweep Malan, however, did not miss out on glory at the T20 World Cup in 2022, where England were relentless and won the tournament Down Under. Malan was also the World No. 1 T20I batter during his purple patch. Malan represented England in 22 Tests, 30 ODIs and 62 T20Is and is one of only two England men's batters (alongside Jos Buttler) to have scored centuries in all three international formats. Despite playing in 22 Tests for the national team, he regretted not being a regular in the Test team under the captaincy of Joe Root and Alastair Cook. "Test cricket was always the pinnacle for me growing up," he said. "At times I played well but in between just wasn't good enough or consistent enough, which was disappointing because I felt I was a better player than that.”

England batter Dawid Malan, 37, announces international retirement

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