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DURBAN, South Africa : South Africa and Sri Lanka continue their quest for a place in the World Test Championship final when they clash in the first match of a two-test series at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, with both needing victories to stay on course.
The ICC's executive board members are trying to convince the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to accept a hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy on the promise of increased financial incentives, according to sources. The schedule of the tournament is yet to be announced after India informed the global governing body of its inability to travel to Pakistan for the marquee event. The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue. “With the PCB not willing to budge on hosting the event under a hybrid model, they are now being offered additional financial incentives to end the deadlock,” an insider said.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI, Live Updates: Zimbabwe are all set to face Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The hosts are currently leading the series 1-0 and will now look to gain an unassailable lead over Pakistan. On the other hand, Mohammad Rizwan and co will be giving their best, in order to bounce back from the loss in 1st ODI. Earlier on Sunday, Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened 1st ODI match. (Live Scorecard)
England head to New Zealand for the second time under locally-born captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum looking to revive the momentum of Bazball against a Blacks Caps side still revelling in a remarkable series triumph in India.
England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.
India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah delivered a reality check to the Australian batters, helping his side script a comeback in the ongoing 1st Test in Perth. After India were bowled out for a paltry total of 150, Bumrah returned the favour with a inspiring spell of 5/30 as Australia crumbled to 104 in the first innings. His efforts allowed India to take a 46-run lead before openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul extended the visitors lead on Day 2.
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday brushed aside reports that its officials will be holding a virtual meeting with their counterparts at International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on November 26 to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the Champions Trophy. The announcement of the schedule for the marquee event has been delayed after BCCI has conveyed its inability to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament.
Rishabh Pant entered record books on the opening day of the 1st Test between India and Australia in Perth on Friday. Pant hit a crucial 37-run knock to propel India to 150 following a top-order collapse at the Optus Stadium. With his knock, Pant became the first player in history to score 2,000 runs as a wicketkeeper in the World Test Championship (WTC). He currently has 2,034 runs and is closely followed by Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan, who is currently on 1,930 runs, among wicketkeepers.