Have you ever wondered why cricket is regarded as a religion in India? It's because of this game's craze and reach in this country and among the Indians throughout the world. In this densely-populated country, cricket is one sport almost everyone knows a little about and why shouldn’t they – cricket has produced some of the Demigods in Gavaskar, Tendulkar and Dhoni over the years.

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One small example of cricket’s reach among the Indians is the newly-formed USA women’s Under-19 cricket team that literally has all of their 15 selected players from the Indian-origin. From Geetika to Aditi, from Snigdha to Pooja, that too two, this squad only feature women of colour.

As the official page of USA’s Cricket Team posted the squad’s photo on their social media handles, fans started to take note of this and reacted hilariously.

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I was expecting atleast one "Karen" or "Susan" in this squad. 
It's all Madhuri and Sridevi. 
Are you sure this is USA squad not India???
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United States of India
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India na ho to baki desho ka kya hoga
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Ise India ki 2nd team kyun nhi ghosit Kar dete
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The first-ever women's Under-19 World Cup will be played in Benoni from 14th to 29th January next year.

The teams will be divided into groups of four as follows:

Group A: Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the USA

Group B: England, Pakistan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe

Group C: Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand and the West Indies

Group D: India, Scotland, South Africa and the UAE

Have you ever wondered why cricket is regarded as a religion in India? It's because of this game's craze and reach in this country and among the Indians throughout the world.

Have you ever wondered why cricket is regarded as a religion in India? It's because of this game's craze and reach in this country and among the Indians throughout the world. In this densely-populated country, cricket is one sport almost everyone knows a little about and why shouldn’t they – cricket has produced some of the Demigods in Gavaskar, Tendulkar and Dhoni over the years. ALSO READ: BAN vs IND 2022: If Rohit Sharma returns, Shubman Gill might have to sit out, opines Sanjay Manjrekar One small example of cricket’s reach among the Indians is the newly-formed USA women’s Under-19 cricket team that literally has all of their 15 selected players from the Indian-origin. From Geetika to Aditi, from Snigdha to Pooja, that too two, this squad only feature women of colour. As the official page of USA’s Cricket Team posted the squad’s photo on their social media handles, fans started to take note of this and reacted hilariously. Here’s let’s have a look at some of the funny tweets – Same strategy USA 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/eEJfTbGjIB — Aman Singh࿗ 🇮🇳 (@AmanSingh_twt) December 14, 2022 × I was expecting atleast one "Karen" or "Susan" in this squad. It's all Madhuri and Sridevi. Are you sure this is USA squad not India??? — Zee khan (@Zeekhan14909841) December 14, 2022 × United States of India — 5star (@Ak_bh2047) December 14, 2022 × India na ho to baki desho ka kya hoga — Johnmuffa (@ictblood) December 14, 2022 × Ise India ki 2nd team kyun nhi ghosit Kar dete — Sports Poll (@Sports_polll) December 14, 2022 × The first-ever women's Under-19 World Cup will be played in Benoni from 14th to 29th January next year. The teams will be divided into groups of four as follows: Group A: Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the USA Group B: England, Pakistan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe Group C: Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand and the West Indies Group D: India, Scotland, South Africa and the UAE

Amused Tweeples react to USA's 'Indian-origin' Under-19 World Cup women's squad

Shafali Varma has been picked as the captain to lead a 15-member Indian contingent at the maiden Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa next year.&nbsp;

Varma, who has already played for the national senior side in all three formats will join the small list of players to have played the senior World Cup before playing the age-division World Cup.

Alongside Varma, Richa Ghosh will also be joining the U19 squad having made her senior debut against Australia in 2020.&nbsp; Ghosh is 19 years old but she made the list for being born after the&nbsp;cut-off date of birth of August 31, 2003.

The BCCI in a press release announced the squad for the World Cup as well as the South Africa series. The World Cup will commence on January 14 next year and will feature 16 teams.&nbsp;

“The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has picked India U19 Women’s squad for the upcoming bilateral away T20 series against South Africa U19 and the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup to follow," read the release.&nbsp;

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India has been placed alongside South Africa, UAE and Scotland in group D. The top three teams from each group will qualify for the&nbsp;Super Six round.&nbsp;India will start their campaign against hosts, South Africa, in Benoni.&nbsp;

Ireland's George Dockrell played the Men's 2010 T20 World Cup before appearing for the U19&nbsp;World Cup, two years later in Australia as the captain.

The current mainstay of West Indies test lineup Kraigg Brathwaite played Test cricket for the Caribbean side before playing in the 2012 U19 World Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India Women's squad for the U-19 World Cup:

Shafali Verma (Captain), Shweta Sehrawat (Vice-Captain), Richa Ghosh (WK), G Trisha, Soumya Tiwari, Sonia Mehdiya, Hurley Gala, Hrishita Basu (WK), Sonam Yadav, Mannat Kashyap, Archana Devi, Parshavi Chopra, Titas Sadhu, Falak Naz, Shabnam MD.

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Shafali Varma has been picked as the captain to lead a 15-member Indian contingent at the maiden Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa next year. Varma, who has already played for the national senior side in all three formats will join the small list of players to have played the senior World Cup before playing the age-division World Cup.

Shafali Varma has been picked as the captain to lead a 15-member Indian contingent at the maiden Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa next year. Varma, who has already played for the national senior side in all three formats will join the small list of players to have played the senior World Cup before playing the age-division World Cup. Alongside Varma, Richa Ghosh will also be joining the U19 squad having made her senior debut against Australia in 2020. Ghosh is 19 years old but she made the list for being born after the cut-off date of birth of August 31, 2003. The BCCI in a press release announced the squad for the World Cup as well as the South Africa series. The World Cup will commence on January 14 next year and will feature 16 teams. “The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has picked India U19 Women’s squad for the upcoming bilateral away T20 series against South Africa U19 and the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup to follow," read the release. 🚨 NEWS 🚨: India U19 Women’s squad for ICC World Cup and SA series announced. More Details 🔽https://t.co/onr5tDraiq — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 5, 2022 × Read more: From World Cup heartbreaks to CWG'22 silver medal: Reliving Team India's 2022 India has been placed alongside South Africa, UAE and Scotland in group D. The top three teams from each group will qualify for the Super Six round. India will start their campaign against hosts, South Africa, in Benoni. Ireland's George Dockrell played the Men's 2010 T20 World Cup before appearing for the U19 World Cup, two years later in Australia as the captain. The current mainstay of West Indies test lineup Kraigg Brathwaite played Test cricket for the Caribbean side before playing in the 2012 U19 World Cup. India Women's squad for the U-19 World Cup: Shafali Verma (Captain), Shweta Sehrawat (Vice-Captain), Richa Ghosh (WK), G Trisha, Soumya Tiwari, Sonia Mehdiya, Hurley Gala, Hrishita Basu (WK), Sonam Yadav, Mannat Kashyap, Archana Devi, Parshavi Chopra, Titas Sadhu, Falak Naz, Shabnam MD. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Shafali Verma picked to lead India at the maiden Under-19 World Cup

In what comes as a shocking development, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has&nbsp;asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to probe “match-fixing allegations” with regard to the home Test series against Babar Azam-led Pakistan that was held in July. This has come forward only&nbsp;two weeks after the opposition member of the Sri Lankan parliament Nalin Bandara had made such an&nbsp;allegation&nbsp;for the home series that ended in a 1-1 stalemate. The match under the scanner is the series opener, where Pakistan rode on opener&nbsp;Abdullah Shafique's 160 to chase down 342 with four wickets in hand.

A statement from SCL said, "The executive committee of SLC decided today to invite Mr Alex Marshall, the General Manager of the ICC anti corruption unit to Sri Lanka to investigate recent allegations of match fixing made by a parliamentarian regarding the recently concluded Pakistan tour."

It further added, “Sri Lanka Cricket, as a full member of the ICC and mandated to uphold the integrity of the game at both the national and international level, believes that it is the correct course of action to take in light of the recent allegations made by the aforementioned parliamentarian, which have caused immense reputational damage to Sri Lanka Cricket and its stakeholders."

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The Pakistan-Sri Lanka series took place amid the economical crisis in the Island nation, which involved months of political unrest, power and fuel shortage across the nation. Babar &amp; Co. had won the two-match Test series opener, in Galle, whereas Dimuth Karunaratne-led Lankan side levelled the series with a whopping 246-run win in the second and final Test, which was also shifted from Colombo to Galle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per a report in Cricbuzz, the ICC would not comment on the anti-corruption matters but it will send an Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) official to carry out the investigation.

In what comes as a shocking development, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to probe “match-fixing allegations” with regard to the home Test series against Babar Azam-led Pakistan that was held in July.

In what comes as a shocking development, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to probe “match-fixing allegations” with regard to the home Test series against Babar Azam-led Pakistan that was held in July. This has come forward only two weeks after the opposition member of the Sri Lankan parliament Nalin Bandara had made such an allegation for the home series that ended in a 1-1 stalemate. The match under the scanner is the series opener, where Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's 160 to chase down 342 with four wickets in hand. A statement from SCL said, "The executive committee of SLC decided today to invite Mr Alex Marshall, the General Manager of the ICC anti corruption unit to Sri Lanka to investigate recent allegations of match fixing made by a parliamentarian regarding the recently concluded Pakistan tour." It further added, “Sri Lanka Cricket, as a full member of the ICC and mandated to uphold the integrity of the game at both the national and international level, believes that it is the correct course of action to take in light of the recent allegations made by the aforementioned parliamentarian, which have caused immense reputational damage to Sri Lanka Cricket and its stakeholders." Also read: New Zealand vs India 1st ODI Match live streaming & TV broadcast channel: Where to watch cricket match online? The Pakistan-Sri Lanka series took place amid the economical crisis in the Island nation, which involved months of political unrest, power and fuel shortage across the nation. Babar & Co. had won the two-match Test series opener, in Galle, whereas Dimuth Karunaratne-led Lankan side levelled the series with a whopping 246-run win in the second and final Test, which was also shifted from Colombo to Galle. As per a report in Cricbuzz, the ICC would not comment on the anti-corruption matters but it will send an Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) official to carry out the investigation.

ICC to investigate match-fixing allegations in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Galle Test in July

New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term.

Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm.

"It is an honour to be re-elected as the Chair of the International Cricket Council and I would like to thank my fellow ICC Directors for their support," said Barclay on his re-appointment.

"Over the last two years we have made significant strides forward with the launch of our global growth strategy that provides clear direction to build a successful and sustainable future for our sport.

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"It is an exciting time to be involved in cricket and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our Members to strengthen the game in our core markets as well as grow it beyond that, ensuring more of the world can enjoy cricket."

Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer, was originally appointed as the ICC Chair in November 2020. He was previously the Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and was a director of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2015.

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He being elected unopposed also means that he had the backing of the mighty BCCI in the 17-member board.

"I would like to congratulate Greg on his re-appointment as ICC Chair, as the continuity his leadership will provide is in the best interests of the sport. I therefore decided to withdraw my candidacy,"&nbsp;said Mukuhlani.

New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term. Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm.

New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term. Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm. "It is an honour to be re-elected as the Chair of the International Cricket Council and I would like to thank my fellow ICC Directors for their support," said Barclay on his re-appointment. "Over the last two years we have made significant strides forward with the launch of our global growth strategy that provides clear direction to build a successful and sustainable future for our sport. Also Read: Ramiz Raja's 'billion-dollar industry team' remark makes heads turn after India's exit "It is an exciting time to be involved in cricket and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our Members to strengthen the game in our core markets as well as grow it beyond that, ensuring more of the world can enjoy cricket." Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer, was originally appointed as the ICC Chair in November 2020. He was previously the Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and was a director of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2015. Also Read: VVS Laxman to don head coach's hat during India's tour of NZ, Rahul Dravid rested after T20 WC debacle He being elected unopposed also means that he had the backing of the mighty BCCI in the 17-member board. "I would like to congratulate Greg on his re-appointment as ICC Chair, as the continuity his leadership will provide is in the best interests of the sport. I therefore decided to withdraw my candidacy," said Mukuhlani.

New Zealand's Greg Barclay gets second term as ICC chairman

India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals.&nbsp;Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide. Thus,&nbsp;the two victorious teams will&nbsp;lock horns in the summit clash of the mega event on Sunday (November 13).&nbsp;

The mega finale will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne and the match is expected to go down to the wire. England and Pakistan had met recently, in Pakistan, for a seven-match T20I series where Jos Buttler-less Three Lions won 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and joins West Indies to become the second team to win the T20 WC title twice.

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EXPLAINED: What happens if rain washes out T20 WC final?

As plenty of matches have been impacted by rain in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia, there are high chances of weather playing spoilsport at the MCG for the finale as well. If rain hampers the proceedings with no play possible on Sunday, then the match will be held the next day; i.e.&nbsp;on Monday (November 14). However, if rain leads to no play in the reserve day as well, then Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners.

ICC rules and play extension

As per the tournament rules, the finale must have at least ten overs to be bowled by each team in order to reach a conclusion and adjudge&nbsp;a winner. In addition, there is 30 minutes of extra time on cards for the summit clash to be concluded&nbsp;on Sunday. Moreover, the finalists will also get an additional two hours of extra time on the reserve day for the match's&nbsp;completion.

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WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID

After Pakistan's win over NZ, skipper Babar Azam&nbsp;said in the post-match presentation, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final."

Following a big win in the second semi-final, England's captain Buttler stated, "I think the character we have shown since then (England's loss against Ireland) - it has been amazing. We came here very excited, there was a very good feeling. Everyone from 1 to 11 - stood up today. We always want to start fast and aggressively. Rashid was batting at 11, that's incredible to know that we have such depth. Hales used the dimensions well and he has shown his form. He was brilliant today. It's important to enjoy this, it was a brilliant performance from us. I think we need to give special credit to Jordan, to bowl 3 overs at the death coming into the semi-final, it was a tough job. He handled the pressure towards the end pretty well, especially bowling against a world-class player like Hardik Pandya."

India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals. Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide.

