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India, Australia, England Explore Possibility Of Two-Tier Test System

The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations. The Age reported that Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, is set to meet Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his England counterpart Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the finer points. "Any plan for a move to two divisions in Test cricket would kick in after the end of the current Future Tours Program in 2027," the Age reported quoting its sources.

India Suffer Big Jasprit Bumrah Blow Ahead Of England Series, Report Says Pacer To Miss...

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India's home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in their 1-3 thrashing at the hands of Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, couldn't bowl in the final innings of the series here after suffering back spasms. The 30-year-old Bumrah bowled more than 150 overs in the series.

Records Shatter In Cape Town As Babar Azam, Shan Masood Etch Their Names In History Books

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood changed the record books with his brilliance and a memorable opening stand with his predecessor Babar Azam on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa. On a bright day in Cape Town, records fell like a house of cards with Babar and Shan effortlessly rekindling Pakistan's hopes in the direst of the situations. After failing miserably in the first innings in pursuit of 615, South Africa decided to impose a follow-on. The Proteas became the first team to enforce the follow-on twice in this World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

When Skipper Gautam Gambhir Dropped Himself, Didn't Take Salary Due To Poor Form

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is currently under the scanner as he has failed to live up to the expectations since taking up the role from Rahul Dravid. Under him, India beat Bangladesh 2-0 in a Test series before being clean swept by New Zealand 3-0 in the format at home. The trouble has increased for Gambhir as Rohit Sharma and co. are now 1-2 down in the ongoing five-match Test series vs Australia. Such is the situation that India need to win their fifth and final game Down Under to stay in race for World Test Championship Final.

Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down As Bangladesh T20I Captain

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketer Najmul Hossain Shanto on Thursday stepped down as the captain of the national T20I team. The announcement was confirmed by BCB President Faruque Ahmed, who revealed that Shanto had informed the board of his decision, which was subsequently accepted. Despite relinquishing his role in T20Is, Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in Test and ODI cricket, reaffirming his importance in the team's longer formats. Shanto's resignation comes after months of speculation surrounding his role as an all-format captain.

Bangladesh At The Centre Of 'Timed Out' Controversy Again, But With A Twist

In a dramatic turn of events during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday in Shere Bangla National Stadium, Australian player Tom O'Connell, representing the Chittagong Kings, found himself at the centre of a rare and controversial dismissal, as per Wisden. O'Connell was sent in to bat at No. 7 after the fall of Haider Ali's wicket in the seventh over. However, there was a significant delay between Haider's dismissal and O'Connell's appearance at the crease. The prolonged wait led to growing impatience among the Khulna Tigers fielders and curious glances from the Kings' dugout.

Champions Trophy, England Away, Asia Cup: Team India's 2025 Cricket Schedule In Full

Team India will be battling for as many as three international trophies in 2025. The new year will bring a plethora of cricket action, kickstarting with the all-important final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 against Australia. Should India win the game, they'll keep themselves alive for qualification to the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, one of the trophies at stake. The 2025 Asia Cup - on home soil - will be a trophy to win late in the year. But undoubtedly the biggest one is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in February and March.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's World Record Broken As 17-Year-Old Scores 181 Off 111 Balls To...

Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre on Tuesday set a new world record for the youngest player to score 150+ in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Nagaland here, bettering compatriot Yashasvi Jaiswal's effort. At 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre broke the previous record set by India batter Jaiswal, who was 17 years and 291 days when he achieved the feat while playing for Mumbai against against Jharkhand in 2019. Mhatre, who made his debut for domestic giants Mumbai earlier this season, clobbered 11 sixes and 15 fours to make 181 off only 117 balls while powering his side to an imposing 403 for seven in their 50 overs.

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India, Australia, England Explore Possibility Of Two-Tier Test System

India Suffer Big Jasprit Bumrah Blow Ahead Of England Series, Report Says Pacer To Miss...

Records Shatter In Cape Town As Babar Azam, Shan Masood Etch Their Names In History Books

When Skipper Gautam Gambhir Dropped Himself, Didn't Take Salary Due To Poor Form

Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down As Bangladesh T20I Captain

Bangladesh At The Centre Of 'Timed Out' Controversy Again, But With A Twist

Champions Trophy, England Away, Asia Cup: Team India's 2025 Cricket Schedule In Full

Yashasvi Jaiswal's World Record Broken As 17-Year-Old Scores 181 Off 111 Balls To...