The Board of Control for Cricket in India has declared that the 2021-22 domestic season is set to happen from September this year. This is an enormous advance step, given the loss India had endured because of the COVID-19 flare-up.&nbsp;

Senior Women's One Day League is the first tournament to be played this season, which will start on September 21. It will be trailed by the Senior Women's One Day Challenger Trophy.&nbsp;

These tournaments will support the pool of women's cricket and will give women cricketers some necessary game time. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be the following competition that will begin on October 20th.

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Perhaps the greatest hit to India's domestic cricket last year was the cancellation of the Ranji Trophy. Notwithstanding, the tournament is set to make its return this season yet might be played in a three-month window. It will start on November 16, 2021, and will be played till February 19, 2022.&nbsp;

"The coveted Ranji Trophy, which was cancelled last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be played in a three-month window from November 16, 2021, to February 19, 2022," the statement read.

The Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played in the February-March window and that would finish up a stupendous domestic season. Around 2127 games will be played in India's 2021-22 homegrown season.

"The Vijay Hazare Trophy will take place from February 23, 2022, to March 26, 2022," the BCCI said.

Team India players and others taking an interest in the IPL have contracts. Nonetheless, the individuals who are just dependant on the homegrown games may have endured monetarily last season. Consequently, the declaration of the 2021-22 domestic season would have come as a much-needed refresher for a ton of homegrown players.

The truth will surface eventually whether the agreement framework will be carried out on all of India's domestic players.&nbsp;

BCCI communicated trust in making the homegrown season a triumph while keeping well being and security of everybody as their principal need.&nbsp;

"The BCCI is confident of hosting the domestic season with health and safety of players and all people involved being paramount," the statement read.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has declared that the 2021-22 domestic season is set to happen from September this year. This is an enormous advance step, given the loss India had endured because of the COVID-19 flare-up.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has declared that the 2021-22 domestic season is set to happen from September this year. This is an enormous advance step, given the loss India had endured because of the COVID-19 flare-up. Senior Women's One Day League is the first tournament to be played this season, which will start on September 21. It will be trailed by the Senior Women's One Day Challenger Trophy. These tournaments will support the pool of women's cricket and will give women cricketers some necessary game time. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be the following competition that will begin on October 20th. ALSO READ: Cricket: England bowler Ollie Robinson clear for international return Perhaps the greatest hit to India's domestic cricket last year was the cancellation of the Ranji Trophy. Notwithstanding, the tournament is set to make its return this season yet might be played in a three-month window. It will start on November 16, 2021, and will be played till February 19, 2022. "The coveted Ranji Trophy, which was cancelled last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be played in a three-month window from November 16, 2021, to February 19, 2022," the statement read. The Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played in the February-March window and that would finish up a stupendous domestic season. Around 2127 games will be played in India's 2021-22 homegrown season. "The Vijay Hazare Trophy will take place from February 23, 2022, to March 26, 2022," the BCCI said. Team India players and others taking an interest in the IPL have contracts. Nonetheless, the individuals who are just dependant on the homegrown games may have endured monetarily last season. Consequently, the declaration of the 2021-22 domestic season would have come as a much-needed refresher for a ton of homegrown players. The truth will surface eventually whether the agreement framework will be carried out on all of India's domestic players. BCCI communicated trust in making the homegrown season a triumph while keeping well being and security of everybody as their principal need. "The BCCI is confident of hosting the domestic season with health and safety of players and all people involved being paramount," the statement read.

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Virat Kohli is considered to be one of the most successful captains to lead the Men in Blue. The prolific batsman is India's most successful Test skipper after leading the team to 33 wins. However, with a win percentage of over 70 in ODIs and more than 65 per cent in T20Is, the Men in Blue still have failed to win an ICC Title under Kohli.

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With a recent loss against New Zealand in the World Test Championship final, the pressure on Kohli's captaincy has significantly risen. Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim feels that upcoming ICC tournaments this year could make or break Kohli's career as a captain.

"The T20 World Cup that is going to be played later this year will be extremely crucial for Virat Kohli's captaincy career. The pressure is piling on Virat and he knows that he hasn't won an ICC trophy yet. So, his aim would be for India to win the T20 World Cup," Karim told India News Sports.

"If India can lift the trophy, then I believe Kohli will have that breathing space. Maybe he can take stock of the situation then and decide how long he wants to captain the team. His name in coming up in the list of big captains but an ICC title is far from him."

"In all three formats, you have World Championships, and all formats require different mindset, different resources, different thinking. That's why I feel that if one captain is leading, it will be too much to expect from him as well. With every format, you need a fresh set of ideas and that is why I feel split captaincy should be the way forward," he said.

Virat Kohli is considered to be one of the most successful captains to lead the Men in Blue. The prolific batsman is India's most successful Test skipper after leading the team to 33 wins.

Virat Kohli is considered to be one of the most successful captains to lead the Men in Blue. The prolific batsman is India's most successful Test skipper after leading the team to 33 wins. However, with a win percentage of over 70 in ODIs and more than 65 per cent in T20Is, the Men in Blue still have failed to win an ICC Title under Kohli. ALSO READ: Sri Lankan cricket board reacts to Arjuna Ranatunga's 'second string team' remarks With a recent loss against New Zealand in the World Test Championship final, the pressure on Kohli's captaincy has significantly risen. Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim feels that upcoming ICC tournaments this year could make or break Kohli's career as a captain. "The T20 World Cup that is going to be played later this year will be extremely crucial for Virat Kohli's captaincy career. The pressure is piling on Virat and he knows that he hasn't won an ICC trophy yet. So, his aim would be for India to win the T20 World Cup," Karim told India News Sports. "If India can lift the trophy, then I believe Kohli will have that breathing space. Maybe he can take stock of the situation then and decide how long he wants to captain the team. His name in coming up in the list of big captains but an ICC title is far from him." "In all three formats, you have World Championships, and all formats require different mindset, different resources, different thinking. That's why I feel that if one captain is leading, it will be too much to expect from him as well. With every format, you need a fresh set of ideas and that is why I feel split captaincy should be the way forward," he said.

'T20 World Cup will be extremely crucial for Virat Kohli's captaincy career', says Saba Karim

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga slammed the Lankan cricket board (SLC) for hosting a limited-overs series for the second-string of Indian cricket team as it is an 'insult' to them.&nbsp;

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The Men in Blue, under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, will take on Sri Lanka for three-match ODI and T20I series. The Indian cricket team that will play in Sri Lanka will miss the services of skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and several senior players, who are currently touring in England.&nbsp;

"This is a second-string Indian team and their coming here is an insult on our cricket. I blame the current administration for agreeing to play with them due to television marketing needs," Ranatunga, a government minister until two years ago, told reporters at his residence as reported by news agency PTI.

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"India sent their best team to England and sent a weaker side to play here. I blame our board for that," added the legendary batsman, who led Sri Lanka to the 1996 ODI world title.

Team India, for the very first time, decided to divide its squad into two teams. One team, with skipper Kohli and senior players, were sent to England for the WTC Finals and Test series against Root and Co. &nbsp;On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan was named the captain to lead the other team for a limited-over series, under coach Rahul Dravid. The team led by Dhawan has several new names. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga slammed the Lankan cricket board (SLC) for hosting a limited-overs series for the second-string of Indian cricket team as it is an 'insult' to them.

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga slammed the Lankan cricket board (SLC) for hosting a limited-overs series for the second-string of Indian cricket team as it is an 'insult' to them. ALSO READ: Cricket: It’s time that ‘rest and rotation policy’ is put behind us, says Joe Root The Men in Blue, under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, will take on Sri Lanka for three-match ODI and T20I series. The Indian cricket team that will play in Sri Lanka will miss the services of skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and several senior players, who are currently touring in England. "This is a second-string Indian team and their coming here is an insult on our cricket. I blame the current administration for agreeing to play with them due to television marketing needs," Ranatunga, a government minister until two years ago, told reporters at his residence as reported by news agency PTI. ALSO READ: Cricket: Ravichandran Ashwin says he was ‘numb’ after losing WTC Final "India sent their best team to England and sent a weaker side to play here. I blame our board for that," added the legendary batsman, who led Sri Lanka to the 1996 ODI world title. Team India, for the very first time, decided to divide its squad into two teams. One team, with skipper Kohli and senior players, were sent to England for the WTC Finals and Test series against Root and Co. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan was named the captain to lead the other team for a limited-over series, under coach Rahul Dravid. The team led by Dhawan has several new names.

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India women's ODI and Test team skipper Mithali Raj and men's team senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are set to be selected for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.&nbsp;

The Khel Ratna Award is the most noteworthy sporting honor in India, while the Arjuna Award is likewise a renowned award for Indian athletes. It is the fantasy of each Indian sportsperson to win these honors.&nbsp;

According to ANI on Wednesday that Indian women's ODI and Test skipper Mithali Raj has been suggested for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna grant at the National Sports Awards 2021. Indian men's all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has likewise been suggested.&nbsp;

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"We had a detailed discussion and it was decided to send in the names of Ashwin and women's Test and ODI skipper Mithali's name for the Khel Ratna. We are recommending Dhawan again for the Arjuna while we will also suggest the names of Rahul and Bumrah."

Ravichandran Ashwin has been outstanding amongst other all-rounders in current Test cricket, while Mithali is probably the best player in women's cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is now an Arjuna awardee like Mithali Raj, has likewise been a reliable entertainer for India in Test cricket. He has taken 413 wickets in 79 Tests other than 150 and 42 scalps in ODIs and T20s however he doesn't play for India in the more limited overs.&nbsp;

Mithali Raj keeps on being probably the greatest name in Indian cricket. She finished 22 years in worldwide cricket last week. The 38-year-old is additionally the leading run-getter with in excess of 7000 runs.

Men's team batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be suggested for the Arjuna grant. BCCI has chosen not to send any names from the women's group for the Arjuna award.&nbsp;

Shikhar Dhawan, who will lead India in the impending limited-overs series in Sri Lanka, is recommended for Arjuna Award. The 35-year-old southpaw has scored 5977 runs in 142 ODIs other than 2315 and 1673 Test and T20 runs individually.&nbsp;

Last year, five Indian athletes got the Khel Ratna grant. Rohit Sharma was the solitary cricketer among the five competitors.&nbsp;

Prior to Rohit Sharma, just Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar had won the Khel Ratna award. It will be fascinating to check whether Mithali Raj can turn into the first Indian women cricketer to get this honour.

India women's ODI and Test team skipper Mithali Raj and men's team senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are set to be selected for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

India women's ODI and Test team skipper Mithali Raj and men's team senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are set to be selected for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. The Khel Ratna Award is the most noteworthy sporting honor in India, while the Arjuna Award is likewise a renowned award for Indian athletes. It is the fantasy of each Indian sportsperson to win these honors. According to ANI on Wednesday that Indian women's ODI and Test skipper Mithali Raj has been suggested for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna grant at the National Sports Awards 2021. Indian men's all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has likewise been suggested. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'It was a different feeling': Kane Williamson on lifting the Test mace "We had a detailed discussion and it was decided to send in the names of Ashwin and women's Test and ODI skipper Mithali's name for the Khel Ratna. We are recommending Dhawan again for the Arjuna while we will also suggest the names of Rahul and Bumrah." Ravichandran Ashwin has been outstanding amongst other all-rounders in current Test cricket, while Mithali is probably the best player in women's cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin, who is now an Arjuna awardee like Mithali Raj, has likewise been a reliable entertainer for India in Test cricket. He has taken 413 wickets in 79 Tests other than 150 and 42 scalps in ODIs and T20s however he doesn't play for India in the more limited overs. Mithali Raj keeps on being probably the greatest name in Indian cricket. She finished 22 years in worldwide cricket last week. The 38-year-old is additionally the leading run-getter with in excess of 7000 runs. Men's team batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be suggested for the Arjuna grant. BCCI has chosen not to send any names from the women's group for the Arjuna award. Shikhar Dhawan, who will lead India in the impending limited-overs series in Sri Lanka, is recommended for Arjuna Award. The 35-year-old southpaw has scored 5977 runs in 142 ODIs other than 2315 and 1673 Test and T20 runs individually. Last year, five Indian athletes got the Khel Ratna grant. Rohit Sharma was the solitary cricketer among the five competitors. Prior to Rohit Sharma, just Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar had won the Khel Ratna award. It will be fascinating to check whether Mithali Raj can turn into the first Indian women cricketer to get this honour.