India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals. Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide. Thus, the two victorious teams will lock horns in the summit clash of the mega event on Sunday (November 13). The mega finale will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne and the match is expected to go down to the wire. England and Pakistan had met recently, in Pakistan, for a seven-match T20I series where Jos Buttler-less Three Lions won 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and joins West Indies to become the second team to win the T20 WC title twice. ALSO READ | 'Don't think any Indian captain...': Gautam Gambhir recalls MS Dhoni's laurels after India's T20 WC exit EXPLAINED: What happens if rain washes out T20 WC final? As plenty of matches have been impacted by rain in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia, there are high chances of weather playing spoilsport at the MCG for the finale as well. If rain hampers the proceedings with no play possible on Sunday, then the match will be held the next day; i.e. on Monday (November 14). However, if rain leads to no play in the reserve day as well, then Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners. ICC rules and play extension As per the tournament rules, the finale must have at least ten overs to be bowled by each team in order to reach a conclusion and adjudge a winner. In addition, there is 30 minutes of extra time on cards for the summit clash to be concluded on Sunday. Moreover, the finalists will also get an additional two hours of extra time on the reserve day for the match's completion. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Ramiz Raja's 'billion-dollar industry team' remark makes heads turn after India's exit WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID After Pakistan's win over NZ, skipper Babar Azam said in the post-match presentation, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final." Following a big win in the second semi-final, England's captain Buttler stated, "I think the character we have shown since then (England's loss against Ireland) - it has been amazing. We came here very excited, there was a very good feeling. Everyone from 1 to 11 - stood up today. We always want to start fast and aggressively. Rashid was batting at 11, that's incredible to know that we have such depth. Hales used the dimensions well and he has shown his form. He was brilliant today. It's important to enjoy this, it was a brilliant performance from us. I think we need to give special credit to Jordan, to bowl 3 overs at the death coming into the semi-final, it was a tough job. He handled the pressure towards the end pretty well, especially bowling against a world-class player like Hardik Pandya."

Pak vs ENG, T20 WC final: EXPLAINED! What will happen if the marquee tie gets washed out at the MCG?

Star batter Virat Kohli was on Monday named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October following a series of stellar performances during India's charge to the T20 World Cup semifinals in Australia.

Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Nida Dar won the honour in the women's category thanks to her sensational form in their Asia Cup campaign. Dar edged out the Indian duo of Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma, who produced impressive displays in the same tournament which their side won.

Both Kohli and Dar were declared winners following a global vote conducted among media representatives, ICC Hall of Famers, former international players and registered fans.

Kohli won his first Player of the Month award after scoring 205 runs with the bat, showcasing the full array of his batting talent throughout October.

Apart from scoring a brilliant half-century against Netherlands in Sydney, he produced an unforgettable innings in the stunning victory over Pakistan in front of a capacity crowd at the MCG to kick off their campaign in style.

At 31 for four, Kohli asserted his dominance on the opposition bowlers in a memorable display of controlled aggression, helping his side to chase down the 160 target on the final ball, thanks to his unbeaten 82 from 53 balls.

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The India talisman secured the award after being nominated for the first time, edging out a competitive field which included South African finisher David Miller and the in-form Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, who both enjoyed key contributions at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

"It is a great honour for me to have been voted the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October. Being chosen as the standout player by fans across the globe as well as the panel makes this accolade even more special for me," Kohli said in an ICC release.

"I want to pay tribute to the other nominees who performed so well during the month and also to my teammates, who continue to support me to perform to the best of my ability."

Former West Indies international and ICC Player of the Month voting panel member Daren Ganga said: "Kohli is the quintessential batter. He displayed immense character to overcome a lean period with the bat. October saw him score an unbeaten 49 against South Africa followed by two half centuries at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

"That majestic knock against Pakistan will be remembered as one of the all-time best T20I innings. I saw it live at the MCG and to deliver in such style, in that occasion, is only a privilege enjoyed by the greats of this beautiful game."

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For her key contributions to Pakistan's surge to the semifinals in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, Dar took home the ICC Women's Player of the Month award.

Scoring 145 valuable runs at an average of 72.50 during the month and taking eight key wickets, the influential all-rounder underlined her importance to the Pakistan cause despite falling short in the knockout stages.

Dar was sensational in the historic victory over India in Sylhet. Batting first, she arrived at the crease at 33 for three and made 56 not out to take them to a competitive 137.

She then went on to star with the ball, taking the key wickets of Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, as the eventual tournament winners fell short in dramatic fashion. 
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Star batter Virat Kohli was on Monday named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October following a series of stellar performances during India's charge to the T20 World Cup semifinals in Australia.

Star batter Virat Kohli was on Monday named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October following a series of stellar performances during India's charge to the T20 World Cup semifinals in Australia. Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Nida Dar won the honour in the women's category thanks to her sensational form in their Asia Cup campaign. Dar edged out the Indian duo of Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma, who produced impressive displays in the same tournament which their side won. Both Kohli and Dar were declared winners following a global vote conducted among media representatives, ICC Hall of Famers, former international players and registered fans. Kohli won his first Player of the Month award after scoring 205 runs with the bat, showcasing the full array of his batting talent throughout October. Apart from scoring a brilliant half-century against Netherlands in Sydney, he produced an unforgettable innings in the stunning victory over Pakistan in front of a capacity crowd at the MCG to kick off their campaign in style. At 31 for four, Kohli asserted his dominance on the opposition bowlers in a memorable display of controlled aggression, helping his side to chase down the 160 target on the final ball, thanks to his unbeaten 82 from 53 balls. Also Read: WWE superstar Drew McIntyre heaps praise on Suryakumar Yadav after his stellar knock against Zimbabwe The India talisman secured the award after being nominated for the first time, edging out a competitive field which included South African finisher David Miller and the in-form Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, who both enjoyed key contributions at the T20 World Cup in Australia. "It is a great honour for me to have been voted the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October. Being chosen as the standout player by fans across the globe as well as the panel makes this accolade even more special for me," Kohli said in an ICC release. "I want to pay tribute to the other nominees who performed so well during the month and also to my teammates, who continue to support me to perform to the best of my ability." Former West Indies international and ICC Player of the Month voting panel member Daren Ganga said: "Kohli is the quintessential batter. He displayed immense character to overcome a lean period with the bat. October saw him score an unbeaten 49 against South Africa followed by two half centuries at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. "That majestic knock against Pakistan will be remembered as one of the all-time best T20I innings. I saw it live at the MCG and to deliver in such style, in that occasion, is only a privilege enjoyed by the greats of this beautiful game." Also Read: Rahul Dravid heaps praise on Suryakumar, reveals reason behind No. 1 ranked T20I batter's success For her key contributions to Pakistan's surge to the semifinals in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, Dar took home the ICC Women's Player of the Month award. Scoring 145 valuable runs at an average of 72.50 during the month and taking eight key wickets, the influential all-rounder underlined her importance to the Pakistan cause despite falling short in the knockout stages. Dar was sensational in the historic victory over India in Sylhet. Batting first, she arrived at the crease at 33 for three and made 56 not out to take them to a competitive 137. She then went on to star with the ball, taking the key wickets of Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, as the eventual tournament winners fell short in dramatic fashion.

Indian superstar Virat Kohli named ICC player of month for October

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny hit back at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi after he recently claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is biased towards India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Afridi's comments came after India defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling rain-curtained game on Wednesday.

The match was reduced to a 16-overs-a-side contest after rain halted play during Bangladesh's 185-run chase. Bangladesh were in a strong position with no wickets lost when the play was interrupted but Indian bowlers fought back after the rain delay to pull off a thrilling 5-run victory for the Men in Blue.

Afridi made a controversial statement during a debate on Pakistan's Saama TV post the game as India's victory against Bangladesh all but confirmed Pakistan's exit from the tournament. The former Pakistan skipper accused the ICC of being biased towards India and said the international body wants Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. to reach the semi-finals at any cost.

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"You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan &amp; will get the best umpire awards,"&nbsp;said Afridi.

"Given the amount of rain that happened, the game resumed immediately after the break. It is very evident that many things were involved, the ICC, India playing (the game), the pressure that comes with it, there are many factors involved. But Litton’s batting was amazing. He played positive cricket. After six overs, we felt that if Bangladesh didn’t lose wickets for another 2-3 overs, they would have won the match. Overall, the fight shown by Bangladesh was brilliant," he added.

Afridi's comments didn't go down well with BCCI president Binny, who hit back at the former Pakistan cricketer and said BCCI gets nothing different compared to other teams when playing a global tournament. He insisted India is a powerhouse in cricket but made it clear there is no favouritism from ICC.

"Not fair. I don't think we're favoured by ICC. Everyone gets same treatment. No way in which you can say that. What do we get different from other teams? India is a big powerhouse in cricket but we're all treated the same,"&nbsp;Binny told ANI.

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India are currently on top of their group in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 after three wins in their&nbsp;first four Super 12 matches. India kicked off the tournament with a nail-biting win against Pakistan before defeating Netherlands to make it two wins in a row. They slipped up against South Africa before bouncing back to beat Bangladesh and inch closer to a spot in the semi-finals.

India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in their fifth and final Super 12 game on Sunday (November 06). A win against Zimbabwe might see India finish on top of their group. 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny hit back at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi after he recently claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is biased towards India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny hit back at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi after he recently claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is biased towards India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Afridi's comments came after India defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling rain-curtained game on Wednesday. The match was reduced to a 16-overs-a-side contest after rain halted play during Bangladesh's 185-run chase. Bangladesh were in a strong position with no wickets lost when the play was interrupted but Indian bowlers fought back after the rain delay to pull off a thrilling 5-run victory for the Men in Blue. Afridi made a controversial statement during a debate on Pakistan's Saama TV post the game as India's victory against Bangladesh all but confirmed Pakistan's exit from the tournament. The former Pakistan skipper accused the ICC of being biased towards India and said the international body wants Rohit Sharma & Co. to reach the semi-finals at any cost. Also Read: When you perform in Australia, you get that respect: Virat Kohli on his impressive numbers Down Under "You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan & will get the best umpire awards," said Afridi. "Given the amount of rain that happened, the game resumed immediately after the break. It is very evident that many things were involved, the ICC, India playing (the game), the pressure that comes with it, there are many factors involved. But Litton’s batting was amazing. He played positive cricket. After six overs, we felt that if Bangladesh didn’t lose wickets for another 2-3 overs, they would have won the match. Overall, the fight shown by Bangladesh was brilliant," he added. Afridi's comments didn't go down well with BCCI president Binny, who hit back at the former Pakistan cricketer and said BCCI gets nothing different compared to other teams when playing a global tournament. He insisted India is a powerhouse in cricket but made it clear there is no favouritism from ICC. "Not fair. I don't think we're favoured by ICC. Everyone gets same treatment. No way in which you can say that. What do we get different from other teams? India is a big powerhouse in cricket but we're all treated the same," Binny told ANI. Also Read: He believes when no one else does: Karthik, Yuvraj and others wish Virat Kohli on 34th birthday India are currently on top of their group in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 after three wins in their first four Super 12 matches. India kicked off the tournament with a nail-biting win against Pakistan before defeating Netherlands to make it two wins in a row. They slipped up against South Africa before bouncing back to beat Bangladesh and inch closer to a spot in the semi-finals. India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in their fifth and final Super 12 game on Sunday (November 06). A win against Zimbabwe might see India finish on top of their group.

BCCI president Roger Binny hits out at Shahid Afridi after his 'ICC is inclined towards India' comment

Team India locked horns with Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 02). In a rain-marred close encounter, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. emerged on top by five runs (DLS method) as the Bangla Tigers put up a spirited fight. Being asked to bat first, in Adelaide, Rohit-led India posted 184 for 6 riding on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out). In reply, Litton Das started off with a bang and took his side to 66 for no loss in seven overs before a brief rain break led to a revised target; with Bangladesh needing 151 in 16 overs (i.e. 85 off the last 54 balls).&nbsp;

Despite having the momentum before the rain break, and the wet outfield being a disadvantage for India, Bangladesh eventually managed only 145 for 6 to lose by five runs. The match went down to the wire and made heads turn for plenty of reasons. There was an accusation by Bangladesḥ, where they claimed Kohli pulled off a fake fielding act whereas some eyebrows were raised as to why the game resumed despite wet outfield. In this regard, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi made a bizarre remark.

"You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan &amp; will get the best umpire awards," said Afridi to SAMAA TV.

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It is to be noted that wet outfield is advantage to the batting side. Hence, even when play resumed, India had their back against the wall and could've lost had their bowlers and fielders not stepped up in the final nine overs. Moreover, similar attempts were made by umpires to finish the match when rain made its presence felt during Zimbabwe-South Africa and Pakistan-SA clash.

Following India's win over Bangladesh, they are well-placed in Group B to qualify for the semi-finals. With a win over Zimbabwe, they will not only make it to the semis but also top their group.&nbsp;

Team India locked horns with Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 02). In a rain-marred close encounter, Rohit Sharma & Co.

Team India locked horns with Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 02). In a rain-marred close encounter, Rohit Sharma & Co. emerged on top by five runs (DLS method) as the Bangla Tigers put up a spirited fight. Being asked to bat first, in Adelaide, Rohit-led India posted 184 for 6 riding on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out). In reply, Litton Das started off with a bang and took his side to 66 for no loss in seven overs before a brief rain break led to a revised target; with Bangladesh needing 151 in 16 overs (i.e. 85 off the last 54 balls). Despite having the momentum before the rain break, and the wet outfield being a disadvantage for India, Bangladesh eventually managed only 145 for 6 to lose by five runs. The match went down to the wire and made heads turn for plenty of reasons. There was an accusation by Bangladesḥ, where they claimed Kohli pulled off a fake fielding act whereas some eyebrows were raised as to why the game resumed despite wet outfield. In this regard, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi made a bizarre remark. "You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan & will get the best umpire awards," said Afridi to SAMAA TV. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: BCB to take up Virat Kohli's fake fielding issue in 'proper forum' It is to be noted that wet outfield is advantage to the batting side. Hence, even when play resumed, India had their back against the wall and could've lost had their bowlers and fielders not stepped up in the final nine overs. Moreover, similar attempts were made by umpires to finish the match when rain made its presence felt during Zimbabwe-South Africa and Pakistan-SA clash. Following India's win over Bangladesh, they are well-placed in Group B to qualify for the semi-finals. With a win over Zimbabwe, they will not only make it to the semis but also top their group.

ICC want to ensure India reach T20 World Cup semi-finals at any cost: Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark

After beating Pakistan in their T20 World Cup (T20 WC)'s opening clash, India have now shifted their focus to their second encounter where they face the Netherlands, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney. Before their face-off versus the Dutch line-up, Team India players didn't have the best of experience after the end of their practice session in Sydney.&nbsp;

After India's optional practice session, on Tuesday (October 25), the dressing room menu was found to be cold and inadequate and the players reported the matter to the official at the iconic SCG. The menu included&nbsp;fruits, falafel and ‘make your own sandwich’, not pleasing the Indian team players.&nbsp;“The food was not up to the mark. We can’t have a sandwich after a practice session,” a member of the Indian squad said as per a report in the Indian Express.

