In what comes as another blow to the Australian cricket team, pace bowler Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the first Test against India, scheduled to be played in Adelaide from Thursday, due to calf injury. All-rounder Moises Henriques has been added to the Australian squad, after recovering from a mild hamstring strain.&nbsp;

Abbott will continue to recover in Sydney and join the Aussie squad before the second Test in Melbourne starting on December 26.&nbsp;

Abbott was expected to be part of the day-night Test if Mitchell Starc, who has been away from the squad due to family illness, was not considered match fit.

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Abbott is the third casualty for the Australian side with openers David Warner and Will Pucovski both unavailable for the Adelaide Test.

Earlier, in-form all-rounder, Cameron Green gave a major scare to the Aussie side after he was stuck on the head while bowling in an Australia ‘A’ match against India last week.

Notably, Henriques was not part of the Australia ‘A’ matches due to hamstring strain after returning to the national team in the limited over series against India.

Meanwhile, Green is likely to be part of the Adelaide Test and medical experts are continuing to monitor the youngster before the much-awaited match.&nbsp;

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With Warner and Pucovski out with injuries and Joe Burns going through a poor run of form, it would be interesting to see what combination Australian team picks for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener.&nbsp;

Australian head coach Justin Langer was spotted taking a look at the Adelaide pitch on Sunday as the former Aussie opener shadow batted a bit to get into the groove of the Test series.&nbsp;

The pink-ball Test will be the first such match between Australia and India. &nbsp; 
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In what comes as another blow to the Australian cricket team, pace bowler Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the first Test against India, scheduled to be played in Adelaide from Thursday, due to calf injury.

In what comes as another blow to the Australian cricket team, pace bowler Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the first Test against India, scheduled to be played in Adelaide from Thursday, due to calf injury. All-rounder Moises Henriques has been added to the Australian squad, after recovering from a mild hamstring strain. Abbott will continue to recover in Sydney and join the Aussie squad before the second Test in Melbourne starting on December 26. Abbott was expected to be part of the day-night Test if Mitchell Starc, who has been away from the squad due to family illness, was not considered match fit. ALSO READ: Sydney Sixers thrash Melbourne Renegades to claim ''biggest victory'' in BBL history Abbott is the third casualty for the Australian side with openers David Warner and Will Pucovski both unavailable for the Adelaide Test. Earlier, in-form all-rounder, Cameron Green gave a major scare to the Aussie side after he was stuck on the head while bowling in an Australia ‘A’ match against India last week. Notably, Henriques was not part of the Australia ‘A’ matches due to hamstring strain after returning to the national team in the limited over series against India. Meanwhile, Green is likely to be part of the Adelaide Test and medical experts are continuing to monitor the youngster before the much-awaited match. ALSO READ: Mitchell Starc to rejoin the Australian squad after family illness With Warner and Pucovski out with injuries and Joe Burns going through a poor run of form, it would be interesting to see what combination Australian team picks for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener. Australian head coach Justin Langer was spotted taking a look at the Adelaide pitch on Sunday as the former Aussie opener shadow batted a bit to get into the groove of the Test series. The pink-ball Test will be the first such match between Australia and India.

Another blow for Australia, Sean Abbott out of Adelaide Test vs India; Moises Henriques called in

Niroshan Dickwella has been a rising star for the Sri Lankan cricket team. He made his debut in international cricket in 2014 for Test against South Africa. His consistency has made an exciting prospect in the world of cricket.&nbsp;

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However, a popular video game platform called Cricket 19 has censored the player's name for the obvious reasons. His name appears as ‘N D-Censored’. The development was brought forward by renowned writer Jarrod Kimber on his official Twitter handle.

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The player has played 37 Tests, 52 ODIs and 23 T20Is for the country and has scored 1921, 1571 and 429 runs respectively. The 27-year-old is currently playing in the Lanka Premier League and is representing Dambulla Viiking, led by Dasun Shanaka.&nbsp;

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He has played in six matches where he scored 138 runs at an average and strike-rate of 27.60 and 146.80 respectively. His top score of 60 came against Bhanuka Rajapaksha’s Galle Gladiators on Saturday, December 5 at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium in Hambantota. His team is currently placed second in the league and after qualified for the semi-finals.&nbsp;

Niroshan Dickwella has been a rising star for the Sri Lankan cricket team. He made his debut in international cricket in 2014 for Test against South Africa. His consistency has made an exciting prospect in the world of cricket.

Niroshan Dickwella has been a rising star for the Sri Lankan cricket team. He made his debut in international cricket in 2014 for Test against South Africa. His consistency has made an exciting prospect in the world of cricket. Also read: 'His captaincy is fabulous': Australian legend Ian Chappell on Ajinkya Rahane However, a popular video game platform called Cricket 19 has censored the player's name for the obvious reasons. His name appears as ‘N D-Censored’. The development was brought forward by renowned writer Jarrod Kimber on his official Twitter handle. Cricket 19 have censored Niroshan Dickwella’s name pic.twitter.com/xElRZCGyEh — Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) December 6, 2020 × The player has played 37 Tests, 52 ODIs and 23 T20Is for the country and has scored 1921, 1571 and 429 runs respectively. The 27-year-old is currently playing in the Lanka Premier League and is representing Dambulla Viiking, led by Dasun Shanaka. Also read: 'His captaincy is fabulous': Australian legend Ian Chappell on Ajinkya Rahane He has played in six matches where he scored 138 runs at an average and strike-rate of 27.60 and 146.80 respectively. His top score of 60 came against Bhanuka Rajapaksha’s Galle Gladiators on Saturday, December 5 at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium in Hambantota. His team is currently placed second in the league and after qualified for the semi-finals.

'N D-Censored': Cricket 19 censors Sri Lankan player Niroshan Dickwella's name

The schedule for England Test tour of Sri Lanka has been confirmed. England will play two Test matches behind closed doors at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from January 2021.

The England and Wales Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket have agreed to biosecurity and travel plans for what is a rearranged tour following the postponement in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first Test will commence on 14-18 January with the second Test on 22-26 January.

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The touring party will depart on a chartered flight on 2 January and will be subject to quarantine in Hambantota. During this period, the team will be able to train and prepare for five days from 5-9 January at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.

The two-match Test series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship. This will be England’s penultimate series in the inaugural tournament, and they hope to conclude their campaign against India in February, subject to confirmation of the India tour schedule.

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<h2 data-ogsc="rgb(85, 85, 85)">England tour of Sri Lanka: Complete Schedule</h2>

Saturday 2 January:&nbsp;Touring party departs from London to Hambantota

Tuesday 5-9 January:&nbsp;Training and preparation at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota

Thursday 14-18 January:&nbsp;1st Test match – Sri Lanka v England, Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle

Friday 22-26 January:&nbsp;2nd Test match – Sri Lanka v England, Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle

Wednesday 27 January:&nbsp;Touring party departs Sri Lanka

The schedule for England Test tour of Sri Lanka has been confirmed. England will play two Test matches behind closed doors at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from January 2021.

The schedule for England Test tour of Sri Lanka has been confirmed. England will play two Test matches behind closed doors at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from January 2021. The England and Wales Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket have agreed to biosecurity and travel plans for what is a rearranged tour following the postponement in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first Test will commence on 14-18 January with the second Test on 22-26 January. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli hints at skipping pink-ball warm-up match against Australia A The touring party will depart on a chartered flight on 2 January and will be subject to quarantine in Hambantota. During this period, the team will be able to train and prepare for five days from 5-9 January at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. The two-match Test series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship. This will be England’s penultimate series in the inaugural tournament, and they hope to conclude their campaign against India in February, subject to confirmation of the India tour schedule. ALSO READ: Suresh Raina to return for IPL 2020/21 and Syed Mushtaq Ali England tour of Sri Lanka: Complete Schedule Saturday 2 January: Touring party departs from London to Hambantota Tuesday 5-9 January: Training and preparation at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota Thursday 14-18 January: 1st Test match – Sri Lanka v England, Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle Friday 22-26 January: 2nd Test match – Sri Lanka v England, Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle Wednesday 27 January: Touring party departs Sri Lanka

​England's Test tour of Sri Lanka confirmed; here's complete schedule

The action in India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 will now move to the four-match Test series after the successful completion of the ODI and T20I series. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence from December 17 with the pink-ball Test. Preparations for the much-awaited day-night Test is already running in full flow and the Indian team is scheduled to play a practice match against Australia A, under the lights with the pink ball.&nbsp;

However, India A might be without Virat Kohli in the pink-ball warm-up match with the Indian skipper expected to rest. Kohli has been playing continuous cricket since the IPL 2020 began and didn’t miss a single match in the white-ball matches against Australia.&nbsp;

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India are expected to field players from the Test squad, who were also part of the limited-overs series but Kohli has hinted he might not be a part of the match.

After the completion of the third T20I, Kohli said he would only take part in the match if his body allows doing so. He said that playing for a specific part of the match is not his thing and will only play the full game if the physios give him clearance.&nbsp;

"I will wake up tomorrow and see if I can play the tour match. Playing it on and off is not my thing and I like to play the full game. I will talk to our physio and then decide on my participation," he said on Tuesday (December 8).

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Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are confirmed to participate in the pink-ball warm-up match against Australia A after getting adequate rest in the white-ball encounters. If Kohli misses out, then Ajinkya Rahane is expected to continue to lead the side.&nbsp;

The second first-class match between India A and Australia A will kick off on December 11. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The action in India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 will now move to the four-match Test series after the successful completion of the ODI and T20I series. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence from December 17 with the pink-ball Test.

The action in India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 will now move to the four-match Test series after the successful completion of the ODI and T20I series. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence from December 17 with the pink-ball Test. Preparations for the much-awaited day-night Test is already running in full flow and the Indian team is scheduled to play a practice match against Australia A, under the lights with the pink ball. However, India A might be without Virat Kohli in the pink-ball warm-up match with the Indian skipper expected to rest. Kohli has been playing continuous cricket since the IPL 2020 began and didn’t miss a single match in the white-ball matches against Australia. ALSO READ: BCCI bosses Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah to continue as Supreme Court lists next hearing in January India are expected to field players from the Test squad, who were also part of the limited-overs series but Kohli has hinted he might not be a part of the match. After the completion of the third T20I, Kohli said he would only take part in the match if his body allows doing so. He said that playing for a specific part of the match is not his thing and will only play the full game if the physios give him clearance. "I will wake up tomorrow and see if I can play the tour match. Playing it on and off is not my thing and I like to play the full game. I will talk to our physio and then decide on my participation," he said on Tuesday (December 8). ALSO READ: IPL overshadows coronavirus, tops list of most trending search on Google India in 2020 Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are confirmed to participate in the pink-ball warm-up match against Australia A after getting adequate rest in the white-ball encounters. If Kohli misses out, then Ajinkya Rahane is expected to continue to lead the side. The second first-class match between India A and Australia A will kick off on December 11. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Virat Kohli hints at skipping pink-ball warm-up match against Australia A

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a "substantial number" of interlocutory applications, filed by state cricket associations, in the cricket reforms case. But a ruling on continuation of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and joint secretary Jayesh George, whose terms have got over, was deferred to the next year.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has filed an application in the top court, seeking crucial amendments to the Supreme Court-approved constitution, framed by the SC-appointed Lodha Committee.

The court on Wednesday asked the case to be listed in the third week of January.

"A substantial number of applications were disposed by the court today. A large number of cases that were related to funds have become infructuous while the court said that in the state cricket associations where the amicus curiae (Narasimha) had successfully mediated and helped their hold elections, like Karnataka, were also disposed of," Narasimha told IANS after the hearing.

"Only some cases remains, and the court asked these to be listed in the third week of January. The BCCI application seeking amendments to its constitution was not taken up today," he said.

It means that Ganguly, Shah, and George would continue in the chair in 2021, despite their terms having got over the past few months. Interestingly, the BCCI will be having its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on December 24, and Ganguly would chair that meeting, with Shah and George in attendance.

The new BCCI constitution makes it mandatory for its office-bearers -- president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary, and treasurer -- to go into a three-year cooling-off period after being in the chair for six consecutive years, either in the BCCI or its affiliate state associations, or a combination of both.

The person can return for another term of three years after the cooling-off period (a person can be an office-bearer in the BCCI for a maximum of nine years and another nine years in a state association). And this is one of the seven crucial rules, on which the edifice of the new constitution is erected, and which the BCCI wants amended, and that would allow the present office-bearers to continue in the chair.

After being elected BCCI president on October 23 last year, Ganguly had only 278 days to remain as the BCCI chief as his previous tenure at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) was added to his BCCI term (he had joined the CAB as a joint secretary on July 2014). So, his BCCI term effectively ended on July 26, 2020.

Secretary Shah, according to reports published in mainline newspapers in 2013, took over as joint secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) on September 8, 2013, though he was a GCA executive before that. And he has been associated with the GCA since. So, his tenure, too, has got over some time ago.

George has been a secretary, joint-secretary, and treasurer of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for five years and has completed one year as BCCI joint secretary. In September last year, at the time of KCA elections, he was quoted in newspapers as saying: "I was an office-bearer from June 21, 2013, to July 7, 2018. I still have 11 months to complete the six-year term."

He took a break between July 7, 2018, and September 14, 2019. On September 15, 2019, he became KCA president, a post he relinquished when he became BCCI joint secretary on October 23, 2019. That means he has completed six years continuously as a cricket administrator, excluding the break. Accordingly, he should have gone into cooling off period on September 14.

All three officials are, however, staying put as they are awaiting Supreme Court's directions on their application that seeks to affect seven amendments to the new BCCI constitution that the apex court has approved. Essentially, their bid is to get rid of Rule 45, which makes it mandatory for the BCCI to get all amendments approved by the Supreme Court, amended.