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After facing a defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, Team India will now take on England in a five-match Test series. Now, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has predicted the opening pair of Team India against England.&nbsp;

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In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra was asked if KL Rahul could replace Shubman Gill for the series. Chopra replied Gill should continue to open for the Men in Blue.&nbsp;

"Shubman Gill should have definitely played. I feel he should definitely be play the first Test against England as well. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma was the right combination."

"It did not work out; if we look back the path always looks better on the rear-view mirror but whoever has to select the team has to look ahead and not behind," Aakash Chopra said.

He added: "Shubman Gill with Rohit Sharma was the right decision. Shubman Gill with Rohit Sharma will be the right decision for the first Test match also. I am going with what the team did."

According to Chopra, even if Gill gets replaced, Agarwal could be picked instead of KL Rahul.

"You couldn't have played him [Rahul]. Before KL Rahul, they should have played Mayank Agarwal. And now when you go ahead also, Mayank is ahead of KL Rahul in the pecking order."

The five-match red-ball series will kick off on August 4. The last time Men in Blue played a Test series in English conditions, they suffered a 4-1 loss (in 2017).

The forthcoming five Tests against England will give Team India ostensibly the best chance to put any demons to rest in England. A determined series win would not just recuperate the wounds of the previous few years yet, in addition, clear any questions about the team's future possibilities. &nbsp;

After facing a defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, Team India will now take on England in a five-match Test series. Now, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has predicted the opening pair of Team India against England.

After facing a defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, Team India will now take on England in a five-match Test series. Now, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has predicted the opening pair of Team India against England. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mithali Raj back in top 5 ICC Women's ODI player rankings In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra was asked if KL Rahul could replace Shubman Gill for the series. Chopra replied Gill should continue to open for the Men in Blue. "Shubman Gill should have definitely played. I feel he should definitely be play the first Test against England as well. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma was the right combination." "It did not work out; if we look back the path always looks better on the rear-view mirror but whoever has to select the team has to look ahead and not behind," Aakash Chopra said. He added: "Shubman Gill with Rohit Sharma was the right decision. Shubman Gill with Rohit Sharma will be the right decision for the first Test match also. I am going with what the team did." According to Chopra, even if Gill gets replaced, Agarwal could be picked instead of KL Rahul. "You couldn't have played him [Rahul]. Before KL Rahul, they should have played Mayank Agarwal. And now when you go ahead also, Mayank is ahead of KL Rahul in the pecking order." The five-match red-ball series will kick off on August 4. The last time Men in Blue played a Test series in English conditions, they suffered a 4-1 loss (in 2017). The forthcoming five Tests against England will give Team India ostensibly the best chance to put any demons to rest in England. A determined series win would not just recuperate the wounds of the previous few years yet, in addition, clear any questions about the team's future possibilities.

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Team India's win in Australia, earlier this year, is regarded as one of their biggest victories overseas. The tour witnessed India's young players stepping up in the absence of several senior players.&nbsp;

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Australia’s assistant coach and former India cricketer Sridharan Sriram recalled the series where Paine and Co., despite kicking off the series in style, were outplayed by the young Indian cricketers.&nbsp;

“Shubman Gill played from the Melbourne Test. We knew enough about Gill. Same with Rishabh Pant. He has played in Australia before, got a hundred (159 not out) in Sydney in 2018-19. So, we all knew what Pant was capable of. But Shardul, Washington and Siraj were the standout players,” Sriram was quoted as saying.

“Even in Brisbane, when India were 186/6 in the first innings, Washington and Shardul had that partnership (123) that took India very close to Australian total (Australia 369, India 336). If Australia took a lead of 80 or 100 runs, the second innings would have been easier for us. For India to chase down 328 in the last innings, the first innings partnership for the seventh wicket between Shardul and Washington played a massive part.

“And for Siraj to bowl the way he did in Melbourne, the accuracy he showed, even on a flat pitch in Sydney, to have that discipline and economy, keeping one end tight, we did not expect that from a player who was playing in his first Test,” he added.

Team India's win in Australia, earlier this year, is regarded as one of their biggest victories overseas. The tour witnessed India's young players stepping up in the absence of several senior players.

Team India's win in Australia, earlier this year, is regarded as one of their biggest victories overseas. The tour witnessed India's young players stepping up in the absence of several senior players. ALSO READ: Cricket: Men's T20 World Cup 2021 moves to UAE and Oman, confirms ICC Australia’s assistant coach and former India cricketer Sridharan Sriram recalled the series where Paine and Co., despite kicking off the series in style, were outplayed by the young Indian cricketers. “Shubman Gill played from the Melbourne Test. We knew enough about Gill. Same with Rishabh Pant. He has played in Australia before, got a hundred (159 not out) in Sydney in 2018-19. So, we all knew what Pant was capable of. But Shardul, Washington and Siraj were the standout players,” Sriram was quoted as saying. “Even in Brisbane, when India were 186/6 in the first innings, Washington and Shardul had that partnership (123) that took India very close to Australian total (Australia 369, India 336). If Australia took a lead of 80 or 100 runs, the second innings would have been easier for us. For India to chase down 328 in the last innings, the first innings partnership for the seventh wicket between Shardul and Washington played a massive part. “And for Siraj to bowl the way he did in Melbourne, the accuracy he showed, even on a flat pitch in Sydney, to have that discipline and economy, keeping one end tight, we did not expect that from a player who was playing in his first Test,” he added.

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The International Cricket Council today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in India. The BCCI will remain the hosts of the event, which will now be held in Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, from 17 October to 14 November 2021.

Acting ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said: “Our priority is to deliver the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 safely, in full, and in its current window. Whilst we are incredibly disappointed not to be hosting the event in India, the decision gives us the certainty we need to stage the event in a country that is a proven international host of multi-team events in a bio-secure environment. We will work closely with the BCCI, the Emirates Cricket Board, and Oman Cricket to ensure fans can enjoy a wonderful celebration of cricket.”

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BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, said: “The BCCI made every effort to stage the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and provide its passionate fans with a reason to cheer after a long period of gloom. However, the prevailing pandemic situation in the country meant that the health and safety of everyone concerned was fraught with risk should a tournament of this stature are held across the country. The BCCI will continue to host the tournament, which will now be held in the UAE and Oman and work closely with the ICC to make it a memorable event.”&nbsp;

President BCCI Sourav Ganguly said: “The BCCI is looking forward to hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 tournament in UAE and Oman. &nbsp;We would have been happier hosting it in India but considering the uncertainty due to the Covid 19 situation and the importance of a world championship, the BCCI will now continue to host this tournament in UAE and Oman. The BCCI is looking forward to creating a spectacle.”

Vice President Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Al Zarooni said: “Emirates Cricket Board is honored that the BCCI (Board of Cricket Control India) and the ICC (International Cricket Council) have entrusted us with staging and delivering the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The UAE’s reputation as being a safe country in which to host high-profile sporting events is a strong complement to our government’s unwavering commitment to implementing and monitoring effective health practices during the pandemic. Having hosted a number of high-profile tournaments in recent months our team is well-prepared and ready to mobilize to ensure the success of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.”

Oman Cricket Chairman, Pankaj Khimji said, “It is indeed a great moment for Oman Cricket to be selected as a venue/host of the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We shall leave no stone unturned to exceed the requirements of BCCI and ICC. Oman will certainly extend a very warm welcome to all the teams, officials, and media in October.”&nbsp;

The International Cricket Council today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in India.

The International Cricket Council today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in India. The BCCI will remain the hosts of the event, which will now be held in Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, from 17 October to 14 November 2021. Acting ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said: “Our priority is to deliver the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 safely, in full, and in its current window. Whilst we are incredibly disappointed not to be hosting the event in India, the decision gives us the certainty we need to stage the event in a country that is a proven international host of multi-team events in a bio-secure environment. We will work closely with the BCCI, the Emirates Cricket Board, and Oman Cricket to ensure fans can enjoy a wonderful celebration of cricket.” ALSO READ: Cricket- 'If I perform, I know I’ll definitely be back': Kuldeep Yadav ahead of Sri Lanka tour BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, said: “The BCCI made every effort to stage the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and provide its passionate fans with a reason to cheer after a long period of gloom. However, the prevailing pandemic situation in the country meant that the health and safety of everyone concerned was fraught with risk should a tournament of this stature are held across the country. The BCCI will continue to host the tournament, which will now be held in the UAE and Oman and work closely with the ICC to make it a memorable event.” President BCCI Sourav Ganguly said: “The BCCI is looking forward to hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 tournament in UAE and Oman. We would have been happier hosting it in India but considering the uncertainty due to the Covid 19 situation and the importance of a world championship, the BCCI will now continue to host this tournament in UAE and Oman. The BCCI is looking forward to creating a spectacle.” Vice President Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Al Zarooni said: “Emirates Cricket Board is honored that the BCCI (Board of Cricket Control India) and the ICC (International Cricket Council) have entrusted us with staging and delivering the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The UAE’s reputation as being a safe country in which to host high-profile sporting events is a strong complement to our government’s unwavering commitment to implementing and monitoring effective health practices during the pandemic. Having hosted a number of high-profile tournaments in recent months our team is well-prepared and ready to mobilize to ensure the success of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.” Oman Cricket Chairman, Pankaj Khimji said, “It is indeed a great moment for Oman Cricket to be selected as a venue/host of the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We shall leave no stone unturned to exceed the requirements of BCCI and ICC. Oman will certainly extend a very warm welcome to all the teams, officials, and media in October.”

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Skipper Virat Kohli has been regarded as the best Test captain for India. The prolific skipper has led the Men in Blue in some monumental wins. Kohli is India's most-capped Test captain (61) and has led the team to 33 wins in the longest format.&nbsp;

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However, the loss against New Zealand in the World Test Championship final has fueled speculations over Kohli's captaincy. However, former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal backed the Indian skipper and called him a 'fantastic captain'.&nbsp;

“Virat Kohli is a big player and a fantastic captain. He is aggressive and very emotional. Any captain who has come in has only taken Indian cricket forward. It started with Sourav Ganguly, then Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni took over. Yes, everyone has complained that Virat Kohli hasn’t won any ICC trophy. But, apart from that, he has won almost everything. India have won so many series’ under Virat Kohli," Akmal said during a discussion on ‘My Master Cricket Coach’ YouTube channel.

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“He has been a bit unlucky, but I have no doubt over his captaincy credentials. He is a great captain and match-winner,” he added.

He went on to add that India not winning ICC events is not completely Kohli's fault.&nbsp;

“It (India not winning ICC events) is not completely Virat Kohli’s fault. What is the guarantee that another captain can come in and win India an ICC trophy? As a team, they have to analyze why they are not winning the big events. They reach the last stages but fail at the final hurdle. It will be unfair to blame only Virat Kohli. According to me, as long as he feels that he can do the job, he should continue,” said Akmal.

