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"He Does Not Look Out Of Form": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Defends Babar Azam

Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood backed star batter Babar Azam to come good during the home Test series against England, saying that he does not look out of form and is still team's number one batter. The series, starting from October 7 with the first Test at Multan, will be important for Pakistan not only from ICC World Test Championship standpoint, but also regarding form of their most premier batter. In his last eight Tests, Babar's performances have been sub-par, scoring 317 runs at an average of 21.13, without a fifty to his name. His best score is 41.

Rivals Aim To End Australia's Utter Dominance In T20 World Cup

The likes of India, England and South Africa will strive to end Australia's unrivalled dominance in the Women's T20 World Cup, beginning with a double header in Sharjah on Thursday. Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah. Political unrest in Bangladesh forced the International Cricket Council to shift the 10-team event to the UAE back in August.

Watch: Snubbed For Impact Fielder Medal, Rohit Sharma's Stunned Reaction Says It All

Despite taking a sharp one-handed stunner in the cover region to dismiss Bangladesh dangerman Litton Das on Day 5 of the second Test against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma didn't get the 'Impact Fielder of the Series' award. Rohit was competing with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul for the award, which was given by India's fielding coach T Dilip. Rohit's one-handed catch in the Kanpur Test drew plaudits from the Indian cricketing fraternity, with the effort also becoming a top topic of discussion among commentators and experts. However, it wasn't good enough to win the impact fielder award despite Dilip naming two winners for the medal.

"This Is What He Will Leave Behind": Sanjay Manjrekar's Rohit Sharma Verdict Hits Bulls Eye

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar heaped praise on Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, for his aggressive mindset at the time of batting on the fourth day of the second and final Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur on Monday. The hosts scored 285 runs for the loss of nine wickets in just 34.4 overs before declaring their innings. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and middle-order batter KL Rahul made valuable fifties for their side.

"I Played The Shot, Bee Stung Me": Bangladesh Star Mehidy Hasan Miraz Narrates Epic Kanpur Story

The Indian cricket team ruled the roost on Day 4 of the Kanpur Test, smashing 285/9 in the first innings before inviting Bangladesh to bat for the second time on the day. While Indian batters maintained the upper hand on Bangladesh in the contest, Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the few touring players who managed to stand up to the India's lineup, both with the bat and the ball. However, it wasn't all smooth for Miraz in the middle of the pitch at the Green Pak Stadium in Kanpur. After the end of the day's play, the Bangladesh batter revealed that he was also stung by a bee.

"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question

Ravichandran Ashwin is indispensable in Indian cricket. One of the highest wicket-takers among active players, on Tuesday, Ashwin tied Sri Lanka's icon Muttiah Muralitharan's record for most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket following his splendid display in the two-match series against Bangladesh. The 38-year-old has been ageing like a fine wine, making the opposition batters dance to his tunes by making the ball obey his command.

Southee quits as New Zealand test captain, hands over to Latham

:Tim Southee stepped down as New Zealand's test captain on Wednesday after their 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka and handed the reins to opening batsman Tom Latham for the India series.

'Australia Connection' Behind Ruturaj Gaikwad's Bangladesh T20Is Absence: Report

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh, the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad from the squad triggered a huge hue and cry. Gaikwad's numbers, both for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and T20Is for India remain impressive, yet the opening batter didn't find a place in the squad. However, a report has claimed that potential Test call-up for the Australia tour is the reason behind the selectors deciding to snub Gaikwad for Bangladesh T20Is.

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"He Does Not Look Out Of Form": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Defends Babar Azam

Rivals Aim To End Australia's Utter Dominance In T20 World Cup

Watch: Snubbed For Impact Fielder Medal, Rohit Sharma's Stunned Reaction Says It All

"This Is What He Will Leave Behind": Sanjay Manjrekar's Rohit Sharma Verdict Hits Bulls Eye

"I Played The Shot, Bee Stung Me": Bangladesh Star Mehidy Hasan Miraz Narrates Epic Kanpur Story

"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question

Southee quits as New Zealand test captain, hands over to Latham

'Australia Connection' Behind Ruturaj Gaikwad's Bangladesh T20Is Absence: Report