If this single rule is amended, the spirit and soul of the reforms would die an instant death. And the crores of rupees that BCCI has spent on litigation and the seven-and-a-half years that Supreme Court has devoted to this case would go down the drain. If the amendment takes place, the beneficiary would not only be Ganguly, Shah, and George, but all other present and future office-bearers, both at the BCCI and its affiliated state cricket associations.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a "substantial number" of interlocutory applications, filed by state cricket associations, in the cricket reforms case.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a "substantial number" of interlocutory applications, filed by state cricket associations, in the cricket reforms case. But a ruling on continuation of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and joint secretary Jayesh George, whose terms have got over, was deferred to the next year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has filed an application in the top court, seeking crucial amendments to the Supreme Court-approved constitution, framed by the SC-appointed Lodha Committee. The court on Wednesday asked the case to be listed in the third week of January. "A substantial number of applications were disposed by the court today. A large number of cases that were related to funds have become infructuous while the court said that in the state cricket associations where the amicus curiae (Narasimha) had successfully mediated and helped their hold elections, like Karnataka, were also disposed of," Narasimha told IANS after the hearing. "Only some cases remains, and the court asked these to be listed in the third week of January. The BCCI application seeking amendments to its constitution was not taken up today," he said. It means that Ganguly, Shah, and George would continue in the chair in 2021, despite their terms having got over the past few months. Interestingly, the BCCI will be having its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on December 24, and Ganguly would chair that meeting, with Shah and George in attendance. The new BCCI constitution makes it mandatory for its office-bearers -- president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary, and treasurer -- to go into a three-year cooling-off period after being in the chair for six consecutive years, either in the BCCI or its affiliate state associations, or a combination of both. The person can return for another term of three years after the cooling-off period (a person can be an office-bearer in the BCCI for a maximum of nine years and another nine years in a state association). And this is one of the seven crucial rules, on which the edifice of the new constitution is erected, and which the BCCI wants amended, and that would allow the present office-bearers to continue in the chair. After being elected BCCI president on October 23 last year, Ganguly had only 278 days to remain as the BCCI chief as his previous tenure at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) was added to his BCCI term (he had joined the CAB as a joint secretary on July 2014). So, his BCCI term effectively ended on July 26, 2020. Secretary Shah, according to reports published in mainline newspapers in 2013, took over as joint secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) on September 8, 2013, though he was a GCA executive before that. And he has been associated with the GCA since. So, his tenure, too, has got over some time ago. George has been a secretary, joint-secretary, and treasurer of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for five years and has completed one year as BCCI joint secretary. In September last year, at the time of KCA elections, he was quoted in newspapers as saying: "I was an office-bearer from June 21, 2013, to July 7, 2018. I still have 11 months to complete the six-year term." He took a break between July 7, 2018, and September 14, 2019. On September 15, 2019, he became KCA president, a post he relinquished when he became BCCI joint secretary on October 23, 2019. That means he has completed six years continuously as a cricket administrator, excluding the break. Accordingly, he should have gone into cooling off period on September 14. All three officials are, however, staying put as they are awaiting Supreme Court's directions on their application that seeks to affect seven amendments to the new BCCI constitution that the apex court has approved. Essentially, their bid is to get rid of Rule 45, which makes it mandatory for the BCCI to get all amendments approved by the Supreme Court, amended. If this single rule is amended, the spirit and soul of the reforms would die an instant death. And the crores of rupees that BCCI has spent on litigation and the seven-and-a-half years that Supreme Court has devoted to this case would go down the drain. If the amendment takes place, the beneficiary would not only be Ganguly, Shah, and George, but all other present and future office-bearers, both at the BCCI and its affiliated state cricket associations.

BCCI bosses Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah to continue as Supreme Court lists next hearing in January

The ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League</a>’ (IPL) became the most searched query on Google in India for the year 2020 – the same year in which ‘coronavirus’ or ‘COVID-19’ wreaked havoc and disrupted the lifestyle of almost the entire world.

Cricket, which was suspended for months like many other sports due to the deadly virus, came as a relief for a cricket-crazy country like India and with IPL 2020 in the UAE becoming the first multi-team tournament to be held post-lockdown, the term ‘Indian Premier League’ broke records as it became the most searched query on Google in India.&nbsp;

Google India on Wednesday announced that Indian Premier League beat the massively trending searches as coronavirus or COVID-19 for the top trending query for the entire year. The news of the postponement of IPL 2020 also played a major role in topping the query list on Google.&nbsp;

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IPL, which became the most searched sport and news event, was followed by the likes of coronavirus, US elections results, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammann Nidhi (PM Kisan Scheme), Bihar election results and Delhi election results in the overall top trending query on the search engine giants Google.

In the year 2019, the top-most trending query on Google Search was ‘ICC Cricket World Cup’ – which was won by England for the first time ever.

With IPL 2020 shifted to the UAE and matches played behind closed doors, the viewership figures also increased a record-breaking 28 per cent as compared to IPL 2019.

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Following the IPL, UEFA Champion League, English Premier League, French Open and La Liga were among the most searched sporting events on Google in India as the nation continues to show why it is regarded as one of the biggest markets for the sporting world. 
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The ‘Indian Premier League’ (IPL) became the most searched query on Google in India for the year 2020 – the same year in which ‘coronavirus’ or ‘COVID-19’ wreaked havoc and disrupted the lifestyle of almost the entire world.

The ‘Indian Premier League’ (IPL) became the most searched query on Google in India for the year 2020 – the same year in which ‘coronavirus’ or ‘COVID-19’ wreaked havoc and disrupted the lifestyle of almost the entire world. Cricket, which was suspended for months like many other sports due to the deadly virus, came as a relief for a cricket-crazy country like India and with IPL 2020 in the UAE becoming the first multi-team tournament to be held post-lockdown, the term ‘Indian Premier League’ broke records as it became the most searched query on Google in India. Google India on Wednesday announced that Indian Premier League beat the massively trending searches as coronavirus or COVID-19 for the top trending query for the entire year. The news of the postponement of IPL 2020 also played a major role in topping the query list on Google. ALSO READ: Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket IPL, which became the most searched sport and news event, was followed by the likes of coronavirus, US elections results, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammann Nidhi (PM Kisan Scheme), Bihar election results and Delhi election results in the overall top trending query on the search engine giants Google. In the year 2019, the top-most trending query on Google Search was ‘ICC Cricket World Cup’ – which was won by England for the first time ever. With IPL 2020 shifted to the UAE and matches played behind closed doors, the viewership figures also increased a record-breaking 28 per cent as compared to IPL 2019. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli left fuming as umpires deny India a DRS opportunity due to 'early' replay Following the IPL, UEFA Champion League, English Premier League, French Open and La Liga were among the most searched sporting events on Google in India as the nation continues to show why it is regarded as one of the biggest markets for the sporting world.

IPL overshadows coronavirus, tops list of most trending search on Google India in 2020

India's Parthiv Patel, who was the youngest Test wicketkeeper when he made his debut against England in 2002, on Wednesday retired from all cricket.

Overshadowed for much of his career by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Patel, who was 17 years and 153 days on his international debut, played his 25th and last Test for India in 2018.

"Today, I announce retirement from all forms of cricket and as I bring down curtains on this 18-year-old cricketing journey, I feel heavier with gratitude for many," the 35-year-old said in a statement.

He added that India's management had "showed generous amount of confidence and faith in a 17-year-old boy to play for India".

Patel made his debut under Sourav Ganguly, current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He had a batting average of over 31, including six half-centuries, in his stop-start career.

The diminutive Patel also played 38 one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches for the national team.

He had a prolific career in India's domestic championships, scoring more than 11,000 runs and appearing for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore among six teams in the Indian Premier League.

India's Parthiv Patel, who was the youngest Test wicketkeeper when he made his debut against England in 2002, on Wednesday retired from all cricket. Overshadowed for much of his career by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Patel, who was 17 years and 153 days on his international debut, played his 25th and last Test for India in 2018.

India's Parthiv Patel, who was the youngest Test wicketkeeper when he made his debut against England in 2002, on Wednesday retired from all cricket. Overshadowed for much of his career by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Patel, who was 17 years and 153 days on his international debut, played his 25th and last Test for India in 2018. "Today, I announce retirement from all forms of cricket and as I bring down curtains on this 18-year-old cricketing journey, I feel heavier with gratitude for many," the 35-year-old said in a statement. He added that India's management had "showed generous amount of confidence and faith in a 17-year-old boy to play for India". Patel made his debut under Sourav Ganguly, current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He had a batting average of over 31, including six half-centuries, in his stop-start career. The diminutive Patel also played 38 one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches for the national team. He had a prolific career in India's domestic championships, scoring more than 11,000 runs and appearing for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore among six teams in the Indian Premier League.

Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

In what comes as a massive blow to Australian cricket team, star opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the first Test against India, starting December 17 in Adelaide, but will try and return for the Boxing Day Test.

Warner suffered a strained adductor muscle that forced him to walk out of Australia’s second ODI against India in November following a stunning knock of 83.&nbsp;

"I feel I have made great progress in a short amount of time and it's best for me to stay here in Sydney to continue working on getting back to full fitness," the 34-year-old said in a statement.

"The injury feels a lot better, but I need to be able to satisfy in my own mind and to my team-mates that it is 100 percent ready for Test match conditions.

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"That includes running between the wickets and being agile in the field. Right now I feel I am short of being able to play at peak fitness and another 10 days will make a difference."

The pink-ball Test will commence in Adelaide on December 17, which will be the first encounter in the four-match Border-Gavaskar trophy.

While it is still not clear who will replace Warner in Adelaide but Cameron Green has made a strong statement by smashing a century for Australia A against a strong India A attack -- featuring Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.

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Whereas openers Will Pucovski and Joe Burns – who were in-line to pair up for the opening Test flopped in the warm-up game with the former leaving the field with concussion symptoms after a bouncer by Kartik Tyagi struck his helmet.

"Joe Burns, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Swepson will derive great benefit from playing high-quality opposition against the pink ball in the final tour match," Australia selector Trevor Hohns said.

Coach Justin Langer expressed confidence Warner would be back for the second Test: "If there is one guy you know will go well above and beyond that's Dave," he said.&nbsp;

"He has done an incredible job to get to where he is today and we hope to have a fully fit David Warner at his absolute best in Melbourne."

In what comes as a massive blow to Australian cricket team, star opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the first Test against India, starting December 17 in Adelaide, but will try and return for the Boxing Day Test.

In what comes as a massive blow to Australian cricket team, star opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the first Test against India, starting December 17 in Adelaide, but will try and return for the Boxing Day Test. Warner suffered a strained adductor muscle that forced him to walk out of Australia’s second ODI against India in November following a stunning knock of 83. "I feel I have made great progress in a short amount of time and it's best for me to stay here in Sydney to continue working on getting back to full fitness," the 34-year-old said in a statement. "The injury feels a lot better, but I need to be able to satisfy in my own mind and to my team-mates that it is 100 percent ready for Test match conditions. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli left fuming as umpires deny India a DRS opportunity due to 'early' replay "That includes running between the wickets and being agile in the field. Right now I feel I am short of being able to play at peak fitness and another 10 days will make a difference." The pink-ball Test will commence in Adelaide on December 17, which will be the first encounter in the four-match Border-Gavaskar trophy. While it is still not clear who will replace Warner in Adelaide but Cameron Green has made a strong statement by smashing a century for Australia A against a strong India A attack -- featuring Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj. ALSO READ: 3rd T20I: Australia take consolation win as India clinch series 2-1 Whereas openers Will Pucovski and Joe Burns – who were in-line to pair up for the opening Test flopped in the warm-up game with the former leaving the field with concussion symptoms after a bouncer by Kartik Tyagi struck his helmet. "Joe Burns, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Swepson will derive great benefit from playing high-quality opposition against the pink ball in the final tour match," Australia selector Trevor Hohns said. Coach Justin Langer expressed confidence Warner would be back for the second Test: "If there is one guy you know will go well above and beyond that's Dave," he said. "He has done an incredible job to get to where he is today and we hope to have a fully fit David Warner at his absolute best in Melbourne."

David Warner ruled out of Day-Night Test vs India, likely to be fit for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan's cricketers complained Monday of being affected "mentally and physically" by New Zealand's strict Covid-19 protocols, which have kept the players holed up in their quarantine hotel for nearly two weeks.&nbsp;

Coach Misbah-ul-Haq said the team was looking forward to exiting managed isolation, with New Zealand Cricket saying the latest virus tests had all come back negative and they should be allowed out on Tuesday.

Since the 50-plus squad of players and officials arrived last month, 10 have tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing New Zealand health authorities to withdraw permission for the team to train in isolation.

Early in their stay, several team members were caught mingling together at their four-star quarantine hotel in Christchurch, in breach of the managed isolation rules.&nbsp;

"Top professional athletes require a certain environment to prepare so that they can perform at the minimum expected levels every time they represent their countries," Misbah said in a statement.&nbsp;

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He said Pakistan "respect and understand" the health and safety regulations, but "there is no denying the fact that the implementation of certain regulations has affected our athletes, both mentally and physically prior to an international series".&nbsp;

All overseas arrivals to New Zealand must spend two weeks in quarantine, with sports teams that return negative tests after three days granted permission to train together in isolation.&nbsp;

On Friday, 10 days after the Pakistan team arrived, New Zealand health officials said "ongoing concerns" about the risk of further infections meant their training ban could not be lifted.

"I want to compliment my players and the management team for their patience, sacrifices and the hardships they have endured to ensure they not only lead the safe resumption of international cricket during the Covid-19 pandemic... but also try to give their best every time they step on the field," Misbah said.&nbsp;

New Zealand Cricket said the negative tests meant the touring party would be allowed to leave isolation on Tuesday, pending health department approval, to prepare for their first Twenty20 match against the Black Caps on December 18.