Skipper Virat Kohli has been regarded as the best Test captain for India. The prolific skipper has led the Men in Blue in some monumental wins. Kohli is India's most-capped Test captain (61) and has led the team to 33 wins in the longest format.

Skipper Virat Kohli has been regarded as the best Test captain for India. The prolific skipper has led the Men in Blue in some monumental wins. Kohli is India's most-capped Test captain (61) and has led the team to 33 wins in the longest format. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'The Sri Lanka tour is crucial for youngsters', says Rahul Dravid However, the loss against New Zealand in the World Test Championship final has fueled speculations over Kohli's captaincy. However, former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal backed the Indian skipper and called him a 'fantastic captain'. “Virat Kohli is a big player and a fantastic captain. He is aggressive and very emotional. Any captain who has come in has only taken Indian cricket forward. It started with Sourav Ganguly, then Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni took over. Yes, everyone has complained that Virat Kohli hasn’t won any ICC trophy. But, apart from that, he has won almost everything. India have won so many series’ under Virat Kohli," Akmal said during a discussion on ‘My Master Cricket Coach’ YouTube channel. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'It was not an easy decision': Sourav Ganguly on shifting T20 World Cup to UAE “He has been a bit unlucky, but I have no doubt over his captaincy credentials. He is a great captain and match-winner,” he added. He went on to add that India not winning ICC events is not completely Kohli's fault. “It (India not winning ICC events) is not completely Virat Kohli’s fault. What is the guarantee that another captain can come in and win India an ICC trophy? As a team, they have to analyze why they are not winning the big events. They reach the last stages but fail at the final hurdle. It will be unfair to blame only Virat Kohli. According to me, as long as he feels that he can do the job, he should continue,” said Akmal.

Cricket- 'India not winning ICC events is not completely Virat Kohli’s fault': Kamran Akmal

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced that they will be shifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the ICC tournament was slated to take place in India, however, the COVID-19 situation has forced the Indian cricket board to relocate the tournament.&nbsp;

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Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has written a letter to the members of the Indian cricket board explaining the reason behind the decision.&nbsp;

"We wanted to apprise you that we have discussed this issue with ICC and have had several rounds of discussions internally," Ganguly wrote, as per ANI.

"After much deliberation, it has been decided that safety of players and other stakeholders is of paramount importance and keeping that in mind, it is best that we shift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

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"It was not an easy decision and we mulled over it for months, constantly keeping an eye on the COVID situation all along. However, with the second wave causing such devastation, the decision ultimately boiled down to the safety and well-being of the players and organizers.

"Although, vaccination in the country is going at breakneck speed, there are reports of a third wave and different variants, which we just cannot ignore. There is nothing more that we could have wanted than to host this prestigious tournament in India, but it was not to be," he added.

"On the brighter side, the BCCI remains the host for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and with its prior experience in hosting IPL in UAE, we can say with certainty that it will be hosted smoothly, and the BCCI will leave no stone unturned to make it an unprecedented success.

"We thank you for your continued support and we hope that you will give your unflinching support on this issue as well, as you have done in the past," Ganguly further said.

Speaking to news agency ANI, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said, "We will inform the International Cricket Council today that we are shifting T20 World Cup to UAE. Dates will be decided by the ICC."

The T20 World Cup will take place after the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played.&nbsp;

The hosting rights of the T20 World Cup stay with the BCCI. The first round of the T20 World Cup will see 12 matches, containing the eight groups – Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Four of them will advance to the Super 12s, where they will join the other eight groups. The counterparts for Round one will not be played at the significant venues.&nbsp;

The T20 World Cup's Super 12-leg will involve 30 matches. This leg of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 24. The groups will be parted into two groups, with two from each making it to the semi-finals, trailed by the finals.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced that they will be shifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the ICC tournament was slated to take place in India, however, the COVID-19 situation has forced the Indian cricket board to relocate the tournament.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced that they will be shifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the ICC tournament was slated to take place in India, however, the COVID-19 situation has forced the Indian cricket board to relocate the tournament. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC T20 World Cup to be shifted to UAE, confirms BCCI secretary Jay Shah Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has written a letter to the members of the Indian cricket board explaining the reason behind the decision. "We wanted to apprise you that we have discussed this issue with ICC and have had several rounds of discussions internally," Ganguly wrote, as per ANI. "After much deliberation, it has been decided that safety of players and other stakeholders is of paramount importance and keeping that in mind, it is best that we shift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. ALSO READ: Cricket: Shikhar Dhawan and co. arrive in Sri Lanka ahead of limited-overs series "It was not an easy decision and we mulled over it for months, constantly keeping an eye on the COVID situation all along. However, with the second wave causing such devastation, the decision ultimately boiled down to the safety and well-being of the players and organizers. "Although, vaccination in the country is going at breakneck speed, there are reports of a third wave and different variants, which we just cannot ignore. There is nothing more that we could have wanted than to host this prestigious tournament in India, but it was not to be," he added. "On the brighter side, the BCCI remains the host for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and with its prior experience in hosting IPL in UAE, we can say with certainty that it will be hosted smoothly, and the BCCI will leave no stone unturned to make it an unprecedented success. "We thank you for your continued support and we hope that you will give your unflinching support on this issue as well, as you have done in the past," Ganguly further said. Speaking to news agency ANI, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said, "We will inform the International Cricket Council today that we are shifting T20 World Cup to UAE. Dates will be decided by the ICC." The T20 World Cup will take place after the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played. The hosting rights of the T20 World Cup stay with the BCCI. The first round of the T20 World Cup will see 12 matches, containing the eight groups – Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Four of them will advance to the Super 12s, where they will join the other eight groups. The counterparts for Round one will not be played at the significant venues. The T20 World Cup's Super 12-leg will involve 30 matches. This leg of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 24. The groups will be parted into two groups, with two from each making it to the semi-finals, trailed by the finals.

Cricket- 'It was not an easy decision': Sourav Ganguly on shifting T20 World Cup to UAE

Team India's white-ball team has reached Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan and head coach Rahul Dravid. The Men in Blue will take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and T20Is.&nbsp;

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The team consists of several inexperienced players as most of the senior players are touring England for five-match Test series against Root and Co.&nbsp;

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the vice-captain of the team. Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are few of the seniors in the team, whereas, the squad is dominated by youngsters like Devdutt Padikkal, Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chetan Sakariya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.&nbsp;

Team India will stay in quarantine from June 29 to July 1.

Earlier, Rahul Dravid said that many youngsters, who could also be picked up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, can play a crucial role in the series.&nbsp;

“It [The Sri Lanka tour] is crucial for youngsters like Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad. They would be extremely keen to do well and set a marker for the selectors. Whether they get picked for the World Cup or not, that’s a call that the selectors and the Indian team management would take based on their plans and strategies," Dravid told reporters at the media interaction, according to Sportstar.

"That said, it’s not like if you don’t have a good tour of Sri Lanka, you are never going to make it. Conversely, just because you do well against Sri Lanka doesn’t mean you will make it automatically. Certainly, good performances on tours like these against international oppositions make the selectors think about you," he added.

Team India's white-ball team has reached Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan and head coach Rahul Dravid. The Men in Blue will take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and T20Is.

Team India's white-ball team has reached Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan and head coach Rahul Dravid. The Men in Blue will take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and T20Is. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Indian batsmen need not worry about the series against England': Sunil Gavaskar The team consists of several inexperienced players as most of the senior players are touring England for five-match Test series against Root and Co. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the vice-captain of the team. Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are few of the seniors in the team, whereas, the squad is dominated by youngsters like Devdutt Padikkal, Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chetan Sakariya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson. Team India will stay in quarantine from June 29 to July 1. Earlier, Rahul Dravid said that many youngsters, who could also be picked up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, can play a crucial role in the series. “It [The Sri Lanka tour] is crucial for youngsters like Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad. They would be extremely keen to do well and set a marker for the selectors. Whether they get picked for the World Cup or not, that’s a call that the selectors and the Indian team management would take based on their plans and strategies," Dravid told reporters at the media interaction, according to Sportstar. "That said, it’s not like if you don’t have a good tour of Sri Lanka, you are never going to make it. Conversely, just because you do well against Sri Lanka doesn’t mean you will make it automatically. Certainly, good performances on tours like these against international oppositions make the selectors think about you," he added.

Cricket: Shikhar Dhawan and co. arrive in Sri Lanka ahead of limited-overs series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that they will be shifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the ICC tournament was slated to take place in India, however, the COVID-19 situation has forced the Indian cricket board to relocate the tournament.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-to-ask-ecb-to-arrange-couple-of-warm-up-games-for-team-india-reports-393976" hreflang="en">BCCI to ask ECB to arrange couple of warm-up games for Team India: Reports</a>

Speaking to news agency ANI, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said, "We will inform the International Cricket Council today that we are shifting T20 World Cup to UAE. Dates will be decided by the ICC."

The T20 World Cup will take place after the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played.&nbsp;

As per ESPNCricinfo, the 16-group competition will begin after the Indian Premier League 2021 final, which is relied upon to be held on October 15.&nbsp;

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The hosting rights of the T20 World Cup stay with the BCCI. The first round of the T20 World Cup will see 12 matches, containing the eight groups – Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Four of them will advance to the Super 12s, where they will join the other eight groups. The counterparts for Round one will not be played at the significant venues.&nbsp;

The T20 World Cup's Super 12-leg will involve 30 matches.&nbsp;This leg of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 24. The groups will be parted into two groups, with two from each making it to the semi-finals, trailed by the finals.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that they will be shifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the ICC tournament was slated to take place in India, however, the COVID-19 situation has forced the Indian cricket board to relocate the tournament.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that they will be shifting the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, the ICC tournament was slated to take place in India, however, the COVID-19 situation has forced the Indian cricket board to relocate the tournament. ALSO READ: BCCI to ask ECB to arrange couple of warm-up games for Team India: Reports Speaking to news agency ANI, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said, "We will inform the International Cricket Council today that we are shifting T20 World Cup to UAE. Dates will be decided by the ICC." The T20 World Cup will take place after the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played. As per ESPNCricinfo, the 16-group competition will begin after the Indian Premier League 2021 final, which is relied upon to be held on October 15. ALSO READ: Cricket: Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella under investigation for alleged bio-bubble breach The hosting rights of the T20 World Cup stay with the BCCI. The first round of the T20 World Cup will see 12 matches, containing the eight groups – Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Four of them will advance to the Super 12s, where they will join the other eight groups. The counterparts for Round one will not be played at the significant venues. The T20 World Cup's Super 12-leg will involve 30 matches. This leg of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 24. The groups will be parted into two groups, with two from each making it to the semi-finals, trailed by the finals.

Cricket: ICC T20 World Cup to be shifted to UAE, confirms BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that cricket boards shouldn't consider players deserving of international matches on the off chance that they pick the lavish Indian Premier League (IPL) over national duty.&nbsp;

He feels that players focusing on the Indian Premier League over international cricket should not be considered for selection by the cricketing boards. This is a long-standing discussion, which has again come to prominence once again.

