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"Might Only Be Down To 5-6 Nations That Play Tests": Former South Africa Captain

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has suggested that very soon, there may only be five or six countries that will be playing Test cricket. He said that right now, it is the "big cricketing nations" that are contributing to the longest - and oldest - format of the game and that we won't see too many competitive teams. His comments come in the backdrop of the rapid growth of franchise-based T20 leagues across the world. South Africa and UAE have announced new T20 leagues that will begin from next year.

BWF World Championships: Onus on Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy in PV Sindhu's absence

With five medals, including the gold in 2019, Sindhu is a colossal figure in the BWF's most prestigious and competitive tournament, but an ankle injury en route to a maiden Commonwealth Games title triumph dashed her hopes of travelling to the Japanese capital. This left the task of continuing India's impressive run in the tournament on the young shoulders of Lakshya, and the experienced duo of Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth. The country has not returned empty-handed from the Worlds since the 2011 edition.

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Loses To Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda

Teenager Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda via the tie-break in the sixth round of the FTX Crypto Cup, the American finale of Champions Chess Tour, on Sunday. It was the second loss for the 17-year old GM after he went down to Quang Liem Le in the previous round. He, however, remained in second spot with 13 match points behind world No.1 Magnus Carlsen (15 match points).

"Babar Azam No.2" In Tests, Says Shane Watson; Picks This Indian As No. 1 Batter

With Babar Azam's continuous rise in world cricket, many experts have labelled the Pakistan cricket team captain as the finest batter on current form. In ICC rankings, Babar is the No. 1 batter in ODIs and T20Is while he is No.3 in Tests. He is the only batter to be among the top-three in all three formats. He is also being compared with former India captain Virat Kohli. However, Shane Watson, in conversation with Isa Guha on the ICC Review, picked Kohli as the best Test batter.

India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, India Predicted XI: Will Rahul Tripathi Get His Debut Cap?

India have gained an unassailable 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series, after claiming victories in first two matches. In the second ODI, which was played on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, India opted to bowl first and bundled out Zimbabwe for 161. In return, the hosts scalped an early wicket of skipper KL Rahul, who came as an opener with Shikhar Dhawan. But strong batting performances by Dhawan, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson, led Team India to a five-wicket win.

On this day in 2015: England bowler Chris Tremlett retires from cricket

On this day in 2015, Ashes winner Chris Tremlett announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Stokes says England can recover from South Africa thrashing: 'We can't be great every day'

England captain Ben Stokes said his side "can't be great every day" following a crushing defeat by a "relentless" South Africa in the first Test at Lord's.

Boost for Big Bash as David Warner returns after nine-year absence

David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace. The 35-year-old Australia opener had been linked to the new International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates which, along with another new competition in South Africa, will go head-to-head with the BBL early next year.

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"Might Only Be Down To 5-6 Nations That Play Tests": Former South Africa Captain

BWF World Championships: Onus on Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy in PV Sindhu's absence

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Loses To Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda

"Babar Azam No.2" In Tests, Says Shane Watson; Picks This Indian As No. 1 Batter

India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, India Predicted XI: Will Rahul Tripathi Get His Debut Cap?

On this day in 2015: England bowler Chris Tremlett retires from cricket

Stokes says England can recover from South Africa thrashing: 'We can't be great every day'

Boost for Big Bash as David Warner returns after nine-year absence