Joe Root tells England’s senior players to step up amid ODI slump
Joe Root has called on England’s most established one-day players to step up and help new captain Jos Buttler guide the side through its current transition phase.
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"Be A Little Careful...": Ravi Shastri's Advice To Cricket Administrators After Ben Stokes' ODI Retirement
As cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead. As per ICC's next Futures Tours & Programme's (FTP) draft, there is set to be a massive increase in T20s and the IPL is also set to have a two-and-a-half-month exclusive window. With the increasing number of matches, multi-format players are feeling the load. England's premier all-rounder Ben Stokes shocked everyone be announcing retirement from ODIs on Monday.
Garry Sobers and the life lessons of being hit for a barrage of sixes
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Joe Root blames ‘perfect storm’ for England’s slump in white-ball cricket
Joe Root has described England’s white-ball problems as “the perfect storm” after they were beaten by South Africa in the first of the three-game ODI series, a fifth reverse in seven matches at home this summer.
Tubthumper Joe Root urges England’s ODI stalwarts to show leadership qualities
Joe Root has called on England’s most established one-day players to step up and help new captain Jos Buttler guide the side through its current transition phase.
Ernie Els: There's no substance to LIV Golf Series
Four-time major winner Ernie Els insists the LIV Golf Series cannot be taken seriously and it is just getting in the way of "real golf".
Pakistan ace Galle chase after Shafique masterclass
COLOMBO :Abdullah Shafique struck 160 not out in a fourth innings masterclass to help Pakistan pull off a stunning chase and register a four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the opening test in Galle on Wednesday.
ICC ODI Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Drops To 2nd, Hardik Pandya Jumps To Eighth In All-Rounder's List
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dropped to second among bowlers while Hardik Pandya rose a whopping 13 places to eighth in the all-rounders' list after his strong show against England in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on Wednesday. While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.