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Ashes-Winning Captain Urges English Cricket To Adapt To T20 Revolution

The England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) strategic advisor Andrew Strauss warned English cricket chiefs on Monday not to "bury their heads in the sand" as the Twenty20 era pushes the sport into a period of unprecedented change. With lucrative Twenty20 leagues taking more space in the cricket calendar, the traditional dominance of the five-day Test format is under threat. Players are increasingly being forced to choose whether they want to specialise in the short or longer forms of the sport.

Former Pakistan Captain Feels Players Might Soon Lose Interest In International Cricket

England Test captain Ben Stokes' retirement from ODI cricket has ignited a debate over the sustainability of the 50-over format. Several current and former cricketers have suggested that ODI cricket is at its tipping point. And now, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to monitor the number of T20 leagues played in a calendar year. Butt feels that too much T20 cricket might reduce the standard of cricket, and the players might not stay interested in playing international cricket, especially ODIs and Test cricket, in the near future.

Former Pakistan Captain Weighs In On India's Chances Of Winning Asia Cup

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels India are the favourites to win the upcoming Asia Cup, starting from August 27 in the UAE. India will take on Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup on August 28 in Dubai. Notably, India have won the last two editions of the Asia Cup without fielding their first-choice team. While analysing India's chances of winning the Asia Cup, Butt said that the team has a big pool of players, which makes them favourites to defend their crown in the UAE.

Former Australia Captain Ian Chappell Ends 45-Year Commentary Career

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has decided to bring down curtain on his 45-year-old commentary career. The 78-year-old Chappell was known for giving his views democratically and he was admired all over the world for his incisive views. Chappell confirmed to Sydney Morning Herald that he was thinking about retiring from commentary for a very long time. "I remember the day when I knew I'd had enough of playing cricket. I looked at the clock and it was five past 11 on a day of play and I thought, 'S**t, if you're clock-watching at that time, I have to go'," said Chappell, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Man City players decide their captain and vice-captain for this season

Manchester City players have decided who their captain and vice-captain will be for the forthcoming season.

Man City players elect new club captain after Fernandinho's summer departure

Joshua and Usyk face off ahead of heavyweight world title rematch

Springbok captain Kolisi rues slow start in All Blacks defeat: 'They controlled the tempo'

The Springboks blamed their slow start and tepid finish for their defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Shakib named Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan has returned as captain of Bangladesh's Twenty20 team for the Asia Cup and World Cup, the country's cricket board (BCB) said on Saturday, putting to rest speculation over the all-rounder's future due to his ties with a betting company.

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Ashes-Winning Captain Urges English Cricket To Adapt To T20 Revolution

Former Pakistan Captain Feels Players Might Soon Lose Interest In International Cricket

Former Pakistan Captain Weighs In On India's Chances Of Winning Asia Cup

Former Australia Captain Ian Chappell Ends 45-Year Commentary Career

Man City players decide their captain and vice-captain for this season

Man City players elect new club captain after Fernandinho's summer departure

Springbok captain Kolisi rues slow start in All Blacks defeat: 'They controlled the tempo'

Shakib named Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, World Cup