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Pakistan's cricketers complained Monday of being affected "mentally and physically" by New Zealand's strict Covid-19 protocols, which have kept the players holed up in their quarantine hotel for nearly two weeks.

Pakistan's cricketers complained Monday of being affected "mentally and physically" by New Zealand's strict Covid-19 protocols, which have kept the players holed up in their quarantine hotel for nearly two weeks. Coach Misbah-ul-Haq said the team was looking forward to exiting managed isolation, with New Zealand Cricket saying the latest virus tests had all come back negative and they should be allowed out on Tuesday. Since the 50-plus squad of players and officials arrived last month, 10 have tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing New Zealand health authorities to withdraw permission for the team to train in isolation. Early in their stay, several team members were caught mingling together at their four-star quarantine hotel in Christchurch, in breach of the managed isolation rules. "Top professional athletes require a certain environment to prepare so that they can perform at the minimum expected levels every time they represent their countries," Misbah said in a statement. × He said Pakistan "respect and understand" the health and safety regulations, but "there is no denying the fact that the implementation of certain regulations has affected our athletes, both mentally and physically prior to an international series". All overseas arrivals to New Zealand must spend two weeks in quarantine, with sports teams that return negative tests after three days granted permission to train together in isolation. On Friday, 10 days after the Pakistan team arrived, New Zealand health officials said "ongoing concerns" about the risk of further infections meant their training ban could not be lifted. "I want to compliment my players and the management team for their patience, sacrifices and the hardships they have endured to ensure they not only lead the safe resumption of international cricket during the Covid-19 pandemic... but also try to give their best every time they step on the field," Misbah said. New Zealand Cricket said the negative tests meant the touring party would be allowed to leave isolation on Tuesday, pending health department approval, to prepare for their first Twenty20 match against the Black Caps on December 18. The New Zealand health ministry refused to confirm the results of the team's latest tests. cf/ns/arb/th © Agence France-Presse

Pakistan cricketers hit 'mentally, physically' by NZ Covid isolation

The father of England all-rounder Ben Stokes, a former rugby league player and coach, Ged Stokes has died after a battle with brain cancer, his former rugby club Workington Town announced on Tuesday.

Ged Stokes, 65, was diagnosed with illness in January and spent five weeks in hospital seriously ill in Johannesburg earlier this year. &nbsp;

Stokes, 65, had returned home to Christchurch in New Zealand with his wife Deborah, where he was living at the time of his death.&nbsp;

"It is with great sadness that we learn our former player and coach Ged Stokes has passed away,” his former rugby club Workington Town said in a statement.

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"Ged is written into the rich fabric of Town history and will be greatly missed.

"Our thoughts are with Deb, Ben and James.

"Ged still has many, many friends here in West Cumbria and we send our thoughts to them too."

Ged coached Workington Town’s fellow side Whitehaven and also took charge of Serbia in the international circuit.

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Earlier, Ben Stokes had left England’s bio-secure bubble during their series against Pakistan to spend time with his father and family. He also missed the first half of Indian Premier League in the UAE before joining his franchise Rajasthan Royals for the last phase of the tournament.&nbsp;

Prior to jetting off for India, the all-rounder wrote in his Mirror column: "Saying goodbye to my dad, my mum and my brother in Christchurch was tough. It has been a difficult time for us as a family, but we've pulled together and supported each other as best we can.

"And I was able to get on the plane with my parents' love and blessing after we reached the decision, for me to get back playing, as a family with no external influences."

The father of England all-rounder Ben Stokes, a former rugby league player and coach, Ged Stokes has died after a battle with brain cancer, his former rugby club Workington Town announced on Tuesday.

The father of England all-rounder Ben Stokes, a former rugby league player and coach, Ged Stokes has died after a battle with brain cancer, his former rugby club Workington Town announced on Tuesday. Ged Stokes, 65, was diagnosed with illness in January and spent five weeks in hospital seriously ill in Johannesburg earlier this year. Stokes, 65, had returned home to Christchurch in New Zealand with his wife Deborah, where he was living at the time of his death. "It is with great sadness that we learn our former player and coach Ged Stokes has passed away,” his former rugby club Workington Town said in a statement. Sad news. RIP Ged. pic.twitter.com/KmEDFuLRUd — Workington Town is wearen a fyas cuvveren (@WorkingtonTown) December 8, 2020 × ALSO READ: Virat Kohli left fuming as umpires deny India a DRS opportunity due to 'early' replay "Ged is written into the rich fabric of Town history and will be greatly missed. "Our thoughts are with Deb, Ben and James. "Ged still has many, many friends here in West Cumbria and we send our thoughts to them too." Ged coached Workington Town’s fellow side Whitehaven and also took charge of Serbia in the international circuit. ALSO READ: Pakistan cricketers to leave New Zealand quarantine, cleared to train for 1st T20I Earlier, Ben Stokes had left England’s bio-secure bubble during their series against Pakistan to spend time with his father and family. He also missed the first half of Indian Premier League in the UAE before joining his franchise Rajasthan Royals for the last phase of the tournament. Prior to jetting off for India, the all-rounder wrote in his Mirror column: "Saying goodbye to my dad, my mum and my brother in Christchurch was tough. It has been a difficult time for us as a family, but we've pulled together and supported each other as best we can. "And I was able to get on the plane with my parents' love and blessing after we reached the decision, for me to get back playing, as a family with no external influences."

Ben Stokes' father, Ged, dies after brain cancer battle

Australia on Tuesday defeated India by 12 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground in what was the third and final T20I match of the series. This was India’s first defeat in 12 T20Is for India with the last loss coming against the West Indies in Trivandrum in December 2019. The 12-run defeat to Australia also became India’s first away defeat in 11 matches since losing to New Zealand in Hamilton in February 2019.

The T20I series also marks the end to the limited-overs affair in India’s gruelling tour of Australia and both the teams will now focus on the four-match Test series, starting December 17.

Batting first, Australia posted 186/5 in 20 overs following a breathtaking 80-run knock off 53 deliveries laced by seven boundaries and two sixes. While captain Aaron Finch departed for a duck, Steve Smith was also sent packing for 24. Both the wickets were taken by Washington Sundar.&nbsp;

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Glenn Maxwell continued his rich run of form as he smashed 54 off 36 including three boundaries and as many sixes as Australia managed to post another formidable total on the board.&nbsp;

The Men in Blue, chasing 187, lost KL Rahul for a duck but Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli stitched a 74-run stand before the southpaw departed for 28. Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer both failed to deliver with scores of 10 and 0 respectively.

Hardik Pandya smashed a couple of sixes but couldn’t continue and even Virat Kohli departed for 85 soon after Hardik was dismissed. Shardul Thakur hammered another couple of sixes but it was too little too late for India as they end the T20I series by winning it 2-1.

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“At one stage when Hardik started going, we thought we could pull it off. The middle over phase during our batting cost us the game. A partnership of 30-odd would've made it easier for Hardik. We are finding ways to come back and give the opposition a scare and the series win is a little asterisk for us to finish the 2020 season on a high,” said Kohli after India’s 12-run defeat to Australia.

“I feel the crowd was a factor as well, it's always giving you a dimension of motivation. Our crowd pulls us through sometimes, and Australia's too, and we as players feed off the crowd's energy. We need to take the same competitive attitude into the Tests, and having played here a few times, we can score runs as well. Once it's time to capitalize and score, we need to do that session by session. I'm sure the current side is stronger than last time (Test matches) and I'll see if I can play the tour match,” he added. 
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Australia on Tuesday defeated India by 12 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground in what was the third and final T20I match of the series. This was India’s first defeat in 12 T20Is for India with the last loss coming against the West Indies in Trivandrum in December 2019.

Australia on Tuesday defeated India by 12 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground in what was the third and final T20I match of the series. This was India’s first defeat in 12 T20Is for India with the last loss coming against the West Indies in Trivandrum in December 2019. The 12-run defeat to Australia also became India’s first away defeat in 11 matches since losing to New Zealand in Hamilton in February 2019. The T20I series also marks the end to the limited-overs affair in India’s gruelling tour of Australia and both the teams will now focus on the four-match Test series, starting December 17. Batting first, Australia posted 186/5 in 20 overs following a breathtaking 80-run knock off 53 deliveries laced by seven boundaries and two sixes. While captain Aaron Finch departed for a duck, Steve Smith was also sent packing for 24. Both the wickets were taken by Washington Sundar. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli left fuming as umpires deny India a DRS opportunity due to 'early' replay Glenn Maxwell continued his rich run of form as he smashed 54 off 36 including three boundaries and as many sixes as Australia managed to post another formidable total on the board. The Men in Blue, chasing 187, lost KL Rahul for a duck but Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli stitched a 74-run stand before the southpaw departed for 28. Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer both failed to deliver with scores of 10 and 0 respectively. Hardik Pandya smashed a couple of sixes but couldn’t continue and even Virat Kohli departed for 85 soon after Hardik was dismissed. Shardul Thakur hammered another couple of sixes but it was too little too late for India as they end the T20I series by winning it 2-1. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja likely to miss pink-ball Test “At one stage when Hardik started going, we thought we could pull it off. The middle over phase during our batting cost us the game. A partnership of 30-odd would've made it easier for Hardik. We are finding ways to come back and give the opposition a scare and the series win is a little asterisk for us to finish the 2020 season on a high,” said Kohli after India’s 12-run defeat to Australia. “I feel the crowd was a factor as well, it's always giving you a dimension of motivation. Our crowd pulls us through sometimes, and Australia's too, and we as players feed off the crowd's energy. We need to take the same competitive attitude into the Tests, and having played here a few times, we can score runs as well. Once it's time to capitalize and score, we need to do that session by session. I'm sure the current side is stronger than last time (Test matches) and I'll see if I can play the tour match,” he added.

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The third T20I between India and Australia witnessed a chaotic and bizarre moment as the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were denied the chance to take the Decision Review System (DRS) which would have dismissed Australian opener Matthew Wade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Tuesday.

The incident happened in the 11th over when Wade failed a flick off a full-length delivery from T Natarajan. The ball went on to hit Wade’s pads but neither Natarajan nor KL Rahul thought about taking a review in a bid to reverse the on-field decision by the umpire.

However, Indian skipper Virat Kohli, fielding near the boundary rope, took the DRS which was accepted by the umpires before they decided to deny it. The reason behind the bizarre call was because India took the DRS only after the replay was shown on the big screen in the SCG.

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Even Wade was heard chirping: "They have referred it? It was shown on the big screen."

While the umpires decided to not allow Indian team to take the DRS, a confused Kohli walked up to them and walked back to his fielding position after a brief chat. Whether the replay was shown on the big screen before the end of 15 seconds is yet to be known.

Wade was caught plumb as the Ball Tracker displayed three reds on the screen and should have walked back to the pavilion had the umpires not deemed India’s review as null and void.

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New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham reacted on the incident and took to social media platform Twitter to write: "That’s gotta be the most mistakes made in a 20 second window in all cricket."

The third T20I between India and Australia witnessed a chaotic and bizarre moment as the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were denied the chance to take the Decision Review System (DRS) which would have dismissed Australian opener Matthew Wade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Tuesday.

The third T20I between India and Australia witnessed a chaotic and bizarre moment as the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were denied the chance to take the Decision Review System (DRS) which would have dismissed Australian opener Matthew Wade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Tuesday. The incident happened in the 11th over when Wade failed a flick off a full-length delivery from T Natarajan. The ball went on to hit Wade’s pads but neither Natarajan nor KL Rahul thought about taking a review in a bid to reverse the on-field decision by the umpire. However, Indian skipper Virat Kohli, fielding near the boundary rope, took the DRS which was accepted by the umpires before they decided to deny it. The reason behind the bizarre call was because India took the DRS only after the replay was shown on the big screen in the SCG. ALSO READ: Pakistan cricketers to leave New Zealand quarantine, cleared to train for 1st T20I Even Wade was heard chirping: "They have referred it? It was shown on the big screen." While the umpires decided to not allow Indian team to take the DRS, a confused Kohli walked up to them and walked back to his fielding position after a brief chat. Whether the replay was shown on the big screen before the end of 15 seconds is yet to be known. Wade was caught plumb as the Ball Tracker displayed three reds on the screen and should have walked back to the pavilion had the umpires not deemed India’s review as null and void. TRENDING: Watch - Sachin Tendulkar enjoys parasailing on vacation New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham reacted on the incident and took to social media platform Twitter to write: "That’s gotta be the most mistakes made in a 20 second window in all cricket."

Virat Kohli left fuming as umpires deny India a DRS opportunity due to 'early' replay

Pakistan cricketers are set to leave quarantine in Christchurch on Tuesday after testing negative for COVID-19, New Zealand health authorities said. The visiting Pakistani cricket team has a contingent of more than 50 players and officials have been isolated in their hotel for two weeks and were under strict mandatory isolation under New Zealand’s stringent COVID-19 protocols.

Pakistan cricketers have been confined to their rooms and are unable to train for most of that time after 10 coronavirus cases were detected among the group with head coach Misbah-ul-Haq complaining about the ‘mental’ and ‘physical’ impact on his players.

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"Top professional athletes require a certain environment to prepare so that they can perform at the minimum expected levels every time they represent their countries," Misbah said in a statement.&nbsp;

He said Pakistan "respect and understand" the health and safety regulations, but "there is no denying the fact that the implementation of certain regulations has affected our athletes, both mentally and physically prior to an international series"

However, New Zealand health ministry on Tuesday confirmed that all the latest swabs have come back negative and the majority of the group has been cleared to leave the hardcore quarantine.

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"After extensive testing and completion of their time in managed isolation in Christchurch, the Canterbury (district) medical officer of health is satisfied these people pose a very low risk to the community," it said.

