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Time for experimentation over, India to start identifying best XI for T20 World Cup

Skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the fifth Test in Birmingham after contracting COVID-19, will be travelling to the port city on Wednesday and is expected to feature in the series-opener. Test players including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant will join the T20 squad from the second game onwards. Their absence would give fringe players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson one more game to make a statement though they seem to have fallen in the pecking order in India's list of probables for the World Cup in Australia.

Sri Lanka spin reinforcements for Australia showdown

Sri Lanka are looking to level the Test series with spin reinforcements for the second match starting Friday against an upbeat Australia. The tourists batted and bowled with control on a turning Galle track in a crushing opening win, forcing the hosts to turn to their one-day heroes who helped beat Australia 3-2. Spinners Maheesh Theekshana, Dinuth Wellalage and Prabath Jayasuriya have been added to the Sri Lankan squad along with all-rounder Lakshita Manasinghe who bowls off-spin.

Blessing Muzarabani Eager For Zimbabwe To Qualify For T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarbani is feeling confident about qualifying for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia ahead of their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier B matches. It has been a long climb back to the summit of international cricket for Zimbabwe but Blessing Muzarabani knows they are within touching distance of dining at the top table once more. The Chevrons were ineligible for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, following the agonising failure to secure a berth at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Nick Kyrgios a 'genius' but Wimbledon opponents must ignore 'chaos' says Mats Wilander ahead of Cristian Garin match

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has given Nick Kyrgios' opponents at Wimbledon some very clear advice: do not care about his antics or even look at him. Kyrgios, who takes on Cristian Garin of Chile on Tuesday, is eyeing a spot in the semi-finals at the All England Club after having been the subject of a number of controversies throughout his impressive campaign. Ad/> The Australian said he finds criticism of his behaviour «funny» and thinks his Wimbledon run has made «many people upset» given his style and desire to upset the established order at the top of the men's game.

Australia improving under Rennie's measured approach, says defence coach

Australia defence coach Matt Taylor said head coach Dave Rennie's clarity and calm demeanour were key factors in their improvement over the last couple of years and that the Wallabies were now more adaptable as situations change on the field.

Wallabies lock banned from last two England Tests after red card

Australia lock Darcy Swain will miss the rest of the series against England after being suspended for two weeks by a judicial committee on Wednesday for a headbutt in the first Test.

Anthony Seibold: 'Courtney Lawes, Owen Farrell, Ellis Genge - you want to go to war with those guys'

In 2016, England delivered a backs-to-the-wall stand for the ages in their 23-7 second Test win against Australia in Melbourne that secured a series victory. Six years on and another defensive rearguard has never been more needed –to save the series and potentially the future of head coach Eddie Jones

India Should Ease Grip On T20 Leagues For Good Of Cricket: Sri Lanka Legend

Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva acknowledged that the IPL and other T20 leagues have benefited cricket, but urged India to allow star players to take part in tournaments overseas. The Indian Premier League has grown into cricket's hottest property attracting top foreign talent such as England's Jos Buttler and Australia's David Warner for millions of dollars to play in the high-octane two-month jamboree. Aravinda, known for aggressive batting during an illustrious career that included a 1996 World Cup triumph, likened the current T20 leagues to English domestic cricket in the latter part of the last century, which attracted top players from all around the world to learn their craft and gain experience.

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Time for experimentation over, India to start identifying best XI for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka spin reinforcements for Australia showdown

Blessing Muzarabani Eager For Zimbabwe To Qualify For T20 World Cup

Nick Kyrgios a 'genius' but Wimbledon opponents must ignore 'chaos' says Mats Wilander ahead of Cristian Garin match

Australia improving under Rennie's measured approach, says defence coach

Wallabies lock banned from last two England Tests after red card

Anthony Seibold: 'Courtney Lawes, Owen Farrell, Ellis Genge - you want to go to war with those guys'

India Should Ease Grip On T20 Leagues For Good Of Cricket: Sri Lanka Legend