Shane Warne, who is also&nbsp;the current coach of the Rajasthan Royals, proposed that he isn't against players procuring colossal entireties at the IPL. Shane Warne contended that giving them a free hand will before long see most players choosing money over representing the country.&nbsp;

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In a podcast on Road to Ashes, Shane Warne said: "I don't begrudge the players getting the money they have, it's fantastic. If they want to take the money, let them take it. But if you want to play cricket for your country and you choose the IPL, then maybe it's not worth picking those guys then because this is going to happen&nbsp;people are going to rest and miss Test matches and miss representing your country to go and play for money,"

Shane Warne further said that solitary Test cricket furnishes players with the genuine chance to test themselves. He disclosed that the decision to play in the IPL should come at the cost of this chance.&nbsp;He further expounded on the significance of Test match cricket and how players get the chance to test themselves.&nbsp;

"It's pretty hard, you know if, someone says here's 3 million bucks or go over to somewhere and be away from your family for six weeks, it's a very easy decision to take that money. But if you value yourself as a cricketer and want to test yourself against the best, there's only one spot to do it and that's international cricket, especially Test cricket. If you want to choose the money, that's fine, no problem, but you might have to wait for a few Test matches and you might go down a few runs no matter how good you are because there's always someone that can replace you" - Shane Warne added&nbsp;

Shane Warne's perception has come against an inquisitive foundation. Australian players are pulling out of limited-tours visits to stay afresh for the second half of the IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that cricket boards shouldn't consider players deserving of international matches on the off chance that they pick the lavish Indian Premier League (IPL) over national duty.

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that cricket boards shouldn't consider players deserving of international matches on the off chance that they pick the lavish Indian Premier League (IPL) over national duty. He feels that players focusing on the Indian Premier League over international cricket should not be considered for selection by the cricketing boards. This is a long-standing discussion, which has again come to prominence once again. Shane Warne, who is also the current coach of the Rajasthan Royals, proposed that he isn't against players procuring colossal entireties at the IPL. Shane Warne contended that giving them a free hand will before long see most players choosing money over representing the country. ALSO READ: Cricket: Glenn Maxwell pulls out of The Hundred 2021, replacement announced In a podcast on Road to Ashes, Shane Warne said: "I don't begrudge the players getting the money they have, it's fantastic. If they want to take the money, let them take it. But if you want to play cricket for your country and you choose the IPL, then maybe it's not worth picking those guys then because this is going to happen people are going to rest and miss Test matches and miss representing your country to go and play for money," Shane Warne further said that solitary Test cricket furnishes players with the genuine chance to test themselves. He disclosed that the decision to play in the IPL should come at the cost of this chance. He further expounded on the significance of Test match cricket and how players get the chance to test themselves. "It's pretty hard, you know if, someone says here's 3 million bucks or go over to somewhere and be away from your family for six weeks, it's a very easy decision to take that money. But if you value yourself as a cricketer and want to test yourself against the best, there's only one spot to do it and that's international cricket, especially Test cricket. If you want to choose the money, that's fine, no problem, but you might have to wait for a few Test matches and you might go down a few runs no matter how good you are because there's always someone that can replace you" - Shane Warne added Shane Warne's perception has come against an inquisitive foundation. Australian players are pulling out of limited-tours visits to stay afresh for the second half of the IPL 2021.

Cricket: Not worth picking players who choose IPL's money over national duties, says Shane Warne

The 2021 T20 World Cup will be facilitated in the UAE from October 17, with the final planned on November 14. As per ESPNCricinfo, the 16-group competition will begin after the Indian Premier League 2021 final, which is relied upon to be held on October 15.&nbsp;

Prior, the ICC after the board meeting had affirmed that the BCCI would hold hosting privileges of the T20 World Cup regardless of whether the tournament is moved out of India: "The Board also confirmed that the BCCI will remain the hosts of the event regardless of where the event is played," the ICC said in an official release.

The hosting rights of the T20 World Cup stay with the BCCI. Albeit the Indian cricket board hasn't authoritatively affirmed the turn of events or kept in touch with the ICC, it's accepted the tournament will be played in the middle east with UAE and Oman as hosts.

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The BCCI had been allowed time till June end to tell ICC where they would have the T20 World Cup. The COVID-19 pandemic saw the 2020 release of the T20 World Cup that should be held in Australia being delayed to 2022.&nbsp;

Exactly when things appeared to be marginally better in India, the IPL 2021 initiated yet was suspended unexpectedly halfway as the second influx of the pandemic unleashed ruin in the country. With the danger of a potential third wave posing a potential threat, the BCCI isn't ready to face additional challenges.&nbsp;

The first round of the T20 World Cup will see 12 matches, containing the eight groups – Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Four of them will advance to the Super 12s, where they will join the other eight groups. The counterparts for Round one will not be played at the significant venues.&nbsp;

The T20 World Cup's Super 12-leg will involve 30 matches and will be played at the three major UAE venues – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. This leg of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 24. The groups will be parted into two groups, with two from each making it to the semi-finals, trailed by the finals.&nbsp;

With the first round being facilitated in quite a while in the UAE and Oman, the BCCI will guarantee that post-IPL, the grounds of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will have sufficient opportunity to have new pitches for the Super 12s.

The 2021 T20 World Cup will be facilitated in the UAE from October 17, with the final planned on November 14. As per ESPNCricinfo, the 16-group competition will begin after the Indian Premier League 2021 final, which is relied upon to be held on October 15.

The 2021 T20 World Cup will be facilitated in the UAE from October 17, with the final planned on November 14. As per ESPNCricinfo, the 16-group competition will begin after the Indian Premier League 2021 final, which is relied upon to be held on October 15. Prior, the ICC after the board meeting had affirmed that the BCCI would hold hosting privileges of the T20 World Cup regardless of whether the tournament is moved out of India: "The Board also confirmed that the BCCI will remain the hosts of the event regardless of where the event is played," the ICC said in an official release. The hosting rights of the T20 World Cup stay with the BCCI. Albeit the Indian cricket board hasn't authoritatively affirmed the turn of events or kept in touch with the ICC, it's accepted the tournament will be played in the middle east with UAE and Oman as hosts. ALSO READ: BCCI to ask ECB to arrange couple of warm up games for Team India: Reports The BCCI had been allowed time till June end to tell ICC where they would have the T20 World Cup. The COVID-19 pandemic saw the 2020 release of the T20 World Cup that should be held in Australia being delayed to 2022. Exactly when things appeared to be marginally better in India, the IPL 2021 initiated yet was suspended unexpectedly halfway as the second influx of the pandemic unleashed ruin in the country. With the danger of a potential third wave posing a potential threat, the BCCI isn't ready to face additional challenges. The first round of the T20 World Cup will see 12 matches, containing the eight groups – Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Four of them will advance to the Super 12s, where they will join the other eight groups. The counterparts for Round one will not be played at the significant venues. The T20 World Cup's Super 12-leg will involve 30 matches and will be played at the three major UAE venues – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. This leg of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 24. The groups will be parted into two groups, with two from each making it to the semi-finals, trailed by the finals. With the first round being facilitated in quite a while in the UAE and Oman, the BCCI will guarantee that post-IPL, the grounds of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will have sufficient opportunity to have new pitches for the Super 12s.

Cricket: ICC T20 World Cup set to begin on October 17 in the UAE: Reports

New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. The crushing loss led to massive criticism by fans and former cricketing stalwarts.&nbsp;

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli failed to contribute to the teams in the clash against New Zealand. The Indian captain managed to score just 57 runs in both innings.&nbsp;

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar talked about how Kohli will approach his future and what will be his next target after the WTC final.

“He has already scored close to 7,500 test runs, and this is a format, where he just simply gives it his all. It's not that he doesn't value T20 or ODI cricket; he plays with equal intensity, but the job satisfaction that he derives – because this is the toughest format. And in modern times, because there are no dead rubbers, so every test match is valued, and every team is playing for a result. This means that whatever is on offer – from a batting perspective – is always challenging for the batsman,” Bangar said on Star Sports’ show Cricket Connected.

“So, to excel in each &amp; every test match, and obviously, to get over the drought of the three-figure – which may have been playing on his mind – I think this is something that he would look ahead to. The way he has batted in the first innings was a clear indication of the kind of touch and the kind of rhythm that he was in. So, I think it augurs well for the Indian team.”

The Men in Blue will now take on England in a five-match Test series that will kick off in August.

New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. The crushing loss led to massive criticism by fans and former cricketing stalwarts. ALSO READ: 'Absolute disgrace': Roger Binny slams India's bowling in WTC Final Indian skipper Virat Kohli failed to contribute to the teams in the clash against New Zealand. The Indian captain managed to score just 57 runs in both innings. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar talked about how Kohli will approach his future and what will be his next target after the WTC final. “He has already scored close to 7,500 test runs, and this is a format, where he just simply gives it his all. It's not that he doesn't value T20 or ODI cricket; he plays with equal intensity, but the job satisfaction that he derives – because this is the toughest format. And in modern times, because there are no dead rubbers, so every test match is valued, and every team is playing for a result. This means that whatever is on offer – from a batting perspective – is always challenging for the batsman,” Bangar said on Star Sports’ show Cricket Connected. “So, to excel in each & every test match, and obviously, to get over the drought of the three-figure – which may have been playing on his mind – I think this is something that he would look ahead to. The way he has batted in the first innings was a clear indication of the kind of touch and the kind of rhythm that he was in. So, I think it augurs well for the Indian team.” The Men in Blue will now take on England in a five-match Test series that will kick off in August.

'I think it augurs well for the Indian team': Sanjay Bangar on Virat Kohli's form

BCCI will be writing to ECB requesting them to arrange two warm-up matches for Team India before they take on England in a five-match Test series which will kick off on August 4. Team India, recently, suffered a crushing defeat in the World test Championship Final against New Zealand questioning their preparedness for the mega clash.&nbsp;

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In a report by Indian Express, Jay Shah will be speaking to ECB and their CEO Tom Harrison in order to make arrangements for the Men in Blue to play warm-up matches ahead of the England series.&nbsp;

"Jay (Shah) will be speaking to ECB and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Harrison to make an arrangement for two warm-up games before the five Test match series," BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told the Indian Express. "The secretary felt that the BCCI should request the ECB to give at least two warm-up games so that players can get in some good match practice before the series starts."

After losing the World Test Championship Final against New Zealand, Skipper Virat Kohli has suggested that there can be changes in the Test side as they go ahead.&nbsp;

New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. New Zealand's two most experienced batters – Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor – guided the Kiwis to their first ICC trophy since 2000.

"We will continue to reassess and continue to have conversations around what are the things required to strengthen our side and not follow or fall prey to certain patterns," Kohli said at the post-match virtual press conference.

BCCI will be writing to ECB requesting them to arrange two warm-up matches for Team India before they take on England in a five-match Test series which will kick off on August 4.

BCCI will be writing to ECB requesting them to arrange two warm-up matches for Team India before they take on England in a five-match Test series which will kick off on August 4. Team India, recently, suffered a crushing defeat in the World test Championship Final against New Zealand questioning their preparedness for the mega clash. ALSO READ: Team India's schedule for 2021-23 World Test Championship cycle In a report by Indian Express, Jay Shah will be speaking to ECB and their CEO Tom Harrison in order to make arrangements for the Men in Blue to play warm-up matches ahead of the England series. "Jay (Shah) will be speaking to ECB and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Harrison to make an arrangement for two warm-up games before the five Test match series," BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told the Indian Express. "The secretary felt that the BCCI should request the ECB to give at least two warm-up games so that players can get in some good match practice before the series starts." After losing the World Test Championship Final against New Zealand, Skipper Virat Kohli has suggested that there can be changes in the Test side as they go ahead. New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. New Zealand's two most experienced batters – Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor – guided the Kiwis to their first ICC trophy since 2000. "We will continue to reassess and continue to have conversations around what are the things required to strengthen our side and not follow or fall prey to certain patterns," Kohli said at the post-match virtual press conference.