The NZ health ministry said one person will be kept in isolation at the Christchurch quarantine hotel to ensure the recovery from the coronavirus was complete.

Pakistan will travel to Queenstown for training ahead of their first T20I of the three-match series against the Black Caps in Auckland on December 18. Both Pakistan and New Zealand will play two Tests after the completion of T20I series in New Zealand.

Pakistan cricketers are set to leave quarantine in Christchurch on Tuesday after testing negative for COVID-19, New Zealand health authorities said. The visiting Pakistani cricket team has a contingent of more than 50 players and officials have been isolated in their hotel for two weeks and were under strict mandatory isolation under New Zealand’s stringent COVID-19 protocols.

Pakistan cricketers are set to leave quarantine in Christchurch on Tuesday after testing negative for COVID-19, New Zealand health authorities said. The visiting Pakistani cricket team has a contingent of more than 50 players and officials have been isolated in their hotel for two weeks and were under strict mandatory isolation under New Zealand’s stringent COVID-19 protocols. Pakistan cricketers have been confined to their rooms and are unable to train for most of that time after 10 coronavirus cases were detected among the group with head coach Misbah-ul-Haq complaining about the ‘mental’ and ‘physical’ impact on his players. TRENDING: Watch - Sachin Tendulkar enjoys parasailing on vacation "Top professional athletes require a certain environment to prepare so that they can perform at the minimum expected levels every time they represent their countries," Misbah said in a statement. He said Pakistan "respect and understand" the health and safety regulations, but "there is no denying the fact that the implementation of certain regulations has affected our athletes, both mentally and physically prior to an international series" However, New Zealand health ministry on Tuesday confirmed that all the latest swabs have come back negative and the majority of the group has been cleared to leave the hardcore quarantine. ALSO READ: Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024 "After extensive testing and completion of their time in managed isolation in Christchurch, the Canterbury (district) medical officer of health is satisfied these people pose a very low risk to the community," it said. The NZ health ministry said one person will be kept in isolation at the Christchurch quarantine hotel to ensure the recovery from the coronavirus was complete. Pakistan will travel to Queenstown for training ahead of their first T20I of the three-match series against the Black Caps in Auckland on December 18. Both Pakistan and New Zealand will play two Tests after the completion of T20I series in New Zealand.

Pakistan cricketers to leave New Zealand quarantine, cleared to train for 1st T20I

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is on a vacation with his family as the Master Blaster decided to take a break as life eases after COVID-19 lockdowns. A lover of not only cricket but also of adventure sports, Tendulkar took to social media to share some photos and a video of him parasailing.&nbsp;

Tendulkar used the song ‘Udd Gaye’ by Ritviz in the background to enhance the feel of parasailing for his fans. Tendulkar captioned the post as, "Hum toh Udd Gaye! #parasailing #adventure #watersports".

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The Instagram post by Tendulkar received love and affection from his fans with many wishing him a happy vacation.

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Tendulkar, updating his fans about his mysterious getaway as he recently uploaded a photo with his son, Arjun, who also plays cricket and is a left-arm pace bowler. The father-son duo was seen with stylish sunglasses as the Master Blaster captioned it: "Vacation Vibes".

Tendulkar has been quite active with his cricket-related opinions via his social media platforms. But he his non-cricket posts have been pretty vibrant as well and ranges from food to family photographs.

Tendulkar made his India debut against Pakistan in Karachi when he was 16-years-old. He made his ODI debut on December 18, 1989. After fighting for the coveted World Cup trophy for all his career, Tendulkar finally lifted the iconic trophy in ICC World Cup 2011 under MS Dhoni’s leadership.

The Master Blaster ended his career in 2013 as the highest run-scorer in Tests and ODIs.

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is on a vacation with his family as the Master Blaster decided to take a break as life eases after COVID-19 lockdowns.

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is on a vacation with his family as the Master Blaster decided to take a break as life eases after COVID-19 lockdowns. A lover of not only cricket but also of adventure sports, Tendulkar took to social media to share some photos and a video of him parasailing. Tendulkar used the song ‘Udd Gaye’ by Ritviz in the background to enhance the feel of parasailing for his fans. Tendulkar captioned the post as, "Hum toh Udd Gaye! #parasailing #adventure #watersports". ALSO READ: Cameron Green smashes century but Warner stand-ins fail against India in warm-up Here is Sachin Tendulkar's parasailing video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sachin Tendulkar (@sachintendulkar) × The Instagram post by Tendulkar received love and affection from his fans with many wishing him a happy vacation. ALSO READ: England's tour of South Africa called off after COVID-19 outbreak Tendulkar, updating his fans about his mysterious getaway as he recently uploaded a photo with his son, Arjun, who also plays cricket and is a left-arm pace bowler. The father-son duo was seen with stylish sunglasses as the Master Blaster captioned it: "Vacation Vibes". Tendulkar has been quite active with his cricket-related opinions via his social media platforms. But he his non-cricket posts have been pretty vibrant as well and ranges from food to family photographs. Tendulkar made his India debut against Pakistan in Karachi when he was 16-years-old. He made his ODI debut on December 18, 1989. After fighting for the coveted World Cup trophy for all his career, Tendulkar finally lifted the iconic trophy in ICC World Cup 2011 under MS Dhoni’s leadership. The Master Blaster ended his career in 2013 as the highest run-scorer in Tests and ODIs.

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Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday.

All-rounder Green has been in sizzling form with the bat and his unbeaten 114 against a quality India A attack featuring Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav left selectors with plenty to ponder.

Coach Justin Langer has previously suggested Matthew Wade and Travis Head will keep their spots at No.6 and No.5 respectively for the opening Test which begins on December 17 in Adelaide.

But 21-year-old Green, recently described by Greg Chappell as the best he had seen since Ricky Ponting, keeps knocking on the door, steering Australia A to 286 for eight on day two of the three-day game.

India declared their first innings on 247 for nine, with Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane adding another nine runs to his overnight 108.

In contrast, fellow young prospect Will Pucovski and veteran Joe Burns, in line to form Australia's top order in Adelaide after David Warner suffered a groin strain, both flopped.

The injury has transformed the pair from rivals competing for a place alongside Warner into likely opening partners, but neither impressed against the new ball in Sydney.

Pucovski made one from 23 balls before mis-hitting straight to fielder Shubman Gill, while Burns departed on four after nicking to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.

Fast bowler Umesh Yadav claimed both wickets to press for inclusion in India's pace attack for the four-Test series.

The lack of chemistry between them will be a concern for Australia's selectors but options are limited without Warner.

Burns, 30, an experienced Test batsman who formed a formidable partnership with Warner last year, has struggled in domestic cricket recently, scoring just 57 runs in five Sheffield Shield innings.

Pucovski has been prolific domestically, snaring back-to-back double centuries for Victoria but is unproven at Test level.

Barring a late inclusion for former opener Marcus Harris, who made 35 Monday coming in at first drop, the other option to open the batting in the Test squad is Marnus Labuschagne.

Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday.

Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday. All-rounder Green has been in sizzling form with the bat and his unbeaten 114 against a quality India A attack featuring Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav left selectors with plenty to ponder. Coach Justin Langer has previously suggested Matthew Wade and Travis Head will keep their spots at No.6 and No.5 respectively for the opening Test which begins on December 17 in Adelaide. But 21-year-old Green, recently described by Greg Chappell as the best he had seen since Ricky Ponting, keeps knocking on the door, steering Australia A to 286 for eight on day two of the three-day game. India declared their first innings on 247 for nine, with Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane adding another nine runs to his overnight 108. In contrast, fellow young prospect Will Pucovski and veteran Joe Burns, in line to form Australia's top order in Adelaide after David Warner suffered a groin strain, both flopped. The injury has transformed the pair from rivals competing for a place alongside Warner into likely opening partners, but neither impressed against the new ball in Sydney. Pucovski made one from 23 balls before mis-hitting straight to fielder Shubman Gill, while Burns departed on four after nicking to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha. Fast bowler Umesh Yadav claimed both wickets to press for inclusion in India's pace attack for the four-Test series. The lack of chemistry between them will be a concern for Australia's selectors but options are limited without Warner. Burns, 30, an experienced Test batsman who formed a formidable partnership with Warner last year, has struggled in domestic cricket recently, scoring just 57 runs in five Sheffield Shield innings. Pucovski has been prolific domestically, snaring back-to-back double centuries for Victoria but is unproven at Test level. Barring a late inclusion for former opener Marcus Harris, who made 35 Monday coming in at first drop, the other option to open the batting in the Test squad is Marnus Labuschagne.

Cameron Green smashes century but Warner stand-ins fail against India in warm-up

After many disruptions and setbacks, England’s white-ball tour of South Africa has been cancelled after COVID-19 outbreak in both the squads. Only three T20I matches were completed as scheduled, however, the ODI series, which should have started on Friday as per the original scheduled, suffered deferment thrice in four days due to the positive COVID-19 cases in both the squads and at their hotel in Cape Town.<o:p></o:p>

The cancellation comes as a massive blow to Cricket South Africa’s hopes of reviving cricket after the resumption of sports post-COVID-19 lockdown. Major teams like Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are due to tour South Africa in coming weeks but the latest development in England’s tour could force the three teams to reconsider their decision in the wake of the problems England encountered. <o:p></o:p>

As many as three South African players contracted the coronavirus after England arrived on November 17. Since then, two England players have returned COVID-19 positive along with two workers at the shared hotel in Cape Town.

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The decision was taken jointly by the two Boards to ensure the mental and physical&nbsp;health and welfare of players from both teams.

The CSA and ECB will now work together to determine when the three-match series, which forms part of the ICC Cricket Men’s Super League, can take place in the future.

CSA Acting CEO, Kugandrie Govender said: “The concern over the mental health impact of recent events on all involved is not one that we as CSA or the ECB take lightly, and the decision to postpone the tour is the most responsible and reasonable course of action for us.

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I would like to thank the ECB for the continued positive relations, and we look forward to hosting the England men’s team in the near future.”

Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said: “We have always maintained that the welfare of our players and management is paramount. We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa, we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this Series, in the best interest of the players’ welfare.

“I would like to thank Cricket South Africa for their support and understanding on this matter and look forward to working with them to identify a time when we can return to play these fixtures in the future.”

After many disruptions and setbacks, England’s white-ball tour of South Africa has been cancelled after COVID-19 outbreak in both the squads. Only three T20I matches were completed as scheduled, however, the ODI series, which should have started on Friday as per the original scheduled, suffered deferment thrice in four days due to the positive COVID-19 cases in both the squads and at their hotel in Cape Town.

After many disruptions and setbacks, England’s white-ball tour of South Africa has been cancelled after COVID-19 outbreak in both the squads. Only three T20I matches were completed as scheduled, however, the ODI series, which should have started on Friday as per the original scheduled, suffered deferment thrice in four days due to the positive COVID-19 cases in both the squads and at their hotel in Cape Town. The cancellation comes as a massive blow to Cricket South Africa’s hopes of reviving cricket after the resumption of sports post-COVID-19 lockdown. Major teams like Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are due to tour South Africa in coming weeks but the latest development in England’s tour could force the three teams to reconsider their decision in the wake of the problems England encountered. As many as three South African players contracted the coronavirus after England arrived on November 17. Since then, two England players have returned COVID-19 positive along with two workers at the shared hotel in Cape Town. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja likely to miss pink-ball Test The decision was taken jointly by the two Boards to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams. The CSA and ECB will now work together to determine when the three-match series, which forms part of the ICC Cricket Men’s Super League, can take place in the future. CSA Acting CEO, Kugandrie Govender said: “The concern over the mental health impact of recent events on all involved is not one that we as CSA or the ECB take lightly, and the decision to postpone the tour is the most responsible and reasonable course of action for us. ALSO READ: Kane Williamson joins Virat Kohli at number 2 spot in ICC Test Player Rankings I would like to thank the ECB for the continued positive relations, and we look forward to hosting the England men’s team in the near future.” Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said: “We have always maintained that the welfare of our players and management is paramount. We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa, we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this Series, in the best interest of the players’ welfare. “I would like to thank Cricket South Africa for their support and understanding on this matter and look forward to working with them to identify a time when we can return to play these fixtures in the future.”

England's tour of South Africa called off after COVID-19 outbreak

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who had pulled his hamstring before suffering a concussion during India’s first T20I match against Australia, was ruled out of the entire three-match T20I series. While Indian fans hoped that the flamboyant southpaw would return in time for the pink-ball Test against Australia, starting December 17, it is being reported that Jadeja is likely to miss the first Test at the Adelaide.<o:p></o:p>

Jadeja, concussed, was replaced by Yuzvendra Chahal in the playing XI in the first T20I match against Australia as the leg-spinner went on to spin a web around the Aussie batters to help India take a crucial win. However, if Jadeja goes on to miss the first Test then it could come as a huge blow to the Indian team who rely on Jadeja’s batting prowess down the order.

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With India missing Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma, Jadeja’s absence is likely to hit the visitors hard while making the Australian team even more favourites to win the four-match Test series.

India will also miss Kohli’s services after the first Test with the Indian skipper set to leave for India to be with his wife Anushka Sharma for the birth of their first child. Ajinkya Rahane, who scored an unbeaten century in the tour match against Australia A, will lead the Indian side in the last three Tests.

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India scripted history Down Under by becoming the first Asian side to win a Test series against Australia on Australian soil in 2018-19.<o:p></o:p>

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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who had pulled his hamstring before suffering a concussion during India’s first T20I match against Australia, was ruled out of the entire three-match T20I series.