After a practice session, players usually prefer having an adequate and hot meal and, hence, the menu didn't impress the Team India members. The optional session was attended by captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Hooda, along with the support staff. On the other hand, the team management rested the likes of&nbsp;Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.

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BCCI lodges a complaint with the ICC

"BCCI has told ICC that food provided after practice is inadequate. BCCI has further told ICC - How can you give cold sandwiches after 3 hours of practice for lunch? Sandwiches are not even made, players have to make their own sandwiches. This is not acceptable to us. The problem was in Melbourne and now Sydney. ICC had promised to look into it but hot food is the basic. Why wasn’t it looked at earlier?" top sources conveyed Times Now.

After the Pakistan clash, India occupy the second spot in Pool B. The points table is currently led by Bangladesh, who defeated the Netherlands by nine runs, with India, South Africa and Zimbabwe following suit. Pakistan and Netherlands are at the bottom and yet to open their accounts.

After beating Pakistan in their T20 World Cup (T20 WC)'s opening clash, India have now shifted their focus to their second encounter where they face the Netherlands, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney.

After beating Pakistan in their T20 World Cup (T20 WC)'s opening clash, India have now shifted their focus to their second encounter where they face the Netherlands, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney. Before their face-off versus the Dutch line-up, Team India players didn't have the best of experience after the end of their practice session in Sydney. After India's optional practice session, on Tuesday (October 25), the dressing room menu was found to be cold and inadequate and the players reported the matter to the official at the iconic SCG. The menu included fruits, falafel and ‘make your own sandwich’, not pleasing the Indian team players. “The food was not up to the mark. We can’t have a sandwich after a practice session,” a member of the Indian squad said as per a report in the Indian Express. After a practice session, players usually prefer having an adequate and hot meal and, hence, the menu didn't impress the Team India members. The optional session was attended by captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Hooda, along with the support staff. On the other hand, the team management rested the likes of Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. ALSO READ | Not Virat Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan! Sanjay Bangar picks greatest knock by an Indian in T20 WC BCCI lodges a complaint with the ICC "BCCI has told ICC that food provided after practice is inadequate. BCCI has further told ICC - How can you give cold sandwiches after 3 hours of practice for lunch? Sandwiches are not even made, players have to make their own sandwiches. This is not acceptable to us. The problem was in Melbourne and now Sydney. ICC had promised to look into it but hot food is the basic. Why wasn’t it looked at earlier?" top sources conveyed Times Now. After the Pakistan clash, India occupy the second spot in Pool B. The points table is currently led by Bangladesh, who defeated the Netherlands by nine runs, with India, South Africa and Zimbabwe following suit. Pakistan and Netherlands are at the bottom and yet to open their accounts.

T20 WC: BCCI slams ICC as lack of hot food prompts India to order online after practice session - Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is looking into the matter after the Indian players complained about being served 'cold food' following their&nbsp;practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday.

The players were expecting a full sumptuous lunch after their three-hour-long training session at the SCG but were dejected to find only fruit, falafel, and cold sandwiches on offer. While some of the players did much on some falafel and picked up fruits, others decided to leave and get a proper lunch back at the team hotel.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India were quick to spring into action after the issues were brought to their notice and they registered an unofficial complaint with the ICC. Reacting to their complaint, an ICC official confirmed that the governing body, which is in charge of the T20 World Cup is looking into the issues faced by the Indian team.

"Yes, the Indian team has told us about their issues with the food after practice. We are trying to figure it out and the issue will be sorted," an ICC source was quoted as saying by news agency&nbsp;PTI.

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While the host cricket association is responsible for the fooding and lodging of the visiting team during a bilateral series, the ICC is in charge of the same during the World Cup. Earlier, a BCCI official had revealed the problem was that ICC should have provided hot Indian meals to the players instead of serving them cold sandwiches.

"It's not like any boycott. Some players did pick up fruits and falafel but everyone wanted to have lunch and hence they had food after going back to the hotel," a BCCI official told PTI on the conditions of anonymity.

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"The problem is that the ICC isn't providing any hot food after lunch. In a bilateral series, the host association is in charge of catering and they always provide hot Indian meals after a training session. But for ICC, the rule is the same for all countries," he added.

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by four wickets in a thrilling opening game on Sunday and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is looking into the matter after the Indian players complained about being served 'cold food' following their practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is looking into the matter after the Indian players complained about being served 'cold food' following their practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The players were expecting a full sumptuous lunch after their three-hour-long training session at the SCG but were dejected to find only fruit, falafel, and cold sandwiches on offer. While some of the players did much on some falafel and picked up fruits, others decided to leave and get a proper lunch back at the team hotel. The Board of Control for Cricket in India were quick to spring into action after the issues were brought to their notice and they registered an unofficial complaint with the ICC. Reacting to their complaint, an ICC official confirmed that the governing body, which is in charge of the T20 World Cup is looking into the issues faced by the Indian team. "Yes, the Indian team has told us about their issues with the food after practice. We are trying to figure it out and the issue will be sorted," an ICC source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Also Read: Huge upset! Andy Balbirnie, Joshua Little star as Ireland stun 2010 winners England on DLS method While the host cricket association is responsible for the fooding and lodging of the visiting team during a bilateral series, the ICC is in charge of the same during the World Cup. Earlier, a BCCI official had revealed the problem was that ICC should have provided hot Indian meals to the players instead of serving them cold sandwiches. "It's not like any boycott. Some players did pick up fruits and falafel but everyone wanted to have lunch and hence they had food after going back to the hotel," a BCCI official told PTI on the conditions of anonymity. Also Read: T20 WC: BCCI slams ICC as lack of hot food prompts India to order online after practice session - Report "The problem is that the ICC isn't providing any hot food after lunch. In a bilateral series, the host association is in charge of catering and they always provide hot Indian meals after a training session. But for ICC, the rule is the same for all countries," he added. India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by four wickets in a thrilling opening game on Sunday and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.

ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney

On Tuesday (October 18), the BCCI's 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Mumbai. It led to the official announcement of Roger Binny, former Indian all-rounder, taking over as the Indian cricket board's 36th President, succeeding Sourav Ganguly.

After the AGM, Jay Shah -- who is BCCI Secretary and also Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) chief -- made a bid revelation. He confirmed that the 2023 Asia Cup won't be held in Pakistan and the continental tournament will take place at a neutral venue, as was the case with this year's edition. After the decision was announced by&nbsp;Shah, former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar&nbsp;reacted to the development and slammed BCCI.

"When all international teams and international cricketers come to Pakistan for @OfficialPSL, what is @BCCI's problem. If BCCI is willing to go to a neutral venue, then @TheRealPCB should also be willing to go to a neutral venue for the WC in India next year. #PAKvIND #Cricket," Anwar tweeted.

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"The Asia Cup 2023 will be held at a neutral venue. I am saying this as ACC President. We [India] can't go there [to Pakistan], they can't come here. In the past also, Asia Cup has been played at a neutral venue,"&nbsp;Shah had told the media after BCCI's&nbsp;(AGM).

It is to be noted that the ACC&nbsp;is yet to discuss the issue, after which a decision will come out. The 2022 Asia Cup was held in the UAE, with&nbsp;Sri Lanka -- the original hosts -- retaining the hosting rights. The Lankans won the tournament, held in T20I format, beating Pakistan by 23 runs.&nbsp;

On Tuesday (October 18), the BCCI's 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Mumbai. It led to the official announcement of Roger Binny, former Indian all-rounder, taking over as the Indian cricket board's 36th President, succeeding Sourav Ganguly.

On Tuesday (October 18), the BCCI's 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Mumbai. It led to the official announcement of Roger Binny, former Indian all-rounder, taking over as the Indian cricket board's 36th President, succeeding Sourav Ganguly. After the AGM, Jay Shah -- who is BCCI Secretary and also Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) chief -- made a bid revelation. He confirmed that the 2023 Asia Cup won't be held in Pakistan and the continental tournament will take place at a neutral venue, as was the case with this year's edition. After the decision was announced by Shah, former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar reacted to the development and slammed BCCI. "When all international teams and international cricketers come to Pakistan for @OfficialPSL, what is @BCCI's problem. If BCCI is willing to go to a neutral venue, then @TheRealPCB should also be willing to go to a neutral venue for the WC in India next year. #PAKvIND #Cricket," Anwar tweeted. When all international teams and international cricketers come to Pakistan for @OfficialPSL, what is @BCCI's problem. If BCCI is willing to go to a neutral venue, then @TheRealPCB should also be willing to go to a neutral venue for the WC in India next year.#PAKvIND #Cricket — Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) October 18, 2022 × ALSO READ | India won't tour Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup, tournament to be held at neutral venue: ACC chief Jay Shah "The Asia Cup 2023 will be held at a neutral venue. I am saying this as ACC President. We [India] can't go there [to Pakistan], they can't come here. In the past also, Asia Cup has been played at a neutral venue," Shah had told the media after BCCI's (AGM). It is to be noted that the ACC is yet to discuss the issue, after which a decision will come out. The 2022 Asia Cup was held in the UAE, with Sri Lanka -- the original hosts -- retaining the hosting rights. The Lankans won the tournament, held in T20I format, beating Pakistan by 23 runs.

'What is BCCI's problem?' Saeed Anwar slams Indian cricket board for Asia Cup 2023 decision

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 got underway on Sunday (October 16) with Namibia pulling off an upset against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament. It was a cracking start to what is expected to be a blockbuster tournament with the top teams from around the globe battling it out for the ultimate trophy.

In a first, the ICC is reportedly set to allow players testing positive for COVID-19 to continue playing matches during the T20 World Cup. As per a report in cricket.com.au, the team doctors will have to take a call if a player should be allowed to take the field after contracting the virus.

The ICC also said there will be no mandatory testing or isolation period during the tournament. As per the report, the teams will be allowed to ring in changes to their squad to replace a player who tests positive for COVID-19. The infected player can return to the squad once he has returned a negative report.

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While this is the first time, ICC will be allowing players to compete throughout the tournament despite testing positive for COVID-19, it will not be the first instance when a player will be allowed to compete after being infected.

Australia women's team all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was allowed to take the field despite testing positive ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2022 final between the Aussies and India earlier this year. The players returning&nbsp;positive during the Commonwealth Games were dealt with on a case-to-case basis by the ICC where some were allowed to compete while others were not.

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The softening of rules from ICC comes a week after the Australian government's decision to abolish&nbsp;the mandatory isolation requirement for those who test positive for COVID-19. Australia had put strict rules in place to deal with COVID-19 when the cases were peaking last year.

However, the government has now decided to take a more controlled approach in dealing with the situation this time around.&nbsp; While the qualifiers kicked off on Sunday, the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2022 will get underway from October 22.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 got underway on Sunday (October 16) with Namibia pulling off an upset against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 got underway on Sunday (October 16) with Namibia pulling off an upset against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament. It was a cracking start to what is expected to be a blockbuster tournament with the top teams from around the globe battling it out for the ultimate trophy. In a first, the ICC is reportedly set to allow players testing positive for COVID-19 to continue playing matches during the T20 World Cup. As per a report in cricket.com.au, the team doctors will have to take a call if a player should be allowed to take the field after contracting the virus. The ICC also said there will be no mandatory testing or isolation period during the tournament. As per the report, the teams will be allowed to ring in changes to their squad to replace a player who tests positive for COVID-19. The infected player can return to the squad once he has returned a negative report. Also Read: Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult: Top contenders to finish as highest wicket-taker at T20 World Cup 2022 While this is the first time, ICC will be allowing players to compete throughout the tournament despite testing positive for COVID-19, it will not be the first instance when a player will be allowed to compete after being infected. Australia women's team all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was allowed to take the field despite testing positive ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2022 final between the Aussies and India earlier this year. The players returning positive during the Commonwealth Games were dealt with on a case-to-case basis by the ICC where some were allowed to compete while others were not. Also Read: Aayan Khan becomes youngest to play in T20 World Cup: All you need to know about the UAE teenager The softening of rules from ICC comes a week after the Australian government's decision to abolish the mandatory isolation requirement for those who test positive for COVID-19. Australia had put strict rules in place to deal with COVID-19 when the cases were peaking last year. However, the government has now decided to take a more controlled approach in dealing with the situation this time around. While the qualifiers kicked off on Sunday, the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2022 will get underway from October 22.

ICC to allow players who test positive for COVID-19 to play matches in T20 World Cup 2022

The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the commencement of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia. The next year will see another ICC event in men's cricket, with India set to host the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Ahead of the ODI WC, BCCI is in a spot of bother as it could lose big if the central government sticks to its decision to levy a heavy tax surcharge on ICC's broadcast revenue for the showpiece event, to be held later in 2023.&nbsp;

As per the&nbsp;ICC norm, every host nation is needed to obtain tax exemption from the government for hosting tournaments organised by the global body. However, India's tax rules don't allow for such exemptions; putting BCCI in a fix. For hosting the 2016 T20 World Cup, the board incurred a&nbsp;loss of&nbsp;a whopping USD 23.5 million (INR 193 crore). Thus, the BCCI is working hard to bring down the tax surcharge percentage to 10.92 per cent, as opposed to the currently demanded&nbsp;21.84 per cent.

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"The next ICC major men's event, which is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, is scheduled to be held in India in the month of October &amp; November in 2023. The BCCI was obligated to deliver a tax exemption or a tax solution to the ICC for this event, latest by April 2022," carried out&nbsp;a report which was circulated among state units prior to the BCCI's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), on October 18 in Mumbai.&nbsp;

"This time line was further extended by the ICC Board till 31st May 2022. At the start of this financial year, the BCCI had advised the ICC that in line with the tax order for the 2016 event, it was expected that a 10% (excluding surcharges) tax order could be obtained as an interim measure for the 2023 event within the required time frame.

"The ICC has now received a 20% (excluding surcharges) tax order for its broadcast revenue for the 2023 event from the tax authorities in India."

If the BCCI manages to&nbsp;reduce the tax surcharge, to 10.92 percent, it will still bear a heavy loss; around INR 430 crore&nbsp;(USD 52.23 million).

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"The BCCI is currently working with the Ministry of Finance, Government of India and have represented against this 20% (excluding surcharges) tax order at the very highest level and are hopeful that a 10% (excluding surcharges) tax order would be forthcoming shortly.

"It is to be noted that any tax cost incurred by the ICC for the 2023 event in India will be adjusted with the BCCI's share of revenue from the ICC," the report further asserted.

