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"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.

Ben Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances

Ben Stokes has promised England will not change their new bold and aggressive approach to Test cricket no matter the challenge in front of them.

Ricky Ponting backs Steve Smith to come out of 'indifferent' form

Ricky Ponting has backed Steve Smith to come out of his "indifferent" form as Australia gears up for the much-anticipated tour of India early next year, saying there is nothing wrong with the star batter's technique. Ponting reckons the opposition teams may have found ways to put brakes on Smith's free-flowing batting. "The best way to describe it is, it (Smith's form) has been indifferent.

Ricky Ponting Weighs In On Australia Star Batter's "Indifferent" Form

Two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting has backed Steve Smith to come out of his "indifferent" form as Australia gears up for the much-anticipated tour of India early next year, saying there is nothing wrong with the star batter's technique. Ponting reckons the opposition teams may have found ways to put brakes on Smith's free-flowing batting.

Sridharan Sriram leaves Australia's coaching job to focus on RCB role

The development comes ahead of Australia's tour of India next year. Sriram, who played eight ODIs between 2000 and 2004, has been part of the Australian coaching set up since 2015. He was a part of the Australia A program on an Indian tour before being appointed as spin bowling coach under the then head coach Darren Lehmann in 2016.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Plays "Campsite Cricket On One Of The Rougher Pitches"

Marnus Labuschagne has shared a video on social media wherein he could be seen playing campsite cricket. In the video, the player could be seen batting on a rough pitch. While he plays a cut shot from the back foot and a drive later, Labuschagne also shows off his pull shot and defending skills during the practice. "Some campsite cricket on one of the rougher pitches I've ever played on. It also produced a certified 'lowey," the Australian batter captioned his post.

Dad killed by 15ft piece of metal which fell 'from the sky' during Storm Eunice, inquest hears

A dad killed after he was hit by a piece of metal which fell 'from the sky' during Storm Eunice was in the 'wrong place at the wrong time' a coroner has said. Retired Royal Mail worker Stephen Matthews, 68, was in the front passenger seat of a Citroen van on February 18 when the 15ft piece of metal pierced the windscreen of the vehicle and struck him in the neck, an inquest heard.

"Served His Punishment...": Greg Chappell Wants This Australian Star's Captaincy Ban To End

Australian batting great Greg Chappell on Tuesday called for the lifetime captaincy ban on David Warner to be lifted, saying the star batter has the capability to successfully lead a side. Warner, former captain Steve Smith and batter Cameron Bancroft were banned from playing domestic or international cricket as punishment for their roles in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. While Warner and Smith were banned for one year, Bancroft was suspended for nine months. Additionally, Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, while Warner was handed a lifelong leadership ban.

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

Ben Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances

Ricky Ponting backs Steve Smith to come out of 'indifferent' form

Ricky Ponting Weighs In On Australia Star Batter's "Indifferent" Form

Sridharan Sriram leaves Australia's coaching job to focus on RCB role

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Plays "Campsite Cricket On One Of The Rougher Pitches"

Dad killed by 15ft piece of metal which fell 'from the sky' during Storm Eunice, inquest hears

"Served His Punishment...": Greg Chappell Wants This Australian Star's Captaincy Ban To End