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who had pulled his hamstring before suffering a concussion during India’s first T20I match against Australia, was ruled out of the entire three-match T20I series. While Indian fans hoped that the flamboyant southpaw would return in time for the pink-ball Test against Australia, starting December 17, it is being reported that Jadeja is likely to miss the first Test at the Adelaide. Jadeja, concussed, was replaced by Yuzvendra Chahal in the playing XI in the first T20I match against Australia as the leg-spinner went on to spin a web around the Aussie batters to help India take a crucial win. However, if Jadeja goes on to miss the first Test then it could come as a huge blow to the Indian team who rely on Jadeja’s batting prowess down the order. ALSO READ: 'Incredible spectacle': Langer impressed with Pandya's Dhoni-like finishing skills With India missing Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma, Jadeja’s absence is likely to hit the visitors hard while making the Australian team even more favourites to win the four-match Test series. India will also miss Kohli’s services after the first Test with the Indian skipper set to leave for India to be with his wife Anushka Sharma for the birth of their first child. Ajinkya Rahane, who scored an unbeaten century in the tour match against Australia A, will lead the Indian side in the last three Tests. ALSO READ: Amazing game of cricket, says Kohli after India seal T20I series with game to go India scripted history Down Under by becoming the first Asian side to win a Test series against Australia on Australian soil in 2018-19.

IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja likely to miss pink-ball Test

Kane Williamson’s massive 251 against the West Indies in Hamilton catapulted him into second place in the latest&nbsp;ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, a position he now shares with team India captain, Virat Kohli. With his recent performance, he gained 74 points, moving from 812 to 886. His compatriot, Tom Latham, garnered his career-best points tally of 733 and tenth place on the table, thanks to his innings of 86.

From the West Indies camp, Jermaine Blackwood continued the good form he showed on the tour of England earlier in the year, scoring his second Test century. The knock shot him up 17 places to 41st, his best position since reaching 40th in August 2017.

Alzarri Joseph’s unlikely 86 in the West Indies second innings rocketed him up 31 places to rank 123 with a career-best of 219 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Neil Wagner’s six wickets in the match edged him ahead of England’s Stuart Broad back into second place in the bowlers’ rankings, equaling his career-best position, which he first achieved back in December 2019. Tim Southee made his Test debut back in March 2008, but his current tally of 817 points is his highest taking him to 4th.&nbsp;

West Indies Captain, Jason Holder dropped from fifth to seventh having not taken any wickets. Holder has also lost the top spot in the all-rounders table. &nbsp;He was top by one point from England’s Ben Stokes, but Stokes now has a twelve-point advantage. Stokes briefly held the top spot during the summer, snatching it from Holder after the second Test with the West Indies, before Holder reclaimed it.&nbsp;

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<h2>ICC Test Player Rankings (as of 6 December, after the New Zealand – West Indies Test in Hamilton):</h2>

Batsmen:&nbsp;

1) Smith - 911

2) Williamson - 886

2) Kohli - 886

4) Labuschagne - 827

5) Babar Azam - 797

Bowlers:&nbsp;

1. Pat Cummins - 904.

2. Neil Wagner - 849.

3. Stuart Broad - 845.

Kane Williamson’s massive 251 against the West Indies in Hamilton catapulted him into second place in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, a position he now shares with team India captain, Virat Kohli.

Kane Williamson’s massive 251 against the West Indies in Hamilton catapulted him into second place in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, a position he now shares with team India captain, Virat Kohli. With his recent performance, he gained 74 points, moving from 812 to 886. His compatriot, Tom Latham, garnered his career-best points tally of 733 and tenth place on the table, thanks to his innings of 86. From the West Indies camp, Jermaine Blackwood continued the good form he showed on the tour of England earlier in the year, scoring his second Test century. The knock shot him up 17 places to 41st, his best position since reaching 40th in August 2017. Alzarri Joseph’s unlikely 86 in the West Indies second innings rocketed him up 31 places to rank 123 with a career-best of 219 points. ALSO READ: 'Incredible spectacle': Langer impressed with Pandya's Dhoni-like finishing skills Neil Wagner’s six wickets in the match edged him ahead of England’s Stuart Broad back into second place in the bowlers’ rankings, equaling his career-best position, which he first achieved back in December 2019. Tim Southee made his Test debut back in March 2008, but his current tally of 817 points is his highest taking him to 4th. West Indies Captain, Jason Holder dropped from fifth to seventh having not taken any wickets. Holder has also lost the top spot in the all-rounders table. He was top by one point from England’s Ben Stokes, but Stokes now has a twelve-point advantage. Stokes briefly held the top spot during the summer, snatching it from Holder after the second Test with the West Indies, before Holder reclaimed it. ALSO READ: Amazing game of cricket, says Kohli after India seal T20I series with game to go ICC Test Player Rankings (as of 6 December, after the New Zealand – West Indies Test in Hamilton): Batsmen: 1) Smith - 911 2) Williamson - 886 2) Kohli - 886 4) Labuschagne - 827 5) Babar Azam - 797 Bowlers: 1. Pat Cummins - 904. 2. Neil Wagner - 849. 3. Stuart Broad - 845.

Kane Williamson joins Virat Kohli at number 2 spot in ICC Test Player Rankings

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hit the highest Test score of his career on Friday with a majestic 251 as the hosts posted an imposing 519 for seven declared on day two of the first Test against the West Indies in Hamilton.

In reply, the injury-hit West Indies were 49 without loss with John Campbell on 22 and Kraigg Brathwaite on 20 after cautiously negotiating the 26 overs to stumps.

After two months playing in the same Indian Premier League team as West Indies skipper Jason Holder, Williamson, 30, slipped seamlessly back into the strict demands of the red-ball game.&nbsp;

He was thrust into the Test after five overs and over the next 10 hours and 24 minutes he faced 412 deliveries, caressing the ball to all points as he picked the deliveries that needed to be played and rarely touched anything else.

Williamson's third double century, eclipsing his unbeaten 242 against Sri Lanka nearly six years ago, included 34 fours and two sixes. It extended his New Zealand record to 22 Test centuries, three more than team-mate Ross Taylor.&nbsp;

The first signs that Williamson was thinking of declaring came when he sharply lifted the scoring rate after passing 200.&nbsp;

His next 51 came off 42 deliveries. In one Kemar Roach over he smacked two fours and a six before being given out on 222, caught behind, only to be recalled when replays showed the delivery was a no-ball.&nbsp;

It was Alzarri Joseph who finally removed the New Zealand talisman with his sole wicket of the innings, a short delivery that Williamson mistimed and was caught at mid-wicket by Roston Chase.&nbsp;

He walked off to a standing ovation and with the West Indies players rushing over to congratulate him on a masterful performance.&nbsp;

Three overs later, once Kyle Jamieson reached his half-century, Williamson declared.

<h2>- Low-scoring streak -</h2>

The tall Jamieson, with his unbeaten 51, is proving a solid performer in his third Test outing and was the only other batsman to add significantly to the New Zealand total on day two.&nbsp;

Ross Taylor, who was 31 not out overnight, could only add seven before he was caught behind by Shamarh Brooks who took over the gloves from the injured Shane Dowrich.

Henry Nicholls' low-scoring streak continued when he went for seven, extending his run without a half-century to 13 innings.&nbsp;

Tom Blundell supported Williamson for more than 90 minutes but made only 14, while Daryl Mitchell could only add nine with Tim Southee not out for 11 at the close.

For the West Indies, Gabriel took three for 89, Kemar Roach took three for 114 and Joseph one for 99.

Usual first drop Darren Bravo did not field Friday because of an Achilles heel strain and is expected to bat down the order at seven, while regular 'keeper Dowrich did not take part on day two because of a hand injury and may not bat at all.&nbsp;

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hit the highest Test score of his career on Friday with a majestic 251 as the hosts posted an imposing 519 for seven declared on day two of the first Test against the West Indies in Hamilton.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hit the highest Test score of his career on Friday with a majestic 251 as the hosts posted an imposing 519 for seven declared on day two of the first Test against the West Indies in Hamilton. In reply, the injury-hit West Indies were 49 without loss with John Campbell on 22 and Kraigg Brathwaite on 20 after cautiously negotiating the 26 overs to stumps. After two months playing in the same Indian Premier League team as West Indies skipper Jason Holder, Williamson, 30, slipped seamlessly back into the strict demands of the red-ball game. He was thrust into the Test after five overs and over the next 10 hours and 24 minutes he faced 412 deliveries, caressing the ball to all points as he picked the deliveries that needed to be played and rarely touched anything else. Williamson's third double century, eclipsing his unbeaten 242 against Sri Lanka nearly six years ago, included 34 fours and two sixes. It extended his New Zealand record to 22 Test centuries, three more than team-mate Ross Taylor. The first signs that Williamson was thinking of declaring came when he sharply lifted the scoring rate after passing 200. His next 51 came off 42 deliveries. In one Kemar Roach over he smacked two fours and a six before being given out on 222, caught behind, only to be recalled when replays showed the delivery was a no-ball. It was Alzarri Joseph who finally removed the New Zealand talisman with his sole wicket of the innings, a short delivery that Williamson mistimed and was caught at mid-wicket by Roston Chase. He walked off to a standing ovation and with the West Indies players rushing over to congratulate him on a masterful performance. Three overs later, once Kyle Jamieson reached his half-century, Williamson declared. - Low-scoring streak - The tall Jamieson, with his unbeaten 51, is proving a solid performer in his third Test outing and was the only other batsman to add significantly to the New Zealand total on day two. Ross Taylor, who was 31 not out overnight, could only add seven before he was caught behind by Shamarh Brooks who took over the gloves from the injured Shane Dowrich. Henry Nicholls' low-scoring streak continued when he went for seven, extending his run without a half-century to 13 innings. Tom Blundell supported Williamson for more than 90 minutes but made only 14, while Daryl Mitchell could only add nine with Tim Southee not out for 11 at the close. For the West Indies, Gabriel took three for 89, Kemar Roach took three for 114 and Joseph one for 99. Usual first drop Darren Bravo did not field Friday because of an Achilles heel strain and is expected to bat down the order at seven, while regular 'keeper Dowrich did not take part on day two because of a hand injury and may not bat at all.

Kane Williamson's Test-best double ton sets West Indies huge target

Australian head coach Justin Langer blew up at match referee David Boon for India’s usage of concussion substitute. Star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal replaced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the latter suffered a concussion after the completion of India’s innings in the first T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday.&nbsp;

As per rules, the match referee is the final official to approve the concussion substitute after consultation with medical staff. The BCCI medical team came to the conclusion that Jadeja suffered a concussion and as India didn’t have any other all-rounder in the team and Jadeja regularly bowls four overs for India in T20Is, the match referee approved the decision to field Chahal as a substitute to Jadeja.

Lander was seen having a heated conversation with Boon before the start of the second innings after Jadeja was struck on the helmet on the second ball of the final over of the first innings from Mitchell Starc.

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An over earlier, Jadeja had suffered an injury to his right that suggested he could be out of bowling in the Australian innings, making Chahal a perfect replacement for Jadeja.

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<h2>Concussion replacements are strange: Virat Kohli</h2>

“There were no plans of having Yuzi in the game. Concussion replacements are a strange thing. Today, it worked for us. Yuzi showed character to squeeze the opponents. I thought they had a great start. They were cruising. The batters offered us a few wickets. That is T20 cricket for you,” Indian skipper Kohli said after the match.

<h2>Can't challenge medical experts: Finch</h2>

“Their doctor had ruled Jadeja out due to concussion. You can't be challenging a medical expert's opinion,” Australian captain Finch said.

Notably, Jadeja didn’t undergo concussion test after he was hit on the helmet by Starc and was only evaluated after the end of innings. However, ICC regulations permit concussion test to be conducted at the end of the over, which happened in this case – the end of innings. There are suggestions that Jadeja probably suffered a delayed concussion.

“Should he have had a concussion test there and then?” Mark Waugh said on Fox Cricket. “He would not have been able to bat.”

“You would think the Australian management would be saying wouldn’t there be protocols that need to be met to make that judgement,” Gilchrist added. “Because he scored the lion’s share of his runs after that.”

“You can’t have it both ways,” Waugh said. “You can’t have a substitute who can then bowl for you and then bat on.”

“No doctor or physio came out to test Jadeja for concussion... he then looks like his [sic] has done something to his leg... then they pull the concussion replacement!!! #RatSniffed,” former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted.

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The Indian leggie continued to torment the Aussie batters as he went on to dismiss Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and Matthew Wade.&nbsp;

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Australian head coach Justin Langer blew up at match referee David Boon for India’s usage of concussion substitute. Star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal replaced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the latter suffered a concussion after the completion of India’s innings in the first T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday.