The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the commencement of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia. The next year will see another ICC event in men's cricket, with India set to host the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the commencement of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia. The next year will see another ICC event in men's cricket, with India set to host the 2023 ODI World Cup. Ahead of the ODI WC, BCCI is in a spot of bother as it could lose big if the central government sticks to its decision to levy a heavy tax surcharge on ICC's broadcast revenue for the showpiece event, to be held later in 2023. As per the ICC norm, every host nation is needed to obtain tax exemption from the government for hosting tournaments organised by the global body. However, India's tax rules don't allow for such exemptions; putting BCCI in a fix. For hosting the 2016 T20 World Cup, the board incurred a loss of a whopping USD 23.5 million (INR 193 crore). Thus, the BCCI is working hard to bring down the tax surcharge percentage to 10.92 per cent, as opposed to the currently demanded 21.84 per cent. ALSO READ | T20 WC: BCCI names Mohammed Shami as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement, Siraj-Shardul added in reserves "The next ICC major men's event, which is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, is scheduled to be held in India in the month of October & November in 2023. The BCCI was obligated to deliver a tax exemption or a tax solution to the ICC for this event, latest by April 2022," carried out a report which was circulated among state units prior to the BCCI's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), on October 18 in Mumbai. "This time line was further extended by the ICC Board till 31st May 2022. At the start of this financial year, the BCCI had advised the ICC that in line with the tax order for the 2016 event, it was expected that a 10% (excluding surcharges) tax order could be obtained as an interim measure for the 2023 event within the required time frame. "The ICC has now received a 20% (excluding surcharges) tax order for its broadcast revenue for the 2023 event from the tax authorities in India." If the BCCI manages to reduce the tax surcharge, to 10.92 percent, it will still bear a heavy loss; around INR 430 crore (USD 52.23 million). ALSO READ | 'I will...' - Outgoing BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly breaks silence with Roger Binny all set to succeed him "The BCCI is currently working with the Ministry of Finance, Government of India and have represented against this 20% (excluding surcharges) tax order at the very highest level and are hopeful that a 10% (excluding surcharges) tax order would be forthcoming shortly. "It is to be noted that any tax cost incurred by the ICC for the 2023 event in India will be adjusted with the BCCI's share of revenue from the ICC," the report further asserted.

BCCI could lose BIG if central govt sticks to decision of increasing tax outlay for 2023 ODI World Cup

Australia captain Aaron Finch has been reprimanded for an on-field audible obscenity incident&nbsp;which took place during the first of the three-match T20I series against England in Perth on Sunday (October 09). The Aussie skipper, who recently retired from ODIs, was found to have breached the Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct for resorting to inappropriate language during the England&nbsp;innings. As a result, he breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, relating&nbsp;to the "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match."

Thus, the Australian skipper admitted the offence and received an official reprimand and one demerit point was added to his disciplinary record. While the offence was Finch's first in the last two years, the swashbuckling right-hander might face stern action if such incidents are repeated in the remainder of the England T20Is or during the upcoming T20 World Cup.&nbsp;It is to be noted that when a player acquires&nbsp;four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they get converted into suspension points which results in a player being banned.&nbsp;

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Talking about the first T20I at Perth, Australia opted to bowl first at the iconic ground. Riding on Jos Buttler (68) and Alex Hales' (84) 132-run opening stand, England posted a competitive 208 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, David Warner's 44-ball 73 took Australia to 200 for 9 as the home side lost by eight runs. During the run-chase, Matthew Wade made heads turn for obstructing play in the 17th over of the run-chase. After mistiming a delivery from Mark Wood, he blocked the English pacer from completing the catch. To everyone's surprise, England skipper Jos Buttler didn't appeal against the Aussie counterpart.&nbsp;

At the post-match presentation, Buttler said, "I was looking at the ball the whole time, so I wasn't sure what happened. They asked if I wanted to appeal, but I thought we are here for a long time in Australia so would be a risky one to go for so early in the trip," Buttler said&nbsp;at&nbsp;the post-match presentation. Further, he was asked if he would&nbsp;look&nbsp;at such an incident in a different way had it been a World Cup encounter, he replied 'Maybe, yeah.'

Australia captain Aaron Finch has been reprimanded for an on-field audible obscenity incident which took place during the first of the three-match T20I series against England in Perth on Sunday (October 09).

Australia captain Aaron Finch has been reprimanded for an on-field audible obscenity incident which took place during the first of the three-match T20I series against England in Perth on Sunday (October 09). The Aussie skipper, who recently retired from ODIs, was found to have breached the Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct for resorting to inappropriate language during the England innings. As a result, he breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, relating to the "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match." Thus, the Australian skipper admitted the offence and received an official reprimand and one demerit point was added to his disciplinary record. While the offence was Finch's first in the last two years, the swashbuckling right-hander might face stern action if such incidents are repeated in the remainder of the England T20Is or during the upcoming T20 World Cup. It is to be noted that when a player acquires four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they get converted into suspension points which results in a player being banned. ALSO READ | To respect an opposition doesn't come with victories & defeats: R Ashwin reacts to Ramiz Raja's remarks Talking about the first T20I at Perth, Australia opted to bowl first at the iconic ground. Riding on Jos Buttler (68) and Alex Hales' (84) 132-run opening stand, England posted a competitive 208 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, David Warner's 44-ball 73 took Australia to 200 for 9 as the home side lost by eight runs. During the run-chase, Matthew Wade made heads turn for obstructing play in the 17th over of the run-chase. After mistiming a delivery from Mark Wood, he blocked the English pacer from completing the catch. To everyone's surprise, England skipper Jos Buttler didn't appeal against the Aussie counterpart. At the post-match presentation, Buttler said, "I was looking at the ball the whole time, so I wasn't sure what happened. They asked if I wanted to appeal, but I thought we are here for a long time in Australia so would be a risky one to go for so early in the trip," Buttler said at the post-match presentation. Further, he was asked if he would look at such an incident in a different way had it been a World Cup encounter, he replied 'Maybe, yeah.'

Aus vs Eng, Perth T20I: Aussie captain Aaron Finch reprimanded for on-field audible obscenity in series opener

The men's T20 World Cup is set to get underway in Australia from mid-October. All the major teams are in the final stages of their preparations whereas the lowly-ranked sides will lock horns in the qualifiers, which starts on October 16, before the main draw of the showpiece event -- commencing&nbsp;a six days later.

On Friday (September 30), the International Cricket Council (ICC)&nbsp;announced the prize money for the upcoming edition of the T20 WC. The winning team is set to walk&nbsp;away with a staggering sum of INR $1.6 million whereas the runners-up will&nbsp;attain half the amount, i.e.&nbsp;$8, 00, 000.

Meanwhile, the losing semi-finalists will&nbsp;get $400,000 each from the $5.6 million total prize pool. Here's the full list:

Prize Money table

<table>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Stage
			</td>
			<td>
			Unit
			</td>
			<td>
			Per Team
			</td>
			<td>
			Total
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Winners
			</td>
			<td>
			1
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 1,600,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 1,600,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Runners-Up
			</td>
			<td>
			1
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 800,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 800,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Losing Semi-finalists
			</td>
			<td>
			2
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 400,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 800,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Super 12 Wins
			</td>
			<td>
			30
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 40,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 1,200,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Super 12 Exit
			</td>
			<td>
			8
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 70,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 560,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			First Round Win
			</td>
			<td>
			12
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 40,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 480,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			First Round Exit
			</td>
			<td>
			4
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 40,000
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 160,000
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			Total
			</td>
			<td>
			&nbsp;
			</td>
			<td>
			&nbsp;
			</td>
			<td>
			$ 5,600,000
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Many experts and former cricketers have shared their predictions for the forthcoming ICC event. India, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and England are one of the strongest sides but one cannot write off the other teams as the shortest format has enough ebbs and flows and, hence, any team can get the better of the other on a given day.&nbsp;

Talking about Team India's preparations, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have been on a winning spree in the format in the ongoing calendar year. Barring a disappointing run in Asia Cup 2022 edition, Men in Blue have done very well&nbsp;and will enter the tournament as a&nbsp;strong contender.&nbsp;

Rohit-starrer India failed to get past the Super 12 round in last year's edition, however, will be eager to go the distance this time around and win the trophy for the second time, after the 2007 edition.

The men's T20 World Cup is set to get underway in Australia from mid-October. All the major teams are in the final stages of their preparations whereas the lowly-ranked sides will lock horns in the qualifiers, which starts on October 16, before the main draw of the showpiece event -- commencing a six days later.

The men's T20 World Cup is set to get underway in Australia from mid-October. All the major teams are in the final stages of their preparations whereas the lowly-ranked sides will lock horns in the qualifiers, which starts on October 16, before the main draw of the showpiece event -- commencing a six days later. On Friday (September 30), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the prize money for the upcoming edition of the T20 WC. The winning team is set to walk away with a staggering sum of INR $1.6 million whereas the runners-up will attain half the amount, i.e. $8, 00, 000. Meanwhile, the losing semi-finalists will get $400,000 each from the $5.6 million total prize pool. Here's the full list: Prize Money table Stage Unit Per Team Total Winners 1 $ 1,600,000 $ 1,600,000 Runners-Up 1 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 Losing Semi-finalists 2 $ 400,000 $ 800,000 Super 12 Wins 30 $ 40,000 $ 1,200,000 Super 12 Exit 8 $ 70,000 $ 560,000 First Round Win 12 $ 40,000 $ 480,000 First Round Exit 4 $ 40,000 $ 160,000 Total $ 5,600,000 ALSO READ | EXPLAINED! What is back stress fracture as Jasprit Bumrah likely to be ruled out of T20 World Cup Many experts and former cricketers have shared their predictions for the forthcoming ICC event. India, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and England are one of the strongest sides but one cannot write off the other teams as the shortest format has enough ebbs and flows and, hence, any team can get the better of the other on a given day. Talking about Team India's preparations, Rohit Sharma & Co. have been on a winning spree in the format in the ongoing calendar year. Barring a disappointing run in Asia Cup 2022 edition, Men in Blue have done very well and will enter the tournament as a strong contender. Rohit-starrer India failed to get past the Super 12 round in last year's edition, however, will be eager to go the distance this time around and win the trophy for the second time, after the 2007 edition.

Prize money for T20 World Cup: Full list out! Winner to walk away with a WHOPPING sum

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. The new rules will come into effect from October 01, 2022.

With the T20 World Cup 2022 around the corner, the new rules are set to be implemented in the tournament and can have a huge impact. As per the new rules, 'Mankad'(bowler running the non-striker out) is no longer under the 'Unfair Play' section and will be considered a legitimate run-out.

The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball has also been permanently banned. ICC banned the use of saliva for the first time in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the rule is now set to be implemented permanently. As per the new rules, the incoming&nbsp;batters will now have only two minutes to take charge at the crease after the dismissal of their teammate.

Here is a look at the new ICC rules:

Ban on saliva: The use of saliva to shine or polish the cricket ball will be banned permanently in international cricket. The long-standing practice had been abolished for the first time in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rule is now set to be implemented permanently and the players will not be allowed to use saliva on the ball to generate swing. The players can continue using sweat to shine the ball instead of saliva.

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Batter returning when caught:&nbsp;The new batter coming in will have to take strike when a batter is caught, regardless of whether the two batters crossed each other on the pitch during the dismissal. Earlier, if the batter had crossed the non-striker before the catch, the non-striker was allowed to take strike.

'Mankad' not unfair:&nbsp;Running out the non-striker for backing up too much will no more be considered unfair and referred to as 'Mankad'. The mode of dismissal has now been moved from the 'Unfair Play' section to the 'Run out' section. Running out a non-striker will now be considered a regular run-out.

Incoming batter ready to face the ball:&nbsp;The incoming batter will be allowed only two minutes to settle down and take the strike in both ODIs and Tests. The 90 seconds rule in T20Is will remain intact.

Bowler throwing the ball at the striker's end before the delivery:&nbsp;As per the new rule, a bowler will not be allowed to attempt to run out a batter on the striker's end if he is advancing down the wicket before the bowler's delivery stride. The bowler was earlier allowed to attempt a run-out but it will now be deemed a dead ball.

Striker's right to play the ball: A batter will require to keep some part of their bat or their body inside the pitch while facing a delivery. It will be called a dead ball if a batter stands beyond the pitch. Any delivery which forces the batter to leave the pitch will also be called a no-ball

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Five runs penalty on unfair fielding movement: Any attempt to distract the batter by the fielding side with an unfair or deliberate movement while the bowler is running in to bowl the delivery will result in a five-run penalty. The batting side will be awarded five runs and the delivery will be adjudged as a dead ball.

Penalty for slow over rate: In January this year, the ICC implemented a new in-match penalty for teams failing to complete their overs in the allotted time in T20Is. Failure of the fielding team to bowl their overs in the scheduled time led to an additional fielder being brought inside the fielding circle for the remaining overs during the match.

The rule is now set to be implemented in ODIs as well following the conclusion of the &nbsp;ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. The rule has already cost matches to a few teams for maintaining a slow over rate.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. The new rules will come into effect from October 01, 2022. With the T20 World Cup 2022 around the corner, the new rules are set to be implemented in the tournament and can have a huge impact. As per the new rules, 'Mankad'(bowler running the non-striker out) is no longer under the 'Unfair Play' section and will be considered a legitimate run-out. The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball has also been permanently banned. ICC banned the use of saliva for the first time in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the rule is now set to be implemented permanently. As per the new rules, the incoming batters will now have only two minutes to take charge at the crease after the dismissal of their teammate. Here is a look at the new ICC rules: Ban on saliva: The use of saliva to shine or polish the cricket ball will be banned permanently in international cricket. The long-standing practice had been abolished for the first time in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rule is now set to be implemented permanently and the players will not be allowed to use saliva on the ball to generate swing. The players can continue using sweat to shine the ball instead of saliva. Also Read: Will Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat? Ricky Ponting shares his take Batter returning when caught: The new batter coming in will have to take strike when a batter is caught, regardless of whether the two batters crossed each other on the pitch during the dismissal. Earlier, if the batter had crossed the non-striker before the catch, the non-striker was allowed to take strike. 'Mankad' not unfair: Running out the non-striker for backing up too much will no more be considered unfair and referred to as 'Mankad'. The mode of dismissal has now been moved from the 'Unfair Play' section to the 'Run out' section. Running out a non-striker will now be considered a regular run-out. Incoming batter ready to face the ball: The incoming batter will be allowed only two minutes to settle down and take the strike in both ODIs and Tests. The 90 seconds rule in T20Is will remain intact. Bowler throwing the ball at the striker's end before the delivery: As per the new rule, a bowler will not be allowed to attempt to run out a batter on the striker's end if he is advancing down the wicket before the bowler's delivery stride. The bowler was earlier allowed to attempt a run-out but it will now be deemed a dead ball. Striker's right to play the ball: A batter will require to keep some part of their bat or their body inside the pitch while facing a delivery. It will be called a dead ball if a batter stands beyond the pitch. Any delivery which forces the batter to leave the pitch will also be called a no-ball Also Read: 'Only monster should be Indian cricket': Gautam Gambhir urges countrymen to get past hero-worship culture Five runs penalty on unfair fielding movement: Any attempt to distract the batter by the fielding side with an unfair or deliberate movement while the bowler is running in to bowl the delivery will result in a five-run penalty. The batting side will be awarded five runs and the delivery will be adjudged as a dead ball. Penalty for slow over rate: In January this year, the ICC implemented a new in-match penalty for teams failing to complete their overs in the allotted time in T20Is. Failure of the fielding team to bowl their overs in the scheduled time led to an additional fielder being brought inside the fielding circle for the remaining overs during the match. The rule is now set to be implemented in ODIs as well following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. The rule has already cost matches to a few teams for maintaining a slow over rate.