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The International Cricket Council congratulated the Black Caps on winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, beating India in a riveting final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. It is the first major ICC trophy for the New Zealand cricket team since 2000 and an incredibly tight game saw New Zealand bowl out India for 170 in the second innings, leaving them 139 to chase for victory. &nbsp;

&nbsp;It is the first major ICC trophy for the New Zealand cricket team since 2000 and an incredibly tight game saw New Zealand bowl out India for 170 in the second innings, leaving them 139 to chase for victory.&nbsp;

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Geoff Allardice, ICC Acting CEO said, “I would like to congratulate the first-ever World Test Champions, the Black Caps who displayed the skill and temperament required to be the best Test team in the world. I would also like to congratulate the Indian team, who performed so consistently to qualify for the Final and came so close to winning it. Both teams showed their quality and it was a simply outstanding game of Test cricket that will live long in the memories of cricket fans around the world, also played in a great spirit that highlighted the mutual respect between the teams.

“Throughout the two-year World Test Championship both Kane and Virat made no secret of their desire to win the Test Mace and that was clearly evident over the last six days. The quality of the play was befitting of the two best Test teams in the world and it was an enthralling game.

“The conclusion of the first edition of the World Test Championship is a special moment for our sport as this is an event that has been so long in the making. But the last two years have clearly demonstrated the importance of context in Test cricket and I’m already looking forward to the second edition starting with England v India in a little over a month.”

“I would also like to thank everyone involved in staging this pinnacle event in the making for years, including the ground staff at the Hampshire Bowl, the staff at the ECB, BCCI, and NZC, our commentators and media experts, and the passionate fans who attended the match, without whom, such a befitting tribute to Test cricket would not have been possible.”

The International Cricket Council congratulated the Black Caps on winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, beating India in a riveting final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

The International Cricket Council congratulated the Black Caps on winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, beating India in a riveting final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. It is the first major ICC trophy for the New Zealand cricket team since 2000 and an incredibly tight game saw New Zealand bowl out India for 170 in the second innings, leaving them 139 to chase for victory. It is the first major ICC trophy for the New Zealand cricket team since 2000 and an incredibly tight game saw New Zealand bowl out India for 170 in the second innings, leaving them 139 to chase for victory. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India's schedule for 2021-23 World Test Championship cycle Geoff Allardice, ICC Acting CEO said, “I would like to congratulate the first-ever World Test Champions, the Black Caps who displayed the skill and temperament required to be the best Test team in the world. I would also like to congratulate the Indian team, who performed so consistently to qualify for the Final and came so close to winning it. Both teams showed their quality and it was a simply outstanding game of Test cricket that will live long in the memories of cricket fans around the world, also played in a great spirit that highlighted the mutual respect between the teams. “Throughout the two-year World Test Championship both Kane and Virat made no secret of their desire to win the Test Mace and that was clearly evident over the last six days. The quality of the play was befitting of the two best Test teams in the world and it was an enthralling game. “The conclusion of the first edition of the World Test Championship is a special moment for our sport as this is an event that has been so long in the making. But the last two years have clearly demonstrated the importance of context in Test cricket and I’m already looking forward to the second edition starting with England v India in a little over a month.” “I would also like to thank everyone involved in staging this pinnacle event in the making for years, including the ground staff at the Hampshire Bowl, the staff at the ECB, BCCI, and NZC, our commentators and media experts, and the passionate fans who attended the match, without whom, such a befitting tribute to Test cricket would not have been possible.”

Cricket: ICC congratulates New Zealand for winning the inaugural World Test Championship

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has become the top-ranked all-rounder in Test cricket as ICC rankings. The Gujarat-based player dethroned West Indies' player Jason Holder to hold the top spot, whereas, England all-rounder Ben Stokes comes in at third.&nbsp;

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Ravichandran Ashwin, another Indian cricketer, comes in at fourth and Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan is fifth.&nbsp;

Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin remained at the second spot in the bowlers' rankings on 850 points, below Pat Cummins (908) of Australia. Tim Southee (830) of New Zealand is third.

In terms of batsmen in Test cricket, Steve Smith holds the top spot with 891 points, followed by Kane Williamson (886) of New Zealand and Marnus Labuschagne (878) of Australia and Virat Kohli at fourth with 814 points.&nbsp;

England captain Joe Root (797) is at number five, followed by the Indian pair of Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma at joint at sixth on 747 points.

Earlier, Earlier, Tim Southee went past Ricky Ponting in the elite list of sixes-hitters in Test cricket.&nbsp;

The pacer smashed two sixes and scored a crucial 46-ball 30 runs. With these maximums, Tim Southee has 75 sixes in 79 Test matches and is now on the 15th spot on the overall list. He overtook former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting and just three sixes away from going past MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has become the top-ranked all-rounder in Test cricket as ICC rankings. The Gujarat-based player dethroned West Indies' player Jason Holder to hold the top spot, whereas, England all-rounder Ben Stokes comes in at third.

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has become the top-ranked all-rounder in Test cricket as ICC rankings. The Gujarat-based player dethroned West Indies' player Jason Holder to hold the top spot, whereas, England all-rounder Ben Stokes comes in at third. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Totally unacceptable': Vaughan, Pietersen fume at Ashes rule Ravichandran Ashwin, another Indian cricketer, comes in at fourth and Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan is fifth. Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin remained at the second spot in the bowlers' rankings on 850 points, below Pat Cummins (908) of Australia. Tim Southee (830) of New Zealand is third. In terms of batsmen in Test cricket, Steve Smith holds the top spot with 891 points, followed by Kane Williamson (886) of New Zealand and Marnus Labuschagne (878) of Australia and Virat Kohli at fourth with 814 points. England captain Joe Root (797) is at number five, followed by the Indian pair of Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma at joint at sixth on 747 points. Earlier, Earlier, Tim Southee went past Ricky Ponting in the elite list of sixes-hitters in Test cricket. The pacer smashed two sixes and scored a crucial 46-ball 30 runs. With these maximums, Tim Southee has 75 sixes in 79 Test matches and is now on the 15th spot on the overall list. He overtook former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting and just three sixes away from going past MS Dhoni.

Cricket: Ravindra Jadeja becomes number one all-rounder of the ICC Test rankings

A significant section of the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for limited-overs series in July with young players like Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya in the squad and under coach Rahul Dravid.

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The team will be led by Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named the vice-captain. Dravid has played a key role in nurturing India's young talent. As the head of NCA, Dravid has given several young talents to the Men in Blue. Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar talked about his former teammate Rahul Dravid and his new role as the coach for the team.&nbsp;

“These players have spent enough time with Rahul, so they know him. A coach is someone who should keep a healthy atmosphere in the team and the dressing room, and Rahul will do that. At this level, unless there are weaknesses, you don’t need to coach the players. They all know how to hit a cover drive or bowl an outswinger. When somebody is struggling, that’s when someone of his experience will play a role. Otherwise, the team knows what they are supposed to do,” Tendulkar said in an interview with Times of India.

Earlier, Tendulkar also praised Jasprit Bumrah and said that his awkward bowling action makes it difficult for the batsman to play his ball.&nbsp;

“I was told that when a bowler is bowling well, stand at the non-striker's end (laughs). Jokes apart, Bumrah is a world-class bowler, his action is slightly awkward, I have played him in the nets and his action is awkward. He is quicker than you think. He hits the bat hard so one can say because his action is odd, you get less time to react,” Tendulkar was quoted as saying to ANI.

A significant section of the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for limited-overs series in July with young players like Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya in the squad and under coach Rahul Dravid.

A significant section of the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for limited-overs series in July with young players like Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya in the squad and under coach Rahul Dravid. ALSO READ: 'Did things with lot of purpose': Nasser Hussain lauds Virat Kohli's captaincy The team will be led by Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named the vice-captain. Dravid has played a key role in nurturing India's young talent. As the head of NCA, Dravid has given several young talents to the Men in Blue. Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar talked about his former teammate Rahul Dravid and his new role as the coach for the team. “These players have spent enough time with Rahul, so they know him. A coach is someone who should keep a healthy atmosphere in the team and the dressing room, and Rahul will do that. At this level, unless there are weaknesses, you don’t need to coach the players. They all know how to hit a cover drive or bowl an outswinger. When somebody is struggling, that’s when someone of his experience will play a role. Otherwise, the team knows what they are supposed to do,” Tendulkar said in an interview with Times of India. Earlier, Tendulkar also praised Jasprit Bumrah and said that his awkward bowling action makes it difficult for the batsman to play his ball. “I was told that when a bowler is bowling well, stand at the non-striker's end (laughs). Jokes apart, Bumrah is a world-class bowler, his action is slightly awkward, I have played him in the nets and his action is awkward. He is quicker than you think. He hits the bat hard so one can say because his action is odd, you get less time to react,” Tendulkar was quoted as saying to ANI.

Cricket: 'They know him': Sachin Tendulkar talks about Rahul Dravid, the coach

Dy 1 of thw World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled after heavy showers delayed the highly-anticipated clash. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan's has irked several Indian fans after taking a dig at Virat and Co. in a cheeky tweet.&nbsp;

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"I see India have been saved by the weather …. #WorldTestChampionship,” tweeted Vaughan.

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Vaughan is known for engaging with Indian fans in the past. The former England skipper was trolled for predicting that Australia will clean up India in the Test series, whereas, the Men in Blue ended up winning a thriller. He also was trolled for questioning the Indian pitches used during England's Tour of India.&nbsp;

Earlier, Vaughan had predicted that Kane Williamson and Co. will be victorious in the inaugural World Test Championship final.&nbsp;

The juggernaut clash between India and New Zealand was set to kick-off at 3 PM (IST), however, heavy downpour, kept delaying the match. After losing more than three hours on an opening day, the play has finally been called off.&nbsp;

The Day 1 of the highly-anticipated was abandoned without a toss. With this, all hopes rely on the reserve day set by ICC on June 23 that will be used to make up for lost overs and time due to rains.&nbsp;

Team India announced their playing XI, a day ahead of the clash, but could make changes as the toss did not take place.

Dy 1 of thw World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled after heavy showers delayed the highly-anticipated clash.

Dy 1 of thw World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled after heavy showers delayed the highly-anticipated clash. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan's has irked several Indian fans after taking a dig at Virat and Co. in a cheeky tweet. ALSO READ: WTC Final: Reserve day will be used in India vs New Zealand clash as rain wipes off Day 1 "I see India have been saved by the weather …. #WorldTestChampionship,” tweeted Vaughan. I see India have been saved by the weather …. 😜 #WorldTestChampionship — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 18, 2021 × The tweet attracted a lot of reaction from several Team India fans where they trolled Vaughan for his comments. England had been saved in the WC by Umpires and boundary count lmaoo. — Jay. (@peak_Ability18) June 18, 2021 × It's a shame for ur team that final is played in ENGLAND and England team will be watching it on tv .icc would have atleast given them tickets so that they cheer for INDIA from stands 😂😂 — Bharat Chauhan (@BharatC21085526) June 18, 2021 × Vaughan is known for engaging with Indian fans in the past. The former England skipper was trolled for predicting that Australia will clean up India in the Test series, whereas, the Men in Blue ended up winning a thriller. He also was trolled for questioning the Indian pitches used during England's Tour of India. Earlier, Vaughan had predicted that Kane Williamson and Co. will be victorious in the inaugural World Test Championship final. The juggernaut clash between India and New Zealand was set to kick-off at 3 PM (IST), however, heavy downpour, kept delaying the match. After losing more than three hours on an opening day, the play has finally been called off. The Day 1 of the highly-anticipated was abandoned without a toss. With this, all hopes rely on the reserve day set by ICC on June 23 that will be used to make up for lost overs and time due to rains. Team India announced their playing XI, a day ahead of the clash, but could make changes as the toss did not take place.