Australian head coach Justin Langer blew up at match referee David Boon for India’s usage of concussion substitute. Star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal replaced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the latter suffered a concussion after the completion of India’s innings in the first T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday. As per rules, the match referee is the final official to approve the concussion substitute after consultation with medical staff. The BCCI medical team came to the conclusion that Jadeja suffered a concussion and as India didn’t have any other all-rounder in the team and Jadeja regularly bowls four overs for India in T20Is, the match referee approved the decision to field Chahal as a substitute to Jadeja. Lander was seen having a heated conversation with Boon before the start of the second innings after Jadeja was struck on the helmet on the second ball of the final over of the first innings from Mitchell Starc. ALSO READ: Aus vs Ind 1st T20I: Chahal, Jadeja's killer blow help India win by 11 runs It took four matches but the summer has had its first blow up... It was between Justin Langer and match referee David Boon 😱😱😱 DETAILS >>> https://t.co/O4Cw2RrWEQ #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/MUS3PT0Ogp — Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) December 4, 2020 × An over earlier, Jadeja had suffered an injury to his right that suggested he could be out of bowling in the Australian innings, making Chahal a perfect replacement for Jadeja. ALSO READ: 'Team India is carrying a ‘timid mindset’ and lack aggressive approach', says Michael Vaughan Concussion replacements are strange: Virat Kohli “There were no plans of having Yuzi in the game. Concussion replacements are a strange thing. Today, it worked for us. Yuzi showed character to squeeze the opponents. I thought they had a great start. They were cruising. The batters offered us a few wickets. That is T20 cricket for you,” Indian skipper Kohli said after the match. Can't challenge medical experts: Finch “Their doctor had ruled Jadeja out due to concussion. You can't be challenging a medical expert's opinion,” Australian captain Finch said. Notably, Jadeja didn’t undergo concussion test after he was hit on the helmet by Starc and was only evaluated after the end of innings. However, ICC regulations permit concussion test to be conducted at the end of the over, which happened in this case – the end of innings. There are suggestions that Jadeja probably suffered a delayed concussion. “Should he have had a concussion test there and then?” Mark Waugh said on Fox Cricket. “He would not have been able to bat.” “You would think the Australian management would be saying wouldn’t there be protocols that need to be met to make that judgement,” Gilchrist added. “Because he scored the lion’s share of his runs after that.” “You can’t have it both ways,” Waugh said. “You can’t have a substitute who can then bowl for you and then bat on.” “No doctor or physio came out to test Jadeja for concussion... he then looks like his [sic] has done something to his leg... then they pull the concussion replacement!!! #RatSniffed,” former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted. No Doctor or Physio came out to Test Jadeja for concussion ... he then looks like his has done something to his leg ... then they pull the concussion replacement .. !!!!! #RatSniffed #OnOn #AUSvIND — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 4, 2020 × The Indian leggie continued to torment the Aussie batters as he went on to dismiss Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and Matthew Wade. The second T20I of the match will be played on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Justin Langer gets into altercation with match referee over controversial concussion sub

India on Friday defeated Australia by 11 runs at the Manuka Oval in Canberra to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India posted 161/7 in 20 overs but successfully defended the total by 11 runs as Yuzvendra Chahal, who was the concussion substitute in the match, and debutant T Natarajan starred with the ball for the Men in Blue.

India, batting first, were off to a torrid start as Mitchell Starc cleaned up Shikhar Dhawan (1) early in the innings before Mitchell Swepson dismissed Indian skipper Virat Kohli (9). KL Rahul and Sanju Samson stitched a crucial partnership in between but the latter for sent packing by Moises Henriques after a quickfire 23. Manish Pandey (2) fell to Adam Zampa, who continued his good form with the ball.&nbsp;

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An in-form Hardik Pandya too perished for 16 before Ravindra Jadeja came out all guns blazing and smashed 44 not out off 23. Controversy hit the match as Jadeja was replaced by Chahal as concussion substitute with some of the former cricketers asking why wasn’t the Indian all-rounder checked by doctors when he was hit on the helmet with three balls to go in the first innings. Jadeja scored nine off those deliveries to take India above the 160-run mark.&nbsp;

Australia were off to a flyer while chasing 162 as openers Aaron Finch and D’Arcy Short stitched a 56-run stand before the Aussie skipper was sent packing by Chahal. The Indian leggie continued to torment the Aussie batters as he went on to dismiss Steve Smith (12) and Matthew Wade (7).

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<h2>Was mentally fit to bowl: Yuzvendra Chahal</h2>

"I have played so many games and was mentally fit. 10-15 minutes before the start of the innings, I got to know I will play. The way Zampa bowled, I tried to do the same as well. It was a little harder to score in the first innings. 150-160 is a good score on this wicket. I bowled according to my plans," said Chahal after being named Man of the Match.

Debutant T Natarajan brought his yorker barrage as he picked three wickets including the scalps of Short, Maxwell and Starc as India wrapped up a good 11-run win to take 1-0 lead in the T20I series.

The second T20I of the match will be played on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
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India on Friday defeated Australia by 11 runs at the Manuka Oval in Canberra to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India posted 161/7 in 20 overs but successfully defended the total by 11 runs as Yuzvendra Chahal, who was the concussion substitute in the match, and debutant T Natarajan starred with the ball for the Men in Blue.

India on Friday defeated Australia by 11 runs at the Manuka Oval in Canberra to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India posted 161/7 in 20 overs but successfully defended the total by 11 runs as Yuzvendra Chahal, who was the concussion substitute in the match, and debutant T Natarajan starred with the ball for the Men in Blue. India, batting first, were off to a torrid start as Mitchell Starc cleaned up Shikhar Dhawan (1) early in the innings before Mitchell Swepson dismissed Indian skipper Virat Kohli (9). KL Rahul and Sanju Samson stitched a crucial partnership in between but the latter for sent packing by Moises Henriques after a quickfire 23. Manish Pandey (2) fell to Adam Zampa, who continued his good form with the ball. ALSO READ: 'Team India is carrying a ‘timid mindset’ and lack aggressive approach', says Michael Vaughan An in-form Hardik Pandya too perished for 16 before Ravindra Jadeja came out all guns blazing and smashed 44 not out off 23. Controversy hit the match as Jadeja was replaced by Chahal as concussion substitute with some of the former cricketers asking why wasn’t the Indian all-rounder checked by doctors when he was hit on the helmet with three balls to go in the first innings. Jadeja scored nine off those deliveries to take India above the 160-run mark. Australia were off to a flyer while chasing 162 as openers Aaron Finch and D’Arcy Short stitched a 56-run stand before the Aussie skipper was sent packing by Chahal. The Indian leggie continued to torment the Aussie batters as he went on to dismiss Steve Smith (12) and Matthew Wade (7). IN PICS | Postponements and resumption: A turbulent year of 2020 for sports world Was mentally fit to bowl: Yuzvendra Chahal "I have played so many games and was mentally fit. 10-15 minutes before the start of the innings, I got to know I will play. The way Zampa bowled, I tried to do the same as well. It was a little harder to score in the first innings. 150-160 is a good score on this wicket. I bowled according to my plans," said Chahal after being named Man of the Match. Debutant T Natarajan brought his yorker barrage as he picked three wickets including the scalps of Short, Maxwell and Starc as India wrapped up a good 11-run win to take 1-0 lead in the T20I series. The second T20I of the match will be played on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Aus vs Ind 1st T20I: Chahal, Jadeja's killer blow help India win by 11 runs

The first ODI between South Africa and England at the Newlands, Cape Town has been called off after one member from the South African squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The coronavirus tests for both England and South African side took place on Thursday ahead of the three-match ODI series.&nbsp;

In the interest of the safety and well-being of both South Africa and England, match officials and all involved in the series, the first ODI has been postponed to Sunday.

Cricket South Africa on the postponement of the first ODI between England and South Africa said:

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“Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) would like to announce the postponement of the first Betway One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series to Sunday, 06 December 2020. This decision results from a player from the Proteas team testing positive for COVID-19 after the teams’ last round of scheduled testing performed on Thursday ahead of the ODIs. In the interests of the safety and well-being of both teams, match officials and all involved in the match, the Acting CEO of CSA, Kugandrie Govender as well as the CEO of the ECB, Tom Harrison, have agreed to postpone the first fixture to Sunday."

The first ODI between South Africa and England will now be played on Sunday which will be followed by second ODI on Monday with the series finale on Wednesday.

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England defeated South Africa 3-0 in the T20I series as the Eoin Morgan-led side whitewashed the series. They would look to carry on the winning momentum in the ODI format when they take to the field on Sunday for the 50-over affair in Cape Town.

The first ODI between South Africa and England at the Newlands, Cape Town has been called off after one member from the South African squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

The first ODI between South Africa and England at the Newlands, Cape Town has been called off after one member from the South African squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The coronavirus tests for both England and South African side took place on Thursday ahead of the three-match ODI series. In the interest of the safety and well-being of both South Africa and England, match officials and all involved in the series, the first ODI has been postponed to Sunday. Cricket South Africa on the postponement of the first ODI between England and South Africa said: ALSO READ: Not Pakistan but Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan “Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) would like to announce the postponement of the first Betway One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series to Sunday, 06 December 2020. This decision results from a player from the Proteas team testing positive for COVID-19 after the teams’ last round of scheduled testing performed on Thursday ahead of the ODIs. In the interests of the safety and well-being of both teams, match officials and all involved in the match, the Acting CEO of CSA, Kugandrie Govender as well as the CEO of the ECB, Tom Harrison, have agreed to postpone the first fixture to Sunday." The first ODI between South Africa and England will now be played on Sunday which will be followed by second ODI on Monday with the series finale on Wednesday. ALSO READ: $2.4 billion! Tokyo Olympics to cost whopping sum over postponed Games England defeated South Africa 3-0 in the T20I series as the Eoin Morgan-led side whitewashed the series. They would look to carry on the winning momentum in the ODI format when they take to the field on Sunday for the 50-over affair in Cape Town.

South Africa vs England 1st ODI postponed after SA player tests positive for COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asia Cup 2020 was one of the biggest cricket events to have taken a hit as it got postponed. While Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup 2021 with Pakistan hosting the 2022 edition of the event.

The PCB CEO said that Sri Lanka has the rights to host the 2021 Asia Cup. The Asia Cup 2020 was ultimately postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic after several talks on venue and schedule changes.&nbsp;

"The next Asia Cup will be hosted in Sri Lanka in June and we have got hosting rights now for the 2022 Asia Cup," PCB CEO Wasim Khan was quoted as saying by the PTI.

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According to the original schedule, Pakistan was to host the Asia Cup in August-September 2020 but faced postponement. It has been now pushed to 2021 for which Sri Lanka has the hosting rights and as compensation, Pakistan will host Asia Cup 2022.

The PCB has been working to get back international teams to Pakistan for bilateral series as international cricket resumes in the country. The likes of Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have visited Pakistan to play cricket in the last 12 months with Australia also scheduled to play there soon.

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However, hosting a full-fledged Asia Cup remains a task for PCB given Pakistan and India’s political relationship.

After Asia Cup 2020 was postponed, the BCCI went ahead and conducted the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates with the T20 tournament played behind closed doors keeping COVID-19 protocols in mind.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asia Cup 2020 was one of the biggest cricket events to have taken a hit as it got postponed. While Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup 2021 with Pakistan hosting the 2022 edition of the event.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asia Cup 2020 was one of the biggest cricket events to have taken a hit as it got postponed. While Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup 2021 with Pakistan hosting the 2022 edition of the event. The PCB CEO said that Sri Lanka has the rights to host the 2021 Asia Cup. The Asia Cup 2020 was ultimately postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic after several talks on venue and schedule changes. "The next Asia Cup will be hosted in Sri Lanka in June and we have got hosting rights now for the 2022 Asia Cup," PCB CEO Wasim Khan was quoted as saying by the PTI. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS 1st T20I Live Streaming: How and where to watch India vs Australia? According to the original schedule, Pakistan was to host the Asia Cup in August-September 2020 but faced postponement. It has been now pushed to 2021 for which Sri Lanka has the hosting rights and as compensation, Pakistan will host Asia Cup 2022. The PCB has been working to get back international teams to Pakistan for bilateral series as international cricket resumes in the country. The likes of Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have visited Pakistan to play cricket in the last 12 months with Australia also scheduled to play there soon. ALSO READ: Kane Williamson's Test-best double ton sets West Indies huge target However, hosting a full-fledged Asia Cup remains a task for PCB given Pakistan and India’s political relationship. After Asia Cup 2020 was postponed, the BCCI went ahead and conducted the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates with the T20 tournament played behind closed doors keeping COVID-19 protocols in mind.

Not Pakistan but Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup 2021: PCB CEO Wasim Khan

Australia and India are set to start the three-match T20I series with the opener at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to field first in the first T20I between Australia and India.&nbsp;

Australia won the ODI series 2-1 and would be looking to repeat the feat in the shortest format of the game. But India, after winning the last ODI, would be looking to continue the winning run in the T20Is.&nbsp;

Kohli: Great chance to have a look at a few guys. Have managed workloads of the bowlers nicely so far. We've been playing good T20 cricket, we just have to continue that. Natarajan is making his debut today. Looked composed in the third ODI. There was a reason I went to him.

Finch: Been quite a big buildup anyway. Was expected to be at this time. Not much changes. Short opens the batting, Wade at three. Phenomenal design, grateful to be able to wear it (the indigenous kit).

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<h2>When and what time will India vs Australia 1st T20I begin?</h2>

India vs Australia 1st T20I will start at 1:40 PM IST. The toss will take place at 1:10 PM IST.

<h2>Where will India vs Australia 1st T20I take place?</h2>

India vs Australia 1st T20I match will be held at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

<h2>Which channel will telecast India vs Australia 1st T20I&nbsp;in India?</h2>

India vs Australia 1st T20I will be live on Sony Ten 1 (and HD) and Sony Ten 3 (and HD) in India.

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of India vs Australia 1st T20I?</h2>

India vs Australia 1st T20I will be live-streamed on Airtel TV and Jio TV apps besides Sony Sports Network platforms.

<h2>India vs Australia 1st T20I: Squads</h2>

India squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan.&nbsp;

Australia squad: Aaron Finch (Captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, D'Arcy Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa. 
&nbsp;

Australia and India are set to start the three-match T20I series with the opener at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to field first in the first T20I between Australia and India.