ICC introduces new rules in cricket: No more 'mankad', permanent ban on use of saliva on ball

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) elite panel umpire from Pakistan, Asad Rauf passed away following a cardiac arrest in Lahore. Rauf was 66. Rauf officiated in 64 Tests -49 as on-field, 15 as the third umpire- 139 ODIs (98 as on-field, 41 as the third umpire) and 28 T20Is (23 as on-field, 5 as the third umpire). He was one of the finest umpires of his time. He joined the ICC elite panel in 2006 a year after officiating his first Test. Along with Aleem Dar, he was a well-liked personality on the circuit who contributed to enhancing the standing of Pakistani umpires prior to the neutral umpire era.

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Rauf played for National Bank and Railways during his lengthy first-class career as a middle-order hitter, averaging 28.76 from 71 first-class games.Pakistani wicket keeper-batter Kamran Akmal took to Twitter to convey his condolences. "Sad to know about the news of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf`s demise," he wrote on his Twitter handle. Rauf`s career was ruined by charges of spot-fixing and match-fixing in cricket matches, and in February 2016 he received a five-year suspension after being found guilty of corruption.&nbsp;

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) elite panel umpire from Pakistan, Asad Rauf passed away following a cardiac arrest in Lahore. Rauf was 66. Rauf officiated in 64 Tests -49 as on-field, 15 as the third umpire- 139 ODIs (98 as on-field, 41 as the third umpire) and 28 T20Is (23 as on-field, 5 as the third umpire).

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) elite panel umpire from Pakistan, Asad Rauf passed away following a cardiac arrest in Lahore. Rauf was 66. Rauf officiated in 64 Tests -49 as on-field, 15 as the third umpire- 139 ODIs (98 as on-field, 41 as the third umpire) and 28 T20Is (23 as on-field, 5 as the third umpire). He was one of the finest umpires of his time. He joined the ICC elite panel in 2006 a year after officiating his first Test. Along with Aleem Dar, he was a well-liked personality on the circuit who contributed to enhancing the standing of Pakistani umpires prior to the neutral umpire era. ALSO READ | Tainted umpire Asad Rauf, who now owns two shops in Lahore, claims of not following cricket since 2013 Rauf played for National Bank and Railways during his lengthy first-class career as a middle-order hitter, averaging 28.76 from 71 first-class games.Pakistani wicket keeper-batter Kamran Akmal took to Twitter to convey his condolences. "Sad to know about the news of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf`s demise," he wrote on his Twitter handle. Rauf`s career was ruined by charges of spot-fixing and match-fixing in cricket matches, and in February 2016 he received a five-year suspension after being found guilty of corruption.

Former umpire Asad Rauf passes away following a cardiac arrest aged 66

In a major development, the Supreme Court allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to amend its constitution, allowing both Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue as the President and Secretary, respectively. The former Indian captain took over as the BCCI chief in late 2019 along with Shah and are now set to extend their respective roles.&nbsp;

SC stated that the cooling-off period for office bearers will commence after two successive&nbsp;terms at either the BCCI or at the state association level. Thus, the office bearers can now have a maximum of 12 years at a stretch. This primarily means that they can have two three-year terms at the state association level and two three-year terms at the BCCI following which&nbsp;the cooling-off period will be applicable to them.

As per a report in the Indian Express, Shah is now the frontrunner to succeed Ganguly as the BCCI President. He has as many as 15 state associations backing him for the top post as they credit him for IPL being conducted in the Covid-era.&nbsp;

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“It’s high time Shah takes charge of the Indian board, and all associations are ready to back him,” a key member of a state association stated.&nbsp;Moreover, as per a report in NDTV, Ganguly is gearing up to contest for the ICC Chairman's post with&nbsp;the tenure of Greg Barkley coming to an end later this year.&nbsp;

If Ganguly -- who led India to the 2003 ODI World Cup final in South Africa -- wins and claims the top post, he will become only the fifth Indian to do so. So far, the likes of&nbsp;Shashank Manohar, N Srinivasan, Jagmohan Dalmiya and Sharad Pawar have served as ICC Chairman. If the Bengal Tiger gets the post, he will add another feather to his illustrious career.

In a major development, the Supreme Court allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to amend its constitution, allowing both Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue as the President and Secretary, respectively.

In a major development, the Supreme Court allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to amend its constitution, allowing both Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue as the President and Secretary, respectively. The former Indian captain took over as the BCCI chief in late 2019 along with Shah and are now set to extend their respective roles. SC stated that the cooling-off period for office bearers will commence after two successive terms at either the BCCI or at the state association level. Thus, the office bearers can now have a maximum of 12 years at a stretch. This primarily means that they can have two three-year terms at the state association level and two three-year terms at the BCCI following which the cooling-off period will be applicable to them. As per a report in the Indian Express, Shah is now the frontrunner to succeed Ganguly as the BCCI President. He has as many as 15 state associations backing him for the top post as they credit him for IPL being conducted in the Covid-era. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah to continue on BCCI top posts as SC amends cooling-off provision “It’s high time Shah takes charge of the Indian board, and all associations are ready to back him,” a key member of a state association stated. Moreover, as per a report in NDTV, Ganguly is gearing up to contest for the ICC Chairman's post with the tenure of Greg Barkley coming to an end later this year. If Ganguly -- who led India to the 2003 ODI World Cup final in South Africa -- wins and claims the top post, he will become only the fifth Indian to do so. So far, the likes of Shashank Manohar, N Srinivasan, Jagmohan Dalmiya and Sharad Pawar have served as ICC Chairman. If the Bengal Tiger gets the post, he will add another feather to his illustrious career.

Jay Shah likely to take over as BCCI chief, Sourav Ganguly to compete for ICC Chairman's post: Reports

The Australian men's cricket team has unveiled their playing kit for the T20 World Cup scheduled to start on October 16 in Australia. The team's kit was revealed by Cricket Australia on their Twitter handle on Wednesday.

The uniform was created by Aunty Fiona Clarke and Courtney Hagen in partnership with Asics; the two have previously collaborated on other indigenous designs worn by Australia. The hosts will don an indigenous-inspired jersey for the first time at a World Cup event.

For the first time ever, an Australian cricket team will compete in a major event sporting a playing uniform honouring the First Nations. Artwork surrounds the shirt, which has black sleeves and a green and gold gradient on the trunk.

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The black trousers and black cap will have the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags on the brim, while the long-sleeved version will have the gold and green artwork extended onto the sleeves of the top.

The Walkabout Wickets artwork that has evolved into a dominant theme is once again centred on the front of the shirt, as it has been in prior designs. The artist of Walkabout Wickets is Clarke, a Kirrae Whurrong woman and great great granddaughter of James "Mosquito" Couzens, who played for the Aboriginal XI in a historic match at the MCG in 1866 and travelled to England in 1868 as part of the first Australian sports team to play outside of the country.

Prior to the 2016 Boxing Day Test, Clarke designed the artwork to honour the 150th anniversary of the 1866 game. Ever since it has been shown on the collar of the test shirt. Connection is a key element for the kit, and it pays tribute to the past, present, and upcoming First Nations cricketers.

"The overall design is to do with the process of connecting with yourself as an individual, as a team, in the community and whatever is surrounded by you ... with the river, the land, whatever you see," said cricekt.com.au quoting Clarke.

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A Butchulla and Gubbi Gubbi woman named Hagen described that the pattern included stars to represent ancestors and wickets to indicate games played. On the shirt`s back, the First XI of the Aboriginal squad that toured England in 1868 is depicted in the shirt`s major design.

Only four Indigenous men and two Indigenous women have played international cricket for Australia since the first Test in 1877, despite the pioneering efforts of the 1868 squad, who undertook the treacherous voyage by ship to the UK and played 47 matches at locations including Lord's and The Oval.

The eye-catching new T20 World Cup uniform comes after Australia won the 2021 championship in Dubai while sporting two different uniforms, marking the first time an Australian side was required to prepare an 'alternative'. The ICC T20 World Cup will be hosted by Australia from October 16, 2022, to November 13, 2022.&nbsp;

The Australian men's cricket team has unveiled their playing kit for the T20 World Cup scheduled to start on October 16 in Australia. The team's kit was revealed by Cricket Australia on their Twitter handle on Wednesday.

The Australian men's cricket team has unveiled their playing kit for the T20 World Cup scheduled to start on October 16 in Australia. The team's kit was revealed by Cricket Australia on their Twitter handle on Wednesday. The uniform was created by Aunty Fiona Clarke and Courtney Hagen in partnership with Asics; the two have previously collaborated on other indigenous designs worn by Australia. The hosts will don an indigenous-inspired jersey for the first time at a World Cup event. For the first time ever, an Australian cricket team will compete in a major event sporting a playing uniform honouring the First Nations. Artwork surrounds the shirt, which has black sleeves and a green and gold gradient on the trunk. ALSO READ: Injuries shackle Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis to the bench ahead of T20Is against India The black trousers and black cap will have the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags on the brim, while the long-sleeved version will have the gold and green artwork extended onto the sleeves of the top. The Walkabout Wickets artwork that has evolved into a dominant theme is once again centred on the front of the shirt, as it has been in prior designs. The artist of Walkabout Wickets is Clarke, a Kirrae Whurrong woman and great great granddaughter of James "Mosquito" Couzens, who played for the Aboriginal XI in a historic match at the MCG in 1866 and travelled to England in 1868 as part of the first Australian sports team to play outside of the country. Prior to the 2016 Boxing Day Test, Clarke designed the artwork to honour the 150th anniversary of the 1866 game. Ever since it has been shown on the collar of the test shirt. Connection is a key element for the kit, and it pays tribute to the past, present, and upcoming First Nations cricketers. "The overall design is to do with the process of connecting with yourself as an individual, as a team, in the community and whatever is surrounded by you ... with the river, the land, whatever you see," said cricekt.com.au quoting Clarke. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli jumps 14 places in latest ICC T20I rankings after Asia Cup heroics, Md. Rizwan remains on top A Butchulla and Gubbi Gubbi woman named Hagen described that the pattern included stars to represent ancestors and wickets to indicate games played. On the shirt`s back, the First XI of the Aboriginal squad that toured England in 1868 is depicted in the shirt`s major design. Only four Indigenous men and two Indigenous women have played international cricket for Australia since the first Test in 1877, despite the pioneering efforts of the 1868 squad, who undertook the treacherous voyage by ship to the UK and played 47 matches at locations including Lord's and The Oval. The eye-catching new T20 World Cup uniform comes after Australia won the 2021 championship in Dubai while sporting two different uniforms, marking the first time an Australian side was required to prepare an 'alternative'. The ICC T20 World Cup will be hosted by Australia from October 16, 2022, to November 13, 2022.

Team Australia to wear brand new indigenous-themed kit for ICC T20 World Cup

BCCI announced India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Monday evening (September 12). As expected, the main squad comprises all the big guns who featured in the Asia Cup but also saw the return of premier pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel.

In the reserve list, Md Shami, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi were named. Former Indian captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar opened up on India's squad for the showpiece event, in Australia from October-November, and named the star player who can be Men in Blue's finisher. While the squad features some known finishers such as Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant, Vengsarkar feels Suryakumar Yadav can do the tough job at the forthcoming ICC event.

"I can’t really comment on who bats at what number. It is up to the think tank, the coach, the captain and the vice-captain. But I feel Suryakumar Yadav, who is batting at 4, can bat at 5 as well. He can be a great finisher," Vengsarkar was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

"T20 is not like ODIs and Test cricket, where you need certain batters at certain positions. In this format, anybody can bat anywhere. You don’t have time to settle down. One should go after the bowlers from ball one," he opined.

SKY ended the Asia Cup with 139 runs -- eighth-highest overall&nbsp;and second-most among Indians -- including a breathtaking 26-ball 68 not out versus Hong Kong.

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The 1983 World Cup-winning member Vengsarkar also mentioned the three players he would've picked had he been part of the&nbsp;current selection committee. "I would have picked Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik and Shubman Gill for the T20 World Cup. Would have given them a long run in T20Is because they all had a brilliant IPL season," he added.

India's T20 World Cup squad:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, and Arshdeep Singh.

Standby players:&nbsp;Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, and Deepak Chahar.

BCCI announced India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Monday evening (September 12). As expected, the main squad comprises all the big guns who featured in the Asia Cup but also saw the return of premier pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel.

BCCI announced India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Monday evening (September 12). As expected, the main squad comprises all the big guns who featured in the Asia Cup but also saw the return of premier pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel. In the reserve list, Md Shami, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi were named. Former Indian captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar opened up on India's squad for the showpiece event, in Australia from October-November, and named the star player who can be Men in Blue's finisher. While the squad features some known finishers such as Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant, Vengsarkar feels Suryakumar Yadav can do the tough job at the forthcoming ICC event. "I can’t really comment on who bats at what number. It is up to the think tank, the coach, the captain and the vice-captain. But I feel Suryakumar Yadav, who is batting at 4, can bat at 5 as well. He can be a great finisher," Vengsarkar was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. "T20 is not like ODIs and Test cricket, where you need certain batters at certain positions. In this format, anybody can bat anywhere. You don’t have time to settle down. One should go after the bowlers from ball one," he opined. SKY ended the Asia Cup with 139 runs -- eighth-highest overall and second-most among Indians -- including a breathtaking 26-ball 68 not out versus Hong Kong. ALSO READ | Chahal is the only legit wicket-taking option, feels Aakash Chopra as he analyses India's T20 WC squad The 1983 World Cup-winning member Vengsarkar also mentioned the three players he would've picked had he been part of the current selection committee. "I would have picked Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik and Shubman Gill for the T20 World Cup. Would have given them a long run in T20Is because they all had a brilliant IPL season," he added. India's T20 World Cup squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, and Arshdeep Singh. Standby players: Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, and Deepak Chahar.