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Former India batsman turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has said that it would be better for Virat Kohli if he loses the toss in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand that is set to kick off at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Friday.&nbsp;

"The toss is an interesting thing. Players, when they go for the toss and there are overcast conditions and expect it to be there for the first couple of hours. They look at the pitch that has a nice, healthy cover of grass. No pitch in England would be devoid of grass. Some would be dry but there would be grass. So when you look at the overcast conditions, you're tempted to bowl first, especially a team like India, with no match practice and batting being a little vulnerable," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo.

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The team batting first has had an advantage in Southampton. Out of six Test matches in Rose Bowl, captains have opted to bat first five times. Out of these five, three have ended up on the winning side. According to Manjrekar, toss will not play a crucial role and will not decide the match.&nbsp;

"I don't think toss is going to be crucial. If you win the toss and bat really well, that's a different matter. But if India lose, that will be ideal for them because they'd want to do the right thing and bat first. So I just hope for Virat Kohli's sake that they lose the toss. Of late, in Test cricket, losing tosses have won plenty of matches so it's not the deciding factor," Manjrekar pointed out.

Former India batsman turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has said that it would be better for Virat Kohli if he loses the toss in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand that is set to kick off at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Friday.

Former India batsman turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has said that it would be better for Virat Kohli if he loses the toss in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand that is set to kick off at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Friday. "The toss is an interesting thing. Players, when they go for the toss and there are overcast conditions and expect it to be there for the first couple of hours. They look at the pitch that has a nice, healthy cover of grass. No pitch in England would be devoid of grass. Some would be dry but there would be grass. So when you look at the overcast conditions, you're tempted to bowl first, especially a team like India, with no match practice and batting being a little vulnerable," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo. ALSO READ: World Test Championship a very positive step in the right direction, says Virat Kohli The team batting first has had an advantage in Southampton. Out of six Test matches in Rose Bowl, captains have opted to bat first five times. Out of these five, three have ended up on the winning side. According to Manjrekar, toss will not play a crucial role and will not decide the match. "I don't think toss is going to be crucial. If you win the toss and bat really well, that's a different matter. But if India lose, that will be ideal for them because they'd want to do the right thing and bat first. So I just hope for Virat Kohli's sake that they lose the toss. Of late, in Test cricket, losing tosses have won plenty of matches so it's not the deciding factor," Manjrekar pointed out.

Cricket: 'If India lose toss, that will be ideal for them', says Sanjay Manjrekar ahead of WTC final

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels that Team India does not have enough match practice ahead of the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand that will be played at the Rose Bowl.&nbsp;

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According to Pietersen, IPL matches and intra-squad training are not enough to prepare for the Test match.&nbsp;

"New Zealand have had fantastic preparation for this World Test Championship final. They've played two Test matches against England, and basically outplayed them in both. You can't prepare for a Test match in England having been involved in an IPL that was called off a month ago and with no proper warm-up matches at all," Pietersen wrote in his blog for Betway Insider.

New Zealand, on the other hand, played two-match Test series against England before contesting for the Test Mace against India. The Men in Blue have failed to beat the BlackCaps in an ICC event since 2003.

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"Their (New Zealand's) pace bowling against England was fantastic – Tim Southee at Lord’s and then Matt Henry, who probably won’t even play in this match, at Edgbaston. You only get one or two chances in a one-off Test match, and I fear that India may be behind on their preparation," Pietersen added.

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels that Team India does not have enough match practice ahead of the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand that will be played at the Rose Bowl.

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels that Team India does not have enough match practice ahead of the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand that will be played at the Rose Bowl. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'You've got to play the mind games with Virat', says Dale Steyn According to Pietersen, IPL matches and intra-squad training are not enough to prepare for the Test match. "New Zealand have had fantastic preparation for this World Test Championship final. They've played two Test matches against England, and basically outplayed them in both. You can't prepare for a Test match in England having been involved in an IPL that was called off a month ago and with no proper warm-up matches at all," Pietersen wrote in his blog for Betway Insider. New Zealand, on the other hand, played two-match Test series against England before contesting for the Test Mace against India. The Men in Blue have failed to beat the BlackCaps in an ICC event since 2003. ALSO READ: 'Forecast is something we are not focussed on', Virat Kohli ahead of WTC final "Their (New Zealand's) pace bowling against England was fantastic – Tim Southee at Lord’s and then Matt Henry, who probably won’t even play in this match, at Edgbaston. You only get one or two chances in a one-off Test match, and I fear that India may be behind on their preparation," Pietersen added.

Cricket: 'India may be behind on their preparation', reckons Kevin Pietersen

Team India has decided to go ahead with three pacers and two spinners as they take on New Zealand in the final showdown of the World Test Championship. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the Team India playing XI before the match that will commence from Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

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The batting line-up picks itself with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill entering the WTC Final as India’s designated openers. Cheteshwar Pujara, skipper Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant complete the batting unit for India in the much-awaited final. Whereas, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will fill in for the spin position and also will provide a much-needed depth to the Men in Blue. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant Sharma will be the pacers for the match.&nbsp;

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Twitteratis could not keep calm after BCCI announced playing XI for the World Test Championship final. While most of them were happy with the announcement, there were few who were not pleased with Mohammed Siraj's exclusion. &nbsp;

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Best 11🥵, let's end Kiwis now
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As expected. Perfecto 👌
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The last time when Bumrah-Ishant-Shami played together for India in a Test match - India lost by 10 wickets (v NZ, Wellington, 2020).
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Team India has decided to go ahead with three pacers and two spinners as they take on New Zealand in the final showdown of the World Test Championship. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the Team India playing XI before the match that will commence from Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Team India has decided to go ahead with three pacers and two spinners as they take on New Zealand in the final showdown of the World Test Championship. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the Team India playing XI before the match that will commence from Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mohammed Siraj misses out as India announce playing XI for WTC Final The batting line-up picks itself with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill entering the WTC Final as India’s designated openers. Cheteshwar Pujara, skipper Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant complete the batting unit for India in the much-awaited final. Whereas, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will fill in for the spin position and also will provide a much-needed depth to the Men in Blue. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant Sharma will be the pacers for the match. 🚨 NEWS 🚨 Here's #TeamIndia's Playing XI for the #WTC21 Final 💪 👇 pic.twitter.com/DiOBAzf88h — BCCI (@BCCI) June 17, 2021 × Twitteratis could not keep calm after BCCI announced playing XI for the World Test Championship final. While most of them were happy with the announcement, there were few who were not pleased with Mohammed Siraj's exclusion. Let's take a look at some of the reaction. Best 11🥵, let's end Kiwis now — Shreya✨🇩🇪 (@pink_pistachioz) June 17, 2021 × As expected. Perfecto 👌 — 🐾🦦🐕 (@seapish) June 17, 2021 × The last time when Bumrah-Ishant-Shami played together for India in a Test match - India lost by 10 wickets (v NZ, Wellington, 2020). — Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) June 17, 2021 × Siraj should have played instead of jadeja because of English conditions, everything else looks perfect 👍 — 🏌️ (@Plant_Warrior) June 17, 2021 × No siraj seriously 🤦🏿‍♂️🙄 — 🚜 Karan Gill ☬ (@JATTLANDPB11) June 17, 2021 ×

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Former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond feels that Kane Williamson and co. will bundle out Team India cheaply if they win the toss and opt to field first in the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be contested at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.&nbsp;

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"...if New Zealand win the toss and bowl as well as they have. I think they'll bowl out India cheaply and that ain't a bad thing," Bond said in a virtual press conference arranged by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the game.

However, Shane Bond feels that Kiwis might pay a huge price if they fail to dismiss Virat and Co. cheaply.&nbsp;

"The risk is if they (NZ) don't bowl them out, India have got two world-class spinners and are right in the game.

"So, it's the toss that is going to be huge. And that first innings is going to be huge," he pointed out.

Weather at the Ageas Bowl will play a vital role in the match. According to the forecast, there is a good chance of rain on all five days in Southampton. But, ICC has decided to keep a reserved day to make up for the lost overs. Under the overcast conditions, the Dukes ball is likely to swing more. Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson will form a menacing trio for India's star-studded batting line-up.&nbsp;

Bond talked about Rohit Sharma and Trent Boult and said: "What I do know, even during the IPL, Boult was running in and hitting the pads of Rohit, telling him that this is what is going to happen in the WTC final. This was just brilliant, those two were aware that they are going to come up against each other. I just love Rohit Sharma, I see him playing a Matthew Hayden type of role."

"He goes out as he did against England earlier this year, he imposes himself, he is dynamic and he can score pretty quickly. He can take the game away in one hour, batting at the top of the order suits him, if he scores fast, it instantly puts pressure on the bowling attack. I cannot wait for the battle between Boult and Rohit. I am expecting to see few smiles between the guys as well," he added.

Former Kiwi also backed his team to win the World Test Championship finals and lift the mace.&nbsp;

"I think New Zealand are going to win. Game practices going to have a massive impact. I think in India have got a balanced bowling attack. I think they'll play three seamers and two spinners," Bond said.

"I think New Zealand will play five seamers, and I think they'll win the toss and they'll bowl first," he added.&nbsp;

Former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond feels that Kane Williamson and co. will bundle out Team India cheaply if they win the toss and opt to field first in the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be contested at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond feels that Kane Williamson and co. will bundle out Team India cheaply if they win the toss and opt to field first in the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be contested at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. ALSO READ: Cricket: Steve Smith dethrones Kane Williamson to become No.1 Test batsman "...if New Zealand win the toss and bowl as well as they have. I think they'll bowl out India cheaply and that ain't a bad thing," Bond said in a virtual press conference arranged by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the game. However, Shane Bond feels that Kiwis might pay a huge price if they fail to dismiss Virat and Co. cheaply. "The risk is if they (NZ) don't bowl them out, India have got two world-class spinners and are right in the game. "So, it's the toss that is going to be huge. And that first innings is going to be huge," he pointed out. Weather at the Ageas Bowl will play a vital role in the match. According to the forecast, there is a good chance of rain on all five days in Southampton. But, ICC has decided to keep a reserved day to make up for the lost overs. Under the overcast conditions, the Dukes ball is likely to swing more. Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson will form a menacing trio for India's star-studded batting line-up. Bond talked about Rohit Sharma and Trent Boult and said: "What I do know, even during the IPL, Boult was running in and hitting the pads of Rohit, telling him that this is what is going to happen in the WTC final. This was just brilliant, those two were aware that they are going to come up against each other. I just love Rohit Sharma, I see him playing a Matthew Hayden type of role." "He goes out as he did against England earlier this year, he imposes himself, he is dynamic and he can score pretty quickly. He can take the game away in one hour, batting at the top of the order suits him, if he scores fast, it instantly puts pressure on the bowling attack. I cannot wait for the battle between Boult and Rohit. I am expecting to see few smiles between the guys as well," he added. Former Kiwi also backed his team to win the World Test Championship finals and lift the mace. "I think New Zealand are going to win. Game practices going to have a massive impact. I think in India have got a balanced bowling attack. I think they'll play three seamers and two spinners," Bond said. "I think New Zealand will play five seamers, and I think they'll win the toss and they'll bowl first," he added.