Australia and India are set to start the three-match T20I series with the opener at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to field first in the first T20I between Australia and India. Australia won the ODI series 2-1 and would be looking to repeat the feat in the shortest format of the game. But India, after winning the last ODI, would be looking to continue the winning run in the T20Is. Kohli: Great chance to have a look at a few guys. Have managed workloads of the bowlers nicely so far. We've been playing good T20 cricket, we just have to continue that. Natarajan is making his debut today. Looked composed in the third ODI. There was a reason I went to him. Finch: Been quite a big buildup anyway. Was expected to be at this time. Not much changes. Short opens the batting, Wade at three. Phenomenal design, grateful to be able to wear it (the indigenous kit). ALSO READ: India vs Australia T20I series, Preview: Full schedule, head-to-head stats and more When and what time will India vs Australia 1st T20I begin? India vs Australia 1st T20I will start at 1:40 PM IST. The toss will take place at 1:10 PM IST. Where will India vs Australia 1st T20I take place? India vs Australia 1st T20I match will be held at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Which channel will telecast India vs Australia 1st T20I in India? India vs Australia 1st T20I will be live on Sony Ten 1 (and HD) and Sony Ten 3 (and HD) in India. How to watch the live streaming of India vs Australia 1st T20I? India vs Australia 1st T20I will be live-streamed on Airtel TV and Jio TV apps besides Sony Sports Network platforms. India vs Australia 1st T20I: Squads India squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan. Australia squad: Aaron Finch (Captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, D'Arcy Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa.

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Australian stars Ashleigh Gardner and Asam Zampa&nbsp;headline a group of eight players who have signed up for Birmingham Phoenix in next year’s inaugural The Hundred competition.

Leg-spinner Zampa, who is ranked five in the ICC men’s T20 bowler rankings, and all-rounder Gardner, who won the ICC women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year, join a further six locally-based players from Warwickshire and Worcestershire in committing to Birmingham Phoenix.

Warwickshire batsman Adam Hose and fast bowler Henry Brookes, alongside Worcestershire seamer Pat Brown, have signed up for the Birmingham Phoenix men’s team. Warwickshire and Central Sparks batters Ria Fackrell, Eve Jones and Marie Kelly have also joined the Edgbaston-based outfit.

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Adam Zampa&nbsp;said: “I’m over the moon to know that I’m staying with Birmingham Phoenix and to help this new team mount a serious challenge in this first year of The Hundred.

“Birmingham is a fantastic city and I’m really looking forward to calling Edgbaston home. Hopefully we can welcome crowds and our new fans to the ground because, having played against England at Edgbaston, I know that the atmosphere there is awesome.”

Ashleigh Gardner&nbsp;said: “We’ve got the makings of an excellent Birmingham Phoenix squad and I can’t wait to get going in next year’s competition and to continue working with head coach Ben Sawyer, who I know so well from Sydney Sixers and the Australia women’s team.

“Speaking to players around the world, there’s so much excitement around The Hundred and it’s fantastic to see so many of the best players coming for this first competition. I believe that we’ve got a great chance of going all of the way and bringing the trophy back to Birmingham.”

Birmingham Phoenix announced last month that Birmingham-born England all-rounder Moeen Ali will captain the men’s team in 2021 with leading New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine appointed women’s team captain.

They will be joined by fellow England stars and Birmingham’s own all-rounder Chris Woakes and wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones in the men’s and women’s squads respectively. Warwickshire and England men’s Test batsman Dom Sibley was also announced within the Phoenix squad last month.

Further players will be announced in the coming weeks.

Australian stars Ashleigh Gardner and Asam Zampa headline a group of eight players who have signed up for Birmingham Phoenix in next year’s inaugural The Hundred competition.

Australian stars Ashleigh Gardner and Asam Zampa headline a group of eight players who have signed up for Birmingham Phoenix in next year’s inaugural The Hundred competition. Leg-spinner Zampa, who is ranked five in the ICC men’s T20 bowler rankings, and all-rounder Gardner, who won the ICC women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year, join a further six locally-based players from Warwickshire and Worcestershire in committing to Birmingham Phoenix. Warwickshire batsman Adam Hose and fast bowler Henry Brookes, alongside Worcestershire seamer Pat Brown, have signed up for the Birmingham Phoenix men’s team. Warwickshire and Central Sparks batters Ria Fackrell, Eve Jones and Marie Kelly have also joined the Edgbaston-based outfit. ALSO READ: Addition of 2 new IPL teams set to be approved at BCCI AGM: Reports Adam Zampa said: “I’m over the moon to know that I’m staying with Birmingham Phoenix and to help this new team mount a serious challenge in this first year of The Hundred. “Birmingham is a fantastic city and I’m really looking forward to calling Edgbaston home. Hopefully we can welcome crowds and our new fans to the ground because, having played against England at Edgbaston, I know that the atmosphere there is awesome.” Ashleigh Gardner said: “We’ve got the makings of an excellent Birmingham Phoenix squad and I can’t wait to get going in next year’s competition and to continue working with head coach Ben Sawyer, who I know so well from Sydney Sixers and the Australia women’s team. “Speaking to players around the world, there’s so much excitement around The Hundred and it’s fantastic to see so many of the best players coming for this first competition. I believe that we’ve got a great chance of going all of the way and bringing the trophy back to Birmingham.” Birmingham Phoenix announced last month that Birmingham-born England all-rounder Moeen Ali will captain the men’s team in 2021 with leading New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine appointed women’s team captain. They will be joined by fellow England stars and Birmingham’s own all-rounder Chris Woakes and wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones in the men’s and women’s squads respectively. Warwickshire and England men’s Test batsman Dom Sibley was also announced within the Phoenix squad last month. Further players will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Hundred: Aussie stars Gardner and Zampa lead eight players committing to Birmingham Phoenix

England’s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan on Thursday defended the cryptic signals and information received from video analyst Nathan Leamon during the third T20I against South Africa in Cape Town while adding that he would continue to make use of signals from the team balcony.

Leamon, England’s video analyst, was seen showing images of numbers are letters from England team’s balcony during the third T20I against South Africa – a move that has raised question marks from the cricket fraternity.

"There’s been no real signals," said Morgan.&nbsp;

"There has always been constant communication, verbal or physical, from the change room to us the field to help improve my decisions as captain and Jos Buttler’s decisions as vice-captain,” said Morgan.

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Morgan added that England did their research on the game and any signals were intended to express how data might have evolved during the course of the match.&nbsp;

"It’s something we’ve used a lot pre-game and are now experimenting within the game to see if we can improve our performance on the field."

Morgan went on to reveal that signals had been used in the entire T20 series and not just the final match.&nbsp;

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"There weren’t many decisions that varied from mine. I think there were three in the first game, two in the second and a couple in the third," said Morgan ahead of a three-match one-day series against South Africa, starting at Newlands on Friday.

The England skipper further said that the tactical innovation was "100 per cent within the spirit of the game". &nbsp;

Earlier, it was reported that England were clear about their plan to use signals with the match officials before the start of the T20I series.

"We’re definitely going to continue with it to give it enough sample size to see whether it improves our decision-making on the field," said Morgan.

England’s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan on Thursday defended the cryptic signals and information received from video analyst Nathan Leamon during the third T20I against South Africa in Cape Town while adding that he would continue to make use of signals from the team balcony.

England’s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan on Thursday defended the cryptic signals and information received from video analyst Nathan Leamon during the third T20I against South Africa in Cape Town while adding that he would continue to make use of signals from the team balcony. Leamon, England’s video analyst, was seen showing images of numbers are letters from England team’s balcony during the third T20I against South Africa – a move that has raised question marks from the cricket fraternity. "There’s been no real signals," said Morgan. "There has always been constant communication, verbal or physical, from the change room to us the field to help improve my decisions as captain and Jos Buttler’s decisions as vice-captain,” said Morgan. ALSO READ: India vs Australia T20I series, Preview: Full schedule, head-to-head stats and more Morgan added that England did their research on the game and any signals were intended to express how data might have evolved during the course of the match. "It’s something we’ve used a lot pre-game and are now experimenting within the game to see if we can improve our performance on the field." Morgan went on to reveal that signals had been used in the entire T20 series and not just the final match. ALSO READ: Glenn Maxwell defends his signature 'switch shot' after Ian Chappell's criticism "There weren’t many decisions that varied from mine. I think there were three in the first game, two in the second and a couple in the third," said Morgan ahead of a three-match one-day series against South Africa, starting at Newlands on Friday. The England skipper further said that the tactical innovation was "100 per cent within the spirit of the game". Earlier, it was reported that England were clear about their plan to use signals with the match officials before the start of the T20I series. "We’re definitely going to continue with it to give it enough sample size to see whether it improves our decision-making on the field," said Morgan.

SA vs ENG: Eoin Morgan defends use of cryptic signals from team balcony

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Australia will take on India in a three-match T20I series starting December 4 (Friday) at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

The Virat Kohli-led India will have some fresh faces in the squad when it comes to the shortest format of the game and will look to enter the series by winning the T20Is. Whereas, Australia would look to continue their winning run and bag the T20I series after the ODI matches.

Australia, the current world number 2 in T20Is, have looked dominating but will be without the services of talismanic opener David Warner, who is out with a groin injury.

Even the leading Aussie pacers are expected to get some rest in a bid to be fresh for the gruelling four-match Test series, starting from December 17.

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India, on the other hand, would look to end the white-ball series with a high. Besides the final ODI, the Indian team was outplayed by Australia in all departments of the game and the Men in Blue would look to rectify their mistakes and get back to business.

With India and Australia set to commence the three-match T20I series, here’s a look at key stats:

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<h2>India vs Australia: T20I Head-to-head</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Matches: 20</li>
	<li>Australia wins: 8</li>
	<li>India wins: 11</li>
	<li>No result: 1</li>
</ul>

<h2>Last 3 T20I series between India and Australia:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>2018-19 Australia beat India 2-0</li>
	<li>2018-19 Series drawn 1-1</li>
	<li>2017-18 Series drawn 1-1</li>
</ul>

<h2>India vs Australia: Full Schedule of T20I series</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Dec. 4 First T20I Manuka Oval, Canberra</li>
	<li>Dec. 6 Second T20I Sydney Cricket Ground</li>
	<li>Dec. 8 Third T20I Sydney Cricket Ground</li>
</ul>

<h2>India vs Australia: T20I squads</h2>

Squad: Aaron Finch, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa

Squad: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan 
&nbsp;

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Australia will take on India in a three-match T20I series starting December 4 (Friday) at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Virat Kohli-led India will have some fresh faces in the squad when it comes to the shortest format of the game and will look to enter the series by winning the T20Is.

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Australia will take on India in a three-match T20I series starting December 4 (Friday) at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Virat Kohli-led India will have some fresh faces in the squad when it comes to the shortest format of the game and will look to enter the series by winning the T20Is. Whereas, Australia would look to continue their winning run and bag the T20I series after the ODI matches. Australia, the current world number 2 in T20Is, have looked dominating but will be without the services of talismanic opener David Warner, who is out with a groin injury. Even the leading Aussie pacers are expected to get some rest in a bid to be fresh for the gruelling four-match Test series, starting from December 17. ALSO READ: Glenn Maxwell defends his signature 'switch shot' after Ian Chappell's criticism India, on the other hand, would look to end the white-ball series with a high. Besides the final ODI, the Indian team was outplayed by Australia in all departments of the game and the Men in Blue would look to rectify their mistakes and get back to business. With India and Australia set to commence the three-match T20I series, here’s a look at key stats: ALSO READ: Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table India vs Australia: T20I Head-to-head Matches: 20 Australia wins: 8 India wins: 11 No result: 1 Last 3 T20I series between India and Australia: 2018-19 Australia beat India 2-0 2018-19 Series drawn 1-1 2017-18 Series drawn 1-1 India vs Australia: Full Schedule of T20I series Dec. 4 First T20I Manuka Oval, Canberra Dec. 6 Second T20I Sydney Cricket Ground Dec. 8 Third T20I Sydney Cricket Ground India vs Australia: T20I squads Squad: Aaron Finch, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa Squad: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan

India vs Australia T20I series, Preview: Full schedule, head-to-head stats and more

Cricket West Indies and West Indies men’s team on Thursday extended their deepest condolences to fast bowler, Kemar Roach and his family on the demise of his father, Andrew Smith. Roach, despite losing his father, went on to play the first Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton as both the teams wore black armbands on the opening day of the Hamilton Test.

Before the start of Day 1 of the Hamilton Test, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was seen hugging Roach, a gesture that won hearts of plenty on social media. Williamson is hailed as one of the most down to earth players in the world of cricket.

Fans lauded the Kiwi skipper for embracing Roach and the heartwarming gesture was lauded by many.

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Team Manager Rawl Lewis spoke on behalf of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the team:

“On behalf of CWI and the West Indies cricket team, I offer condolences to Kemar and his family back home. Losing a loved one is never easy and we want to offer our full support to Kemar during this very difficult time. We got the news as we prepared for the Test match here and the players and team support staff all got together and offered tremendous support,” Lewis said.

Meanwhile, after a rain delay, the first Test between New Zealand and the West Indies got underway in Hamilton. The Windies captain Jason Holder opted to bowl first after winning the toss.

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The visitors got the early dismissal of debutant Will Young (5) before Tom Latham and Kane Williamson stitched a 154-run stand for the second wicket. However, Latham (86) failed to get to his ton as he was dismissed by Kemar Roach.

New Zealand ended Day 1 on 243-2 with Kane Williamson unbeaten on 97 and Ross Taylor on 31.

&nbsp;

Cricket West Indies and West Indies men’s team on Thursday extended their deepest condolences to fast bowler, Kemar Roach and his family on the demise of his father, Andrew Smith.