'He can be a great finisher in T20 WC' - Ex-cricketer expects star player to do the tough job for India

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are all set to make it to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, said sources.

The sources said that both players are in good shape now after recovering from their injuries and are training regularly in National Cricket Academy (NCA).

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"Jasprit is bowling in nets regularly at NCA. The medical team is keeping a close eye on him, he is looking fine and he will come back most likely. The final test is not done yet but he will clear it.

"On the other hand, Harshal is also doing well and hopefully he will be available for selection as well. Rest all depends on final tests," sources told ANI.

The selection meeting for the ICC T20 World Cup is likely to happen soon. Both Bumrah and Harshal were not included in the Asia Cup squad earlier in August due to injuries and they both started their rehabilitation at NCA.

Notably, Harshal Patel is India`s second-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket this year with 19 scalps, with veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top with 31 wickets. Bumrah has only played three T20Is this year, across which he has taken three wickets.

ICC T20 World Cup is set to take place from October 16 to November 13 this year. Notably, India earned a third-place finish in the Super Four Phase of Asia Cup 2022 and failed to qualify for the final.

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They earned the Super Four qualification after wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Group stage but failed to win against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four phase, though they won their final game against Afghanistan.

But it was not enough to earn them qualification to the final. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be squaring off in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.&nbsp;

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are all set to make it to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, said sources. The sources said that both players are in good shape now after recovering from their injuries and are training regularly in National Cricket Academy (NCA).

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are all set to make it to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, said sources. The sources said that both players are in good shape now after recovering from their injuries and are training regularly in National Cricket Academy (NCA). ALSO READ: BCCI official admits Virat Kohli’s spot in India's T20I squad not confirmed after World Cup "Jasprit is bowling in nets regularly at NCA. The medical team is keeping a close eye on him, he is looking fine and he will come back most likely. The final test is not done yet but he will clear it. "On the other hand, Harshal is also doing well and hopefully he will be available for selection as well. Rest all depends on final tests," sources told ANI. The selection meeting for the ICC T20 World Cup is likely to happen soon. Both Bumrah and Harshal were not included in the Asia Cup squad earlier in August due to injuries and they both started their rehabilitation at NCA. Notably, Harshal Patel is India`s second-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket this year with 19 scalps, with veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top with 31 wickets. Bumrah has only played three T20Is this year, across which he has taken three wickets. ICC T20 World Cup is set to take place from October 16 to November 13 this year. Notably, India earned a third-place finish in the Super Four Phase of Asia Cup 2022 and failed to qualify for the final. ALSO READ: Indian fans sporting national jerseys barred from entering stadium to watch Asia Cup final between PAK-SL They earned the Super Four qualification after wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Group stage but failed to win against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four phase, though they won their final game against Afghanistan. But it was not enough to earn them qualification to the final. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be squaring off in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

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Although Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja put on an inspiring performance in the Asia Cup, it seems like their future in the shortest format of the game may be in jeopardy.

While in conversation with IndsideSport, a&nbsp;BCCI official has reportedly opened up about the onset of a transition period in the aftermath of the forthcoming ICC Men's T20I World Cup.

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The senior official revealed that should everything go according to the BCCI's plan, Kohli and Jadeja may be asked to step down from their T20I roles so that they can be preserved for longer formats.&nbsp;

"See, it’s nothing new. After every big event, there is a transition period. After last year’s World Cup, Shami was transitioned to focus on the two formats. Virat isn’t getting any younger. With the number of matches we play, he has to be managed as well.

"And we feel there needs to be a change. For Jadeja, the sheer number of injuries is a concern. We will discuss the transition plans after the World Cup."

Although Kohli would prefer to compete freely across formats, it is important to note that it is impractical to compete consistently at the highest level with the amount of cricket that is being played.

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With India hosting the&nbsp;ODI World Cup in 2023, the shortest format of the game in the country will be put on the back burner after the ICC T20 World Cup.

Owing to these circumstances, the&nbsp;decision of stepping away from the format could be made relatively easy for the likes of Kohli and Jadeja, making the transition period for both the players and the team much more manageable.&nbsp;

Although Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja put on an inspiring performance in the Asia Cup, it seems like their future in the shortest format of the game may be in jeopardy.

Although Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja put on an inspiring performance in the Asia Cup, it seems like their future in the shortest format of the game may be in jeopardy. While in conversation with IndsideSport, a BCCI official has reportedly opened up about the onset of a transition period in the aftermath of the forthcoming ICC Men's T20I World Cup. ALSO READ: 'Sri Lanka cannot be taken easy': Wasim Akram picks his favourites ahead of Asia Cup 2022 final The senior official revealed that should everything go according to the BCCI's plan, Kohli and Jadeja may be asked to step down from their T20I roles so that they can be preserved for longer formats. "See, it’s nothing new. After every big event, there is a transition period. After last year’s World Cup, Shami was transitioned to focus on the two formats. Virat isn’t getting any younger. With the number of matches we play, he has to be managed as well. "And we feel there needs to be a change. For Jadeja, the sheer number of injuries is a concern. We will discuss the transition plans after the World Cup." Although Kohli would prefer to compete freely across formats, it is important to note that it is impractical to compete consistently at the highest level with the amount of cricket that is being played. ALSO READ: Virat is close to my heart: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Kohli vs Babar debate With India hosting the ODI World Cup in 2023, the shortest format of the game in the country will be put on the back burner after the ICC T20 World Cup. Owing to these circumstances, the decision of stepping away from the format could be made relatively easy for the likes of Kohli and Jadeja, making the transition period for both the players and the team much more manageable.

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Team India approached the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup with a bit of creativity, trying different playing XI combinations to figure out the most effective lineup, which would eventually be utilized at the forthcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup.&nbsp;

In a recent interaction with Khaleej Times, the former Indian cricketer and administrator&nbsp;Dilip Vengsarkar offered fans his candid take on India's decision to conduct experiments in a high-profile tournament like the Asia Cup.&nbsp;

"The team is going ahead with their experiments. They picked&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/666-dinesh-karthik-playerprofile" title="Dinesh Karthik">Dinesh Karthik</a>, but they haven't played him, and then they played&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1109-ravichandran-ashwin-playerprofile" title="Ravichandran Ashwin">Ravichandran Ashwin</a>&nbsp;for the first time yesterday (Tuesday) against Sri Lanka.

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"Obviously, the team management wants to give all the players a chance as they are trying to find their best XI for next month's World Cup. But then this event is also very important. The Asia Cup is a very big tournament.

"Winning matches in a tournament like this is very important for the morale of the team. Also, I think it's important to have the winning combination.

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"As I said, the Asia Cup is a very big event. You can experiment maybe in a bilateral series, but the Asia Cup and the World Cup, these are major tournaments. In these tournaments, you need to win, that's very important," said Vengsarkar.&nbsp;

Up until now, the Men in Blue have tried out multiple combinations, none of which have seemed to work out very well as far as bagging results are concerned.

After managing to cruise past the Group Stage of the Asia Cup with wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong, India suffered&nbsp;a series of losses in the Super Fours stage at the hands of Sri Lanka and arch-nemeses and former foes Pakistan.&nbsp;

Team India approached the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup with a bit of creativity, trying different playing XI combinations to figure out the most effective lineup, which would eventually be utilized at the forthcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup.

Team India approached the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup with a bit of creativity, trying different playing XI combinations to figure out the most effective lineup, which would eventually be utilized at the forthcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup. In a recent interaction with Khaleej Times, the former Indian cricketer and administrator Dilip Vengsarkar offered fans his candid take on India's decision to conduct experiments in a high-profile tournament like the Asia Cup. "The team is going ahead with their experiments. They picked Dinesh Karthik, but they haven't played him, and then they played Ravichandran Ashwin for the first time yesterday (Tuesday) against Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli will be five kilos less: Ravi Shastri lauds India batter after his 71st international century "Obviously, the team management wants to give all the players a chance as they are trying to find their best XI for next month's World Cup. But then this event is also very important. The Asia Cup is a very big tournament. "Winning matches in a tournament like this is very important for the morale of the team. Also, I think it's important to have the winning combination. ALSO READ: Others wouldn't have survived: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli being in Indian team for 3 years without a ton "As I said, the Asia Cup is a very big event. You can experiment maybe in a bilateral series, but the Asia Cup and the World Cup, these are major tournaments. In these tournaments, you need to win, that's very important," said Vengsarkar. Up until now, the Men in Blue have tried out multiple combinations, none of which have seemed to work out very well as far as bagging results are concerned. After managing to cruise past the Group Stage of the Asia Cup with wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong, India suffered a series of losses in the Super Fours stage at the hands of Sri Lanka and arch-nemeses and former foes Pakistan.

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Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja`s knee injury has disturbed the team combination and the Board of Control for Cricket in India big time and the BCCI is not happy about it.

"We are not happy with Jadeja`s injury. He should have kept the world cup in mind while doing adventurous activities. But he was not responsible and did not think that the World Cup is on the way. We are not happy with this action of Jadeja," a source to ANI.

Jadeja had injured his right knee and was ruled out of Asia Cup 2022 after playing the first two games of the event against Pakistan and Hong Kong. Earlier on Tuesday, it was revealed that&nbsp;Jadeja's knee surgery was successful and the all-rounder will start rehabilitation soon.

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Jadeja took to Instagram on Tuesday to offer fans some insight into the same. "The surgery was successful. There are many people to thank for their support and involvement - BCCI, my teammates, support staff, physios, doctors and the fans.

"I will start my rehab soon and try to get back to soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes," said Jadeja in a post.

Jadeja was having a solid Asia Cup 2022 till he got injured. In the first match against Pakistan, he played a match-winning knock of 35 and registered figures of 0/11 in two overs. In the next match against Hong Kong, he did not bat but took 1/15 with the ball and fielded really well.

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In three Tests this year, he has scored 328 runs in five innings at an average of 82.00. He has smashed two centuries in the longer format of the sport this year. His best score is 175* which he scored against Sri Lanka earlier this year. He has also taken 10 wickets in this format with best figures of 5/41.

In three ODIs this year, he has scored 36 runs in two innings at an average of 36.00. His best score in format this year is 29. He has also taken a wicket in the format this year.

Earlier on Saturday before India`s Super Four clash with Pakistan, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had announced that Jadeja sustained an injury in his knee and as a result, was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. Axar Patel, another bowling all-rounder was announced as his replacement.

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja`s knee injury has disturbed the team combination and the Board of Control for Cricket in India big time and the BCCI is not happy about it.

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja`s knee injury has disturbed the team combination and the Board of Control for Cricket in India big time and the BCCI is not happy about it. "We are not happy with Jadeja`s injury. He should have kept the world cup in mind while doing adventurous activities. But he was not responsible and did not think that the World Cup is on the way. We are not happy with this action of Jadeja," a source to ANI. Jadeja had injured his right knee and was ruled out of Asia Cup 2022 after playing the first two games of the event against Pakistan and Hong Kong. Earlier on Tuesday, it was revealed that Jadeja's knee surgery was successful and the all-rounder will start rehabilitation soon. ALSO READ: India's World Cup-winning captains MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev attend US Open QFs, video goes viral - WATCH Jadeja took to Instagram on Tuesday to offer fans some insight into the same. "The surgery was successful. There are many people to thank for their support and involvement - BCCI, my teammates, support staff, physios, doctors and the fans. "I will start my rehab soon and try to get back to soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes," said Jadeja in a post. Jadeja was having a solid Asia Cup 2022 till he got injured. In the first match against Pakistan, he played a match-winning knock of 35 and registered figures of 0/11 in two overs. In the next match against Hong Kong, he did not bat but took 1/15 with the ball and fielded really well. The star all-rounder is having a good 2022 so far, both with bat and ball. In nine T20Is this year, Jadeja has scored 201 runs in eight innings at an average of 50.25. His best individual score is 46* this year in the format. Besides this, he has taken five wickets, with best figures of 1/15. ALSO READ: Asia Cup 2022: Pathum Nissanka leads Sri Lanka's impressive chase beating Pakistan by five wickets In three Tests this year, he has scored 328 runs in five innings at an average of 82.00. He has smashed two centuries in the longer format of the sport this year. His best score is 175* which he scored against Sri Lanka earlier this year. He has also taken 10 wickets in this format with best figures of 5/41. In three ODIs this year, he has scored 36 runs in two innings at an average of 36.00. His best score in format this year is 29. He has also taken a wicket in the format this year. Earlier on Saturday before India`s Super Four clash with Pakistan, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had announced that Jadeja sustained an injury in his knee and as a result, was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. Axar Patel, another bowling all-rounder was announced as his replacement.

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As an immediate reaction to the widescale&nbsp;bust-up that took place in the stands in the aftermath of Pakistan's Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has moved to issue a formal complaint with ICC.&nbsp;

Raja detailed plans to lodge a protest against the conduct of the fans, citing danger to the health and safety of the Pakistani fans and the team itself while in conversation with the media in the aftermath of the match.

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“You don't identify hooliganism with cricket. You don't want such things happening in cricket. We will draft a letter to ICC, we will raise our voice against this. We will do whatever we can. Because the visuals were gruesome and this isn't the first time it has happened. Win or loss is a part of the game. It was a gruelling contest, it was a great match.

"But you need to keep your emotions in check because if you can't do that, you can't grow as a cricket-playing nation. So, we will definitely write a letter (to ICC), and we will show our concern.&nbsp;They are our fans. Anything could have happened. Our cricket team could have been in danger. We will lodge our protest while following all protocols."

The match went down to the wire with the Men in Green walking away with a one-wicket victory. Pakistan found themselves in murky waters with a score of&nbsp;118/9 in 18.5 overs until&nbsp;Naseem Shah's pair of sixes carried Pakistan&nbsp;to victory.&nbsp;

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This thrilling game of cricket, however, was marred by a series of ill-tempered run-ins between the players and the fans in attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmed reportedly hurled abuses at&nbsp;Pakistan batter Asif Ali after dismissing him in the last over of the game, after which the duo had to be pulled apart to prevent them from going to blows.

