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New Zealand, England To Tour Pakistan In 2022-23 After Scrapping Series Last Year

New Zealand and England, who had cancelled their respective international series in Pakistan last year, are set to return to the country in November 2022 and January 2023, in a packed schedule announced by the PCB on Friday. England will travel to Pakistan for a seven-match T20I series in September-October followed by the WTC series in November-December. While New Zealand will first play two WTC matches followed by three World Cup Super League (CWCSL) ODIs in December-January.

Star Australian Spinner Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy To Ashes

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has claimed that Border-Gavaskar series has risen to the prestige of Ashes and called it a "massive challenge." Lyon said that the series against India has amassed a high stature, becoming a "pinnacle series for an Australian cricketer." India had the better of Australia, winning each of the past three Border-Gavaskar Trophies, since 2017. "It's massive. It's getting very similar to an Ashes series as the pinnacle series for an Australian cricketer," ICC quoted Nathan Lyon as saying.

"Spoke Very Passionately About Test Cricket": Virat Kohli Remembers Shane Warne

Every interaction with the late Shane Warne was a learning experience, according to India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli, who felt the spin legend always had constructive conversations. One of the all-time greats of the game, Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4. "I have tried to copy his actions at some stage or the other. That's the impact he had on the game of cricket, and he was an amazing human being as well. I had a chance to speak to him quite a bit off the field as well," Kohli said on RCB Bold Diaries.

Cricket Australia Appoint Andrew McDonald As Men's Cricket Team Coach

Australia's top cricket body appointed Andrew McDonald as national coach on Wednesday, two months after the shock departure of Justin Langer. McDonald, 40, secured a four-year contract in the top position after winning praise for his performance as interim coach since Langer's abrupt resignation on February 5 shook the cricket world. He is taking on one of the highest-profile jobs in Australia, where cricket is an essential part of the country's identity and the team's exploits grip much of the nation. "I am honoured to be given this incredible opportunity for what is an exciting period ahead," McDonald said after being confirmed in the job by Cricket Australia.

ICC World Test Championship Table Update: South Africa Consolidate Second Spot After Win Against Bangladesh In 2nd Test

South Africa have consolidated the second spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table after registering a victory in the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. Keshav Maharaj returned with seven wickets in the final innings as the Proteas registered an emphatic 332-run win. On the other hand, Bangladesh are at the ninth position in the standings. South Africa have 60 points while Bangladesh have 12 points.

Watch: Cameron Green Uproots Mohammad Rizwan's Off Stump

The Australian team ended its historic tour of Pakistan on a high by winning the one-off T20 encounter three wickets as Aaron Finch's side chased down the target of 163 runs with 5 balls to spare. Pakistan were put into bat by the Australians and it was the familiar pair of Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam that gave the hosts a rollicking start as they hit a flurry of boundaries in the powerplay.

Josh Inglis Gets Australia Contract, Matthew Wade And Marcus Harris Axed

Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade and out-of-favour opener Marcus Harris were among those axed on Thursday from Cricket Australia's list of nationally contracted players, but Josh Inglis was a winner. Others omitted include all-rounder Moises Henriques, batsman Ben McDermott and bowlers Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson. Paceman James Pattinson, who is now retired, and former Test captain Tim Paine were also absent. Paine remains on an indefinite break from the game after a sexting scandal.

Babar Azam, Kraigg Brathwaite, Pat Cummins Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of The Month Award

International captains Babar Azam from Pakistan, Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies and Australia's Pat Cummins have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award following their outstanding individual performances in March. In women's category, England bowler Sophie Ecclestone, and run-machines Rachael Haynes (Australia) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) are in the running to scoop the award following stellar performances in the recently concluded ODI World Cup. The winners will be announced next week. Babar played an integral part in Pakistan's batting during the recent series against Australia, amassing 390 runs during the month in Tests, including a record-breaking 196 in the second Test to salvage a draw.

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New Zealand, England To Tour Pakistan In 2022-23 After Scrapping Series Last Year

Star Australian Spinner Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy To Ashes

"Spoke Very Passionately About Test Cricket": Virat Kohli Remembers Shane Warne

Cricket Australia Appoint Andrew McDonald As Men's Cricket Team Coach

ICC World Test Championship Table Update: South Africa Consolidate Second Spot After Win Against Bangladesh In 2nd Test

Watch: Cameron Green Uproots Mohammad Rizwan's Off Stump

Josh Inglis Gets Australia Contract, Matthew Wade And Marcus Harris Axed

Babar Azam, Kraigg Brathwaite, Pat Cummins Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of The Month Award