Cricket West Indies and West Indies men’s team on Thursday extended their deepest condolences to fast bowler, Kemar Roach and his family on the demise of his father, Andrew Smith. Roach, despite losing his father, went on to play the first Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton as both the teams wore black armbands on the opening day of the Hamilton Test. Before the start of Day 1 of the Hamilton Test, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was seen hugging Roach, a gesture that won hearts of plenty on social media. Williamson is hailed as one of the most down to earth players in the world of cricket. Fans lauded the Kiwi skipper for embracing Roach and the heartwarming gesture was lauded by many. ALSO READ: Addition of 2 new IPL teams set to be approved at BCCI AGM: Reports Team Manager Rawl Lewis spoke on behalf of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the team: “On behalf of CWI and the West Indies cricket team, I offer condolences to Kemar and his family back home. Losing a loved one is never easy and we want to offer our full support to Kemar during this very difficult time. We got the news as we prepared for the Test match here and the players and team support staff all got together and offered tremendous support,” Lewis said. Meanwhile, after a rain delay, the first Test between New Zealand and the West Indies got underway in Hamilton. The Windies captain Jason Holder opted to bowl first after winning the toss. ALSO READ: Eighth COVID-19 case hits Pakistan cricket team; squad not allowed to train The visitors got the early dismissal of debutant Will Young (5) before Tom Latham and Kane Williamson stitched a 154-run stand for the second wicket. However, Latham (86) failed to get to his ton as he was dismissed by Kemar Roach. New Zealand ended Day 1 on 243-2 with Kane Williamson unbeaten on 97 and Ross Taylor on 31.

NZ vs WI: Kane Williamson embraces Kemar Roach who lost his father before Hamilton Test, wins hearts

The BCCI Annual General Meeting is set to be held on December 24. In what comes as a move by the Indian board to expand the brand of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL), two new teams are set to be added ahead of the 14th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament, in the BCCI AGM.

A notice regarding the addition of two new franchise in IPL has been sent to the affiliated units by the BCCI, signed by secretary Jay Shah. The election of vice-president is also set to be discussed in a list of 22 other matters.&nbsp;

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The BCCI AGM will also discuss the future of president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Shah, who are working way past their designated tenures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A hearing on the same is also to be held on December 9 at the Supreme Court.

Appointments are also to be made for roles of Ombudsman and Ethics Officer, BCCI’s representative to the ICC, Cricket Committee and Standing Committee and the Umpires’ Committee.

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<h2>BCCI Annual General Meeting: Agenda Points</h2>

<ul>
	<li>A. Confirmation of the minutes of the 88th Annual General Meeting of BCCI held on December 1, 2019 at BCCI Headquarters, Cricket Centre, Mumbai.</li>
	<li>B. Election of the Vice-President.</li>
	<li>C. Election of 2 (two) representatives of the General Body in the Governing Council of the IPL.</li>
	<li>D. Induction/appointment of the following members of the Governing Council:</li>
	<li>(a) 2 (two) representatives of the General Body; and</li>
	<li>(b) 1 (one) representative of the Indian Cricketer’s Association;</li>
	<li>E. Adoption of the Report of the Secretary for the year 2019-20 under review.</li>
	<li>F. Adoption of the Treasurer’s Report and the audited accounts for the year FY 2018-19.</li>
	<li>G. Adoption of the Annual Budget for the year FY 2020-21.</li>
	<li>H. Appointment of the Auditor or Auditors for the year 2019-20 and 2020-21 and fix their remuneration.</li>
	<li>I. Appointment of the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer.</li>
	<li>J. Appointment of the Cricket Committees and Standing Committees as mentioned in Rules 26 and 25 respectively.</li>
	<li>K. Appointment of the Umpires Committee as mentioned in Rule 27.</li>
	<li>L. Consideration of:</li>
	<li>(a) the Report and recommendations of the Apex Council, the CEO and the Committees and to propose policy directions to the Apex Council;</li>
	<li>(b) the Report and recommendations of the Governing Council and to propose policy directions to the Governing Council;</li>
	<li>(c) the Reports of the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer and any recommendations made therein;</li>
	<li>M. Consideration of any motion, notice whereof is given by a Full Member to the Secretary, 21 (twenty-one) days before the meeting.</li>
	<li>N. To appoint the BCCI’s Representative or Representatives on the International Cricket Council and/or any similar organization.</li>
	<li>O. Approval on inclusion of 2 (two) new team to the Indian Premier League.</li>
	<li>P. Discussion of BCCI’s stand on inclusion of cricket in Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.</li>
	<li>Q. To update on ICC matters.</li>
	<li>R. To update on National Cricket Academy matters.</li>
	<li>3</li>
	<li>S. To update on ICC T20 World Cup 2021 scheduled to be held in India.</li>
	<li>T. To update on India’s Future Tour Programs.</li>
	<li>U. Ratification of rules framed by the Apex Council, in terms of Rule 15 of BCCI’s Rules and Regulations.</li>
	<li>V. Consideration of any business, which the President may consider</li>
	<li>12-team IPL 2021:</li>
</ul>

Furthermore, the BCCI will also decide on mega or mini-auction for IPL 2021 and inclusion of two new teams in the tournament.&nbsp;

The BCCI Annual General Meeting is set to be held on December 24. In what comes as a move by the Indian board to expand the brand of Indian Premier League (IPL), two new teams are set to be added ahead of the 14th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament, in the BCCI AGM.

The BCCI Annual General Meeting is set to be held on December 24. In what comes as a move by the Indian board to expand the brand of Indian Premier League (IPL), two new teams are set to be added ahead of the 14th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament, in the BCCI AGM. A notice regarding the addition of two new franchise in IPL has been sent to the affiliated units by the BCCI, signed by secretary Jay Shah. The election of vice-president is also set to be discussed in a list of 22 other matters. ALSO READ: Supreme Court to hear BCCI matter on December 9; decision on Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah's tenure likely The BCCI AGM will also discuss the future of president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Shah, who are working way past their designated tenures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A hearing on the same is also to be held on December 9 at the Supreme Court. Appointments are also to be made for roles of Ombudsman and Ethics Officer, BCCI’s representative to the ICC, Cricket Committee and Standing Committee and the Umpires’ Committee. ALSO READ: Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table BCCI Annual General Meeting: Agenda Points A. Confirmation of the minutes of the 88th Annual General Meeting of BCCI held on December 1, 2019 at BCCI Headquarters, Cricket Centre, Mumbai. B. Election of the Vice-President. C. Election of 2 (two) representatives of the General Body in the Governing Council of the IPL. D. Induction/appointment of the following members of the Governing Council: (a) 2 (two) representatives of the General Body; and (b) 1 (one) representative of the Indian Cricketer’s Association; E. Adoption of the Report of the Secretary for the year 2019-20 under review. F. Adoption of the Treasurer’s Report and the audited accounts for the year FY 2018-19. G. Adoption of the Annual Budget for the year FY 2020-21. H. Appointment of the Auditor or Auditors for the year 2019-20 and 2020-21 and fix their remuneration. I. Appointment of the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer. J. Appointment of the Cricket Committees and Standing Committees as mentioned in Rules 26 and 25 respectively. K. Appointment of the Umpires Committee as mentioned in Rule 27. L. Consideration of: (a) the Report and recommendations of the Apex Council, the CEO and the Committees and to propose policy directions to the Apex Council; (b) the Report and recommendations of the Governing Council and to propose policy directions to the Governing Council; (c) the Reports of the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer and any recommendations made therein; M. Consideration of any motion, notice whereof is given by a Full Member to the Secretary, 21 (twenty-one) days before the meeting. N. To appoint the BCCI’s Representative or Representatives on the International Cricket Council and/or any similar organization. O. Approval on inclusion of 2 (two) new team to the Indian Premier League. P. Discussion of BCCI’s stand on inclusion of cricket in Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. Q. To update on ICC matters. R. To update on National Cricket Academy matters. 3 S. To update on ICC T20 World Cup 2021 scheduled to be held in India. T. To update on India’s Future Tour Programs. U. Ratification of rules framed by the Apex Council, in terms of Rule 15 of BCCI’s Rules and Regulations. V. Consideration of any business, which the President may consider 12-team IPL 2021: Furthermore, the BCCI will also decide on mega or mini-auction for IPL 2021 and inclusion of two new teams in the tournament.

Addition of 2 new IPL teams set to be approved at BCCI AGM: Reports

Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler launched a savage assault on South Africa's bowlers as England completed a series clean sweep with a nine-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Man of the series Malan finished on 99 not out, while Buttler was unbeaten on 67.

They shared a world record T20 international second wicket partnership of 167 off 90 balls to make South Africa's 191 for three look insignificant. England won with 14 balls to spare.

Rassie van der Dussen (74 not out) and Faf du Plessis (52 not out) set up South Africa's biggest total of the series in an unbeaten partnership of 127 off 66 balls for the fourth wicket.

But the left-handed Malan was quickly into his stride when he joined Buttler after the dismissal of Jason Roy. By the end, South Africa looked a demoralised team.&nbsp;

"Those guys played unbelievable innings, they put our bowlers under a lot of pressure," admitted home captain and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, who fumbled a return from fielder Temba Bavuma when Malan, on 36, was well out of his ground.

"It was nice to get a bit of momentum at the start," said Malan, who hit two fours and a six off the first four deliveries he faced. "The wicket played really well."

England captain Eoin Morgan said the pitch had played far better than he expected at the toss, when he anticipated a low-scoring match. "To win in such commanding fashion builds a lot of confidence in the change room," he said.

Malan hit 11 fours and five sixes in his 47-ball innings. Buttler faced one ball fewer and hit three fours and five sixes.

England were always well up with the required rate but put themselves in total command in the 10th and 11th overs when they hit 21 and 19 runs off Lutho Sipamla and Tabraiz Shamsi respectively.

Sipamla, replacing the injured Kagiso Rabada and playing his first match of any type since the last South African season, was thrashed for 45 runs off 2.4 overs.

Left-arm wrist spinner Shamsi conceded 57 runs off four overs, two days after taking three for 19 in the second match in Paarl.

The teams meet in a three-match one-day international series, starting at the same venue on Friday.

Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler launched a savage assault on South Africa's bowlers as England completed a series clean sweep with a nine-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler launched a savage assault on South Africa's bowlers as England completed a series clean sweep with a nine-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday. Man of the series Malan finished on 99 not out, while Buttler was unbeaten on 67. They shared a world record T20 international second wicket partnership of 167 off 90 balls to make South Africa's 191 for three look insignificant. England won with 14 balls to spare. Rassie van der Dussen (74 not out) and Faf du Plessis (52 not out) set up South Africa's biggest total of the series in an unbeaten partnership of 127 off 66 balls for the fourth wicket. But the left-handed Malan was quickly into his stride when he joined Buttler after the dismissal of Jason Roy. By the end, South Africa looked a demoralised team. "Those guys played unbelievable innings, they put our bowlers under a lot of pressure," admitted home captain and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, who fumbled a return from fielder Temba Bavuma when Malan, on 36, was well out of his ground. "It was nice to get a bit of momentum at the start," said Malan, who hit two fours and a six off the first four deliveries he faced. "The wicket played really well." England captain Eoin Morgan said the pitch had played far better than he expected at the toss, when he anticipated a low-scoring match. "To win in such commanding fashion builds a lot of confidence in the change room," he said. Malan hit 11 fours and five sixes in his 47-ball innings. Buttler faced one ball fewer and hit three fours and five sixes. England were always well up with the required rate but put themselves in total command in the 10th and 11th overs when they hit 21 and 19 runs off Lutho Sipamla and Tabraiz Shamsi respectively. Sipamla, replacing the injured Kagiso Rabada and playing his first match of any type since the last South African season, was thrashed for 45 runs off 2.4 overs. Left-arm wrist spinner Shamsi conceded 57 runs off four overs, two days after taking three for 19 in the second match in Paarl. The teams meet in a three-match one-day international series, starting at the same venue on Friday.

Malan smacks unbeaten 99 as England romp to series sweep

New Zealand are set to host the West Indies in a two-match test series starting Thursday (December 3) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, won the T20I series 2-0 and will look to win the Test affair against the West Indies.&nbsp;

Whereas West Indies would look to bounce back under the leadership of Jason Holder and give a real fight to New Zealand.

Will Young is set to make his Test debut for New Zealand whereas Kane Williamson and Trent Boult are ready to take part in the Test opener in Hamilton. Tom Blundell will take the wicket-keeping gloves in BJ Watling’s absence.

Darren Bravo, who had pulled out of England tour, is back in the mix and a lot of eyes will be on the Windies pace attack consisting the likes of Roach and Gabriel.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-move-to-the-top-of-the-icc-mens-cricket-world-cup-super-league-table-346965" hreflang="en">Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table</a>

<h2>When and what time will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test start?</h2>

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will start at 3:30 AM IST on December 3 (India). The toss will take place at 3:00 AM IST.

<h2>Where will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test take place?</h2>

The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match will be held at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.&nbsp;

<h2>Which channel will broadcast New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test on TV in India?</h2>

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will not have a live telecast on TV in India.

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test?</h2>

The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test&nbsp;match can be live-streamed on Fancode app.

Squad for New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test

New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder (Captain), Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Shimron Hetmyer&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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New Zealand are set to host the West Indies in a two-match test series starting Thursday (December 3) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, won the T20I series 2-0 and will look to win the Test affair against the West Indies.

New Zealand are set to host the West Indies in a two-match test series starting Thursday (December 3) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, won the T20I series 2-0 and will look to win the Test affair against the West Indies. Whereas West Indies would look to bounce back under the leadership of Jason Holder and give a real fight to New Zealand. Will Young is set to make his Test debut for New Zealand whereas Kane Williamson and Trent Boult are ready to take part in the Test opener in Hamilton. Tom Blundell will take the wicket-keeping gloves in BJ Watling’s absence. Darren Bravo, who had pulled out of England tour, is back in the mix and a lot of eyes will be on the Windies pace attack consisting the likes of Roach and Gabriel. ALSO READ: Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table When and what time will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test start? New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will start at 3:30 AM IST on December 3 (India). The toss will take place at 3:00 AM IST. Where will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test take place? The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match will be held at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Which channel will broadcast New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test on TV in India? New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will not have a live telecast on TV in India. How to watch the live streaming of New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test? The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match can be live-streamed on Fancode app. Squad for New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder (Captain), Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Shimron Hetmyer

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