These flaring tempers subsequently influenced the fans in attendance as multiple brawls broke out in the stadium with Afghani fans vandalising the premises and even going as far as to hurl chairs at Pakistani fans.

As an immediate reaction to the widescale bust-up that took place in the stands in the aftermath of Pakistan's Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has moved to issue a formal complaint with ICC.

As an immediate reaction to the widescale bust-up that took place in the stands in the aftermath of Pakistan's Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has moved to issue a formal complaint with ICC. Raja detailed plans to lodge a protest against the conduct of the fans, citing danger to the health and safety of the Pakistani fans and the team itself while in conversation with the media in the aftermath of the match. ALSO READ: Asia Cup: Shoaib Akhtar, ex-ACB chief at loggerheads after unruly scene between Pakistan-Afghanistan fans “You don't identify hooliganism with cricket. You don't want such things happening in cricket. We will draft a letter to ICC, we will raise our voice against this. We will do whatever we can. Because the visuals were gruesome and this isn't the first time it has happened. Win or loss is a part of the game. It was a gruelling contest, it was a great match. "But you need to keep your emotions in check because if you can't do that, you can't grow as a cricket-playing nation. So, we will definitely write a letter (to ICC), and we will show our concern. They are our fans. Anything could have happened. Our cricket team could have been in danger. We will lodge our protest while following all protocols." The match went down to the wire with the Men in Green walking away with a one-wicket victory. Pakistan found themselves in murky waters with a score of 118/9 in 18.5 overs until Naseem Shah's pair of sixes carried Pakistan to victory. ALSO READ: Ex-India selector makes bold claim on Ravindra Jadeja, explains why his return to action won't be easy This thrilling game of cricket, however, was marred by a series of ill-tempered run-ins between the players and the fans in attendance. Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmed reportedly hurled abuses at Pakistan batter Asif Ali after dismissing him in the last over of the game, after which the duo had to be pulled apart to prevent them from going to blows. These flaring tempers subsequently influenced the fans in attendance as multiple brawls broke out in the stadium with Afghani fans vandalising the premises and even going as far as to hurl chairs at Pakistani fans.

'Visuals were gruesome'- PCB chairman to write to ICC to complain about row during Pakistan vs Afghanistan

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently one-upped his opening partner and skipper Babar Azam to consolidate his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I ranking, pushing his teammate down to second place.&nbsp;

Rizwan managed to etch his name in Pakistani cricketing folklore with the kinds of performances that he has put in over the course of the latest edition of the Asia Cup, which is being conducted in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;

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With his performance, Rizwan managed to earn the honour of being the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Across three matches against India and Hong Kong, Rizwan has managed to put&nbsp;192 runs on the board at an average of 96 and a strike rate of 128. In addition, Rizwan has also put out two half-centuries.&nbsp;

Furthermore, owing to his highly impressive all-round&nbsp;performance against Hong Kong, Rizwan was awarded the Player of the Match award in their Group A clash, which took place in Sharjah.&nbsp;

Rizwan managed to strengthen his rating points to a career-best of 815 from his previously existing 796 to claim the position of top dog in the ICC rankings for the first time in his career.

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It was his effort against Hong Kong and India in the Super Fours clash that earned him the precious tally of rating points that bolstered his case for the No. 1 ranked player. His promotion to No. 1 marked only the third time a Pakistani player has earned the extremely coveted accolade.

Azam's reign at the top of the food chain was spread across a total of a whopping&nbsp;1,155 days.&nbsp;Misbah-ul-Haq, on the other hand, found himself at the top spot for a matter of&nbsp;313 days, with his stint stretching from&nbsp;April 2008 to February 2009.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently one-upped his opening partner and skipper Babar Azam to consolidate his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I ranking, pushing his teammate down to second place.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently one-upped his opening partner and skipper Babar Azam to consolidate his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I ranking, pushing his teammate down to second place. Rizwan managed to etch his name in Pakistani cricketing folklore with the kinds of performances that he has put in over the course of the latest edition of the Asia Cup, which is being conducted in the United Arab Emirates. ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma comes to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s defence following underwhelming Asia Cup outing With his performance, Rizwan managed to earn the honour of being the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Across three matches against India and Hong Kong, Rizwan has managed to put 192 runs on the board at an average of 96 and a strike rate of 128. In addition, Rizwan has also put out two half-centuries. Furthermore, owing to his highly impressive all-round performance against Hong Kong, Rizwan was awarded the Player of the Match award in their Group A clash, which took place in Sharjah. Rizwan managed to strengthen his rating points to a career-best of 815 from his previously existing 796 to claim the position of top dog in the ICC rankings for the first time in his career. ALSO READ: Ind vs SL: Rishabh Pant's reaction to Hardik Pandya's batting promotion in Asia Cup tie goes viral - WATCH It was his effort against Hong Kong and India in the Super Fours clash that earned him the precious tally of rating points that bolstered his case for the No. 1 ranked player. His promotion to No. 1 marked only the third time a Pakistani player has earned the extremely coveted accolade. Azam's reign at the top of the food chain was spread across a total of a whopping 1,155 days. Misbah-ul-Haq, on the other hand, found himself at the top spot for a matter of 313 days, with his stint stretching from April 2008 to February 2009.

Mohammad Rizwan displaces Babar Azam as the No.1 ranked batsman in T20I format

England's star wicketkeeper and batsman Jonny Bairstow was recently ruled out of their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup after he suffered an injury during a freak accident while golfing.

Reports suggest that he sustained a 'lower limb injury', more specifically on his left leg. However, as the extent of the injury remains unknown, Bairstow is scheduled to meet a specialist in the near future to ascertain the most optimal path to recovery.

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The English and Wales Cricket Board came out with a statement, declaring Bairstow's condition and informing fans of his absence.&nbsp;"England and Yorkshire batter Jonathan Bairstow has been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Bairstow sustained a lower limb injury in a freak accident whilst playing golf on Friday in Leeds," read the ECB statement.&nbsp;

Bairstow himself took to social media to offer fans some insight and clarity with respect to his situation. "Unfortunately, I am going to be unavailable of [sic] games/tours in the immediate future. The reason being is that I have injured my lower leg in a freak accident and it shall need an operation."

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"The injury came when I slipped on the golf course this morning. I am gutted and want to wish everyone for this week at The Oval all the best firstly and the boys that are going to Australia for the T20 World Cup. Absolutely gutted! I will be back," wrote Bairstow in a post on Instagram.

England's T20 World Cup aspirations have been dealt a massive blow as Bairstow is one of their seniormost players in white-ball cricket and one of the most prolific scorers in international Test cricket this year. The Poms are yet to announce his replacement; however, Will Jacks is being eyed as the player to stand-in for Bairstow.

England's star wicketkeeper and batsman Jonny Bairstow was recently ruled out of their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup after he suffered an injury during a freak accident while golfing.

England's star wicketkeeper and batsman Jonny Bairstow was recently ruled out of their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup after he suffered an injury during a freak accident while golfing. Reports suggest that he sustained a 'lower limb injury', more specifically on his left leg. However, as the extent of the injury remains unknown, Bairstow is scheduled to meet a specialist in the near future to ascertain the most optimal path to recovery. ALSO READ: Huge blow for India as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement The English and Wales Cricket Board came out with a statement, declaring Bairstow's condition and informing fans of his absence. "England and Yorkshire batter Jonathan Bairstow has been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Bairstow sustained a lower limb injury in a freak accident whilst playing golf on Friday in Leeds," read the ECB statement. Bairstow himself took to social media to offer fans some insight and clarity with respect to his situation. "Unfortunately, I am going to be unavailable of [sic] games/tours in the immediate future. The reason being is that I have injured my lower leg in a freak accident and it shall need an operation." ALSO READ: BCCI shell out big bucks to acquire Neeraj Chopra's javelin belonging to Prime Minister Modi's collection "The injury came when I slipped on the golf course this morning. I am gutted and want to wish everyone for this week at The Oval all the best firstly and the boys that are going to Australia for the T20 World Cup. Absolutely gutted! I will be back," wrote Bairstow in a post on Instagram. England's T20 World Cup aspirations have been dealt a massive blow as Bairstow is one of their seniormost players in white-ball cricket and one of the most prolific scorers in international Test cricket this year. The Poms are yet to announce his replacement; however, Will Jacks is being eyed as the player to stand-in for Bairstow.

England dealt major blow ahead of T20 World Cup as Jonny Bairstow suffers freak injury

Global T20 star Tim David has earned a call-up to the Australian side for the upcoming tour to India and the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on the back of his hard-hitting performances in leagues across the world.

The 15-member Australian squad for the tour of India for a three-match T20I series from September 20-26 and the ICC T20 World Cup was announced on Thursday. David`s selection over leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson is the only change made in the side that brought the trophy home in the 2021 edition.

David was born to Australian parents in Singapore and he moved to Perth as a two-year-old kid. He has represented Singapore in 14 matches and has scored 558 runs at an average of 46.50 with four half-centuries. Under ICC rules, he is completely eligible to wear Aussie colours immediately.

This explosive batter has the backing of Australian great Ricky Ponting, who has described him as "an out and out match winner". "He`s the sort of player that could actually win you a World Cup. He is not just the average run-of-the-mill guy that might just sneak into a squad ...

"He actually reminds me a bit of someone like an Andrew Symonds back in the 2003 World Cup. You know if you get them in and you give him an opportunity, they are a chance of winning a tournament for you."

Cricket.com.au quoted Ponting as saying of the 26-year-old recently. "That is how I would be looking at him right now. I know there are some other great world-quality players in the middle order for Australia, but probably none of them boasts the resume as good as Tim`s over the last two years," he added.

During the last two years, David has scored 1,874 runs in 86 T20 matches at a stunning strike rate of 168.40. He averages a boundary every 4.5 balls and his strike rate goes up to an impressive 204.80 during overs 16-20. He was purchased by Mumbai Indians for a massive A$ 1.53 million back in February.

In the season, his strike rate of 216.28 was the highest by any player to have faced at least fifty balls in a single season. He entered IPL on back of his performances in the Pakistan Super League, where he hit 278 runs at an impressive SR of 194.41. He was initially sounded off by Aussie selectors for the home T20 series against Sri Lanka.

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The 26-year-old fared amazingly in the T20 Blast competition in England after a breakout IPL season. He scored 405 runs at an impressive strike rate of 174.57. He can also bowl some off-break spin occasionally, having taken 12 wickets in 121 T20 matches.

He also played one game for Tasmania in the 2021-22 Marsh One Day Cup against Western Australia, in which he smashed 36 off 23 balls and took 2/25. David is yet to make his first-class debut and has featured in 16 List A matches, most of them with Surrey, for who hit two centuries and averaged 68 with a strike rate of 150.44.

He adds an X-factor to an already balanced Australian team. "This is a similar squad to that which became the first Australian`s men`s team to win a T20 World Cup, who are now very excited about playing the tournament at home.

"Mitchell Swepson was unlucky to miss out based on conditions in the UAE at the last World Cup where we planned for tired, spinning wickets compared to what we would expect are good batting conditions along with the larger grounds in Australia," Chairman of Selectors George Bailey said in a statement.

"Tim (David) continues to establish himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the squad. He is a highly gifted, natural ball striker who will add extra batting depth to the group which has had a lot of success in T20 cricket in recent times. We expect him to play a similar role to that he has been playing in the past few years," he added.

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David started his career with Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League but his move to Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 10 was when he started to make a name for himself, scoring an impressive 33-ball 58 on debut against reigning champs Sydney Sixers.

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh retains his place in the squad despite returning to Perth with ankle soreness on Tuesday after Aussies win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI. Australia`s T20 World Cup campaign begins on October 22 in Sydney with a trans-Tasman clash against New Zealand.

Australia`s T20 World Cup squad: Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (vc), Tim David, Aaron Finch (c), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner*, Adam Zampa.

* Squad will also travel to India for three T20Is, September 20-26, except Warner will be replaced by Cameron Green.

Global T20 star Tim David has earned a call-up to the Australian side for the upcoming tour to India and the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on the back of his hard-hitting performances in leagues across the world.

Global T20 star Tim David has earned a call-up to the Australian side for the upcoming tour to India and the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on the back of his hard-hitting performances in leagues across the world. The 15-member Australian squad for the tour of India for a three-match T20I series from September 20-26 and the ICC T20 World Cup was announced on Thursday. David`s selection over leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson is the only change made in the side that brought the trophy home in the 2021 edition. David was born to Australian parents in Singapore and he moved to Perth as a two-year-old kid. He has represented Singapore in 14 matches and has scored 558 runs at an average of 46.50 with four half-centuries. Under ICC rules, he is completely eligible to wear Aussie colours immediately. This explosive batter has the backing of Australian great Ricky Ponting, who has described him as "an out and out match winner". "He`s the sort of player that could actually win you a World Cup. He is not just the average run-of-the-mill guy that might just sneak into a squad ... "He actually reminds me a bit of someone like an Andrew Symonds back in the 2003 World Cup. You know if you get them in and you give him an opportunity, they are a chance of winning a tournament for you." Cricket.com.au quoted Ponting as saying of the 26-year-old recently. "That is how I would be looking at him right now. I know there are some other great world-quality players in the middle order for Australia, but probably none of them boasts the resume as good as Tim`s over the last two years," he added. During the last two years, David has scored 1,874 runs in 86 T20 matches at a stunning strike rate of 168.40. He averages a boundary every 4.5 balls and his strike rate goes up to an impressive 204.80 during overs 16-20. He was purchased by Mumbai Indians for a massive A$ 1.53 million back in February. In the season, his strike rate of 216.28 was the highest by any player to have faced at least fifty balls in a single season. He entered IPL on back of his performances in the Pakistan Super League, where he hit 278 runs at an impressive SR of 194.41. He was initially sounded off by Aussie selectors for the home T20 series against Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: WATCH: Ravindra Jadeja's bullet throw sends Hong Kong's captain Nizakat Khan packing in Asia Cup encounter The 26-year-old fared amazingly in the T20 Blast competition in England after a breakout IPL season. He scored 405 runs at an impressive strike rate of 174.57. He can also bowl some off-break spin occasionally, having taken 12 wickets in 121 T20 matches. He also played one game for Tasmania in the 2021-22 Marsh One Day Cup against Western Australia, in which he smashed 36 off 23 balls and took 2/25. David is yet to make his first-class debut and has featured in 16 List A matches, most of them with Surrey, for who hit two centuries and averaged 68 with a strike rate of 150.44. He adds an X-factor to an already balanced Australian team. "This is a similar squad to that which became the first Australian`s men`s team to win a T20 World Cup, who are now very excited about playing the tournament at home. "Mitchell Swepson was unlucky to miss out based on conditions in the UAE at the last World Cup where we planned for tired, spinning wickets compared to what we would expect are good batting conditions along with the larger grounds in Australia," Chairman of Selectors George Bailey said in a statement. "Tim (David) continues to establish himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the squad. He is a highly gifted, natural ball striker who will add extra batting depth to the group which has had a lot of success in T20 cricket in recent times. We expect him to play a similar role to that he has been playing in the past few years," he added. ALSO READ: 'Just human nature'- Ricky Ponting recalls his mental health issues as he rallies behind Virat Kohli David started his career with Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League but his move to Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 10 was when he started to make a name for himself, scoring an impressive 33-ball 58 on debut against reigning champs Sydney Sixers. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh retains his place in the squad despite returning to Perth with ankle soreness on Tuesday after Aussies win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI. Australia`s T20 World Cup campaign begins on October 22 in Sydney with a trans-Tasman clash against New Zealand. Australia`s T20 World Cup squad: Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (vc), Tim David, Aaron Finch (c), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner*, Adam Zampa. * Squad will also travel to India for three T20Is, September 20-26, except Warner will be replaced by Cameron Green.