WTC finals: 'Game practices going to have impact': Shane Bond predicts his winner

Virat and Co. suffered a crushing defeat in the Test series at the hands of New Zealand that was played in 2020. New Zealand's pace attack proved to be too good for an Indian batsman in the series, therefore, the batting order will be very crucial for the Men in Blue in the juggernaut clash in Southampton.&nbsp;

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However, Team India this time is going to face Kiwis with a much better batting lineup. Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that Rohit Sharma will play a crucial role in India's tour to England.&nbsp;

"In his case, it’s always the first two-three overs. Those are the overs where his front foot is not quite getting to the pitch of the ball. But a couple of overs down the road, once his front foot starts reaching the pitch of the ball, then he is very good," Gavaskar said on The Cricket Analyst podcast.

"Even in Australia, he didn’t score too many runs but the time he had to play their fast bowlers was amazing. These guys were bowling at 90 miles an hour but he actually made it look like 40 miles per hour. He had so much time to play."

"His thing is that all the time he is looking to attack. So sometimes, the shot selection is where he gets out. But if he gets that right, then he can get as many as three hundreds in this five-Test series," said Gavaskar.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team for the WTC Final with Ajinkya Rahane being his deputy. The pace department have been completed by the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav while both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin complete the spin duo.

The likes of Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar miss out on a spot due to tight competition. The duo rose to the occasion when India missed their star players in the historic tour of Australia.&nbsp;

Virat and Co. suffered a crushing defeat in the Test series at the hands of New Zealand that was played in 2020. New Zealand's pace attack proved to be too good for an Indian batsman in the series, therefore, the batting order will be very crucial for the Men in Blue in the juggernaut clash in Southampton.

Virat and Co. suffered a crushing defeat in the Test series at the hands of New Zealand that was played in 2020. New Zealand's pace attack proved to be too good for an Indian batsman in the series, therefore, the batting order will be very crucial for the Men in Blue in the juggernaut clash in Southampton. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sanjay Manjrekar picks his India playing XI for WTC Final, leaves out Jadeja, Ishant However, Team India this time is going to face Kiwis with a much better batting lineup. Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that Rohit Sharma will play a crucial role in India's tour to England. "In his case, it’s always the first two-three overs. Those are the overs where his front foot is not quite getting to the pitch of the ball. But a couple of overs down the road, once his front foot starts reaching the pitch of the ball, then he is very good," Gavaskar said on The Cricket Analyst podcast. "Even in Australia, he didn’t score too many runs but the time he had to play their fast bowlers was amazing. These guys were bowling at 90 miles an hour but he actually made it look like 40 miles per hour. He had so much time to play." "His thing is that all the time he is looking to attack. So sometimes, the shot selection is where he gets out. But if he gets that right, then he can get as many as three hundreds in this five-Test series," said Gavaskar. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team for the WTC Final with Ajinkya Rahane being his deputy. The pace department have been completed by the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav while both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin complete the spin duo. The likes of Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar miss out on a spot due to tight competition. The duo rose to the occasion when India missed their star players in the historic tour of Australia.

Cricket- 'He is looking to attack': Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma ahead of WTC finals

Indian captain Mithali Raj will lead her team in the one-off Test match against England at the County Ground in Bristol on Wednesday. The Women in Blue will play their first Test match after 2014. The last time they clashed with the English side in the red-ball cricket they ended up winning. Both sides have clashed 13 times in Test cricket with the Indian team having an upper hand after winning two of them, whereas, England have won just one, remaining 10 matches have been a draw.

<h2>When will the England women vs India women one-off Test match start?</h2>

The one-off Test match between England women and India women will start at 3.30 PM IST on Wednesday, June 16.

<h2>Where will the England women vs India women one-off Test match be played?</h2>

The England women vs India women match will take place at the County Ground, Bristol.

<h2>Which TV channels will broadcast the England women vs India women one-off Test match? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

The England women vs India women Test match will be broadcast on Sony Ten1 in India.&nbsp;

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of the England women vs India women one-off Test match? &nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

Fans can catch the live streaming of the Test match on the Sony Liv app.

Indian captain Mithali Raj will lead her team in the one-off Test match against England at the County Ground in Bristol on Wednesday. The Women in Blue will play their first Test match after 2014.

Indian captain Mithali Raj will lead her team in the one-off Test match against England at the County Ground in Bristol on Wednesday. The Women in Blue will play their first Test match after 2014. The last time they clashed with the English side in the red-ball cricket they ended up winning. Both sides have clashed 13 times in Test cricket with the Indian team having an upper hand after winning two of them, whereas, England have won just one, remaining 10 matches have been a draw. When will the England women vs India women one-off Test match start? The one-off Test match between England women and India women will start at 3.30 PM IST on Wednesday, June 16. Where will the England women vs India women one-off Test match be played? The England women vs India women match will take place at the County Ground, Bristol. Which TV channels will broadcast the England women vs India women one-off Test match? The England women vs India women Test match will be broadcast on Sony Ten1 in India. How to watch the live streaming of the England women vs India women one-off Test match? Fans can catch the live streaming of the Test match on the Sony Liv app.

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Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid can be solely credited for Team India's bench strength, which is considered to be the best in cricket today. Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of NCA, and has successfully coached India A and India Under-19 teams.&nbsp;

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India's bench strength was tested during the Australia series, earlier this year. With Virat Kohli's absence and several veteran stars getting injured, India's young guns had to step up. Young talents like Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, and Navdeep Saini rose to the occasion and pulled off a historic win.&nbsp;

Now, Virat and Co. have set their eyes on the World Test Championship finals as they take on New Zealand. Australian batsman David Warner was all praise when he talked about India's bench strength and felt that they will be a force to reckoned with in future.&nbsp;

The Aussie also credited former India skipper Rahul Dravid for the 'fantastic job' he did grooming the young talents.&nbsp;

"When you take the captain (Kohli) away, who is a world-class player and has a lot of runs on the board, and you've got this youth coming with energy and performing against us the way they did, I think they are going to be a force to be reckoned with," Warner said on Sports Today.

"The IPL has been a great platform and you have to give credit to Rahul Dravid. It seems like he is doing a fantastic job through the pathway system to get these players ready for international cricket.

"It showed when they came to play us here. In future India is going to be a very formidable side in Test cricket as they are now," Warner signed off. &nbsp;

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid can be solely credited for Team India's bench strength, which is considered to be the best in cricket today. Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of NCA, and has successfully coached India A and India Under-19 teams.

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid can be solely credited for Team India's bench strength, which is considered to be the best in cricket today. Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of NCA, and has successfully coached India A and India Under-19 teams. ALSO READ: WTC Finals: 'Tim Southee will trouble the Indians the most', says Monty Panesar India's bench strength was tested during the Australia series, earlier this year. With Virat Kohli's absence and several veteran stars getting injured, India's young guns had to step up. Young talents like Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, and Navdeep Saini rose to the occasion and pulled off a historic win. Now, Virat and Co. have set their eyes on the World Test Championship finals as they take on New Zealand. Australian batsman David Warner was all praise when he talked about India's bench strength and felt that they will be a force to reckoned with in future. The Aussie also credited former India skipper Rahul Dravid for the 'fantastic job' he did grooming the young talents. "When you take the captain (Kohli) away, who is a world-class player and has a lot of runs on the board, and you've got this youth coming with energy and performing against us the way they did, I think they are going to be a force to be reckoned with," Warner said on Sports Today. "The IPL has been a great platform and you have to give credit to Rahul Dravid. It seems like he is doing a fantastic job through the pathway system to get these players ready for international cricket. "It showed when they came to play us here. In future India is going to be a very formidable side in Test cricket as they are now," Warner signed off.

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The India-Pakistan rivalry was fierce from the 90s and late 2000s. Inzamam-Ul-Haq, who was one of the top batsmen during that era, feels that the matches between the two have become more of India's way as the country has focused on different levels of cricket.&nbsp;

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"Until 2010, there was intense competition among these three teams. But over the last 10-12 years, India has improved its game immensely and has certainly gone ahead of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The credit goes to the IPL for sure, but I must admit that India has focused a lot on its first-class cricket structure and that has played a huge role in its development," Inzamam told Sportstar.

"The associations have got money and the players have got world-class facilities - in terms of training. India is reaping benefits of its robust domestic structure, whereas Pakistan and Sri Lanka have not been able to develop their first-class cricket that much."

Former Pak skipper cited the example of India's historic tour to Australia, earlier this year. With Virat Kohli's absence and several veteran stars getting injured, India's young guns had to step up. Young talents like Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, and Navdeep Saini rose to the occasion and pulled off a historic win.&nbsp;

"Some 15 years ago, when a youngster came into the scene, he would get a few years' time to settle down, but now, there is no breathing space. The moment one enters the scene, we expect performances from him," Inzamam added.

"Earlier, touring sides struggled against the Australian team despite having top cricketers in their ranks. It was nearly impossible to beat Australia at home, but a bunch of youngsters from India actually did an incredible job by defeating the Aussies in their backyard. And that’s why, your first-class structure needs to be top notch - because it prepares you well. That is one area where Sri Lanka and Pakistan are slightly lagging behind."

The India-Pakistan rivalry was fierce from the 90s and late 2000s. Inzamam-Ul-Haq, who was one of the top batsmen during that era, feels that the matches between the two have become more of India's way as the country has focused on different levels of cricket.

The India-Pakistan rivalry was fierce from the 90s and late 2000s. Inzamam-Ul-Haq, who was one of the top batsmen during that era, feels that the matches between the two have become more of India's way as the country has focused on different levels of cricket. ALSO READ: Cricket: Shubman Gill shares stories about his on-field visits with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal "Until 2010, there was intense competition among these three teams. But over the last 10-12 years, India has improved its game immensely and has certainly gone ahead of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The credit goes to the IPL for sure, but I must admit that India has focused a lot on its first-class cricket structure and that has played a huge role in its development," Inzamam told Sportstar. "The associations have got money and the players have got world-class facilities - in terms of training. India is reaping benefits of its robust domestic structure, whereas Pakistan and Sri Lanka have not been able to develop their first-class cricket that much." Former Pak skipper cited the example of India's historic tour to Australia, earlier this year. With Virat Kohli's absence and several veteran stars getting injured, India's young guns had to step up. Young talents like Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, and Navdeep Saini rose to the occasion and pulled off a historic win. "Some 15 years ago, when a youngster came into the scene, he would get a few years' time to settle down, but now, there is no breathing space. The moment one enters the scene, we expect performances from him," Inzamam added. "Earlier, touring sides struggled against the Australian team despite having top cricketers in their ranks. It was nearly impossible to beat Australia at home, but a bunch of youngsters from India actually did an incredible job by defeating the Aussies in their backyard. And that’s why, your first-class structure needs to be top notch - because it prepares you well. That is one area where Sri Lanka and Pakistan are slightly lagging behind."

'In 10-12 years, India has improved its cricket and has gone ahead of Pakistan': Inzamam-Ul-Haq

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was bitterly disappointed with Root and Co.'s batting display against New Zealand in the second Test.&nbsp;

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New Zealand on Sunday hammered England by eight wickets in the second Test to seal the two-match series 1-0 at the Edgbaston. Taking the field with a target of 38 to win, New Zealand batsmen finished the job quickly to register the memorable win on English soil.

England were down to 122 for 9 at the end of Day 3 and took a lead of just 37 runs and set a very low target for the BlackCaps.&nbsp;

Michael Vaughan lashed out at England's batting performance and felt that their chances of winning Ashes will be none if they continue such form.&nbsp;

“They now have just five chances to sort the batting out before the Ashes. They can't arrive in Australia with a batting line-up this fragile. They’d have no chance. This batting line-up is fragile and we have to now start looking at players and wondering if they are good enough because they keep getting out cheaply,” said Vaughan on the BBC Test Match Special.

