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Pakistan Drop Shaheen Afridi For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh. Head Coach Says "Looking At Best..."

After facing criticism for heavy defeat in the series-opener, Pakistan on Thursday dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the must-win second Test against Bangladesh. Pakistan's team combination, in which they fielded four pacers, also invited sharp criticism from former players, who felt that playing with two spinners was a better option. Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

Former CSK Pacer Appointed New Zealand Bowling Coach For India Test Series

New Zealand have roped in former pacer Jacob Oram as their bowling coach ahead of the gruelling three-Test away series against India, a much-anticipated showdown in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The imposing right-arm pacer, who will take charge on October 7, has played three Cricket World Cups and four T20 World Cups and brings a wealth of experience to the Blackcaps coached by Gary Stead. New Zealand will play the first match of the series against India in Bengaluru from October 16-20, followed by Tests in Pune (October 24-28) and Mumbai (November 1-5).

"Just Copy What India Is Doing": Ex-Pakistan Star Tells PCB After Huge Bangladesh Loss

The disappointing loss against Bangladesh in the first Test match has sparked massive criticism for the Pakistan cricket team. It was the first time that Pakistan were defeated by Bangladesh in Test cricket and their performance has left both fans and experts fuming. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take ideas from India when it comes to hosting more red ball tournaments in order to create a bigger pool of players. He expressed his displeasure at PCB organising a One-Day tournament after the Bangladesh Tests and said that more focus should be on red-ball cricket as Pakistan lack a strong pool of cricketers when it comes to the format.

Shreyas Iyer Turns Into Sunil Narine Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests, Video Goes Viral

The lack of all-rounders in the Indian cricket team has been highlighted by many over the years. Team India's struggles at ICC events over the last decade has primarily been due to the absence of multiple genuine all-round options. However, the scenario is changing, with many outright batters trying to sharpen their skills with the ball. Shreyas Iyer is one such player. Not part of Team India's T20I and Test setup at present, Iyer was spotting adding the skill of bowling to his resume in the Buchi Babu tournament match between Mumbai and TNCA XI.

Declining Pace Among Pakistan Fast Bowlers Hot Topic Of Discussion In Dressing Room? Report Makes Big Claim

The Pakistan cricket team faced a lot of criticism following their humiliating 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were completely outplayed by Bangladesh as they slumped to a massive defeat and both experts as well as fans have blasted their performance - specifically the show from the bowlers. According to Geo Super, the team management has also expressed their dissatisfaction over how the four fast bowlers performed during the encounter.

"Rohit Sharma Played 59% Matches, Virat Kohli...": Sanjay Manjrekar Dig As Stars Miss Duleep Trophy

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar suggested that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah should have been selected for the first round of the Duleep Trophy, citing the trio being “well rested” players. The Duleep Trophy will see a lot of Test team regulars featuring in the first round of India's domestic season opener at Bengaluru and Anantapur on September 5. The tournament's format has been changed too - the zonal format has made way for four teams – India A, India B, India C and India D – chosen by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.

Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To...

Senior India batter Virat Kohli moved up two rungs to eighth place while his captain Rohit Sharma dropped a spot to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday. Joining Rohit and Kohli in the top 10 is young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has moved up a spot to seventh. Veteran England batter Joe Root maintained his place as the top ranked Test batter in the world following their success in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Manchester. But Root's teammate Harry Brook has made a massive jump on the back of scores of 56 and 32 during that Old Trafford contest.

PCB Appoint 5 Pakistan Greats As Mentors After Bangladesh Defeat

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed five former stalwarts of Pakistan cricket to mentor their domestic and international cricketers, in preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Champions One-Day Cup will be held in Pakistan between five domestic teams, with the intention of featuring not only the best domestic performers in Pakistan but also senior team players who are centrally contracted. In light of this, the PCB has named Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Saqlain Mushtaq as mentors for the teams during the Champions One-Day Cup.

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Pakistan Drop Shaheen Afridi For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh. Head Coach Says "Looking At Best..."

Former CSK Pacer Appointed New Zealand Bowling Coach For India Test Series

"Just Copy What India Is Doing": Ex-Pakistan Star Tells PCB After Huge Bangladesh Loss

Shreyas Iyer Turns Into Sunil Narine Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests, Video Goes Viral

Declining Pace Among Pakistan Fast Bowlers Hot Topic Of Discussion In Dressing Room? Report Makes Big Claim

"Rohit Sharma Played 59% Matches, Virat Kohli...": Sanjay Manjrekar Dig As Stars Miss Duleep Trophy

Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To...

PCB Appoint 5 Pakistan Greats As Mentors After Bangladesh Defeat