Tim David all set to feature in Australia's ICC T20 World Cup squad

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Disney Star, today announced that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement by way of which Disney Star will license the television broadcasting rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s and Under 19 (U-19) global events for a period of four years, to ZEE. Disney Star will continue to be the exclusive home for streaming of all ICC tournaments through its digital platform - Disney+ Hotstar.

ICC has in-principle approved this arrangement. This association enables ZEE to be the exclusive television rights holder of ICC men’s events, including the coveted ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2024, 2026), ICC Men’s Champions Trophy (2025), and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (2027) along with key ICC U-19 events.

Speaking about the strategic development, Mr. Punit Goenka, MD &amp; CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “This is a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Indian media &amp; entertainment landscape, and this association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business in India. As a one-stop television destination for ICC men’s cricket events until 2027, ZEE will leverage the strength of its network to offer a compelling experience for its viewers and a great return on investment for its advertisers. Long-term profitability and value-generation continue to be our areas of focus across the business, and we will always evaluate all the necessary steps that will enable us to make sports a compelling value proposition for the Company. We look forward to working with ICC and Disney Star, to enable this strategic offering for our television viewers in India.”

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Mr. K Madhavan, Country Manager &amp; President, Disney Star said “By securing the IPL television broadcast rights for 2023-27 and now opting to retain only the digital rights for ICC tournaments for 2024-27, we have in place a balanced and robust cricket offering for our audiences across linear and digital. Over the years, Disney Star has strengthened the appeal of international cricket in India, enabling it to reach diverse age groups and cultural demographics across all parts of the country. As India’s leading media house, we will continue to do so with our strong portfolio of cricket properties across television and digital.”

For over three decades, ZEE has been a leading entertainment company, continually strengthening its position across markets by identifying newer avenues for growth and delivering value to stakeholders across the board. With its strong connect and reach across the country, ZEE reaffirms its commitment of presenting thrilling international 
cricket action to viewers and elevating the experience and engagement to unprecedented heights.

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With the ICC digital rights secured for the next four years, Disney Star retains its position as the Home of Sports in India. Its current portfolio also includes the television rights for IPL (2023-27), television and digital rights for Cricket Australia (2023-2030), television and digital BCCI rights (2023) and television and digital rights for Cricket 
South Africa (end of 2023-2024).

In addition to cricket, it also offers other major sports properties on its platforms including Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League, the Wimbledon Championship and the English Premier League.

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Disney Star, today announced that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement by way of which Disney Star will license the television broadcasting rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s and Under 19 (U-19) global events for a period of four years, to ZEE.

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Disney Star, today announced that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement by way of which Disney Star will license the television broadcasting rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s and Under 19 (U-19) global events for a period of four years, to ZEE. Disney Star will continue to be the exclusive home for streaming of all ICC tournaments through its digital platform - Disney+ Hotstar. ICC has in-principle approved this arrangement. This association enables ZEE to be the exclusive television rights holder of ICC men’s events, including the coveted ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2024, 2026), ICC Men’s Champions Trophy (2025), and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (2027) along with key ICC U-19 events. Speaking about the strategic development, Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “This is a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Indian media & entertainment landscape, and this association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business in India. As a one-stop television destination for ICC men’s cricket events until 2027, ZEE will leverage the strength of its network to offer a compelling experience for its viewers and a great return on investment for its advertisers. Long-term profitability and value-generation continue to be our areas of focus across the business, and we will always evaluate all the necessary steps that will enable us to make sports a compelling value proposition for the Company. We look forward to working with ICC and Disney Star, to enable this strategic offering for our television viewers in India.” Also Read: A look at winners of last eight editions of Asia Cup Mr. K Madhavan, Country Manager & President, Disney Star said “By securing the IPL television broadcast rights for 2023-27 and now opting to retain only the digital rights for ICC tournaments for 2024-27, we have in place a balanced and robust cricket offering for our audiences across linear and digital. Over the years, Disney Star has strengthened the appeal of international cricket in India, enabling it to reach diverse age groups and cultural demographics across all parts of the country. As India’s leading media house, we will continue to do so with our strong portfolio of cricket properties across television and digital.” For over three decades, ZEE has been a leading entertainment company, continually strengthening its position across markets by identifying newer avenues for growth and delivering value to stakeholders across the board. With its strong connect and reach across the country, ZEE reaffirms its commitment of presenting thrilling international cricket action to viewers and elevating the experience and engagement to unprecedented heights. Also Read: Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup With the ICC digital rights secured for the next four years, Disney Star retains its position as the Home of Sports in India. Its current portfolio also includes the television rights for IPL (2023-27), television and digital rights for Cricket Australia (2023-2030), television and digital BCCI rights (2023) and television and digital rights for Cricket South Africa (end of 2023-2024). In addition to cricket, it also offers other major sports properties on its platforms including Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League, the Wimbledon Championship and the English Premier League.

ZEE Entertainment & Disney Star sign strategic licensing agreement for exclusive TV rights of ICC men’s events

The International Cricket Council on Saturday confirmed Disney Star will be the home of all ICC cricket in India for the next four years having won the TV and digital rights to both men`s and women`s global events through to the end of 2027.

Disney Star won following a single-round sealed bid process which has yielded a significant uplift to the rights fee from the previous cycle continuing the impressive growth and reach of cricket.

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The decision followed a robust tender, bidding and evaluation process, which started in June 2022. ICC Chair Greg Barclay said: "We are delighted to continue to partner with Disney Star as the home of ICC cricket for the next four years which has delivered an outstanding result for our members and will support our ambitious growth plans.

"They will play a crucial role in the future of our sport and connecting and engaging with more fans than ever before. Having a broadcast and digital partner for women`s events in India is a significant step forward in our ambition to accelerate the growth of the women`s game.

"Disney Star presented impressive plans for the promotion of women`s cricket and they clearly share our vision so I`m incredibly excited by the size of the opportunity ahead," he added.

Barclay said this was an incredibly competitive process, which isn`t surprising given the huge audiences that cricket consistently attracts with more than a billion fans that passionately follow the game globally. "I`d like to thank all of the bidders for their interest in and support of cricket," he said.

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K Madhavan, Country Manager and President, Disney Star said: "We are delighted at being able to continue our association with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and look forward to strengthening our partnership by growing the sport of cricket in the years ahead.

"With the acquisition of the ICC Digital and TV broadcast rights, Disney Star has further strengthened its status as the premier destination for marquee cricket events in the country."

The International Cricket Council on Saturday confirmed Disney Star will be the home of all ICC cricket in India for the next four years having won the TV and digital rights to both men`s and women`s global events through to the end of 2027.

The International Cricket Council on Saturday confirmed Disney Star will be the home of all ICC cricket in India for the next four years having won the TV and digital rights to both men`s and women`s global events through to the end of 2027. Disney Star won following a single-round sealed bid process which has yielded a significant uplift to the rights fee from the previous cycle continuing the impressive growth and reach of cricket. ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma enjoys candid interaction with Babar Azam ahead of highly anticipated Asia Cup clash The decision followed a robust tender, bidding and evaluation process, which started in June 2022. ICC Chair Greg Barclay said: "We are delighted to continue to partner with Disney Star as the home of ICC cricket for the next four years which has delivered an outstanding result for our members and will support our ambitious growth plans. "They will play a crucial role in the future of our sport and connecting and engaging with more fans than ever before. Having a broadcast and digital partner for women`s events in India is a significant step forward in our ambition to accelerate the growth of the women`s game. "Disney Star presented impressive plans for the promotion of women`s cricket and they clearly share our vision so I`m incredibly excited by the size of the opportunity ahead," he added. Barclay said this was an incredibly competitive process, which isn`t surprising given the huge audiences that cricket consistently attracts with more than a billion fans that passionately follow the game globally. "I`d like to thank all of the bidders for their interest in and support of cricket," he said. ALSO READ: 'We don't have Jasprit Bumrah': Sourav Ganguly reacts to Shaheen Afridi's absence from India-Pakistan clash K Madhavan, Country Manager and President, Disney Star said: "We are delighted at being able to continue our association with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and look forward to strengthening our partnership by growing the sport of cricket in the years ahead. "With the acquisition of the ICC Digital and TV broadcast rights, Disney Star has further strengthened its status as the premier destination for marquee cricket events in the country."

Disney Hotstar confirmed as the home for ICC cricket as the platform bags a long-term deal for media rights

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday released the Men`s Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023-27, confirming the international calendar for all Full Members across all three formats of the game. In total, there will be 777 international matches - 173 Tests, 281 ODIs and 323 T20Is - in the 2023-2027 FTP cycle compared to the 694 in the current one.

India will be playing 27 ODI matches before the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Meanwhile, Men in Blue will play 5 match Test series against England and Australia in the cycle. India will be playing 44 Tests, 63 ODI and 76 T20I from Aug 18, 2022, to February 2027.

England will play the most Tests in the cycle - 22. Australia will play 21 Tests in the period, while India will play 20. Australia, England and India all play five-match Test series as part of the third and fourth editions of the WTC, which also comprises 19 two-match series and five three-match series each in the two editions of the Championship that run from 2023-25 and 2025-27.

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The FTP, which includes matches in the next two cycles of the nine-team ICC World Test Championship (WTC), sees an increase in the number of matches across all three formats compared to the previous cycle that ran from 2019-23. The FTP is the result of a collective effort of Members with ICC`s support and is designed to provide clarity around the calendar.

Each Member`s FTP is based on collective bilateral and mutual agreements and may vary in accordance with each Member`s overall cricketing and commercial programs. The 2023-27 FTP has over 770 matches. In addition to bilateral cricket, this four-year cycle will witness a single edition each of the Men`s Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy, and two editions each of the Men`s T20 World Cups and WTC finals.

Test teams outside the WTC have also scheduled a substantial number of bilateral Test matches in an effort to boost playing opportunities in cricket`s traditional multi-day format. The first-ever women`s FTP was announced on Tuesday, which will see over 300 matches played during the 2022-25 period. The media release issued on the Women`s FTP is available here.

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"I`d like to thank our Members for the effort that has gone into creating this FTP for the next four years. We are incredibly lucky to have three vibrant formats of the game, with an outstanding programme of ICC global events and strong bilateral and domestic cricket and this FTP is designed to allow all cricket to flourish," ICC GM of Cricket Wasim Khan said.

"The landscape around the game is continuing to evolve and we will work closely with Members as we collectively adapt to that. We are committed to growing the game and giving more fans more opportunities to enjoy cricket, but are very mindful of the need to balance that ambition with the welfare of players. The exact dates and venues of matches outside of ICC events is for the Members to announce in due course," he added.

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday released the Men`s Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023-27, confirming the international calendar for all Full Members across all three formats of the game.

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday released the Men`s Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023-27, confirming the international calendar for all Full Members across all three formats of the game. In total, there will be 777 international matches - 173 Tests, 281 ODIs and 323 T20Is - in the 2023-2027 FTP cycle compared to the 694 in the current one. India will be playing 27 ODI matches before the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Meanwhile, Men in Blue will play 5 match Test series against England and Australia in the cycle. India will be playing 44 Tests, 63 ODI and 76 T20I from Aug 18, 2022, to February 2027. England will play the most Tests in the cycle - 22. Australia will play 21 Tests in the period, while India will play 20. Australia, England and India all play five-match Test series as part of the third and fourth editions of the WTC, which also comprises 19 two-match series and five three-match series each in the two editions of the Championship that run from 2023-25 and 2025-27. ALSO READ: 'If someone has been...' - Md Kaif reacts to Rahul replacing Dhawan as India captain for Zimbabwe ODIs The FTP, which includes matches in the next two cycles of the nine-team ICC World Test Championship (WTC), sees an increase in the number of matches across all three formats compared to the previous cycle that ran from 2019-23. The FTP is the result of a collective effort of Members with ICC`s support and is designed to provide clarity around the calendar. Each Member`s FTP is based on collective bilateral and mutual agreements and may vary in accordance with each Member`s overall cricketing and commercial programs. The 2023-27 FTP has over 770 matches. In addition to bilateral cricket, this four-year cycle will witness a single edition each of the Men`s Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy, and two editions each of the Men`s T20 World Cups and WTC finals. Test teams outside the WTC have also scheduled a substantial number of bilateral Test matches in an effort to boost playing opportunities in cricket`s traditional multi-day format. The first-ever women`s FTP was announced on Tuesday, which will see over 300 matches played during the 2022-25 period. The media release issued on the Women`s FTP is available here. ALSO READ: High demand for India-Pakistan Asia Cup tickets prompts increase in availability of passes and a policy change "I`d like to thank our Members for the effort that has gone into creating this FTP for the next four years. We are incredibly lucky to have three vibrant formats of the game, with an outstanding programme of ICC global events and strong bilateral and domestic cricket and this FTP is designed to allow all cricket to flourish," ICC GM of Cricket Wasim Khan said. "The landscape around the game is continuing to evolve and we will work closely with Members as we collectively adapt to that. We are committed to growing the game and giving more fans more opportunities to enjoy cricket, but are very mindful of the need to balance that ambition with the welfare of players. The exact dates and venues of matches outside of ICC events is for the Members to announce in due course," he added.

ICC announce men's international calendar for 2023-27, India to play Tests against Australia and England

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