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Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

Mushrooming T20 leagues have turned cricket's labour market on its head, presenting a scenario where players can earn significantly more from these gigs than they possibly can from international cricket. "We have highlighted flight of talent away from international cricket as a critical issue for the game for a number of years, and it is now starting to impact on bigger countries, not just the smaller ones," FICA chief executive Tom Moffat told Reuters.

Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia

After breaking new ground in the Caribbean, New Zealand have little time to rest before heading to Australia for a one-day international series that was repeatedly shelved due to COVID-19.

All Blacks captain Cane warns 'plenty of work to do'

Sam Cane says the All Blacks must prove their stunning win over South Africa in Johannesburg was no fluke as they prepare for back-to-back home Tests against Argentina.

2nd Test: England vow to stick with 'Bazball' in bid to level South Africa series

The hosts have arrived at Manchester's Old Trafford 1-0 down in a three-match series following a chastening innings-and-12-run defeat inside three days by the Proteas at Lord's last week. That was their first defeat under the new leadership duo of Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum following a run of four successive wins with an aggressive approach dubbed 'Bazball', characterised by attacking batting that saw England chase down stiff fourth innings targets against New Zealand and India during the past two months. England, however, had no answer to a formidable South Africa pace attack led by Kagiso Rabada at Lord's, where they were dismissed for just 165 and 149 in their two innings, although a lack of domestic red-ball cricket since last month's win over India, was arguably more responsible than 'Bazball' for a clatter of wickets. And a rare double failure by Joe Root meant England have not won a Test when the star batsman has not made a fifty for more than two years.

England vow to stick with 'Bazball' in bid to level South Africa series

England captain Ben Stokes has insisted there will be no let-up in the team's attacking approach as they look to bounce back in the second Test against South Africa starting on Thursday.

"Next Five Years Are Scary...": Why David Warner Is Glad He Is At The "Back End" Of Career

The rise of cricket's popularity across the globe has seen several new tournaments and formats coming to the fore. Not only the International Cricket Council, but also the cricket boards of different countries like India, Australia, England and South Africa are paying proper attention to the growing market to are making sure they get the best return out of the it. The consequences have seen players playing way more matches than what they used to play some ten or twenty years ago. The packed cricket calendar is taking a toll on the mental and physical health of players.

Beth Mead hungry for more after triumphant season with club and country

Beth Mead is heading into the new season feeling hungry for further success after the glory she tasted with England this summer.

Key absences, new faces highlight Canadian women's soccer roster for upcoming Australia friendlies

Canada Soccer has named 23 players to its women's national team squad for upcoming away international friendly matches against Australia in September.

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Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia

All Blacks captain Cane warns 'plenty of work to do'

2nd Test: England vow to stick with 'Bazball' in bid to level South Africa series

England vow to stick with 'Bazball' in bid to level South Africa series

"Next Five Years Are Scary...": Why David Warner Is Glad He Is At The "Back End" Of Career

Beth Mead hungry for more after triumphant season with club and country

Key absences, new faces highlight Canadian women's soccer roster for upcoming Australia friendlies