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Chris Lynn To Play In Both BBL And UAE's ILT20

Australian batter Chris Lynn is set to feature in 11 matches in the Big Bash League before heading to the UAE to play in the inaugural International League T20 (ILT20) after signing a ground-breaking deal that will allow him to split time between the two overlapping tournaments. The 32-year-old, the leading run-scorer in BBL history, has struck a deal with Cricket Australia to feature in both tournaments. CA will provide him with a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which is a requirement to participate in a foreign league as per International Cricket Council regulations, for the the ILT20.

"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.

David Warner Open To Have Discussions With Cricket Australia To Get Lifetime Captaincy Ban Overturned

David Warner on Sunday called upon Cricket Australia to "open their doors" and discuss overturning his lifetime leadership ban, saying he is looking forward to having an "honest conversation" with the board. In the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, former skipper Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, while Warner was handed a more severe punishment -- a lifelong leadership ban.

"Might Only Be Down To 5-6 Nations That Play Tests": Former South Africa Captain

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has suggested that very soon, there may only be five or six countries that will be playing Test cricket. He said that right now, it is the "big cricketing nations" that are contributing to the longest - and oldest - format of the game and that we won't see too many competitive teams. His comments come in the backdrop of the rapid growth of franchise-based T20 leagues across the world. South Africa and UAE have announced new T20 leagues that will begin from next year.

"Would Be Very Surprised If...": Shane Watson On India And Pakistan's World Test Championship Chances

South Africa defeated England by an innings and 12 runs on Friday to win the Lord's Test and as a result, the side consolidated their spot at the top of World Test Championship standings. As things stand right now, South Africa and Australia are at the top two spots in the standings. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has said that it would be very hard for these two to not make the final of the competition, slated to be played at Lord's Cricket Ground next year.

"Was In Favour Of It 10 Years Ago And...": Ex-New Zealand Cricketer On Extended IPL Window

Earlier this week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the Men's Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2023-27 and it was confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be having an extended two-and-a-half-months window for the tournament from next year. Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has now given his take on it, saying he was in favour of the extended window for IPL 10 years ago and he still has the same opinion.

"A Class Clown...": Brett Lee Reveals How Off The Field Glenn McGrath Was Exact Opposite Of His On-field Persona

Former pacers Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath were two of the most feared bowlers during their playing days. The duo dominated the Australian bowling line-up in the early 2000s. McGrath, who had a uncanny ability to be very consistent with his line and length, took 563 wickets in his Test career, while Lee scalped 310 Test wickets. Cherishing his memories with McGrath, Lee called him a laid-back character, who would always be playing "a practical joke on someone."

India And Australia To Play Two 5-Match Test Series In 2023-27 FTP Cycle

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday announced the men's 2023-27 Future Tours Programme (FTP) schedule. Australia are set to host India for a five-Test series and then another five-Test series will be played between the two countries in India later on. This will be the first time since 1992 that the two teams play a five-match series. Recently, India and Australia series have comprised of four Tests. The Ashes and the India-England Test series will be the other five-match affairs in the format.

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Chris Lynn To Play In Both BBL And UAE's ILT20

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

David Warner Open To Have Discussions With Cricket Australia To Get Lifetime Captaincy Ban Overturned

"Might Only Be Down To 5-6 Nations That Play Tests": Former South Africa Captain

"Would Be Very Surprised If...": Shane Watson On India And Pakistan's World Test Championship Chances

"Was In Favour Of It 10 Years Ago And...": Ex-New Zealand Cricketer On Extended IPL Window

"A Class Clown...": Brett Lee Reveals How Off The Field Glenn McGrath Was Exact Opposite Of His On-field Persona

India And Australia To Play Two 5-Match Test Series In 2023-27 FTP Cycle