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First Time In 92 Years: India 1 Win Away From Sensational Test Cricket Feat

After a long gap of 45 days, the Indian cricket team is set to return to action next week as they take on Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. Ahead of the series opener, the Rohit Sharma-led side assembled in Chennai on Friday, with head coach Gautam Gambhir leading a training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The series will be Gambhir's first Test assignement since taking over as head coach from Rahul Dravid in July. Since making their Test debut in 1932, India have featured in 579 matches. While they have won and lost 178 games each, a total of 222 matches have witnessed a stalemate.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Concerned As England Series Itinerary Yet to Get Finalised

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is adamant on hosting the upcoming Test series against England at home, but the international cricket department's failure to finalise the itinerary has left him frustrated. Pakistan are scheduled to face England in three Tests from October 7 with Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi being outlined as the venues. However, the construction work going on at these venues ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy has created some doubts around the availability of the stadiums there.

12.8 Billion PKR: The Full Breakdown Of Pakistan's Staggering Champions Trophy Stadium Renovation

The Pakistan Cricket Board has allocated 12.8 billion PKR for the renovation of stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, informed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. In a briefing given at the Board of Governors meeting in Faisalabad, Naqvi assured that the three venues would be ready in time to host the marquee event. Giving details of the fund distribution, Naqvi said 7.7 billion PKR out of 12.8 billion are being spent on the upgradation of the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.

"They're Like Brothers": India Hockey Captain On Pakistan Players Ahead Of Asian Champions Trophy Clash

A semifinal berth already secured, unbeaten India will look to continue the winning run and supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan in their last and most-awaited round-robin match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy here on Saturday. With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan. Starting the tournament as clear favourites, Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven't disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, trouncing Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match.

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test Match Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off on Friday without a ball being bowled owing to incessant rain here, making it only the eighth instance of a match being abandoned in such a manner in the history of five-day games. It was the first time that a Test was abandoned without any play at an Indian venue. The first two days of the game were cancelled because of a wet outfield, raising significant concerns about the preparedness of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The remaining three days were then washed out due to persistent rain.

County Side Docked 12 Points After Pakistan-Origin Star's "Batting Gear" Blunder

Essex have described English cricket chiefs as "absolutely stupid" for docking the county 12 points because one of their players used a bat ruled too wide. The club's slim hopes of winning the County Championship First Division have all but evaporated after a bat, used by Feroze Khushi in April's match against Nottinghamshire, was found to have exceeded the permitted dimensions. Khushi made 21 in his second innings when the bat was ruled to have breached the regulations when tested by the match umpires.

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli arrived here for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on September 19. Wearing a yellow jersey, Rohit was seen emerging from the airport escorted by security personnel, in a PTI Video on Thursday night, while Kohli came directly to Chennai from London in an early-morning flight. The likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had earlier reached the city on Thursday.

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First Time In 92 Years: India 1 Win Away From Sensational Test Cricket Feat

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Concerned As England Series Itinerary Yet to Get Finalised

12.8 Billion PKR: The Full Breakdown Of Pakistan's Staggering Champions Trophy Stadium Renovation

"They're Like Brothers": India Hockey Captain On Pakistan Players Ahead Of Asian Champions Trophy Clash

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test Match Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled

County Side Docked 12 Points After Pakistan-Origin Star's "Batting Gear" Blunder

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test