“England have tinkered too much. Everything has gone downhill for England since they went up 1-0 in India. Don't muck about with Test cricket. England aren't a good enough team to muck about,” he added.

This is New Zealand’s third win in 18 Test series in England and first after their historic wins in 1986 and 1999. Whereas, this was England’s first home series defeat since 2014, wherein they lost against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand will gain plenty of confidence heading into the World Test Championship final against India, scheduled to start from June 18 in Southampton.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was bitterly disappointed with Root and Co.'s batting display against New Zealand in the second Test. ALSO READ: Cricket: Shubman Gill shares stories about his on-field visits with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal New Zealand on Sunday hammered England by eight wickets in the second Test to seal the two-match series 1-0 at the Edgbaston.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was bitterly disappointed with Root and Co.'s batting display against New Zealand in the second Test. ALSO READ: Cricket: Shubman Gill shares stories about his on-field visits with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal New Zealand on Sunday hammered England by eight wickets in the second Test to seal the two-match series 1-0 at the Edgbaston. Taking the field with a target of 38 to win, New Zealand batsmen finished the job quickly to register the memorable win on English soil. England were down to 122 for 9 at the end of Day 3 and took a lead of just 37 runs and set a very low target for the BlackCaps. Michael Vaughan lashed out at England's batting performance and felt that their chances of winning Ashes will be none if they continue such form. “They now have just five chances to sort the batting out before the Ashes. They can't arrive in Australia with a batting line-up this fragile. They’d have no chance. This batting line-up is fragile and we have to now start looking at players and wondering if they are good enough because they keep getting out cheaply,” said Vaughan on the BBC Test Match Special. “England have tinkered too much. Everything has gone downhill for England since they went up 1-0 in India. Don't muck about with Test cricket. England aren't a good enough team to muck about,” he added. This is New Zealand’s third win in 18 Test series in England and first after their historic wins in 1986 and 1999. Whereas, this was England’s first home series defeat since 2014, wherein they lost against Sri Lanka. New Zealand will gain plenty of confidence heading into the World Test Championship final against India, scheduled to start from June 18 in Southampton.

'Gone downhill since they went up 1-0 in India': Michael Vaughan lashes out at Root and Co.

Former Indian wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta feels that fast pacer Jaydev Unadkat and all-rounder Rahul Tewatia could have been in the squad that will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-over series.&nbsp;

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"I feel selection has become so easy during these pandemic times. There are six matches – three T20Is and three ODIs. You have picked a squad of 25-20 players and five net bowlers. You could have included a couple of other players too, what did they do wrong? Players like Jaydev Unadkat and even Rahul Tewatia, who was part of the squad during the last series, could have been included. Wouldn’t have made any difference to take 27 instead of 25" Dasgupta said on his YouTube channel.

Dasgupta revealed that he was surprised with Jaydev Unadkat's exclusion as the pacer had prolific stats in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy. The last time Unadkat donned the blue jersey in March 2018 during the final of the Nidahas Trophy against Bangladesh.

"I don’t have much to say about the team selection. There are 20 players, so whoever was in contention has made it. There can’t be any surprises. I really like Jaydev Unadkat because he is so hardworking and passionate. Not just in the IPL, he bowls 20-25 overs in the Ranji Trophy, works hard and is absolutely brilliant. Like I said before, if you are taking 25, could have taken 26 as well it would have made no difference," wondered the former India keeper.

All-India Senior Selection Committee selected the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series and the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka scheduled in July. All matches will be played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo.

Veteran left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead the Indian side with Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy.

In what will be an audition for some in the build-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey among others would look to impress the selectors and the members, management of the senior team, who are in England for the World Test Championship final and five-Test series against England.

The call-up becomes special for Devdutt Padikkar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya – who earn their maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, the squad will be assisted by five net bowlers.

Former Indian wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta feels that fast pacer Jaydev Unadkat and all-rounder Rahul Tewatia could have been in the squad that will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-over series.

Former Indian wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta feels that fast pacer Jaydev Unadkat and all-rounder Rahul Tewatia could have been in the squad that will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-over series. ALSO READ: Cricket: I'm preparing to play and perform at my best: Wes Agar gears up for his debut "I feel selection has become so easy during these pandemic times. There are six matches – three T20Is and three ODIs. You have picked a squad of 25-20 players and five net bowlers. You could have included a couple of other players too, what did they do wrong? Players like Jaydev Unadkat and even Rahul Tewatia, who was part of the squad during the last series, could have been included. Wouldn’t have made any difference to take 27 instead of 25" Dasgupta said on his YouTube channel. Dasgupta revealed that he was surprised with Jaydev Unadkat's exclusion as the pacer had prolific stats in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy. The last time Unadkat donned the blue jersey in March 2018 during the final of the Nidahas Trophy against Bangladesh. "I don’t have much to say about the team selection. There are 20 players, so whoever was in contention has made it. There can’t be any surprises. I really like Jaydev Unadkat because he is so hardworking and passionate. Not just in the IPL, he bowls 20-25 overs in the Ranji Trophy, works hard and is absolutely brilliant. Like I said before, if you are taking 25, could have taken 26 as well it would have made no difference," wondered the former India keeper. All-India Senior Selection Committee selected the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series and the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka scheduled in July. All matches will be played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. Veteran left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead the Indian side with Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy. In what will be an audition for some in the build-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey among others would look to impress the selectors and the members, management of the senior team, who are in England for the World Test Championship final and five-Test series against England. The call-up becomes special for Devdutt Padikkar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya – who earn their maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, the squad will be assisted by five net bowlers.

'There can’t be any surprises': Deep Dasgupta on Unadkat being snubbed for SL tour

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid can be solely credited for Team India's bench strength, which is considered to be the best in cricket today. Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of NCA, and has successfully coached India A and India Under-19 teams.&nbsp;

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The batting legend will now manage Team India that will tour Sri Lanka. Dravid explained that young players involved with him at India A and Under-19 became immense talent due to the number of opportunities he provides.&nbsp;

"I tell them upfront, if you come on an A tour with me, you will not leave here without playing a game. I've had that personal experience myself as a kid: going on an A tour and not getting an opportunity to play is terrible. You've done well, you scored 700-800 runs, you go, and you don't get a chance to show what you're good at," Dravid was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on The Cricket Monthly.

"Then you're back to square one from the selectors' point of view, because the next season you have to score those 800 runs again. It is not easy to do that, so there is no guarantee you'll get a chance again. So. you tell people upfront: this is the best 15 and we are playing them. This is not about the supposed best XI. At U-19, we make five-six changes between games if we can."

Dravid went on to point out the difference between today's scenarios and the days when he used to play cricket.&nbsp;

"Playing on the beach and playing on the road doesn't make you a cricketer. It makes you someone who loves the game. That's what we had. We had a lot of people who loved the game. Unless you give that guy a proper matting wicket or a turf wicket, unless you give him some half-decent coaching, some half-decent fitness assistance... where was all this in the 1990s and the 2000s?" Dravid pointed out.

"There was no access to it. We were starved of knowledge. Even in terms of fitness, we used to look at the Australians and South Africans and we used to look at their fitness trainers, and what did we get? 'Don't do too much gym, your body will become stiff. Bowl, bowl and bowl. Run rounds and laps.'"

Shikhar Dhawan, under head coach Rahul Dravid, will lead India in the white-ball tour in Sri Lanka. The call-up becomes special for Devdutt Padikkar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya – who earn their maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, the squad will be assisted by five net bowlers.

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid can be solely credited for Team India's bench strength, which is considered to be the best in cricket today. Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of NCA, and has successfully coached India A and India Under-19 teams. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'We all have our different opinions': Curtly Ambrose reacts to Manjrekar's comments on Ashwin The batting legend will now manage Team India that will tour Sri Lanka. Dravid explained that young players involved with him at India A and Under-19 became immense talent due to the number of opportunities he provides. "I tell them upfront, if you come on an A tour with me, you will not leave here without playing a game. I've had that personal experience myself as a kid: going on an A tour and not getting an opportunity to play is terrible. You've done well, you scored 700-800 runs, you go, and you don't get a chance to show what you're good at," Dravid was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on The Cricket Monthly. "Then you're back to square one from the selectors' point of view, because the next season you have to score those 800 runs again. It is not easy to do that, so there is no guarantee you'll get a chance again. So. you tell people upfront: this is the best 15 and we are playing them. This is not about the supposed best XI. At U-19, we make five-six changes between games if we can." Dravid went on to point out the difference between today's scenarios and the days when he used to play cricket. "Playing on the beach and playing on the road doesn't make you a cricketer. It makes you someone who loves the game. That's what we had. We had a lot of people who loved the game. Unless you give that guy a proper matting wicket or a turf wicket, unless you give him some half-decent coaching, some half-decent fitness assistance... where was all this in the 1990s and the 2000s?" Dravid pointed out. "There was no access to it. We were starved of knowledge. Even in terms of fitness, we used to look at the Australians and South Africans and we used to look at their fitness trainers, and what did we get? 'Don't do too much gym, your body will become stiff. Bowl, bowl and bowl. Run rounds and laps.'" Shikhar Dhawan, under head coach Rahul Dravid, will lead India in the white-ball tour in Sri Lanka. The call-up becomes special for Devdutt Padikkar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya – who earn their maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, the squad will be assisted by five net bowlers.

'On A tour with me, you will not leave here without playing game': Rahul Dravid

Shikhar Dhawan will lead Team India for a limited-over series against Sri Lanka. The Indian opener took to social media to express his gratitude to BCCI for the honour of leading the Men in Blue.&nbsp;

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He took to Instagram and wrote: "Humbled by the opportunity to lead my country. Thank you for all your wishes"

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All-India Senior Selection Committee selected the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series and the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka scheduled in July. All matches will be played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo.

Veteran left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead the Indian side with Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy.

In what will be an audition for some in the build-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey among others would look to impress the selectors and the members, management of the senior team, who are in England for the World Test Championship final and five-Test series against England.

The call-up becomes special for Devdutt Padikkar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya – who earn their maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, the squad will be assisted by five net bowlers.

ALSO READ: Cricket: From Smriti Mandhana to Shafali Verma - The Hundred confirms signings of Indian superstars

 
India’s squad: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (Wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya

Net Bowlers: Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Kishore, Simarjeet Singh

Shikhar Dhawan will lead Team India for a limited-over series against Sri Lanka. The Indian opener took to social media to express his gratitude to BCCI for the honour of leading the Men in Blue.

Shikhar Dhawan will lead Team India for a limited-over series against Sri Lanka. The Indian opener took to social media to express his gratitude to BCCI for the honour of leading the Men in Blue. ALSO READ: Cricket: Lockdown helped us improve as overall individuals: Hardik Pandya He took to Instagram and wrote: "Humbled by the opportunity to lead my country. Thank you for all your wishes" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shikhar Dhawan (@shikhardofficial) × All-India Senior Selection Committee selected the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series and the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka scheduled in July. All matches will be played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. Veteran left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead the Indian side with Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy. In what will be an audition for some in the build-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey among others would look to impress the selectors and the members, management of the senior team, who are in England for the World Test Championship final and five-Test series against England. The call-up becomes special for Devdutt Padikkar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya – who earn their maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, the squad will be assisted by five net bowlers. ALSO READ: Cricket: From Smriti Mandhana to Shafali Verma - The Hundred confirms signings of Indian superstars India’s squad: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (Wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya Net Bowlers: Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Kishore, Simarjeet Singh

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